Friday, February 28, 2025

Release Blitz: The Misfit by J.L. Beck

 
THE MISFIT BY JL BECK 
 Release date: February 28th 
 Series: Book 5 of the Oakmount Elite series - Complete Standalone  
Genre/Tropes: Misunderstood hero / He falls first / Dark romance / Fake dating / "Who hurt you" / Playboy VS Grumpy heroine / OCD/ADHD REP / Frienemies to lovers 
 The Misfit by JL Beck is NOW LIVE!! 
 Make sure to grab this all-new fake dating, frienemies to lovers, dark romance today!! 
 NOW AVAILABLE! 
Golden boy. Party king. Trust fund brat.

That's what they call me - Lee Sterling, Oakmount University's favorite disaster.

Everyone thinks they know me, but they only see what I let them.

I’m the guy who can charm his way out of anything and never takes life seriously. But it's all a ruse. They don't see the mask I wear or the cage of family expectations slowly threatening to suffocate me.

Six months. That's how long I have to find someone "suitable" to present at the Sterling New Year's Gala, or it's over.

I tell myself I can handle it, like I handle everything else - with a smile and a shot of bourbon, but deep down, I know I'm inching closer and closer to the edge.

Then I meet Salem Masters in a dark pantry at a party, and suddenly, nothing feels simple anymore.

They call her crazy, and broken. The girl who wears latex gloves and counts her steps.

I call her beautiful, careful, haunted.

One encounter and I’m obsessed. I need to know more about her. I need to know if she's just like me.When I discover we share a common interest, I convince her to be my fake girlfriend. She could use the protection, and I need to convince my family I’m normal…but when our fake relationship turns real I discover just how close to danger I am.

Because for the first time in my life, I want something that I can't have, that I don't deserve.
 
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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Release Blitz: Smooth Sailing by DK Marie

Smooth Sailing by DK Marie is out now! Check out the gorgeous small town contemporary romance and be sure to grab your copy today. 
Title: Smooth Sailing 
Author: DK Marie 
Genre: Small Town Romance
 
When work becomes foreplay, everyone gets dirty.

After a string of disastrous relationships, interior designer Paloma Wagner has sworn off dating to focus on her flourishing career. Enter Max London: talented landscape architect, perfect business partner, and walking temptation.

Paloma's meticulous plan for success has no room for romance, but her traitorous heart is sketching designs of its own. As they transform high-end homes, the chemistry between them becomes impossible to ignore. Max ticks all her boxes—in a showroom or the bedroom. But Paloma's been burned before, and blending business with romance could jeopardize everything she's worked so hard to build.

With a career-defining project on the line and small-town gossip swirling, an unexpected opportunity forces Paloma to question everything. Suddenly, she's faced with an impossible choice that could reshape her entire future. As personal and professional lines blur, Paloma finds herself at a crossroads where trust becomes the foundation for both her ambitions and her heart.

Steamy, witty, and emotionally charged, this captivating romance proves that sometimes the best-laid plans are meant to be redesigned.
Catching Up with the Series: 
DK Marie has been devouring books since childhood, falling especially hard for romance during her college years. With seven published works—six romance novels and a poetry collection—she crafts stories of unexpected connections and second chances, masterfully blending heart, heat, and humor. Her experience spans both traditional and self-publishing, earning her a devoted readership who can’t resist her relatable characters and emotional storytelling.

When not writing her next steamy romance, DK Marie can be found photographing nature, riding her motorcycle, or curled up with a book and either coffee or bourbon. She lives with her husband, two kids, and a feline writing companion who supervises her creative process.

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Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Audio Blitz: Paper Roses by Lily Morton

 
Paper Roses by Lily Morton 
Length: 90,000 words
Series: Confetti Hitched, book 3
Prior Reading: Prior reading NOT required 
Genre: contemporary
Tropes: Fake marriage, Boss and assistant, Workplace romance, Forced proximity, Only one bed
Trigger/Content Warnings: Reference to spouse’s death. The death was 10 years before this story and is off page, but the grief is discussed.
Jed Walker is starting to think that cheerful oblivion about his feelings is the key to being fake married.

Jed Walker thinks he’s having a midlife crisis. The only trouble is that it feels too good to stop. 

Widowed at a young age, he’s spent his life since then avoiding any relationships that might end up hurting him again. He has his successful wedding planning business, Confetti Hitched, and a series of uncomplicated hookups, and that’s all he needs in life. 

The one person disrupting this controlled stoicism is his younger assistant, Artie. He’s sweet and kind and has a funny way of calming Jed’s mind. So, when Artie comes to him with a problem, Jed moves heaven and earth to help, which is how he finds himself entering a fake marriage with the younger man and catching feelings. Too bad it’s all pretend. Or is it? 

From bestselling author Lily Morton comes a story about how love can completely derail the best-laid plans. 

This is the third book in the Confetti Hitched series, but it can be read as a standalone.
Jed shifts the salt and pepper shakers, pushing them together neatly, and then stacks the napkins. It’s only when he straightens the tablecloth that I realise he’s nervous. 

“Are you okay?” I blurt out. 

He looks up, startled, and his green eyes look almost gold in the low light. “I’m fine,” he says. He hesitates and then says abruptly, “I’d like to know about your wedding. Have you been seeing your fiancé a long while? You never said you were seeing anyone.” The pause is a beat too long. “Would you like me to organise it for you? It would be free as an employee of Confetti Hitched.” He licks his lip. “A very valued employee,” he adds softly. “And—” 

Without thinking, I place my hand over his, cutting off his tumble of words. A beat of silence drops, and then he removes his hand and scratches his eyebrow awkwardly. For a second, his gaze seems to focus on my mouth, but he glances away when a waiter approaches our table. 

It wouldn’t be the first time I’ve imagined him liking me and been disabused. It’s total wish fulfilment on my part, and I know it. 

The waiter deposits our drinks and scurries away, and I sigh when Jed looks at me and raises his eyebrow. He’s not giving up on this. 

“It’s a long story,” I say rather inanely. 

“We have all the time you need.” 

“What time does this place close?” I glance around the busy café, seeking distraction. 

“Two in the morning. Plenty of time to talk about your wedding. Who’s the lucky man?” He seems to fumble that last question. 

“Well, there’s the thing…” 

He regards me patiently. That steady calmness is one of his best qualities. You feel safe with him. I run my hand through my hair. 

His gaze sharpens. “Artie, what’s the matter?” He hesitates and then adds fiercely, “Are you in some kind of trouble? If you are, I want you to tell me and I will sort it out for you.” 

I gape at him. “How did you get from a wedding to trouble?” 

He rolls his eyes, but his cheeks are flushed. “It’s not such a big reach in our profession. Especially if you employ Raff and Joe.” He offers his hand, and I put my own in his without thinking. It should be startling to hold hands with my gorgeous boss, but somehow, it’s as natural as taking my next breath—smooth and right. “Tell me,” he stresses. “I know you’re troubled.” He gestures at my face with his free hand. “Your face gives you away every time.” 

I groan. “And that’s my curse in life.” I feel his hand slip away from mine with sadness and then square my shoulders. “I need to get married.” 

“Need to?” His gaze is laser focused, and I shift uneasily under it. I bet he was a good policeman, because he’s patient and steady until he gets his own way. 
I have been in a reading funk lately, and part of that is because I feel like I have so much going on. So when I received the audiobook of Paper Roses, I had to take a deep breath. Lily Morton has never let me down, but like I said, I've been in a funk. This book was so good. 

STORY: 5 Stars
Grumpy boss meets an employee who doesn't exactly cower. There wasn't anything I didn't like about this book. It pulled you in immediately, but more than that, you can see the story and the characters developing and growing, and I had a hard time putting it down when I needed to. 

NARRATION: 5 Stars
If you've read my audiobook reviews before, you know I love how Joel Leslie brings the characters he is reading for to live. Each personality comes through and the voices are different and distinct. This book was no different. You need to listen to this because the book will come alive for you.

OVERALL: 5 STARS
Brilliant story, characters, and narration. It's a must read/listen. 5 Stars.
 
Lily lives in sunny England with her husband and two children, all of whom claim that they haven’t had a proper conversation with her since she bought her first Kindle. 

She loves chocolate and Baileys and the best of all creations – chocolate Baileys! Her lifetime’s ambition is to have a bath in peace without being shouted by one of her family.

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Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Release Blitz: After Us by Amber Hart

AFTER US

Amber Hart

Release Date: February 25

AVAILABLE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED

Melissa smiles, flirts, jokes. But she never shows her scars. Eight months after tragedy ripped her from her closest friend, Melissa is struggling. And for some reason, she can't stop thinking about a certain guy and the memory of a single forbidden kiss. 

Javier has scars of his own. Life in the States was supposed to be a new beginning, but a guy obsessed with vengeance has no time for the American dream. To honor his family, Javier does something extremely dangerous. Seeking out the people who can destroy his life is not just risky for him, but for Melissa, too. Because now that Javier has found her again, he doesn't want to let her go.

Grab Your Copy HERE!


Amber Hart is the author of several romance novels for teens and adults. She lives on the Florida coast with her husband and sons. For more, you can visit her on social media, or her website.

For more information on Amber and her books visit: https://www.amberhartbooks.com/


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Monday, February 24, 2025

Release Blitz: Bottles & Blades by Elise Faber

BOTTLES & BLADES

Elise Faber

Release Date: February 24

I fell in love with a billionaire.
I just didn’t know it.

Jean-Michel Dubois is the owner of the professional hockey team, the Oakland Eagles, and established the world-renowned Oak Ridge Vineyards.

And…he’s fallen for me.

Me. The boring woman who spends her time studying, baking cookies, and nannying for an adorable little girl.

A relationship between us makes no sense—I’ve tried to make him see that.

But he’s a successful businessman for a reason.

He's ruthless and goes after what he wants.

And he’s decided…

That’s me.

Amazon: 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYHRZN8R

Nook: 

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bottles-blades-elise-faber/1145109675?ean=2940186150862

Apple: 

http://books.apple.com/us/book/id6479665046

Google:

 https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Elise_Faber_Bottles_Blades?id=7y78EAAAQBAJ

Kobo: 

https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/bottles-blades

USA TODAY bestselling author, Elise Faber, loves chocolate, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and hockey (the order depending on the day and how well her team—the Sharks!—are playing). She and her husband also play as much hockey as they can squeeze into their schedules, so much so that their typical date night is spent on the ice. Elise changes her hair color more often than some people change their socks, loves sparkly things, and is the mom to two exuberant boys. She lives in Northern California. 

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