Blog Tour and Review: Secrets and Lies by Willow Dixon

Blog Tour SECRETS & LIES by Willow Dixon Series: Silvercrest U #5 Release Date: June 18, 2026 Genre: MM Dark College Romance Standalone Tropes: Classmates to lovers, frat brothers, Bi Awakening, anonymous texting, masks, sensualism and sensory play, mild bondage, D/s vibes, caretaking, Hurt/Comfort, found family, a protective MC, morally ambiguous heroes, not-so-secret societies, and lots of spicy times Cover Design: Lori Jackson Design Photography: Michelle Lancaster Model: Josh C. Synopsis Anthony Three years ago, I hooked up with one of my frat brothers during a house challenge, and between the darkness and the masks we were wearing, I had no idea it was West until after it was over. And what was supposed to be nothing more than a chance to have a little fun and indulge in some of my darker desires ends up being so much more. I don't understand the pull between us, but West feels like mine, and even though he does his best to hide it, I know he wants me too. After accidentally catching his fiancée cheating on him, I send West an anonymous text asking if he wants to know the truth. That text sparks a conversation, then another, and before I know it, West is telling me his deepest, darkest secrets, even though he has no idea who I am. Then he issues me a challenge I can't resist, and my prize is I get to do whatever I want to him. I already know West is into the same things I am, but I had no idea just how compatible we really are. Or how much we both like it when I wear a mask. At the same time all of this is going on, West and I are paired up to work on a project together, and it's then I realize that what I feel for him goes beyond anything I ever thought possible. I don't just want him, I need him. And now that I've claimed him, I'm never letting him go. West is mine until I decide he isn't, and I dare anyone to try and come between us because I promise it won't end well for them. Add to Goodreads Want to Read Shelf Get It Now Read with Kindle & Kindle Unlimited   Release Celebration Enter the KingSumo Giveaway Other Books Within the Series Read on Amazon Kindle & Kindle Unlimited About the Author What can I say about myself? It's kind of like being the new kid in school and being asked to tell everyone a bit about yourself. Anyone else forget everything they've ever liked, thought of, and even their name in those moments? A few facts about me; I'm a veteran, I'm Canadian, and I love books! I've been writing my own stories since I was eight and wrote my first novel at sixteen. I'm the first to admit those attempts weren't my best work, but they started me on a journey of creating stories that has led me to fulfilling my dream of becoming an author. I've written and published in several genres under different names, but MM is by far my favorite, and I'm so happy to be able to share my stories with people today. I currently live on Canada's east coast with my kiddo and my cats. I have a shoe collecting addiction, and I enjoy taking long walks, discussions with friends, and reading anything and everything I can get my hands on. Connect with Willow Website: https://www.willowdixon.com/ Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3hQpa68 Facebook: https://bit.ly/3vjfWmg Reader Group: https://bit.ly/3FZeg66 Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3WGqR5z Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Gi2C7U TikTok: https://bit.ly/3WEX7p0 Amazon: https://bit.ly/3YPBq7H BookBub: https://bit.ly/3I3LvI9 Promotion support provided by Foreword PR & Marketing Romance Book Publicity & Launch Marketing for romance authors, specializing in reader-focused book launches and long-term author visibility.

Every time I think I found a favorite in this series, I'm proven wrong. Secrets and Lies was amazing, and it had me hooked from the very beginning. This book focuses on other characters outside of the cousins from the first few books, and I was here for it. Wonderfully written characters, a story that pulls you in from page one, and an arch that has you gasping, laughing, shaking your head, and biting your nails. You need this book in your life. But in my honest opinion, you need all of the books in this series if you like edgier and darker. 5 stars!

 

Release Blitz and Review: Secrets and Lies by Willow Dixon

Release Blitz SECRETS & LIES by Willow Dixon Series: Silvercrest U #5 Release Date: June 18, 2026 Genre: MM Dark College Romance Standalone Tropes: Classmates to lovers, frat brothers, Bi Awakening, anonymous texting, masks, sensualism and sensory play, mild bondage, D/s vibes, caretaking, Hurt/Comfort, found family, a protective MC, morally ambiguous heroes, not-so-secret societies, and lots of spicy times Cover Design: Lori Jackson Design Photography: Michelle Lancaster Model: Josh C. Synopsis Anthony Three years ago, I hooked up with one of my frat brothers during a house challenge, and between the darkness and the masks we were wearing, I had no idea it was West until after it was over. And what was supposed to be nothing more than a chance to have a little fun and indulge in some of my darker desires ends up being so much more. I don't understand the pull between us, but West feels like mine, and even though he does his best to hide it, I know he wants me too. After accidentally catching his fiancée cheating on him, I send West an anonymous text asking if he wants to know the truth. That text sparks a conversation, then another, and before I know it, West is telling me his deepest, darkest secrets, even though he has no idea who I am. Then he issues me a challenge I can't resist, and my prize is I get to do whatever I want to him. I already know West is into the same things I am, but I had no idea just how compatible we really are. Or how much we both like it when I wear a mask. At the same time all of this is going on, West and I are paired up to work on a project together, and it's then I realize that what I feel for him goes beyond anything I ever thought possible. I don't just want him, I need him. And now that I've claimed him, I'm never letting him go. West is mine until I decide he isn't, and I dare anyone to try and come between us because I promise it won't end well for them. Add to Goodreads Want to Read Shelf Get It Now Read with Kindle & Kindle Unlimited   Release Celebration Enter the KingSumo Giveaway Other Books Within the Series Read on Amazon Kindle & Kindle Unlimited About the Author What can I say about myself? It's kind of like being the new kid in school and being asked to tell everyone a bit about yourself. Anyone else forget everything they've ever liked, thought of, and even their name in those moments? A few facts about me; I'm a veteran, I'm Canadian, and I love books! I've been writing my own stories since I was eight and wrote my first novel at sixteen. I'm the first to admit those attempts weren't my best work, but they started me on a journey of creating stories that has led me to fulfilling my dream of becoming an author. I've written and published in several genres under different names, but MM is by far my favorite, and I'm so happy to be able to share my stories with people today. I currently live on Canada's east coast with my kiddo and my cats. I have a shoe collecting addiction, and I enjoy taking long walks, discussions with friends, and reading anything and everything I can get my hands on. Connect with Willow Website: https://www.willowdixon.com/ Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3hQpa68 Facebook: https://bit.ly/3vjfWmg Reader Group: https://bit.ly/3FZeg66 Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3WGqR5z Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Gi2C7U TikTok: https://bit.ly/3WEX7p0 Amazon: https://bit.ly/3YPBq7H BookBub: https://bit.ly/3I3LvI9 Promotion support provided by Foreword PR & Marketing Romance Book Publicity & Launch Marketing for romance authors, specializing in reader-focused book launches and long-term author visibility.

Every time I think I found a favorite in this series, I'm proven wrong. Secrets and Lies was amazing, and it had me hooked from the very beginning. This book focuses on other characters outside of the cousins from the first few books, and I was here for it. Wonderfully written characters, a story that pulls you in from page one, and an arch that has you gasping, laughing, shaking your head, and biting your nails. You need this book in your life. But in my honest opinion, you need all of the books in this series if you like edgier and darker. 5 stars!
 

Release Tour: A Rookie Mistake by Wren Hamilton

RELEASE TOUR: A Rookie Mistake By Wren Hamilton

Length: 85,000 words

Series: standalone

Prior Reading: n/a

Genre: Contemporary M/M Hockey Romance

Tropes: Hurt/Comfort, Rookie/Assistant Coach, Age Gap (7 years), Bi-Sexual MC, Queer Awakening Trigger/Content Warnings: Brief on page physical and emotional abuse by parent, chronic autoimmune disease (MS) mentioned for one MC parent, anxiety representation

Designer: Silver Grace @ Bitter Sage Designs, Illustration: Angk.i_

 

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Caden Kelly

They all say I was born with a natural talent. But skill isn’t the same as passion, and I’ve never loved hockey. Not the spotlight, not the pressure, and definitely not the expectations that come with being my father’s son.

I dream of a quieter life—one where I build and create instead of perform for a crowd. But in my father’s world, dreams are irrelevant. Control is everything. And he’s a ruthless expert at keeping me in line. So when he pushes me to sign with a new team far from home, I don’t argue. I never do.

Then Asher “The Ace” Landry steps onto the ice and into my life. I’ve seen his face on screens countless times, Stanley Cup champion turned assistant coach. But in person, he’s nothing like I imagined. Thoughtful. Attentive. Safe. And somehow, he sees me, even when I’m trying my hardest to disappear.

The truth is, I’m lost. On the ice. In my family. And in these new, confusing feelings Ash stirs in me. But something’s shifting, and as the pressure builds to a breaking point, I realize maybe it’s time I start fighting for my life, not the one planned out for me.

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A good book with great characters. It was a cute story with some scenes full of heat. I liked seeing the character development and the story unfold. There were times when I thought the story dragged and I would lose focus, but that didn't happy too much and I still enjoyed myself. 4 stars.

Caden sneaks into the Hammerheads’ practice arena to escape interacting with his new roommates:

A quick tie of my laces, and I was marring the freshly Zambonied ice with my skates that needed sharpening. I didn’t know how long I’d been skating for, but I’d been desperately trying to zone out with the repetition of my back-and-forth motion across the rink. It must have been a while, as I was drenched in sweat and I could feel the cold arena air seeping through the damp fabric of my T-shirt.

Even if my father had beaten every positive feeling I had toward hockey out of me, I had an uncanny ability to essentially check out of my own brain once I stepped foot on the ice. Yeah, because you spent your formative years with Frank Kelly screaming how worthless you were as your rink-side soundtrack. Bile made its way into my throat before I could swallow it back down. Fuck, that shit burned.

Thoughts of my dad had escalated to making me physically ill—such was the weight of his presence in my life. That’s what you get for punishing yourself on an empty stomach, idiot. The bang of a heavy arena door pulled me out of my self-hatred spiral before I could sink too deeply into my own head.

I slowed my speed to a more leisurely pace, as if me ripping up the rink in the off-hours would somehow become less noticeable if my skates weren’t hitting the ice as hard.

Since I was trying to avoid notice, I didn’t dare look in the direction from which the booming sound had come. Best-case scenario, it was a member of the maintenance staff who was too preoccupied with finishing their shift and couldn’t care less about some nobody hockey player on the ice. I’m sure they saw weirder shit in here than a late-afternoon skate.

Before I could consider the worst-case scenario, the telltale scraping noise of the players’ door being swung open and then the bang of it shutting set me on edge, but I schooled my expression and continued skating with my head down.

“Hey! Rookie!” A deep voice rumbled from behind me.

Ah, fuck.

With extensive experience in questionable choices, bad ideas and entirely too much caffeine, Wren Hamilton is pursuing her dream of writing complex, genuine characters who find partners who love them for exactly who they are. Wren lives outside Toronto, Canada with her family and two incredibly cheeky rescue dogs.

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Blog Tour: X Marks the Spot by Willow Dixon

X MARKS THE SPOT

Silvercrest U - Book Four

by Willow Dixon

Blog Tour

Release Date: February 26, 2026

Cover Design: Lori Jackson Design

Photographer: Michelle Lancaster

Genre: M/M Dark College Romance Standalone

Tropes: Strangers to lovers, opposites attract, bi-awakening, stalking, forced proximity, hurt/comfort, touch him and die, some primal play, mild CNC, sensualism/sensory play, outdoor and public fun, a protective MC, morally ambiguous heroes, not-so-secret societies, high heat and lots of spicy times

Getting drugged and kidnapped while at a rave wasn’t on my list of things to do. Neither was finding out that the guy I was abducted with isn’t just a rival frat member, we also hooked up that night, and I had no idea who he was.

Now we’re back at school, and instead of moving on and forgetting about what happened, I can’t stop thinking about it.

Or about him.

Then I’m tasked with looking into Damon to see if he’s involved in a plot to take down my frat, and the more I watch him, the more obsessed I become.

I don’t just want Damon, I want things I’ve spent years denying myself. Things no one is supposed to want. And it doesn’t take long to realize that we’re not so different after all.

I don’t understand this pull between us, and everything changes when I find out that someone is trying to kill him.

Damon is mine, and I will burn the world down to protect him.

You want him? Come and try to get him.

I f*cking dare you.

Add to your TBR List! GOODREADS LINK

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OMG! You need this book. Actually, you need this whole series, but this one was so good. Easily 5 stars. The first three books in the series, I kind of felt like Xave was kind of an afterthought, but this time he is front and center, and I am here for it. It's hawt, fun, a little dark, playful, and wow. The character development is amazing, and I can see the whole book play out in my head as I read. The story is amazing, the characters are great...and can I just say I love the twins. You need their books too. LOL. If you want something that is a little dark, smexy, well-written, and hard to put down, you need this book and the rest of the series in your life. I couldn't stop flipping the pages.

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HIDE & SEEK

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What can I say about myself? It’s kind of like being the new kid in school and being asked to tell everyone a bit about yourself. Anyone else forget everything they’ve ever liked, thought of, and even their name in those moments?

A few facts about me; I’m a veteran, I’m Canadian, and I love books! I’ve been writing my own stories since I was eight and wrote my first novel at sixteen. I’m the first to admit those attempts weren’t my best work, but they started me on a journey of creating stories that has led me to fulfilling my dream of becoming an author. I’ve written and published in several genres under different names, but MM is by far my favorite, and I’m so happy to be able to share my stories with people today.

I currently live on Canada’s east coast with my kiddo and my cats. I have a shoe collecting addiction, and I enjoy taking long walks, discussions with friends, and reading anything and everything I can get my hands on.

Connect with Willow

Website: https://www.willowdixon.com/

Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3hQpa68

Facebook Author Page: https://bit.ly/3vjfWmg

Facebook Reader Group: https://bit.ly/3FZeg66

Goodreads Author Page: https://bit.ly/3WGqR5z

Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Gi2C7U

TikTok: https://bit.ly/3WEX7p0

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Release Blitz: X Marks the Spot by Willow Dixon

X MARKS THE SPOT

Silvercrest U - Book Four

by Willow Dixon

Release Blitz

Release Date: February 26, 2026

Cover Design: Lori Jackson Design

Photographer: Michelle Lancaster

Genre: M/M Dark College Romance Standalone

Tropes: Strangers to lovers, opposites attract, bi-awakening, stalking, forced proximity, hurt/comfort, touch him and die, some primal play, mild CNC, sensualism/sensory play, outdoor and public fun, a protective MC, morally ambiguous heroes, not-so-secret societies, high heat and lots of spicy times

Getting drugged and kidnapped while at a rave wasn’t on my list of things to do. Neither was finding out that the guy I was abducted with isn’t just a rival frat member, we also hooked up that night, and I had no idea who he was.

Now we’re back at school, and instead of moving on and forgetting about what happened, I can’t stop thinking about it.

Or about him.

Then I’m tasked with looking into Damon to see if he’s involved in a plot to take down my frat, and the more I watch him, the more obsessed I become.

I don’t just want Damon, I want things I’ve spent years denying myself. Things no one is supposed to want. And it doesn’t take long to realize that we’re not so different after all.

I don’t understand this pull between us, and everything changes when I find out that someone is trying to kill him.

Damon is mine, and I will burn the world down to protect him.

You want him? Come and try to get him.

I f*cking dare you.

Add to your TBR List! GOODREADS LINK

Purchase Link

Amazon Universal ~ https://forewordpr.short.gy/XMTSWB2PL

OMG! You need this book. Actually, you need this whole series, but this one was so good. Easily 5 stars. The first three books in the series, I kind of felt like Xave was kind of an afterthought, but this time he is front and center, and I am here for it. It's hawt, fun, a little dark, playful, and wow. The character development is amazing, and I can see the whole book play out in my head as I read. The story is amazing, the characters are great...and can I just say I love the twins. You need their books too. LOL. If you want something that is a little dark, smexy, well-written, and hard to put down, you need this book and the rest of the series in your life. I couldn't stop flipping the pages. 

$25 Amazon Gift Card

a Rafflecopter Giveaway ENTER HERE

WICKED GAMES

Silvercrest U - Book One PURCHASE

HIDE & SEEK

Silvercrest U - Book Two PURCHASE

FIGHT OR FLIGHT

Silvercrest U - Book Three PURCHASE

What can I say about myself? It’s kind of like being the new kid in school and being asked to tell everyone a bit about yourself. Anyone else forget everything they’ve ever liked, thought of, and even their name in those moments?

A few facts about me; I’m a veteran, I’m Canadian, and I love books! I’ve been writing my own stories since I was eight and wrote my first novel at sixteen. I’m the first to admit those attempts weren’t my best work, but they started me on a journey of creating stories that has led me to fulfilling my dream of becoming an author. I’ve written and published in several genres under different names, but MM is by far my favorite, and I’m so happy to be able to share my stories with people today.

I currently live on Canada’s east coast with my kiddo and my cats. I have a shoe collecting addiction, and I enjoy taking long walks, discussions with friends, and reading anything and everything I can get my hands on.

Connect with Willow

Website: https://www.willowdixon.com/

Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3hQpa68

Facebook Author Page: https://bit.ly/3vjfWmg

Facebook Reader Group: https://bit.ly/3FZeg66

Goodreads Author Page: https://bit.ly/3WGqR5z

Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Gi2C7U

TikTok: https://bit.ly/3WEX7p0

Amazon Author Page: https://bit.ly/3YPBq7H

Bookbub Author Page: https://bit.ly/3I3LvI9