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Playing Mr. Perfect by Melissa Foster is now live!

About the Book

What happens in Paris, stays in Paris, right?

Oh, Pepper. If only…

Okay, I admit it.

Sleeping with the NFL quarterback who the media has dubbed Mr. Perfect might not have been the smartest move, but I’m in the City of Love, I’d had a few drinks, and was jacked up on giddy girl talk and hopeful hearts–two things I never buy into–and I threw caution to the wind.

I want to sneak out before he wakes up, but when I open my eyes, he’s already up.

In more ways than one.

Convincing the ridiculously cocky (pun intended) man that I’m not the woman he slept with last night is awkward.

Actually, he makes it impossible.

The thing is, I don’t even know who that woman was.

And now he’s determined to find out.

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BLP REVIEW – Tracy

Well, I’m loving this Braden family already!!

I liked Flynn but I adored Clay. His patience in perusing Pepper and his interest in her was all encompassing. He loved her smarts as much as he liked to look at her. He was (rightly) unapologetic about how he lived his early years but it surprised me that he honestly didn’t like his nickname…. it felt like as he could be himself with Pep and not have to live up to a perceived image that made him truly happy. Saying that, he was pretty perfect for Ms Montgomery, a man who knew the direction he wanted his life to take and who he’d like to take that step with.

I really liked Pepper. Her history made it easy to understand her feeling towards ‘jocks’ and her dedication to her work and helping people was admirable but she stood in her own way for so long it was making her lonely, something she wouldn’t acknowledge to herself. I loved her relationship with Sable, they were definitely opposite sides of the same coin.
Seeing Clay bring out the livelier, happier current version of her younger self was fun. This pair were cute and funny together.
Their connection was there from the first time they met, even though Pepper kept running away and hiding from it.

Was great catching up with the rest of Pepper’s family and finding out more about the Braden’s on Clay’s side.

This book was a lot of fun to read. It had all the elements I love from a Ms Foster story – heat, passion, romance, family who were supportive in so many ways, a feisty interesting leading lady and a determined, sweet and sexy main man.

I’m really looking forward to more from the Ridgeport Bradens.

Meet Melissa Foster

Melissa Foster is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of more than 100 novels. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and women’s fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic, always family oriented, and feature fiercely loyal heroes, smart, sassy heroines, and complex relatable issues. Melissa enjoys chatting with readers and book clubs. Send her an email invitation to your next event!

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RELEASE BLAST – The Love Destroyers (Unlucky In Love #4) by Angella Casella

Feb 6

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THE LOVE DESTROYERS

UNLUCKY IN LOVE #4

ANGELLA CASELLA

Blurb:

He’s supposed to help me get revenge, but all I want to do is get him naked.

Emma

I lost my high-powered legal career and my boss-slash-boyfriend to one of my clients.

It’s hard not to hold a grudge, particularly since he destroyed me to conceal his white collar crimes. Worse, his new girlfriend is a social media influencer who’s flooding the internet with their supposed happiness. It doesn’t help that I’ve moved back in with my eccentric mother and am pretending to enjoy redecorating her mansion.

I end up telling my new brother-in-law all about my problems over a flask of whiskey after our siblings’ wedding. He looks like trouble and talks like it too, so I’m not surprised when he tells me the only way to get over such a slight is to get even.

What does shock me is that he wants to help.

Seamus
I’ve never been much good for anyone, so I figure I might as well be a little bad for a good cause.

Emma’s a strong woman who’s forgotten her strength. I’d like to remind her of her power. And, sure, I’d like to do other things, too, but even I know better than to seduce my own sister-in-law. My sister is married to her brother, so any bad decisions we make will be impossible to escape.

Still…something tells me it would be worth it.

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Meet Angela Casella:

Angela Casella lives in Asheville, North Carolina in an almost-one-hundred-year-old house with her daughter, two dogs, and an ever-changing number of fish. She worked as a developmental editor for years, both as a freelancer and at Random House in NYC before she started writing (inspired by her friend and frequent co-author Denise Grover Swank!). Now, it’s become an addiction, and she’d rather not be cured, thank you very much.

She comes from a loud Italian American family, so she basically has a phD in bickering…er…banter.

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RELEASE BLITZ – My Favorite Boss by Melanie Moreland

Sep 18

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My Favorite Boss by Melanie Moreland is now live!

Get ready to laugh out loud in the office from New York Times bestselling author Melanie Moreland
My new boss–Alexander Bane
Aptly named since he’s the bane of my existence.
Please isn’t in his vocabulary.
He grunts, growls, and demands.
If only he didn’t look so sexy when doing so.
If only his mouth weren’t so addictive when kissing mine.
He’s quickly becoming my favorite boss.
Which is wrong.

My new assistant is an unwelcomed distraction.
Snarky, witty, always smiling.
Constantly putting me in my place.
Making me second-guess my decisions.
I dislike it. Intensely.
Unless I’m kissing her.
Then Magnolia Myers becomes my favorite person.
Which I hate.

Two people working together, disliking each other.
Until they don’t.
Then the fun begins.

HR has never been so entertained.

Author’s note: For those on the lookout for a hero who’s so charming when he’s bossy that it makes you want to follow his orders just to keep him talking.

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Meet Melanie Moreland

New York Times/USA Today bestselling author Melanie Moreland, lives a happy and content life in a quiet area of Ontario with her beloved husband of thirty-plus years and their rescue cat, Amber. Nothing means more to her than her friends and family, and she cherishes every moment spent with them.

While seriously addicted to coffee, and highly challenged with all things computer-related and technical, she relishes baking, cooking, and trying new recipes for people to sample. She loves to throw dinner parties, and also enjoys traveling, here and abroad, but finds coming home is always the best part of any trip.

Melanie loves stories, especially paired with a good wine, and enjoys skydiving (free falling over a fleck of dust) extreme snowboarding (falling down stairs) and piloting her own helicopter (tripping over her own feet.) She’s learned happily ever afters, even bumpy ones, are all in how you tell the story.

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RELEASE BLAST – Ivy’s Arch (Puffin Bay #6) by Annie Dyer

Aug 1

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IVY’S ARCH

Puffin Bay #6

Annie Dyer

Release Date: August 1

I was connected to Iris through a shared loss – Ivy – her older sister, who was also my best friend.

For a long time, we corresponded through letters. Old fashioned ink and paper on which we shared everything.

A mistaken one night stand when we were both drunk with grief didn’t ruin our friendship. We moved on. We carried on writing to each other. We stayed friends.

Four years later, and Iris is asking me for a favour. She wants a baby and needs a father, which isn’t going to be straightforward for either of us.

I say yes, pretending this will be easy. Knowing it won’t be.

Especially when that one night stand with Iris doesn’t feel like a mistake anymore – and I want more than a repeat.

I want forever.

Tropes: older sister’s best friend; friends-to-lovers; small town; planned pregnancy

TW: death of a sibling, infertility, IVF

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BLP REVIEW – Tracy

I’m still reading IA – review will be added asap T xx

Meet Annie Dyer:

Annie Dyer enjoys her alarm to be off, her books to be steamy, and her gin to be dry. Her stories are set in the UK and filled with more heat than an English summer. She writes about strong women and the men who are men enough to make them happy! Her books are made to binge read, and guarantee a happily ever after. Annie lives in Manchester, England with her husband and pets, in a Victorian house with leopard print carpet!

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BLOG TOUR – Moments for You (Wilder Brothers #7) by Carrie Ann Ryan

Apr 23

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Two widows. One wedding dress. And a promise of forever in the next installment of the Wilder Brothers.

Moments for You, an all-new second chance, small town romance from New York Times bestselling author Carrie Ann Ryan is now available!

A wedding dress is meant to be worn only once.

When a stranger finds herself in need of a miracle at the last minute, I do the unthinkable: I offer mine to her.

The same one I wore down the aisle for my late husband.

Now I’m invited to the wedding and finding myself wondering why I shut myself away from the world for so long.

I’m only meant to be at the Wilder Retreat for a single day except I go home with not only a job offer, but the promise of something more.

Ridge Wilder is hiding secrets of his own. And the undeniable chemistry between us burns before we even contemplate taking that first step.

Only I’ve already had my happy ever after. I never planned on finding another.

And Ridge is even far more broken than I am—with a past that might come back to haunt us both.

Moments for You is now available on ALL retailers in eBook, Paperback, Special Edition paperback, and audio with Teddy Hamilton and Samantha Brentmoor.

It’s also on Kobo Plus and Libraries for those who love subscriptions!

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BLP REVIEW – Tracy

I truly love the Wilder series from Carrie Ann and I’m delighted she’s continuing it with the inclusion of the brothers’ cousins!!!

Ridge & Aurora’s story was a little bittersweet to start with but the gods, this pair were meant for each other.

Two lost and lonely souls. One not quite sure what direction to take next, being blamed for still being here, the other wanting nothing to do with relationships or love ever again who blames themselves for still being here!

My heart hurt so badly for Aurora. Between the things she’d dealt with and the pain she was still trying to deal with I wouldn’t have blamed her if she had given up and moved away. Seeing her realization that she still had a life to live and how she embraced each step was heartwarming.

Ridge never wanted to feel again. He was keeping secrets that were just hurting him more as time went on so the unexpected arrival of and connection with Aurora were things he was not expecting and had trouble dealing with.

I liked that this pair communicated. It wasn’t always easy and they both had so many second thoughts which, given their pasts were understandable, but they both worked to emerge from their sadness and grow together and I loved watching them flourish.

There was a bit of suspense, a lot passion and a whole heap of heat which all added to a great story. We caught up with the Wilder family en masse and I’m looking forward to meeting the rest of the cousins as the series continues!

I’m excited for Naomi & Amos’s story which is up next.

About the Author

NYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan is a prolific author known for her heartfelt and steamy romance novels that sweep readers off their feet and leave them yearning for more. With over one hundred novels to her name, Carrie Ann has carved a niche for herself in the world of contemporary and paranormal romance, infusing her stories with passion, humor, and undeniable chemistry.

Carrie Ann’s novels span a range of sub-genres within romance, from small-town charm to paranormal intrigue, each one delivering an emotional punch that resonates with readers around the globe.

When she’s not busy writing swoon-worthy love stories, Carrie Ann can be found curled up with a good book, indulging in her passion for photography, or spending time with her loving family and menagerie of pets.

For more information about Carrie Ann Ryan and her books, visit her website:

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RELEASE BLITZ – Wild Ride (Rookie Rebels #9) by Kate Meader

Mar 26

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Title: Wild Ride
Series: Rookie Rebels #9
Author: Kate Meader

Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Hockey Romance, Single Mom
Older Woman/Younger Man, He Falls First
Release Date: March 26, 2024

BLURB

Chicago Rebels hockey player Dex O’Malley has been a naughty boy … again.

Only his latest stunt isn’t quite like when he was caught with his pants down at a nightclub or was cited for drag-racing on Lake Shore Drive or even that time he said a few critical things about his teammates on a hockey podcast. Oops. This time, Dex is in real trouble, the kind that could get him kicked off the team and out of the league. And that cannot happen. Hockey is the only thing he’s ever been good at. The only thing he cares about. He’ll do whatever it takes to rehab his rep, even if it means cleaning up dog poop and suffering the steely-eyed disapproval of his new no-nonsense “boss” at the animal shelter, Ashley Adams.

Ashley has enough on her plate between her low-paying job, her high-maintenance family, and a love life she’s trying to resurrect after her divorce. She’s already mom to an amazing nine-year-old; the last thing she needs is mothering a celebrity volunteer with more money than sense. But the troublemaking f-boy needs Ashley to sign off on his good deeds so he can get back to what he does best: lighting up lamps both on and off the ice. And while a guy like that could never interest her mind, it seems her body is not on the same page. Sure, Dex O’Malley is too young, too hot, too flighty for Ashley to take seriously, but maybe a brief ride on the wild side might fit the bill …

Only that’s not enough for Dex. What happens when this notorious player decides the older, single mom is the hottest woman he’s ever met and that he wants to light her lamp … forever?

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ALSO AVAILABLE IN THE SERIES

Good Guy (Book One) is FREE on all platforms!

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COMING SOON

#10 Hockey Wife – Releasing September 16

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BLP REVIEW – Tracy

This is where I admit I have most of the earlier Rookie Rebels books but haven’t yet read them….. so yeah, picking a book late in the series is very much me!!!

I loved Dexter & Ashley (& Willa!!)
There was so much personal growth in this story – for all 3 of them – and it was fabulous to read.

Dex had so much emotional baggage from how he grew up and then seeing his past in his present, it would be a lot to deal with for anyone never mind a guy who still hadn’t made any kind of peace with his past and held on to some sense of misplaced guilt.

Ashley broke my heart a little. She was awesome but couldn’t see it as she’d had Willa young, kinda grew up with her daughter, was in a marriage that neither party was really invested in and when it ended her ex said some pretty horrible things. This lass needed someone who ‘saw her’ and thought she was as awesome as she was….. enter Dex!

Their initial meeting didn’t go so well but in all honesty, Dex needed someone like Ash who wouldn’t let him do what he wanted and who didn’t feed his ego. She made him think about his actions and their consequences!

Willa, oh sweet little Willa. She was a wee sweetheart and I understood how Dex fell for her as hard as he did for her momma. Willa was an older soul in little girl form but was so good and caring. She saw the good in Dex and wasn’t afraid to tell him what she believed.

This was a really great read. I felt fully invested in these three becoming a family – Along with Dexter’s teammates, their families and Dexter’s remaining family.

I’m definitely gonna be going back to read the rest of the players stories.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

AUTHOR BIO

Originally from Ireland, USA Todaybestselling author Kate Meader cut her romance reader teeth on Maeve Binchy and Jilly Cooper novels, with some Harlequins thrown in for variety. Give her tales about brooding mill owners, oversexed equestrians, and men who can rock an apron, fire hose, or a hockey stick, and she’s there. Now based in Chicago, she writes sexy contemporary romance with big-hearted guys and strong heroines – and heroes – who can match their men quip for quip.

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RELEASE BLITZ – This Much Is True (Marshall Family #2) by Adriana Locke

Mar 18

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When celebrity Laina Kelley bolted from her small hometown church on her wedding day, she ran to the first place that came to mind—to the home of the local farrier, a gorgeous playboy who just so happens to be her first love … and biggest frenemy.

This Much Is True by Adriana Locke is now live!

USA Today bestselling author Adriana Locke delivers a new “sweet and spicy!” standalone romance about a runaway bride who finds herself in the arms, and horse barn, of her deliciously handsome frenemy — who just so happens to be her first love.

This isn’t your average romance. It begins with me in a wedding dress, just not at an altar …

I never expected to be a runaway bride. I also never thought I’d end up on my ex’s doorstep to flee from said wedding. Now that I’m here, it’s easy to find the key in an old boot by the door and let myself inside. It’s not breaking and entering if I have a key, right?

It’s safe to say that Luke Marshall didn’t expect to find me on his couch in my wedding dress, my veil over my face in tears. He has no choice but to listen to my panic-induced plea for salvation. It’s only a matter of time before the tabloids get wind of my disappearing act, and my life is over.

Luke takes pity on me and says I can stay… on one condition.

I can’t sing for my supper—I have to earn it. I have to work in the barn alongside him, up to my elbows in horse manure. Oh—and because there’s only one bed, I get the couch.

This works … in theory. However, when sparks start flying, and the small-town farrier asks me to stay, I’ll have to decide between my life as a pop star or a second chance with my first love.

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More Than I Could – #1

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What to expect
❤️ Grumpy / Sunshine
❤️ Blue-Collar Single Dad
❤️ Nanny
❤️ Small-Town Romance
❤️ He’s in his 40’s ✨

Meet Adriana

USA Today and Amazon Charts Bestselling author, Adriana Locke, writes contemporary romances about the two things she knows best—big families and small towns. Her stories are about ordinary people finding extraordinary love with the perfect combination of heart, heat, and humor.

She loves connecting with readers, fall weather, football, reading alpha heroes, everything pumpkin, and pretending to garden.

Hailing from a tiny town in the Midwest, Adriana spends her free time with her high school sweetheart (who she married over twenty years ago) and their four sons (who truly are her best work). Her kitchen may be a perpetual disaster, and if all else fails, there is always pizza.

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RELEASE BLITZ – Good Time Boyfriend (The First Time #1) by Carrie Ann Ryan

Jan 22

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I want to be more than a good time, but I know what I’m good for.

Good Time Boyfriend, an all-new fake dating, forced proximity romance, and the first book in the First Time Series from New York Times bestselling author Carrie Ann Ryan is now available!

Blurb:

Devney needs a fake boyfriend for the night and I’m all too eager to play along.

But when the sun rises, reality settles in and I know I want more. Only I don’t think she’s ready for what I have to give.

I want to be more than a good time, but I know what I’m good for. I need control. And she’s far too innocent.

When one fake date with Heath turns into two, our relationship becomes all too real. Hard. Fast. And everything I didn’t realize I needed.

But I don’t know how to tell him I want it all.

Even when the world comes crashing back into focus all too soon.

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About the Author

Carrie Ann Ryan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary, paranormal, and young adult romance. Her works include the Montgomery Ink, Talon Pack, Promise Me, and Elements of Five series, which have sold millions of books worldwide. She’s the winner of a RT Book of the Year and a Prism Award in her genres. She started writing while in graduate school for her advanced degree in chemistry and hasn’t stopped since. Carrie Ann has written over one hundred novels and novellas with more in the works. When she’s not losing herself in her emotional and action-packed worlds, she’s reading as much as she can while wrangling her clowder of cats who have more followers than she does.

For more information about Carrie Ann Ryan and her books, visit her website:

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RELEASE BLITZ – Flirting with the Scrooge (Harbor Highlands series) by Gia Stevens

Nov 23

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Title: Flirting with the Scrooge

Series: Harbor Highlands Series

Author: Gia Stevens

Release Date: November 20, 2023

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Tropes: Holiday Romance, Grumpy x Sunshine, Return to Hometown, Rock Star

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Blurb:

‘Twas a month before Christmas, and all through the town,
Everyone was ready to celebrate, except my hot and grumpy new neighbor.

Christmas is my favorite time of year with the festive parties and holiday cheer. But having Connor Tyler move in next door is as much fun as searching for a burned-out bulb in a string of lights.

His rugged good looks and guitar can make anyone swoon. That doesn’t change the fact that he slammed the door in my face when I welcomed him with a tray of homemade cookies.

But I won’t let his bah-humbug attitude damper my holiday spirit. This year, more than ever, I need to deck the halls and revel in being jolly. As I ramp up my holiday cheer, Connor spends more and more time casting lingering glances toward my… mistletoe. When a blizzard hits, a gesture of hospitality leads to exchanging more than presents.

As Christmas draws nearer, I chip away at his icy facade only to discover a painful truth. There’s an expiration date on his time next door.

And I’m certain I don’t have enough boxes of tinsel to convince him to stay.

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“Maybe you could teach me something?”

“Yeah? You want to play the guitar?”

She nods.

“What do you want to learn?”

She purses her lips, the corner of her mouth tips up to the side as she decides on her answer. “‘Love You Anyway’ by Luke Combs. I love that song.”

“Country?”

She bobs her head up and down.

“I don’t do country.”

“Oh.” Her face falls.

“I got a song I can teach you.” I pass her my guitar and she holds it in her lap. Rising to my feet, I move to kneel in front of her. “Wrap your hand around the neck like this.” I move her fingers so they’re over the strings. “And then rest your arms here and let it hang down. Keep it loose.” I move her other arm over the guitar body. “This is the C chord.” I grip her hand softly in mine and a jolt of electricity courses through my body. Her breath hitches and I know she felt it too. Our gazes meet for the briefest of seconds before I glance away. I move her finger to the correct string and then I hand her a pick from my pocket. “Strum this string while pressing down with your other hand.” She does exactly what I say. “Now this is G.” Again, I move her finger to the correct string, and she strums it. “Now try them together.”

Her tongue peeks out as she remembers where to place her fingers and strums the two chords. We continue this way for a few more chords. Sometimes she makes a mistake but starts over.

When I introduce a new chord, she tries to play it all back but messes up. “I can’t do this. My fingers aren’t that coordinated.”

“Here, let me try something. Scoot forward.” She does as I say, and I move to sit behind her. My front is pressed against her back. For a moment her body stiffens, but then she relaxes into me. I lean past her shoulder, her sweet vanilla scent invading my senses. What I wouldn’t do to nuzzle into her neck, savoring her delicious smell, and press my lips to her soft flesh. Quickly, I shake the thought from my head. Reaching around the neck, I set my fingers on the strings. “Put your fingers on mine. Then you can get a feel for the movement.” Her delicate fingers graze mine, barely touching me as if she’s afraid because she’ll feel the same current of electricity as I do.

I play the intro chords and then lead into the first verse. Her fingers brush against mine as I move over the strings. With my mouth next to her ear, I croon the lyrics to “Patience” by Guns N Roses. When I reach the end of the chorus, she releases a small giggle.

She tilts her head to face me. “‘Patience’. How fitting.”

I flash her a small smile but continue playing. Her gaze searches mine, then falls to my lips. Her hands fall to her sides as she inches her face closer to mine. A river of lust and desire flows between us. Her lips part and I stop singing when she sinks her teeth into the corner of her bottom lip. I’m itching to feel her soft bottom lip between my teeth. Then her lips crash to mine.

Also Available:

Flirting with my Best Friend (download free >> https://authorgiastevens.com/newsletter/)

Flirting with the Playboy

Flirting with the Enemy

Flirting with the Stranger

Flirting with the Bad Boy

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BLP REVIEW – Tracy

I love a Christmas romance and this one hit the mark.

Connor was struggling with life and heading for Highland Harbor to fix things out seemed like a plan…. until his Christmas daft neighbour knocked on his door the day he arrived!!

Tatum had had a helluva time recently and Christmas was the one thing to look forward to except the grump across the road closed the door on her face on his first day there and threatened to mute her Christmas spirit.

This pair seemed like oil and water but the more time they spent together and actually got to know each other the more they found something they liked.

Full of humour, heat, good feeling (and possibly a few tears) this was a great read especially, for this time of the year.

Author Bio:

Gia Stevens resides in the up north of Minnesota. She lives for the warm, sunny days of summer and dreads the bitter cold of winter. A romantic comedy junkie at heart, she knew she wanted her own stories to encompass those same feelings.

When she’s not busy writing your next book boyfriend, Gia can be found playing in her vegetable garden, watching reruns of The OC and Gossip Girl, or curled up with a good book.

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RELEASE BLITZ – Flame (Carmichael Family #5) by Adriana Locke

Nov 22

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Flame by Adriana Locke is now live!

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I swore I would only get married if my life depended on it. Oh, the irony.

Many things have happened over the last few weeks that I didn’t see coming. My family imploded. Our business was turned upside down. And someone threatened to harm me if I didn’t make good on my father’s promises.

But the biggest thing I didn’t see coming?

Foxx Carmichael demanding marriage.

He’s doing it out of loyalty to my brother. I know that. But I can’t help but think if, through that deliciously hot, grumpy exterior, my bodyguard doesn’t have ulterior motives.

There’s no denying the fire in his touch or the heat in his blue eyes. He protects me with a ferocity that leaves me breathless. He makes me rethink many things I thought I knew for sure—like my position on marriage.

But how we dance around our fake relationship makes me wonder what part of this is pretend. None of it matters if he doesn’t admit he feels the same way.

Our sham wedding will fall apart as soon as the threat is contained. But what happens if the flames between us burn everything to the ground first?