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Tia Louise has revealed the covers for The Way We Score!

Releasing January 16, 2025

Photographer: Wander Aguiar
Cover Designer: Lori Jackson Design
Cover Illustrator: Laura Moore
LCM Designs

Cover Designer: Kari March Designs

We promised our love was forever. A decade later, two little blue lines might settle the score.

You’ve heard of those kids who peak in high school?
Meet my love life.
Garrett Bradford was mine from the moment we saw each other in ninth grade.
Even then, he was a six-foot-four mountain of muscles with bright blue eyes, a wide grin, and a way with his hands.
He was the high school football star, and I was the dance team captain.
We were the storybook cliché… until we weren’t.

Now he’s the most famous offensive lineman in the league, and I’m a buttoned-up, ultra-professional lawyer.
My dancing days are over, and my carefully controlled life is a mess.
Infertility killed my marriage, or that’s what I told myself. Infertility and a cheating ex.
And my inability to get over Garrett Bradford.

One reckless night at his little sister’s wedding is only supposed to be a reunion, a trip down memory lane to a time when life was happier.
Six weeks later, I’m staring at a positive pregnancy test wondering, How did this happen?

I figure I’m on my own until Garrett overhauls his life, moves back to our small town, and shows up every day to massage my feet, hold my hair when I barf, and go with me to all my doctor’s appointments.

Our situation has an end date, just like it did so many years ago.
Unless this little score changes the game and gives us the second chance I thought we’d lost.

Preorder your copy today!

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Meet Tia Louise

Tia Louise is the USA TODAY best-selling, award-winning author of super-hot and sexy romances. All her heroes are alphas with hearts of gold, and all her heroines are the smart, sassy ladies who love them.

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RELEASE BLITZ – Heal Me One Night (Bellehaven Hotties, #6) by Chastity Bowlin and Laramie Briscoe

Oct 25

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Title: Heal Me One Night

Series: Bellehaven Hotties, #6

Authors: Chastity Bowlin and Laramie Briscoe

Genre: Small Town Romance

Release Date: October 25, 2024

From USA Today Bestselling Authors, Chasity Bowlin and Laramie Briscoe, comes sixth book in a small town series full of spice, steam, and second chances.

Britt

I might be newly divorced, but it feels like I’ve been single a long time. That’s how it goes when you’re been married to a guy that can’t ever be counted on. And being a single mom–well, opportunities to date anyone worthy of being around my daughter are pretty slim… until I have an unexpected run in with the hot ER doctor who patched me up after I broke my leg. He checks all the boxes. Hot. Funny. Gainfully employed. Not my ex. Even though I’m not in the market for a relationship, I feel like he might be able to help me fix what’s broken inside me… if I can let myself trust him.

Silas

I haven’t been able to get her out of my head since the night she was brought into the ER. Stoic, practical, strong, independent. And gorgeous. I’ve never had a woman get under my skin this way. She’s looking for a hook up. I’m looking for a lot more than that. But I know she’s a package deal. With her track record, gaining her trust isn’t going to be easy. But nothing that’s worth it ever is.

Amazon ➱ https://bit.ly/3ZWblqo

About Chasity:

USA Today Best Seller, Winner of the 2019 Romance Through the Ages Award for Georgian/Regency Romance, 2020 RONE Award winner, 2021 RONE Award Winner, 2021 Raven Award Winner, and 2021 Imadjinn Award for Best Romance Novel, Chasity Bowlin is the author multiple bestselling historical romance novels, both independently and with Dragonblade Publishing. She lives in central Kentucky with her husband, their adorable son, and a menagerie of animals. She loves writing, loves traveling and enjoys incorporating tidbits of her actual vacations into her books. She is an avid Anglophile, loving all things British, but specifically all things Regency.

Growing up in Tennessee, spending as much time as possible with her doting grandparents, soap operas were a part of her daily existence, followed by back to back episodes of Scooby Doo. Her path to becoming a romance novelist was set when, rather than simply have her Barbie dolls cruise around in a pink convertible, they time traveled, hosted lavish dinner parties and one even had an evil twin locked in the attic.

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About Laramie:

Laramie Briscoe is the USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of over 30 books, with sales of over half a million copies.

Since self-publishing her first book in May of 2013, Laramie has appeared on the Top 100 Bestselling E-books Lists on Apple Books, Amazon Kindle, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble. Her books have been known to make readers laugh and cry. They are guaranteed to be emotional, steamy reads.

When she’s not writing alpha males who seriously love their women, she loves spending time with friends, reading, and marathoning shows on Netflix. Married to her high school sweetheart, Laramie lives in Bowling Green, KY with her husband.

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RELEASE BLITZ – The Invitation by Adriana Locke

Oct 25

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The Invitation by Adriana Locke is now live!

I hate Ripley Brewer.

So, why am I cuddling on his lap, peering into his ocean-blue eyes while cameras record our every move?

My best friend needs my help to save her career, and I would do anything for her. Besides, filming a reality show sounds fun … until Ripley shows up to play the role of my fake boyfriend.

As always, we nearly come to blows within minutes of seeing each other. The playboy billionaire accuses me of a setup, but I insist I’d rather live in a world without carbs than spend a minute with him.

At some point during the melee, we sign contracts. I can’t stand the look of his six feet two inches of chiseled abs and broad shoulders. And I loathe his arrogance. But now that he’s my pretend beau, I’m stuck acting like I’m falling in love with my biggest enemy.

It turns out that Ripley’s a good actor, too. Every soft touch on the small of my back makes my heart thump faster. His sultry smirk feels like it’s only for me. I should detest every word that passes his kissable lips.

Is this all a ruse, or does Ripley want to end this episode of The Invitation going from enemies to lovers? Because now? I’m not convinced I can despise him anymore.

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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.

Connect with Adriana

Website: www.adrianalocke.com

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RELEASE BLITZ – Dear Rosie (Love Letters #2) by S.J. Tilly

Oct 25

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Dear Rosie, by S.J. Tilly is now live!

Rosie

I was eight when Nathan moved away.

He was my best friend.

My only friend.

My safe space.

And then he was gone. And my life turned into Hell.

But I survived.

I broke free and made a life for myself.

And I tried to forget about the boy who grew up to be Nate Waller, the famous retired football player.

I really did try to forget.

But then I opened the door, while working at a client’s house, and he was there. Standing before me.

My old friend.

My unwitting confidant.

My Nathan.

Except… he doesn’t recognize me.

Nate

The curvy little redhead captured my attention the second I saw her.

And I knew I needed to have her.

Needed to know her better.

Needed to get my hands on her.

But when I did.

When she moaned my name. My full name. It all came rushing back.

Twenty-five years had passed, but in that moment I finally recognized her.

My Rosie.

My childhood friend.

I may have forgotten about her. But I remember now.

And this time I’m not letting her go.

Download today or read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited

Amazon: https://a.co/d/1jhFHq6

Audio Narrated by Andi Arndt & Christian Fox

Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3ZcNFxS

More in the Series

Tackled in the Stacks: A Love Letters Prequel
https://a.co/d/bkg8suA

Love, Utley: Love Letters Book One
https://a.co/d/j6oSBy6

BLP REVIEW – Tracy

OH THE DEAR GODS…. Nathan & Rosie destroyed me…. In the best way! S.J. gave us the best story to finish this Love Letters collection.

This book was heartbreaking for more than a few reasons.
Reading about Rosie’s younger life wasn’t easy – and sadly there’s so much reality in her story which made it all the sadder – but watching her grow and strike out to try to live her best life, while still being a good person after all that had happened, had me rooting for her from the start.
Nate was a really good guy. A total flirt but when he got Rosalyn back into his life, he knew she was it for him.
This guy beat himself up so much and while I understood his frustration, pain and why he’d feel guilt I felt for him as most of what he was feeling happened while he himself was a kid and there really wasn’t much he could have done then…

I loved Rosie’s point of view when it came to their first meeting as adults and her thought process behind it… but reading about why she got it was really sad.

The letters…. Jeez, they broke me. 💔💔💔
I bawled my eyes out during the second half of this read but it was so worth the tears!!!!

I thought I loved Maddox & Hannah from book one (who we catch up with in DR) but I think Nathan & Rosalyn have just edged into favourite couple… they are just awesome together!

I know I’m being kinda vague and there’s so much more I could say about this story but it would give too much away so go grab yourself a copy and get reading to find out this pairs story.

S.J. I really need to know more about Tony… the gods, but this guy is intriguing and I want to know more!!!!!

Meet S.J. Tilly

Like all her books, S.J. Tilly resides in the glorious state of Minnesota, where she was born and raised. To avoid the freezing cold winters, S.J. enjoys burying her head in books, whether to read them or write them or listen to them.

When she’s not busy writing her contemporary smut, she can be found lounging with her husband and their herd of rescue boxers. And when the weather permits she loves putting her compost to use in the garden, pretending to know what she’s doing. The neighbors may not like the flowery mayhem of her yard, but the bees sure do. And really, that’s more important.

Connect with S.J. Tilly

Website: https://www.sjtilly.com/

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RELEASE BLITZ – Copper Cliffs (Puffin Bay #7) by Annie Dyer

Oct 18

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Copper Cliffs

Puffin Bay #7

Annie Dyer

Release Date: October 18

I was hoping for two things from my new job as the head teacher of Puffin Bay’s primary school: zero relationship complications and a quiet life where I could focus on my career.

Meeting Romy McAllister, widow of the town’s maritime hero, was unavoidable given that she had a daughter at my school. She was fierce and beautiful; becoming friends with her was going to make my life complicated, but I did it anyway. She’d said she had a crush on me – I pretended I didn’t feel the same.

Life could’ve been simple if Romy hadn’t delved too deep into what was going on in the private life of one of her friends. Nowhere does secrets like a small town, and when those secrets started to threaten Romy and her daughter, I chose to throw my chances of a quiet life away.

Buy Link:

https://mybook.to/CopperCliffs

BLP REVIEW – Tracy

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You can start the series here: https://books2read.com/u/meLGXR

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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annie@writeranniedyer.com

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EXCERPT REVEAL – High Intensity (High Mountain Trackers HMT 2G, #2) by Freya Barker

Oct 13

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Title: High Intensity

Series: High Mountain Trackers HMT 2G, #2

Author: Freya Barker

Genre: Romantic Suspense
Release Date: November 4, 2024

Preorder your copy of High Intensity!

Amazon ➜ https://amzn.to/4cIm5MR

Apple ➜ https://apple.co/3x2IILX

BN ➜ https://bit.ly/3Wa6zlH

Kobo ➜ https://bit.ly/4f4UFlP

Don’t want to wait until November?

Start reading with High Frequency!

Amazon ➜ https://amzn.to/4bgINuG

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BN ➜ https://bit.ly/4auYu0L

Kobo ➜ https://bit.ly/4cPvT8a

Here’s your exclusive excerpt!

“Oh, Jillian, I’d like you to meet my son, Lucas.” I meet those pretty green eyes, now sparkling with amusement. Of course a dog named Peanut would belong to this woman. She named her cadaver dog, Emo, after all. Hell, I knew she recently moved to the area—Sloane mentioned it more than once—but I wasn’t expecting to run into her at my mother’s assisted-living home. That’s a little too close for comfort. “So you do have a first name; Lucas, huh?” “You already know each other?” Mom looks back and forth between us. “We do. How are you doing, Jillian?” She adjusts the small furball she’s holding in her arms. “Good, thanks.” I turn to my mother to explain, “Jillian and I met working on a search last summer.” Despite my immediate attempt to identify our connection as a professional one only, I see Mom’s mind already at work behind the gleam in her eyes. Great.

Book Blurb:

Dog trainer and handler, Jillian Lederman, is moving with her pack to Libby, Montana, a place where she has made friends and hopes to find a fresh start. It’s time. For years, she’s just been keeping her wounds fresh by staying in Missoula—where there were regular reminders of all she’s lost—while the rest of the world has continued to move forward.

Perhaps the new house, the beautiful mountains, and a certain pair of clear, blue eyes hold the promise of new beginnings.

Since changing careers years ago, former FBI agent Lucas Wolff has found a much better work-life balance as a member of High Mountain Trackers. Still able to serve his community, he has also been carving out a comfortable existence for himself and is not looking to make any changes to it anytime soon. Not even for a particular bold and ballsy redhead he’s been trying to avoid.

That turns out to be an impossible feat when a plane crash during a blizzard sets both of them on the trail of a young girl, all alone in the mountains. But it soon becomes evident they are not the only ones looking, and staying safe means sticking close together.

Author bio:

USA Today bestselling author Freya Barker loves writing about ordinary people with extraordinary stories.

With forty-plus books already published, she continues to create characters who are perhaps less than perfect, each struggling to find their own slice of happy.

Recipient of the ReadFREE.ly 2019 Best Book We’ve Read All Year Award for “Covering Ollie, the 2015 RomCon “Reader’s Choice” Award for Best First Book, “Slim To None”, Finalist for the 2017 Kindle Book Award with “From Dust”, and Finalist for the 2020 Kindle Book Award with “When Hope Ends”, Freya spins story after story with an endless supply of bruised and dented characters, vying for attention!

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RECOMMENDED NEW RELEASE – Vaughn (Broken Falls #5) by Laramie Briscoe

Oct 11

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Title: Vaughn

Series: Broken Falls #5

Author: Laramie Briscoe

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: September 13, 2024

Buy links:

Kobo ➜ https://bit.ly/3SoiafM

Apple ➜ https://apple.co/4flK0U6

Nook ➜ https://bit.ly/3WCL2U8

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Google ➜ https://bit.ly/3zZumxq

Start the series with Boone!

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Book Blurb:

My new roommate is a hard-working, blue collar lineman–and a scorching specimen of a man–but I swear I don’t watch him when he’s not looking.

He’s not looking, because Vaughn Collins knows that I, Valentina Brewster, have never been touched. And him? He’s had more than a few rounds with the bucket bunnies.

I escaped a lifestyle where religious freedom wasn’t accepted, and started to build a future for myself, when my father found me.

Now that I’ve decided to stop running, Vaughn wants to protect me, and I’m willing to let him do it. But the forced proximity is starting to get to us. I’m not sure how much longer I’ll be able to hold off.

I’m terribly close to asking him to teach me all the things I’ve always wanted to know.

I have a feeling he’ll have no problem saying yes…

Tropes Included

· small town
· blue collar
· forced proximity
· she asks him to teach her
· he’s only tender for her

Vaughn is book five in The Broken Falls Series: a series of interconnected standalones following a group of friends who have become family in small-town West Virginia, and the women who bring them to their knees. You do not have to read them in order, but each book builds upon the relationships of the last.

Read an excerpt from Vaughn:

She looks around. “I forgot where we were, I’m glad you at least kept your head about you.”

If she only knew, I’m ready to get her behind closed doors so that we can get to know one another in the carnal way I’d like. “I wouldn’t say I kept my head about me, I’m just very motivated to get you alone, Val. Let’s go.”

Her lips part on a gasp when I reach down and put my hands at her hips, lifting her up and encouraging her to wrap her legs around my waist. My hands travel down to her ass, holding on tight as I walk us back to the stairs and then take them two at a time. Once we’re back in the apartment, her gaze travels over to the stove.

“I was going to make us dinner…”

“Don’t worry babe, I got everything I wanna eat right here.”

BLP REVIEW – Tracy

Vaughn was a little bit of an enigma previously in the series. We knew he was a lineman and gone more often than not. He did intrigue me, I’ll admit, especially his reaction to Valentina the first time he saw her in Get Baked.

The thing about V is that he was a guy was just waiting for the right woman to cross his path before he got serious, he just didn’t realise it. Val hit him like a ton of bricks and brought out his protective, patient, caring side.

Valentina….. the gods, I loved her strength and her concern that she was swapping one situation for another until she realised that Vaughn was there to support and care for her, not hold her back.

I liked the time they spent together, getting to know each other and the trust that she showed him after everything she’d been through. He, for his part, listened to her, got her like no one had ever tried to in the past and helped her find herself.

Always enjoy catching up with the gang and liked the relationship Val had with Gabby. It definitely felt like a blooming sibling relationship and it was lovely that Val had so much support and so many people looking out for her – even when it came to Vaughn, though she knew herself enough to know what she wanted where the big brooding bloke was concerned.

I’m now really intrigued with Nolan and his situation. Can’t wait for his book!!!!