Title: The Gossip and the Grump Series: Three BFFS and a Wedding #2 Author: Pippa Grant
Genre: Romantic Comedy Tropes: One Night Stand/Enemies to Lovers Release Date: October 5, 2023
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See that guy over there? The insanely tall, broad-shouldered, dark-haired, scowling, “I don’t drink coffee” suit? Surprise! He’s the new owner of my family’s mountain café. The café that has been my life purpose since I was born in the kitchen there almost thirty years ago. The café that he’s planning to completely gut and renovate for revenge against one of my family members. He’s also the funny, charming, irresistible guy I spilled all of my secrets to last week. During the hottest one-night stand of my life. As my dog would say, woof me. Secrets and gossip keep getting me in trouble, and I swore I was done with both, but now my family’s café is on the line. It’s time to use every last trick I know to uncover every secret this man is hiding. I don’t care how much I liked him our first night together, or how much I keep seeing glimpses of that man beneath his gruff exterior. One of us has to go. It won’t be me.
The Gossip & The Grump is a one night stand to enemies to lovers romcom featuring a woman desperately trying to unlearn everything she knows about everyone, a grumpy misfit hiding a secret heart of gold, an unfortunate incident with powdered cheese, and the world’s biggest lap puppy. It stands alone, but you wouldn’t go wrong to read The Worst Wedding Date first.
Sabrina Sullivan & Grey Cartwright are my new fave couple in this series!!!!
Following on from the wedding disaster in book one, Sabrina is out and about in Hawaii before she heads home when she meets a guy at a bar. They have a connection and a great night but she’s still on a bit of a downer and leaves him without exchanging details.
Back home, she knows that she’s gonna end up with a new boss at what used to be the family cafe …. she’s just not expecting who her new boss is!!!! Their initial interaction back in Snaggletooth Creek wasn’t grand, to say the least!!
To really get this story in this book fully I think you have to start with The Worst Wedding Date… it explains quite a bit of what goes on in The Gossip & The Grump!
Sabrina was the local gossip but following the wedding she’s stopped or is trying not to listen or talk about anything or anyone, but when she talks to Grey, especially about things in town, she does it in code and seeing him work out who’s who was funny! Her gossiping is never nasty and in all honesty she’s kinda hard on herself for a while when it’s not entirely warrented.
Grey, yeah, in Snaggletooth Creek and at work he comes across as a real grump but he’s been hurt and used and he’s not in the mind to trust many folk, so finding out the girl from Hawaii is now an employee doesn’t incline him to trust her either…. He’s actually a good guy, cares about those important to him and I liked him more than I expected I would.
I loved the connection these two had. There was fun, banter, heat and steam and when you add in great side characters… especially Zen (who made me laugh so often!) & Jitter (crazy lovable fur baby) …. the story was fab.
I was a tad annoyed at Emma tbh, especially when she finally spoke with the girls but I’m definitely looking forward to her book and finding out who her person is gonna be!
Pippa Grant wanted to write books, so she did. Before she became a USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling romantic comedy author, she was a young military spouse who got into writing as self-therapy. That happened around the time she discovered reading romance novels, and the two eventually merged into a career. Today, she has more than 30 knee-slapping Pippa Grant titles and nine written as Jamie Farrell. When she’s not writing romantic comedies, she’s fumbling through being a mom, wife, and mountain woman, and sometimes trying to find hobbies. Her crowning achievement? Having impeccable timing for telling stories that will make people snort beverages out of their noses. Consider yourself warned.
Genre: Contemporary Romance Tropes: Single Mom/Second Chance/Small Town Release Date: October 3, 2023
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From Carina Rose comes a sexy second-chance, single-mom romance.
Hannah
I suppose it was unfair of me to assume Cash Jameson would be my forever. The golden boy of Blossom Berry Falls went from high school baseball star to the major leagues. Then he broke my heart.
So many times I wanted to tell him about our son, but fate stepped in, and years went by. Being a single mom has been my biggest accomplishment. Though it hasn’t always been easy, the joys of being a mom have granted meaning to the pain of losing Cash.
Now, fifteen years later, we meet again thanks to our high school reunion’s alumni baseball game. Cash had no way of knowing that the young pitcher who struck him out was his son. But after he showed up at the door scouting the ace for the major leagues, I have no doubt he experienced the shock of his life.
Cash
Saying goodbye to Hannah was the hardest thing I’d ever done. Afraid of causing more pain, I never intended to set foot back in Blossom Berry Falls. Yet the draw of the alumni baseball game . . . and the chance to see Hannah again . . . were too powerful to resist.
After spotting Hannah in the stands, my heart sparked to life. I’d thought of her over the years but heard she’d moved on. Rather than harp on what could have been, I focused on the future—namely, the kid with the nasty curveball.
His control reminded me of myself at that age. Turned out there was a good reason for that . . . the young prodigy was the son I never knew I had. I’d missed so much of his life and refused to miss more.
Could the three of us to be a family? Or were the wounds of our past too deep to heal?
Carina Rose loves everything about romance. She loves writing about swoony heroes and feisty heroines. Her sweet romance books were in the top 100 on Apple Books and Barnes & Noble (Nook).
She lives in Northern Virginia with her husband who she knew was “the one” the day she met him. She also has two sons who own her heart. When she’s not writing, her pastimes include spending time with her family, traveling, reading, golfing, cooking, and baking. Carina also enjoys watching sports and is especially passionate about the New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys.
The Crawford family has underestimated me again. But this time, it’s not just about vengeance; it’s about safeguarding my future and protecting the family I hold dear. And Zeek—the sinister brother of my former best friend—has no idea what my sister is capable of. Justice must be served. The past may haunt me, but I’m determined to leave it behind. Even if it means a fresh start for not only the Shadow Pack, but other packs, too. The battle for a new beginning has just begun.
Shadow Queen is a full-length rejected mates, wolf shifter romance. There are strong omegaverse themes throughout, so please read the author’s note. Due to the explicit language and steamy scenes, it is intended for readers 18+. While not considered a dark romance, there are darker themes present (see author’s note). It is the third and final book of the Shadow Pack trilogy.
If you like your alphas sweet and caring but with fiery, touch-her-and-you-die vibes, this book is for you. If you like kickass females who aren’t afraid to talk back, this book is for you. Happy reading!
Kory (K.) Easton is the paranormal romance pen name for Amazon bestselling author Amanda Richardson. She gravitates toward dark tales of otherworldly creatures and beasts. She currently resides in Yorkshire, England, with her husband and two kids.
They’ve made the ideal connection on a hot, new, no-strings hook-up app. But their hearts have other plans in an unpredictable and wildly sexy romance by a USA Todaybestselling author.
Blurb:
Hooked. An app designed for the ideal one-nightstand is the brainchild of Harvard graduate students Easton Jones and his two best friends. When Easton creates his Hooked profile, he gets a 100 percent perfect match.
Who is this sure thing? Her username is Love.
Their chemistry is off-the-charts explosive, and just when Easton begins falling for her, she disconnects from the app and disappears.
Five years later, Hooked is now the number one dating app in the country.
But that’s not the only thing on fire.
Easton’s brilliant, gorgeous new recruit, Drake Madden, has ignited a desire he hasn’t experienced in years. Professionally and personally, they’re sizzling.
Just as things really start getting serious, Love resurfaces. She wants a chance to explain, and she’s sending Easton’s heart into rewind.
He has a loving woman in the flesh and a fantasy from his past—Easton’s world is about to be rocked.
And rocked hard.
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USA Today best-selling author Marni Mann knew she was going to be a writer since middle school. While other girls her age were daydreaming about teenage pop stars, Marni was fantasizing about penning her first novel. She crafts unique stories that weave together her love of darkness, mystery, passion, and human emotions. A New Englander at heart, she now lives in Sarasota, Florida, with her husband and their yellow Lab. When she’s not nose deep in her laptop, working on her next novel, she’s scouring for chocolate, sipping wine, traveling, or devouring fabulous books.
When a biker needs a fake girlfriend to bring home for the holidays, his Club President plays Santa and hires Las Vegas’ most expensive escort for the job.
It’s all fun and games until his feelings stop being fake and start getting real. Is this just another job for her or does she feel it too?
Come along for a festive trip to New Orleans for Christmas done the Creole way.
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When a biker needs a fake girlfriend to bring home for the holidays and meet his grandmother, his Club President plays Santa and hires Las Vegas’ most expensive escort for the job.
The woman who shows up at his door turns out to be the one-night stand he’s never been able to forget. Can he play it cool and ignore the embers burning just under the surface?
It’s all fun and games until his feelings stop being fake and start getting real. Then he can’t help wondering if this is just another job for her or if she feels it too.
With plenty of sexual tension, witty humor and some good old fairy godmother Christmas magic, it’s a romantic holiday sure to delight.
Come along for a festive trip to New Orleans for Christmas done the Creole way.
Nicole James is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author who loves writing about hot alpha men who’ll do anything for the women they love! Her stories are filled with struggle, conflict and real human emotion. She is the author of the Evil Dead MC series, the Brothers Ink Tattoo series and more.
Nicole loves to hear from her readers! You can contact her via e-mail, her website contact form or on her social media accounts.
On a flight to a funeral, an incredibly handsome yet irritatingly smug Real Estate tycoon sat next to me–changing my life forever.
Maverick Stern.
As an investigative journalist aspiring to the anchor desk, I landed a hot tip about a young billionaire committing fraud.
The accused scammer? Maverick.
The kicker? At the same time, my wealthy grandmother threatens my father’s inheritance if I don’t get married. Now.
I shut off my ability to love years ago after my college sweetheart died in an accident. I don’t want to be married. It’s been years since a man’s made butterflies take flight in my stomach but Maverick has my full attention.
Going undercover, I need to clear his name or expose my fake fiancè to the world.
With the mounting anxiety causing turbulence in my brain, my best friend forces me to ask a higher power for a helpful sign about Maverick: feathers.
Is this what happens when you catch flights and feelings?
***Encounters In Flightis book 3, the final installment, in The Signs Series – a series of interconnected standalones. You can start from Emma’s journey or read Juliette’s in book 1, Fortunate Encounters. You’ll find plenty of steam, sass, and a touch of manifestation.
Former TV News Producer turned Romance author, Caterina Passarelli has always had a love for words. From reporting on real-life Detroit breaking news to writing fictional love stories around the globe, she hopes to take her readers on fast-paced adventures full of spice.
Caterina is the author of seven titles in multiple genres: Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy, and Romantic Suspense.
When she’s not writing about alpha males and strong, sarcastic women, she is playing with her rescue dog, Piper, and her energetic nephews. Or solo traveling and making TikToks … lots and lots of Tiktoks!
She loves hearing from her readers on her social media pages, feel free to find her! She also has a private Facebook group for her readers, “Cat’s Crew.”
Turns out the gorgeous woman I had a one-night stand with is not only my sister’s best friend but also my new employee.
Worse? I shared a whole lot more with Avery than one mind-blowing night.
I told her my deepest, darkest secret.
Despite my constant worry that she’ll let the truth slip to my family, I can’t stay away from her. And when we’re tossed together for an out of town trip and forced to share a room with only one bed, the chemistry between us finally explodes…again.
I have no problem making her see stars—or breaking the bed. The trouble is, the longer our secret relationship goes on, the more I want to keep her.
But she’s eight years my junior, the sunshine to my grump, and I know her free spirit wants more than the small town of Starlight Cove can offer.
I have no doubt no one will ever give her more pleasure than I will, but I refuse to hold her back. Even if that means letting her go when her three month contract is up.
Award-winning USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brighton Walsh spent a decade as a professional photographer before taking her storytelling in a different direction and reconnecting with her first love—writing. She likes her books how she likes her tea—steamy and satisfying—and adores strong-willed heroines and the protective heroes who fall head over heels for them. Brighton lives in the Midwest with her real life hero of a husband, her two kids—both taller than her—and her dog who thinks she’s a queen. Her boy-filled house is the setting for dirty socks galore, frequent dance parties (okay, so it’s mostly her, by herself, while her children look on in horror), and more laughter than she thought possible.
Genre: Contemporary Romance Tropes: Reverse Age Gap/Single Mom Release Date: September 27, 2023
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It was a fairytale, my fairytale. I met and married my prince. We created something so special, or at least I thought it was. All the love I showered on him, sacrifices I made for his career, the time alone raising our daughter wasn’t enough to keep him. He traded in our love story for a cheerleader and divorce papers.
I find myself in a new house, a single mother, with no idea what comes next. I’m trying so hard to shield our daughter from anything that could hurt her, which includes the thoughts and schemes of a thirteen year old mind.
When trouble finds her, we’re met with the kindness of a disarmingly attractive, attentive and much younger police officer, Tyler Mason. Now I’m left wondering who’s in trouble, Mia…. or me?
Author and hopeful romantic, Ariana Rose, dabbles in all forms of contemporary romance. All of her novels do have one thing in common. Her heroes and heroines are as passionate about life and love as they are about each other.
Born and raised in the Minneapolis area, she is a proud mother of two. Ariana has always been a storyteller with a flair for the dramatic. When she’s not writing, she can be found at the rink in a figure skating lesson, binge watching her favorite shows, screening an 80s movie she’s seen hundreds of times, and exploring history or traveling to any of her current or new favorite places.
Ariana first published in August of 2018. You can find her exclusively in Kindle Unlimited. Also, sign up for her newsletter, watch her website or find her on all her socials to catch all the latest and greatest on upcoming projects.
Always remember that passion is never a bad thing, it’s where dreams and reality collide.
Title: Marked in Flames Series: Aspen Pack #5 Author: Carrie Ann Ryan
Genre: Paranormal Romance Release Date: September 25, 2023
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My mate rejected me, leaving me broken. I refuse to let that happen again—even if Steele is the one for me.
I hold the power of flame and future in my hands, but I know the world is watching. Waiting for us to fall. The truth and lies that bind the Aspen Pack together are crumbling and I am to bear witness to its fate. I know the Enforcer of the Aspens is my mate. Yet neither of us want what fate decrees. So, we’ll fight side by side and ignore the burning attraction between us. Only when a traitor rocks the foundation of all we know, we might not have a choice to who we cling to in despair. The vampires were only the pawns in this war. The demons are on their way. And if we’re not careful, the Aspen Pack could lose someone that breaks them. And I could lose my mate. Again.
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, Redwood Pack, Fractured Connections, and Elements of Five series, which have sold over 3.0 million books worldwide. She started writing while in graduate school for her advanced degree in chemistry and hasn’t stopped since. Carrie Ann has written over seventy-five 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.
Title: Without You Series: Burgers and Brew Crüe #8 Author: Lacey Black
Genre: Contemporary Romance Tropes: Single Dad/Second Chance/Small Town Release Date: September 26, 2023
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Tucker
I spend my days brewing beer for the popular Brew Crüe Beer Company and my nights devoted to being a dad. Raising a young child with special needs can be tough and stressful, but I wouldn’t change it for the world. He’s everything to me, and the reason I keep going. It’s him and me against the world, and I have no intention of changing that.
Then, Kinsley McGregor walks back into my life.
Letting her go all those years ago was the hardest thing I had ever done, and having her here proves how good we are. Unfortunately, her Nashville life is calling, and I will have to let her go again.
This time, it’s not just my heart I risk, but my four-year-old son’s too.
Kinsley
My entire life explodes on television for the whole world to witness. After my husband’s public affair throughout the course of my very first headlining tour, I retreat to my safe haven: Stewart Grove. I need a place to lick my wounds and figure out my next step, without being under the watchful eye of the paparazzi, and I find it in my hometown.
I wasn’t planning to reconnect the man I left behind, along with his adorable son.
Tucker Dunn was everything I ever wanted before I went to Nashville to chase my country music dreams. Leaving him in Stewart Grove wasn’t easy, but it was the path we chose together.
Now, I stare down the same choices; only this time, the decision will be harder to make.
I’ve loved the books that Lacey Black has given us until now, and tbh, I didn’t think any of the main characters could be more of a favorite than the original Brew Crue, but Lacey keeps on surprising me and giving me new faves with each read.
We knew from a previous read that Kinsley was Kellan’s little sister, Kellan being Tucker’s best friend. Tucker and Kinsley were a couple when they were younger but Kins left to chase her music career and Tucker stayed in Stewart’s Grove. Kinsley has been doing great and was happy in her career until an embarrassing incident in her private life had her heading home to SG to hide out and reassess.
First time seeing each other once Kins was back home, even though it was a quick interaction, let them both see that they still had feelings. I loved how they both had things to think about, talked a lot, were logical and started out again as friends. Their relationship grew organically throughout the story and I was rooting for them all the way.
The best thing for me was Kinsley’s reaction to and relationship with Grayson, Tucker’s son. She was awesome with him and the little guy adored her in return. Scenes with the three of them were some of my favorites to read.
There was a ton of heat, connection, sense of belonging and rightness in this read. As ever we caught up with the guys from the bar and their significant others, which is always fun! I was hooked from beginning to end.
I do hope that Lacey heads back to Stewart Grove and the Crew at some point in the future but until then I’m looking forward to what she’s got coming next!!
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USA Today Bestselling Author Lacey Black is a Midwestern girl with a passion for reading, writing, and shopping. She carries her e-reader with her everywhere she goes so she never misses an opportunity to read a few pages. Always looking for a happily ever after, Lacey is passionate about contemporary romance novels and enjoys it further when you mix in a little suspense. She resides in a small town in Illinois with her husband, two children, and three rowdy chickens.
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