Friday, May 2, 2025

Excerpt Reveal: Jilted by Vi Keeland

 



Title: Jilted
Author: Vi Keeland
Publisher: Bramble/Macmillan
Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Wedding Meet Cute/Pro Athlete Hero
He Falls First/Cocky Hero
Release Date: May 6, 2025


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“And this is Wilder. Your partner for the ceremony.” She wagged a finger at him. “Be nice.”

He smirked. “I’m always nice, love.”

Ooh . . . Those eyes come with a British accent.

The groomsman, whose name was apparently Wilder, gave me the once-over. His eyes dropped down to take in my dress, then raised to the top of my head, where the fascinator that looked more like mangled horns sat protruding from my skull.

“You had on a different dress earlier. So the accident must’ve happened recently then?”

“Accident?”

He smirked and motioned to the fascinator. “I’m assuming there’s a giant wound under there, since you thought it was a good idea to put that dress on instead.”

“Are you joking?” My hands flew to my hips. “Who insults someone they just met like that?”

“Actually I was.” He grinned. “Joking, I mean.”

“Well, it wasn’t very funny. Do you think I want to be wearing this . . . this . . .” My arms flailed around. “Costume?”

The maître d’ walked over. His eyes flashed down the hall and back. I suspected he was looking for the bride. “Is everything alright over here?” he whispered.

“Fine.”

He gestured to the door. “People are waiting for the ceremony to start. The walls are thin.”

I took a deep breath and nodded. “Of course. Sorry.”

My eyes slanted to the guy standing next to me, my partner, it seemed. He still wore a shit-eating grin and looked pretty proud of himself. But while I continued to scowl, I took a moment to check out the rest of his face, since I hadn’t been able to move past his eyes earlier. Square jaw, defined cheekbones, flawless tanned skin—I wasn’t sure if Bridezilla made the men get spray tans too, but his coloring was too golden bronze to have come from anything other than genetics. Not to mention, he was tall—a weakness of mine—with broad shoulders and . . . I inhaled. Damn, the f&%$er smells good, too.

I’d been so busy checking him out, I hadn’t realized he’d watched me do it. When my eyes met his again, he raised a brow. “Like what you see?”

Ugh. Cocky and rude. I plastered on a fake smile. “Yes, what a shame something so pleasant doesn’t come with a matching personality.”


★★★ 

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Vi Keeland is a #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author. With millions of books sold, her titles are currently translated in twenty-seven languages and have appeared on bestseller lists in the US, Germany, Brazil, Bulgaria, Israel, and Hungary. Three of her short stories have been turned into films by Passionflix, and two of her books are currently optioned for movies. She resides in New York with her husband and their three children where she is living out her own happily ever after with the boy she met at age six.


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Cover Reveal: The Overtime Kiss by Lauren Blakely


From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely, comes the next standalone hockey romance in her Love and Hockey series, THE OVERTIME KISS! This sexy, single dad/nanny, forced proximity, workplace hockey romance is filled with spicy lessons, love notes, and all the feels, spice, and heat! Releasing June 18th in all formats, and free to read in Kindle Unlimited, check out the cover and blurb below and pre-order your copy today!

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Cover Illustration and Design: Qamber Designs & Media


About THE OVERTIME KISS (Coming 6/18/2025):

Just what every bride dreams of—running straight from her cheating fiancé into the arms of a hot hockey star… and then getting hired as his kids’ nanny.

Tyler Falcon is protective, flirtatious…and frustratingly responsible. We almost did something reckless when he found me alone in my wedding dress, and I blurted out all the things I’d never truly experienced.

Now, the sexy single dad is saving me again with a job I desperately need—and a promise to never mention The Night of 1001 Confessions.

I live in his house. Take care of his kids. Pretend I don’t notice his heated gaze lingering on me after they fall asleep.

Until one night, the tension snaps.

Now we have a deal. Five lessons in seduction. No strings attached.

But he’s not just good in bed. He spoils me with thoughtful gifts and supports my dreams. For the first time, I feel like I belong. 

Except…this was never meant to last. I’m his employee. He has kids to protect. And neither of us can afford to make a mistake.

The more nights we spend tangled up together though, the harder it is to pretend it’s just physical. Because I’m not only falling for my boss—I’m falling for the man whose kids have stolen my heart.

Tropes: single dad/nanny, runaway bride, forced proximity, spicy lessons, she's his daughter's skating coach, confession of all secrets, love notes, found family

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ABOUT LAUREN BLAKELY:

A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sexy, feel-good and witty. Her books have been featured in US Weekly and People. Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and she is the vegetarian at your dinner party. 

Connect w/ Lauren:

Website: laurenblakely.com 

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Thursday, April 24, 2025

New Release Review: Sawyer by Jessica Peterson

 

Sawyer by Jessica Peterson is now live! 


Dirty dancing leads to a chance at forever in this sizzling single parent, found family, small town romance by Jessica Peterson.


As a recently divorced single mom, I have zero interest in flirting with guys while on a rare girls’ weekend away with my sisters. I just want to have fun, celebrate my new job, and listen to live music at a honky tonk.


But when I literally stumble into the most gorgeous guy ever on the dance floor, those plans go up in smoke. Growing up on the barrel racing circuit, I’m not immune to the charms of a cowboy. But this particular one is hot as hell: Sawyer’s got a mustache, some sexy tattoos, and a very filthy mouth.


Needless to say, we end up naked in his swanky hotel room. It’s the best sex of my life. And the way Sawyer treats me like a queen? Let’s just say a girl could get addicted to that kind of adoration. 


Good thing he’ll always be just a one night stand I can look back on with a smile. I’m rebuilding our life from scratch, and I need to focus on my three-year-old daughter and the dream job I just landed.


Imagine my surprise, then, when I move to Hartsville and run into a tattooed cowboy with an endearing daughter of his own. Now Sawyer wants more than the occasional playdates between our girls. But the closer we become, the more determined this sexy single dad is to keep me forever. 


As much as I am falling for Sawyer, I’m terrified. I’ve been down this road before with my ex, and I wonder if I can trust this cowboy. Will he rope the moon for me? Or is my heart destined to be trampled all over again?



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My review; 5 stars!


Ava and Sawyer's story was one I just couldn't put down- I was hooked from the start! The Lucky River Ranch series has been so good, and Sawyer may be my favorite. I loved how they both had 3 year old little girls and how their scorching one night stand turns into being unexpected neighbors. Situations in the books seem real and relatable and I am always here for a book with no unnecessary drama- no third act breakup!


Meet Jessica




Jessica Peterson writes romance with heat, humor, and heart. Heroes with hot accents are her specialty. When she’s not writing, she can be found bellying up to a bar in the south’s best restaurants with her husband Ben, reading books with her adorable daughter Gracie, or snuggling up with her 70-pound lap dog, Martha.


A Carolina girl at heart, she fantasizes about splitting her time between Charleston and Asheville, but currently lives in Charlotte, NC.


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Website: https://www.jessicapeterson.com/

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Trope Reveal: The Overtime Kiss by Lauren Blakely

 



From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely, comes the next standalone hockey romance in her Love and Hockey series, THE OVERTIME KISS! This sexy, single dad/nanny, forced proximity, workplace hockey romance is filled with spicy lessons, love notes, and all the feels, spice, and heat! Releasing June 18th in all formats, and free to read in Kindle Unlimited, check out the tropes below and pre-order your copy today!

👨‍👧‍👦Single Dad/Nanny
👰‍♀️Jilted Bride
⛸️She’s His Daughter’s Skating Coach
📋Spicy Lessons
🫢Oops! We Almost Banged Before He Hired Me
🙊Confessions of All Secrets
💌Love Notes
🏠Forced Proximity
💜Major Found Family Vibes
💗He Spoils Her

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Cover and Blurb to be Revealed May 2nd


About THE OVERTIME KISS (Coming 6/18/2025):

I really should stay far away from the single dad hockey star I work for...

Book 5 in the bestselling Love and Hockey series!

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ABOUT LAUREN BLAKELY:

A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sexy, feel-good and witty. Her books have been featured in US Weekly and People. Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and she is the vegetarian at your dinner party. 

Connect w/ Lauren:

Website: laurenblakely.com 

NL Signup: http://laurenblakely.com/newsletter 

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Tuesday, April 15, 2025

New Release Review: Bridesmaid by Chance by Meghan Quinn

Bridesmaid by Chance (Bridesmaid for Hire, #3)Bridesmaid by Chance by Meghan Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Goodness this was a hoot! Author Meghan Quinn always treats us with hilarity and puts her characters in the craziest situations and Bridesmaid by Chance was a delight. I listened to the audiobook and enjoyed it so much- Narrators Vanessa Edwin and Jason Clarke performed in duet style and it was SO GOOD! This series has been fun, but I think Hudson and Sloane's story my just be my favorite of the three.

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Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Cover Reveal: The Situation by Adriana Locke


 

The Situation by Adriana Locke 

Model Cover: Kari March 

Model Photographer: Michelle Lancaster, @lanefotograf

Special Edition Cover: Books and Moods 


Preorder: https://geni.us/SituationAmazon


Synopsis:


Someone should tell Tate Brewer that one-night stands aren’t supposed to come with a sequel.


I’ve learned the hard way—don’t be reckless with anything, least of all my heart. But after one too many lemon drop martinis, saying yes to a much younger, devastatingly smooth stranger for one wild night seems like the perfect way to forget my brutal divorce. I even gave him a fake name. What could go wrong?


Lots. Because a few weeks later, he’s no longer a stranger. He’s suddenly the Chief Marketing Officer at my new job.


Tate Brewer isn’t the type of man to let a good thing slip away, and he’s determined to prove our night together was on the beginning. But the faster I build walls, the quicker he tears them down—along with my self-control. Stolen glances turn into late-night “work” meetings, and before I know it, I’m tangled in a web of office politics, scorching tension, and a man who refuses to let me walk away.


Will I push him away before he gets too close … or finally surrender to a situation that feels too good, and dangerously real?


Tropes: 

  • Reverse age gap 

  • Workplace romance 

  • Best friend’s stepmom 

  • Forced Proximity

  • Cinnamon Roll Hero 

  • He falls first 

  • One night stand