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Friday, March 31, 2023

A Reluctant Roommate- Review!!

I don’t have the hots for my roommate… If I say it enough times, will I believe it? A Reluctant Roommate, an all-new hilarious forced-proximity, brother’s best friend, romantic comedy from USA Today bestselling author Angela Casella is available now!

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I don’t have the hots for my roommate… If I say it enough times, will I believe it?

Drew

Some people might say I’m allergic to change. They’d be right.

I’ve lived in the same house my entire life, worked at the same company since I graduated from college, and hung out with the same three friends since middle school.

If you think that sounds boring, you’re in agreement with my new roommate—my sister’s best friend, Andrea Ruiz.

Andy has always been a ball buster, a hell raiser…and she’s also the sexiest woman I’ve ever met. I let her move in because she was down and needed a place to stay, but she’s taking a hammer to my carefully constructed life.

Andy

My grandmother’s always told me I’m too impulsive for my own good. Should’ve listened to her, I guess. I posted a few (very tame) videos of my feet on a platform known for its racy content, and suddenly found myself homeless and out of a job. But Drew took pity on me and gave me a place to live, and now the Fairy Godmother Agency, a husband and wife P.I. team who thrive on anarchy, is offering me a job.

Drew’s so solid and reliable. I know my chaos is driving him crazy, but there’s a part of me that likes driving him crazy. I want to crack his shell. Because in the brief moments when he lets himself relax his rules, he's surprisingly irresistible.

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My Review:

My Rating 3 Stars

Andy just got kicked out of her grandma's house and is moving in with her best friend's brother while she figures out what she is going to do with her life. Drew's life is a little boring at times, but he likes it because it's kept him safe. Andy definitely helps spices up his life as the two learn how to live together. Drew can't help it, but the more time he spends with Andy the more he sees her and the more he can't help his growing crush on her. Andy starts working with the Fairy Godmother Agency trying to rebuild her life. Will Andy take a chance with Drew or will she focus on her new career and friends instead?

This is the first book by this author that I've read. It was a cute best friends, forced proximity, opposites attract with a touch of mystery. I didn't love Andy at the beginning, but I will say she did grow on me. I love how she was able to get Drew to loosen up and I love how he was just a good guy. While this can be read as a standalone I think you might want to read the other books in this series because it focuses heavily on their friends at time. Overall, it was a cute book with some steam and a touch of mystery.

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Falling for the Jerk-Cover Reveal!!

Releasing April 27, 2023

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It was an accident, I swear. Jensen Vaughn may be the absolute worst, but I didn't push him down those stairs.

Not intentionally, anyway.

It was supposed to be my graceless butt lying in a broken heap at the bottom of the steps.

But no, the golden boy firefighter and beloved town hero had to take the fall meant for me.

He saved me.

And now the whole town thinks I maimed him on purpose.

So despite our mutual disdain, I'm compelled to help the surly man determined to endure his recovery alone.

Fortunately for him, I'm not deterred by doors slamming in my face.

Because the physical therapist most qualified to get him back on his feet (literally) is me.

Convincing him to put aside our differences long enough for me to help with his recovery was hard.

Accidentally falling for the jerk? Stupidly easy.

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Meet Amy Alves

Amy Alves writes hot, heartfelt small town romance that will make you laugh and swoon. She is obsessed with creating charming, nosy small towns where unsuspecting heroes fall hard for their strong, quirky heroines.

Amy comes up with her best book ideas while driving or showering, loves messy buns, leggings, sushi, and fuzzy socks and loathes laundry.

Before becoming an author, she was a high school teacher for over a decade. Amy has two crazy cute kids with her high school sweetheart husband, and lives in Alberta, Canada where she wears fuzzy socks nearly year-round.

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Iced- Cover Reveal and Blurb Reveal!!!

Iced, an all-new single dad, forced-proximity, grumpy-sunshine sports romance from USA Today bestselling author Bella Matthews is coming May 4th!

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I never wanted to be a nanny.

That wasn’t in my carefully crafted, five-year plan. The one I came up with after I got a second chance at life. Neither was giving my heart to the beautiful baby boy I was taking care of. Even if I saw that coming the moment I laid eyes on him.

Falling in love with his father… now that, I didn’t see coming.

But I’d dare anyone to spend time getting to know the real Jace Kingston…

The man behind the hockey jersey, grumpy attitude, and panty-meltingly gorgeous face.

The one who sings his son to sleep so sweetly… who holds him with such care.

The same man who knows how to light every inch of my body on fire.

The one I can’t resist.

It was supposed to be one year of my life.

I’d pay off my student loans.

He’d get through his first season of pro hockey.

Then I’d help him find my replacement.

If only it was that easy.

Photographer: Jane Ashley Converse - @jashleyconversephotography

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A Reluctant Roommate- Release Blitz!!

I don’t have the hots for my roommate… If I say it enough times, will I believe it?

A Reluctant Roommate, an all-new hilarious forced-proximity, brother’s best friend, romantic comedy from USA Today bestselling author Angela Casella is available now!

BLURB:

I don’t have the hots for my roommate… If I say it enough times, will I believe it?

Drew

Some people might say I’m allergic to change. They’d be right.

I’ve lived in the same house my entire life, worked at the same company since I graduated from college, and hung out with the same three friends since middle school.

If you think that sounds boring, you’re in agreement with my new roommate—my sister’s best friend, Andrea Ruiz.

Andy

Start reading today!

FREE in Kindle Unlimited

Amazon: http://bit.ly/areluctantroommate

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Learn more about Angela Casella and her releases by visiting her website:

https://www.angelacasella.com

Saturday, March 25, 2023

Sneak Attack- Review!!

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𝑨 𝒔𝒏𝒆𝒂𝒌 𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒊𝒓𝒍 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒌𝒆 𝒎𝒚 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕, 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏…

I might have made it as an NFL quarterback, but I was still me—still living in my hometown north of Nashville and tackling being a single dad. The media assumed I wore a halo beneath my helmet, but they didn't know my tragic past. I was no angel.

Because the only woman I ever truly loved was the girl who stole my heart when it was committed to another, and I never recovered from the mess we created.

Seven years is a long time to wait for a second chance. I tried to move on and live without her. Now, Eden's returned home to haunt me all over again, making me feel all the things I can't deny when she's near.

She might have her running shoes strapped on tight, but I'm desperate for her to stay this time. In order to do that, I need to find a way for us to put the past where it truly belongs, buried six feet deep with the person whose death still stands between us.

I didn't become one of the best in the league by playing it safe. Eden's always been mine, and it's time she finally learns it, too.

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My Review:
My Rating: 4 Stars

Eden ran away from Marysville 7 years ago and is now returning to take care of Marley, an old neighbor and someone she deeply cares about fighting against an illness. She does not want to make a wave in Marysville since the last time she was there a huge mess was created with Cole and no matter how long ago it was Eden can't forget what happened that night. Cole is a quarterback for the Nashville Steels and is currently living in Marysville. When the two come face to face in the small town the sparks are still there stronger than ever, but Eden can't forget the role she plated in their past. Can Cole help her forgive them for the things in the past or will she run away again after she's not needed to help Marley?

This was a great book. It was hard in some parts for me with the way Eden helped take care of Marley. I l loved that Cole kept fighting for Eden even when it was against Eden herself. The two's relationship was more complicated than I thought based off the blurb, but it was beautiful. Eden had to learn to forgive herself and learn that it's okay to let people in. I loved meeting some of Cole's teammates and can't wait to read about their stories. Cole was patient and sweet and went after the woman he loved. Honestly if you are looking for a book with depth, overcoming obstacles, sexy times and a hero who will stop at nothing to get the woman he loves back then this is the book for you.

Meet Stacey

Stacey Lynn likes her coffee with a dash of sugar, her heroes with a side of bossy, and her wine a deep shade of red.

The author of over thirty romance novels, many of which have been best-selling titles on Amazon, AppleBooks, and Barnes & Noble, she loves being able to turn her vivid imagination into a career that brings entertainment and joy to her readers. Focused on sports romance and emotional, small-town romance, she also loves stretching herself in different genres.

Born in Texas and raised in the Midwest, she now makes her home in North Carolina and loves all things Southern. Together with her ultimate tall, dark, and handsome hero, she has four children. Her life is a chaotic mess that fights with her Type-A, list-making, neurotically organized preferences and she wouldn't have it any other way.

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Sneak Attack- Release Blitz!!

Sneak Attack by Stacey Lynn is now live!

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Because the only woman I ever truly loved was the girl who stole my heart when it was committed to another, and I never recovered from the mess we created.

I didn't become one of the best in the league by playing it safe. Eden's always been mine, and it's time she finally learns it, too.

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Meet Stacey

Stacey Lynn likes her coffee with a dash of sugar, her heroes with a side of bossy, and her wine a deep shade of red.

Connect with Stacey

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

The Baby Blitz- Release Blitz, Review, and Giveaway!!

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Two pink lines won’t change the bad blood between us.

I haven’t always hated my brother’s best friend, but Michael Oliver gets under my skin and brings out the worst in me. He knows how to push my buttons, and I relish pushing all of his. He betrayed my trust years ago, so I’ve made it my mission in life to aggravate him until he admits he was wrong.

When his sister’s wedding brings us together, Michael suggests a truce for one night. If only he weren’t so handsome and smart, maybe I could resist the allure, but I’ve always been a little impulsive, and this man is my ultimate temptation. After years of pent-up frustration and unrequited lust, I finally let down my guard, and that’s all it takes for us to combust.

But like all bad decisions, the morning after brings a reckoning, and I leave his hotel room swearing to never waste another moment of my time pining after him. Who needs that grumpy jerk warming her bed? Not me.

I don’t let myself think about that steamy night together, or how it pained me to hear about his football injury, or how much I know he wants to get drafted so he can help his family. Because I’m cutting Michael out of my life for good.

Only the two little pink lines mean I can’t forget him. Even if I desperately want to.

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The Baby Blitz is a companion standalone to USA Today-bestselling author Lex Martin’s sensational college football romance novels, The Varsity Dad Dilemma and Tight Ends & Tiaras. Readers will love this sensual multicultural romance featuring a scorching-hot college football player and the feisty, but slightly nerdy girl next door—the one he swore he’d never make a move on.

Will Michael make the right decision if he has to choose between Maggie or fulfilling his dream of playing professional football?

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My Review:
My Rating: 3 Stars

Ever since high school Maggie has hated her brother's best friend Michael Oliver or as he is called in the book Olly. The two play pranks on each other and are now in college both trying to help their families with money and working their way towards a better future. In Olly's case he is focusing everything on Football and coming back from his injury. In Maggie's case she is trying to renovate her house on her own that she inherited, working part time and taking classes. Both of these two have a lot going on before they decide to cease fire and pull a truce on the night of Olly's sister's wedding. After years of bickering and tension the two give in to one night of passion. After a series of things happen the morning after the two end up not speaking until Maggie finds out she's pregnant. Now the two have to figure out if they are just going to coparent or could they actually be a couple if they can talk through their differences?

This was a cute story that showed different aspects of a college pregnancy that we don't always see. Maggie didn't have an easy pregnancy, but I absolutely enjoyed how Olly tried to help her through it. I struggled at times to like Maggie because I felt she was too stubborn to ask for help sometimes. I really enjoyed Olly's friends and how they became a little family. I also got annoyed at times because there was such a lack of communication between Maggie and Olly. If they would have just talked things out a lot of their problems wouldn't have been bad. This wasn't my favorite book of the series, but I did like how it showed different aspects with Maggie's pregnancy and I liked how Olly tried to provide for their future. I liked how Maggie was creative with saving money and still getting the things she needed. Both Olly and Maggie were hard workers. Overall, if you are looking for a enemies to lovers and siblings best friend with a little angst this might be the book for you.

AUTHOR BIO

Lex Martin is the USA Today bestselling author of The Varsity Dad Dilemma, the Texas Nights series, and the Dearest series, books she hopes readers love but her parents avoid. A former high school English teacher and freelance journalist, she resides in Texas with her husband, twin daughters, and a bunny named Dandelion.

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