Release & Review: When You Blush

 

From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby comes When You Blush, a small-town, forced-proximity romance set in Bitterroot Valley!

Blake

I don’t do relationships, but I’m excellent at casual hookups. That’s not to say I’m a jerk. Not at all. I respect women—all women—and I know the value of love. But I’m married to my job as a physician. In fact, I’m married to the hospital, having a full-time affair with the clinic, and my family is my side piece. I don’t have time for a relationship with a woman.

But then the most beautiful human I’ve ever laid eyes on walks onto my plane, and my world tilts. Thanks to a Montana snowstorm, I spend one incredible night with Harper, but wake up alone. She never told me her last name. She’s just … gone. It would figure that the one woman I could see myself breaking my own rules for is the one I can’t have.

Harper

It’s time for me to come home to Montana to help take care of my dad and pick up the slack for my siblings. I’ve been gone for a long time, but this beautiful corner of the world is my home. I’m excited to start my job as a NICU nurse at Bitterroot Valley General and begin a new chapter in my life. A fresh start. A clean slate.

Then he walks into the room, and it’s suddenly hard to breathe. Blake was the one-night stand who still haunts my dreams. The man can do things. Amazing things. But I never thought I’d see him again. Okay, that’s a lie. I knew he worked at this hospital, but he’s an ER doctor. I’m in a different department, so I planned to avoid him. Yet that didn’t last more than the first hour of my first shift.

Now, he’s pursuing me and saying things like forever. But with a past like mine, can I trust that he won’t tire of me and leave? Or is this finally my happily ever after?

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Review

This is the 4th book of the series and I could not find any flaws in this one. We still have the small town ambience, nosy family and friends, beautiful setting and perfect for each other main characters. But wait--this is a Kristen Proby book. She writes girls night scenes that are epic! 

We get a book club---yes!  Reading steamy books-yes!! And maybe some alcohol involved. And then they get to talking about everything. Why not all take pregnancy tests just for fun?? Oh my gosh! Harper might be new to town but the rest of the crew-especially the Blackwell women, have scooped her right up into the shenanigans. 

I loved that Blake and Harper both laid out the score--no relationship--just fun.  Funny how that turns around on you once you agree to spend quality time together. I also loved that Harper has such loving found family. Her brothers and sister are truly good people. 

Overall a great read! Can't wait to find out what happened with Juliet and how she broke Brooks heart! 

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

About the Author

Kristen Proby is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over seventy published titles. She debuted in 2012, captivating fans with spicy contemporary romance about families and friends with plenty of swoony love. She also writes paranormal romance and suggests you keep the lights on while reading them.

When not under deadline, Kristen enjoys spending time with her husband and their fur babies, riding her bike, relaxing with embroidery, trying her hand at painting, and, of course, enjoying her beautiful home in the mountains of Montana.


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Release Blitz & Review: Shadow Protector

 

Shadow isn’t the type to mingle with people outside his world unless they owe him or the club something. But when his eyes land on a beautiful woman in need of a place to stay, he offers her shelter from the coming storm without a second thought.

Violet James needed a fresh start. She’s planned every detail—new job, new house, new city. But the one thing she didn’t expect was a hurricane to throw a wrench into everything. Stranded in a new city with no open hotel rooms for miles, she’s intrigued when a handsome biker offers her a safe place to stay.

Shadow never expected the woman to come with baggage in the form of an obsessive ex-boyfriend who will stop at nothing to get her back, including showing up at his club’s compound.

What starts off as a little fun to pass the time as a hurricane decimates the area around them turns into something deeper than either of them could’ve imagined. And Shadow will do anything to keep Violet safe, even if that means risking his life to save hers.

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Review

It's been a minute since I was in an MC world.  This is the first book in a new series for this author. The Hurricane Heat MC is in the middle of a hurricane. In stumbles Violet who is out of sorts and in need of protection from the weather at the very least. 

This is truly insta lust--not unheard of in an MC- but might be off putting to some. But that initial encounter leads to trust building and the relationship goes off from there. I loved how Shadow really fell hard for Violet and wanted to be sure she was comfortable in this new to her world. 

Good start to the series. I look forward to reading more about this MC. 

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Release Blitz & Review: Play Me

Now LIVE! 

He’s supposed to be playing rugby—not playing me.

I didn’t think it was possible to hate someone. Like utterly despise another human. Then I was
hired to babysit the Royals’ newest star and found out just how wrong I was.

My job should’ve been easy. Keep the hotshot on time and out of trouble. But that’s hard to do
when I dream of smothering him with his jersey.

Every day delivers a new reason to detest Gray Adler. His truck is the size of a whale, and he
uses the horn like a weapon. And, no, that’s not a euphemism. He can’t manage a sentence
without being rude. And the universe, in its cruelest joke, gave that tattooed, walking red flag the
body of a Greek god.

Just when I finally get used to hating him, things take a turn.

A scalding-hot, mind-blowing I can’t do this with a man I work with sort of turn.

Suddenly, those rough hands make my skin sizzle. His sinful smirks fade into grins just for me.
And our banter shifts into something much more profound than it should.

But Gray Adler is hiding something. And when those secrets collide with my vulnerable heart, I
ask myself an important question. Is he finally telling me the truth, or am I still getting played?

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Review

Loved this whole new world by this author!  I am not typically a enemies to lovers trope person but this one worked.  Maybe because these two truly HATED each other!  It was great to see how their friendship evolved. Do you suppose the Brewer family had that in mind when they assigned Astrid to babysit Gray?  

Can I just say that this author writes small town better than anyone.  Most of this story is in the city but when they have to go back to Gray's hometown, we get all the cozy vibes, nosy friends, and romantic settings that small towns are known for. 

Loved this one!  But wait--did I hear their may be more Sugar Creek shenanigans to come?  I hope it's Gray's brother. Looking forward to it. 

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Release Blitz & Review : Chasing Forever

 

Chasing Forever by is now LIVE! It was a fun Vegas getaway—until I woke up married to my ex-fiancé’s brother. After Watson brother #1 ditched me at the altar, I stopped believing in happily-ever-afters. So I have no clue how I ended up saying “I do” to Brooks—Watson brother #2—somewhere between tequila shots and bad decisions. Okay, that may not be true. Sheriff Watson has been a charming thorn in my side ever since his brother left our small ranch town in his rearview mirror. He’s a little too steady, a little too sweet, and way too intuitive because he sees through my facade. But no matter how tempting he is, he’s still a Watson. I demand an annulment. He refuses, bargaining four real dates before he signs. Fine. I’ll sabotage each one and keep my heart safely locked away. It’s easier this way because he has no idea the secret I’m keeping. Of course, Brooks doesn’t go down easy—he has enough faith for both of us. He tackles my fears at every turn, making me wonder what would happen if I went all in. But trusting the wrong man once nearly ruined me—doing it again might finish the job. Download today or read for FREE with #kindleunlimited https://books2read.com/C-F Audiobook: https://books2read.com/C-F Narrated by: Stephen Dexter & Vanessa Edwin Goodreads: https://bit.ly/479tHpK #PlainDaisyRanch #PiperRayne #ChasingForever #RanchRomance #SmallTownRomance #Valentineprlm @valentine_pr_ Review Yea! So happy to be back at the Plain Daisy Ranch!  This is cousin Lottie's story. Of course all her sibs and cousins are still around showing up and showing out but this is Lottie's chance for true love.  Her heart has been shattered and wouldn't you know, the time it starts to tick again it is for her ex's brother. But Brooks and Lottie have a life long friendship so it only makes sense that their feelings might get all tangled up once Lottie drops her walls.  Great story! Loved all the side characters even Brooks' awful parents--they were a necessary part of the story.  Great addition to the story! Can't wait for more!  I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Piper Rayne is a USA Today Bestselling author duo. Our goal is to bring you romance stories that have "Heartwarming Humor With a Side of Sizzle" (okay...you caught us, that's our tagline). A little about us... We both have kindle’s full of one-clickable books. We're both married to husbands who drive us to drink. We're both chauffeurs to our kids. Most of all, we love hot heroes and quirky heroines that make us laugh, and we hope you do, too. Amazon: http://amzn.to/2h5oycP Facebook: http://bit.ly/2w1WDQe Instagram: http://bit.ly/2wJhFnG Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2BJj7ZB Bookbub: http://bit.ly/2g95QRB Website: www.piperrayne.com Join our newsletter and get 5 FREE BOOKS! http://bit.ly/2tsNcpP

Release Blitz: Curse in the Quarter

 

A cursed man. A haunted city. A love that defies lifetimes.


When fallen angel Bastien Durand walks the rain-soaked streets of New Orleans, he carries more than just the weight of his past—he carries the memory of a love that has haunted him for over a century. Working as a supernatural investigator in the French Quarter, he's learned to live with ghosts, both literal and otherwise.

But when ancient magic begins stirring in the shadows and familiar melodies drift through the night air, Bastien realizes his greatest torment may also be his salvation. A brilliant librarian with eyes he's never forgotten holds the key to secrets that span lifetimes, though she has no memory of the souls she's carried before.

As supernatural factions clash and the veil between worlds grows thin, Bastien must navigate treacherous magic, old enemies, and the devastating possibility that some curses are stronger than death itself. In a city where the past never truly dies, he'll discover that love—and loss—can echo across centuries.

But awakening the truth may cost him everything he's fought to protect.

A moody, slow-burn paranormal mystery set in a New Orleans where demons, witches, and fae itself walk unseen among the living.

Review

This is my first time reading Amy Briggs but have read everything put out by Heidi Mclaughlin. I love a good paranormal and had read the short pre story to this series. New Orleans is always good for moody paranormal read. There is reincarnation, forever love, beating death, fallen angels,,,,All good.  Everything from the premise to the setting to the characters was on point. 

So here is where is went off the rails. I couldn't figure out if it was because there were two different "voices" in the writing style. Or if there was just a lot of assumption by the authors that we knew some history or some of the story??? I must have put this down 20 times before I committed to actually finishing the book. I did get and ARC but there were so many timeline errors "she has until morning" 3 days later - "her time to choose is coming soon" it just kept throwing me out of the story. 

There is some great reading to be had when stories uncover elements as you go. For this one, I felt like I didn't know where we were going, so I couldn't get behind any of the action. I know it is described as a slow burn but I was not getting long lost love feels from either Bastien or Delphine. 

Just ok for me. It will be interesting to see what future books in the series will bring. 

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Release Blitz & Review: Crimson Oath

Crimson Oath by Elizabeth Hunter is now live!

A brand new vampire. The lover who got her killed. And a desire neither can deny.

Tatyana Vorona used to be human... until she met the dark and mysterious Oleg Sokolov. He lives in a world of power, blood, and betrayal. And now so does she.

By helping him, Tatyana helped herself to an early grave. Then she rose again as a vampire with the ability to manipulate water. Tatyana is in hiding, trying to master her magic, blood lust, and the terrifying draw she still feels toward the man who set all this in motion.

He might control fire, but flames of desire have a will of their own.

Oleg's empire was shaken by his daughter's betrayal and the bloodshed that followed. Now someone else is trying to take advantage of the chaos to destabilize his rule further. He should be hunting them down, making an example of anyone who dares to challenge him.

Instead, he's searching for her. No matter how far Tatyana runs, he's determined to return her to his side. And when it turns out she's hiding right underneath his nose, he'll do whatever it takes to make Tatyana his. Permanently.

Fire and water collide in this steamy romantic fantasy about a new vampire that won't submit and her powerful lover who must learn to bend in order to keep her. CRIMSON OATH is the sequel to BLOOD MOSAIC, and takes place in the same expansive world as Hunter's popular Elemental Series.

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Review

What a grand adventure this was! The author takes us on a journey through Europe as Tatyana tries to find her legs as a new vampire. And Oleg tries to convince her that they belong together. You will need to have read the first book of the series in order for this one to make sense to you.


Along the way we get to learn a bit more about the Kamvasa and the caravan people/vampires who live day to day and campsite to campsite. Such great world building once again by this author. We do have some ongoing intrigue. We get to see some familiar faces in the mix. And most important, we get to see Oleg really turn over the reins to Tatyana so she can blossom into her own.


Once again just a fabulous story by this author!



I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

About the Author

ELIZABETH HUNTER is an eleven-time USA Today bestselling author of romance, contemporary fantasy, and paranormal mystery. Based in Central California and Addis Ababa, she travels extensively to write fantasy fiction exploring world mythologies, history, and the universal bonds of love, friendship, and family.

She has published over fifty works of fiction and sold over two million books world-wide. She is the author of the Elemental Mysteries, the Irin Chronicles, the Cambio Springs Mysteries, and other works of fiction.

Release Bliltz & Review: Against All Odds

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When my ex-husband leaves me for the co-star in his movie, moving back to Ember Falls feels like my only option.

Everett Finnegan, my first love and the man I’ve never forgotten, is ready to welcome me with open arms…and an open bed.

But when I find out I’m pregnant with my ex’s baby, my entire world is upended.

My ex doesn’t want the baby, but I plan to rebuild my life as a single mother and figure out how to handle all of this alone.

Except that I don’t seem to be alone―Everett always shows up for me.

I don’t expect him to get mixed up in all my drama―not when he has his own. And I wish he would listen to me when I say we have to stop whatever it is we’re doing.

But he wants me, the baby, and my heart.

So when I’m forced to return to California sooner than planned, I’m devastated.

Everett can’t leave Ember Falls, and I can’t stay.

Saying goodbye to him the first time was hard enough. This time, it just might break me

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Review

So wonderful to be back in this small town. Ember Falls is just the perfect place to live and be and grow a family. In Book 3 we get to Everett's story.  I love a good second chance romance and this one it right up there with the best of them.  

Violet thought she did the right thing when they were younger and broke things off to the Everett fly. Years later, she comes back licking her wounds and who is there to support her--Everett.  It's a slow burn but also a familiar story. They know everything about each other up to a point, but need to reconnect as adults. Lots of things are trying to get in the way of them being together forever. Everett is a keeper in every sense of the word. He is just golden. 

Love wins the day as always.  Great to see Everett's good friends and teammates and their families. Love seeing all the love this small town has to give. Even those new to town are shown kindness. 

Great addition to the series. One teammate left to go! Looking forward to his book. 

I voluntarily read a copy of this book to provide an honest review. All thoughts are my own. 

About the Author

Corinne Michaels is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of romance novels. Her stories are chock full of emotion, humor, and unrelenting love, and she enjoys putting her characters through intense heartbreak before finding a way to heal them through their struggles.

Corinne is a former Navy wife and happily married to the man of her dreams. She began her writing career after spending months away from her husband while he was deployed—reading and writing were her escapes from the loneliness. Corinne now lives in Virginia with her husband and is the emotional, witty, sarcastic, and fun-loving mom of two beautiful children.


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Release Blitz: The Prophecy Revealed

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The final battle has begun.

Belinda has crossed worlds, risked her life, and sacrificed all she holds dear to fulfill the Butterfly Prophecy. In a new realm shaped by courage, loss, and unshakable destiny, she must embrace the power within her to lead immortal kind toward a future free from tyranny.

Mordecai’s relentless pursuit threatens to shatter what remains of the Group of World Servers, while Belinda stands alone at first, determined to protect both mortal and immortal lives. When Damien, the love that has bound her through time, finally finds his way to her side, his presence brings both strength and heartbreak. His time with Samar has left scars, and together they must navigate not only the forces of darkness, but the fragile trust between them.

Will love endure in the face of destiny? Can the promise of the Butterfly Prophecy bring healing to both mortals and immortals, or will it demand the ultimate price?

The Prophecy Revealed is a sweeping, unforgettable conclusion to a tale of immortality sacrifice, and a love that must rise above even the deepest wounds to shape the future of two worlds.

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Review

Ok. It's been a hot minute since I was immersed in this world. It was a slow start until my mind caught up. Then--action packed all the way until the end.

We pickup right after book 2 with the Group still trying to come to terms with all the Mordecai has wrought. Belinda is trying to be comfortable in her new skin but still strongly feeling the need to protect and nurture.

Some twisty turns that were delightful to read. Fantastic world building once again by the author. Truly space and time locations that are just fabulous! The good and the bad needed to meet eventually and what a show down it was!

Ultimately it was love that saved the day and who can complain about that? I love Belinda and Damien so much. A love that has stood against time is truly one for the ages. Without giving too much away, this was a grand finale to the series and a perfect ending to a perfect love story.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Release Blitz & Review: Where We Bloom

 

Where We Bloom by Kristen Proby is now live!

From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby comes Where We Bloom, an Age Gap, Billionaire, Best Friend’s Brother romance set in Bitterroot Valley!


Connor

After an explosive night together, I thought I’d never see the gorgeous bookstore owner again.
We didn’t exchange names and numbers, and when I left her asleep the following morning, I didn’t intend to pursue her. I don’t have time for relationships nor entanglements.

I’m the CEO of Gallagher Hotels, and my life is spent traveling around the world, focusing on my business, not a small town in Montana. Even if my thoughts keep returning to the most incredible woman I’ve ever met.

It turns out, my mystery woman, Billie, is my sister’s best friend, and she’s suddenly everywhere I turn. She’s become my obsession and all I think about. She’s become the only thing that means more to me than running my empire. And I’m determined to have her.


Billie

Owning a bookstore in my hometown of Bitterroot Valley has been my lifelong dream since I was a little girl. The only thing that brings me more joy is my love of thrift stores and coffee.

And, maybe, the sexy Irishman with intense emerald-colored eyes that take my breath away. His charming accent, how he looks at me, and the way he spoils me with lavish gifts are just the icing on the cake. I’ve tried to stay away from him, but my resolve is slipping. Nothing is better than being in Connor’s arms and feeling like I’m the most important woman in his world. 

But being with a high-profile billionaire comes with a price. Can we withstand the storm headed our way, or are we destined to fall apart like delicate blooms in the wind?

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Review

This is the 3rd book of the series about siblings living in small town Montana. This one has maybe my favorite heroine of the books so far. Billie is the only sister with a bunch of bossy brothers and man can she hold her own. 

If you have read the rest of the series, you know that Billie and a certain swoony Irish man have a history. This story basically gives us a look at what happens when you say piss or get off the pot!  Billie is done having her heart tangled up with someone that doesn't want her. 

FINALLY, Connor gets the picture! 

Great look again at all the couples in town. As always, book club is where all the good gossip happens. Also wonderful to meet Connor's parents and see what his life in Ireland is like. Just an overall fantastic read with a heroine who knows her worth and let's her wishes be known. 

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

About  the Author

Kristen Proby is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over seventy published titles. She debuted in 2012, captivating fans with spicy contemporary romance about families and friends with plenty of swoony love. She also writes paranormal romance and suggests you keep the lights on while reading them.

When not under deadline, Kristen enjoys spending time with her husband and their fur babies, riding her bike, relaxing with embroidery, trying her hand at painting, and, of course, enjoying her beautiful home in the mountains of Montana.

Release Blitz & Review: Shattered Promises

Shattered Promise by Penelope Black is now live!

Book Blurb

Mason Porter: Avalon Falls' hottest single dad, my brother's best friend, and the only man who’s ever broken my heart.
Oh, and now he's my neighbor.

I came back to town without telling anyone—just me, a half-forgotten cabin I inherited, and the quiet hope that a few stolen weeks might be enough to outrun the pressure closing in from all sides.

I didn’t expect to run into Mason and his son by the creek. I didn’t expect him to keep my secret. And I definitely didn’t expect the way it would feel to slip into his life like I’d always belonged there.

Now I’m living next door, falling into a rhythm that feels dangerously close to peace. I watch his son while he works, cook dinner more nights than not, and for the first time in years, I don’t feel like I’m waiting for the other shoe to drop.

For a little while, it works.
Until it doesn’t.

Because this town has secrets, and I’m not the only one running from something.
Someone is watching me.
And the danger I thought I left behind might be closer than I ever imagined.

He was never mine to begin with.
But loving him now might cost me everything.

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brother's best friend
small town
single dad
forced proximity
who hurt you?
one MF bed

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Review

I hadn't read the other books in this series. I love a good single dad story and add on a second chance romance??? Yes, please.

Abby remembers the growing up years. Mason is her brothers best friend. She has crushed on him for forever. After unknowingly breaking her heart, Abby takes off out of town for school and work. time passes and she is burned out. She heads home and discovers her heart still beats for Mason. She adores his little son. And she finally feels at peace in her heart.

It takes a little bit of the story before all the truths are revealed. Causes some angst for a bit. There is also a bit of suspense at the end--which, again, I don't know that is was needed.

Over all great story. I didn't feel I missed out on anything having not read the previous stories.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Release Blitz: Extraction

 

Title: Extraction

Trilogy: Stonewall #1

Author: J.L. Drake

Genre: Military Romantic Suspense

Tropes: Secret Child/Found Family/Cartel World

Alpha Male/Enemies to Lovers/Forced Proximity

Release Date: June 26, 2025

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From the author of the bestselling Broken Trilogy and Dark Water Series comes Extraction—the first book in Stonewall, a dangerous suspense series in the World of Mayhem, where brotherhood runs deep, and the fight for what matters most only gets harder when the heart is on the line.

Agent Paul is a soldier of many faces—

a ghost, an undercover operative, a team leader.

But those are just titles.

When a letter lands in his hands, everything changes. The past he buried resurfaces with a single revelation—his son.

Returning to the cartel world he barely escaped is a mission he can’t face alone. His brothers rally behind him, shifting their current operation to follow a trail that leads into the darkest corners of Mexico. What they encounter is far more than intel.

A pawn.

An heir.

A child.

Nicole Winter is a war correspondent with a reputation for chasing the truth. Smart. Relentless. And already three steps ahead. When their paths collide, she’s holding the one document Paul needs—and carrying secrets of her own.

As trust is tested and loyalties blur, the mission spirals. When Paul vanishes mid-operation, Nicole is left with one impossible task—to get the boy out alive.

Even if it costs her everything.

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An avid reader of James Patterson, J.L. Drake has often found herself inspired by his many stories of mystery and intrigue.

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Release Blitz & Review: The Road to Forever

TITLE: The Road to Forever (The Beaumont Series: Next Generation, #7)

AUTHOR: Heidi McLaughlin

Genre: Rocker Romance

Release Date: June 24, 2025

Book Blurb:

Quinn James thought he had his life figured out. Successful rock band, sold-out tours, and a future mapped out in front of him. But sometimes life has other plans.

When Sinful Distraction embarks on their biggest tour yet, Quinn finds himself questioning everything he thought he knew about love, loyalty, and what he really wants.

As the miles roll by and the music takes on new meaning, Quinn discovers that the road between where you are and where you're meant to be isn't always straight. Some detours lead to dead ends. Others lead to destinations you never saw coming.

Sometimes the best songs come from the most unexpected places. And sometimes the road to forever starts with a single choice to let go of the past.


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Review

This is Quinn's second book in the next gen series. I am sooo happy for him!  Nola was just a bit off from the start. You can't help who you love but she had secrets and she has this loyalty to her family that seems like Quinn was never going to be a part of. 

We get to the see his band on the road again. Quinn trying to mend a broken heart. Great friends and family interactions.  Maybe the chance at love??? 

Great scenery. Great sibling love. Fabulous world building as they travel the country. 

Could not be happier for Quinn as this story unfolds. 

Great addition to the series! 

About the Author

Heidi McLaughlin is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author of The Beaumont Series, The Boys of Summer, and The Archers.

Originally, from the Pacific Northwest, she now lives in picturesque Vermont, with her husband, two daughters, and their three dogs.

In 2012, Heidi turned her passion for reading into a full-fledged literary career, writing over twenty novels, including the acclaimed Forever My Girl.

Heidi's first novel, Forever My Girl, has been adapted into a motion picture with LD Entertainment and Roadside Attractions, starring Alex Roe and Jessica Rothe, and opened in theaters on January 19, 2018, and is now available on DVD & Digital.


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Release Blitz & Review: Grand Slam

 

GRAND SLAM

(Tennessee Terrors series)

by C.A. Harms

Release Date: June 17th

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Kelton

My entire life, as far back as I can remember, I had a baseball in my hands. Baseball was the one true constant in my life. A game I've always loved, and I'm good at it.

So when my dream came true to play professionally, everything felt like it'd finally aligned. I dropped everything, but the hardest part, was leaving my family and those I love behind.

Emerson

He'd gotten the chance of a lifetime. So it would have been wrong for me to hold him back. I smiled, and wished him the best, pretending that watching him leave wasn't one of the hardest things I'd ever faced. I'd pretended, and done a great job at it, until I was invited to travel with a group of friends to watch him play.

Everything was different under all the lights, with the sounds of thousands of fans cheering. It was surreal, and when our eyes met, all those feelings I'd tucked away came rushing back.

How do I pretend that I don't still feel like Kelton James has my heart in his hands. How do I hold back, when he pulls me in for a hug. The familiar scent of his cologne taking me back to the last time he held me close.

Most importantly, how do I walk away a second time?


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Bases are loaded … but love is on the line.

Welcome to Music City Park, where the lights shine bright, the stakes are high, and the players of the Tennessee Terrors don’t just risk it all on the baseball field — they gamble with their hearts too.

From second-chance romance to forbidden love, grumpy meets sunshine to enemies to lovers, single moms and single dads, fake dating and opposites attract, these baseball stars are about to learn the game doesn’t end when the ninth inning does.

Batter up …

Let the season of love begin!

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Review

This is the 5th book of the series. It has been great getting to know this team. Each author has brought us something special.  This is Kelton's story.  I love a good second chance romance and this one is perfect. 

Emerson and Kelton have some history. Thank goodness Kelton's sister Liz sees the best in both of them and finally pushes the issue. Kelton is a pro baseball player and Emerson is a small town girl. I loved that Kelton SEES her and knows what he has been missing out on. 

I liked how the author takes us on this journey with them. Some angsty moments but more related to young love and reacquainting themselves with each other. Kelton is so gone for Emerson. She settles him and quiets all the noise the big leagues have brought to his life. 

Great addition to the series! 

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Release Blitz & Review: The Fire We Crave

 

Title: The Fire We Crave

Series: Iron Outlaws MC: Colorado #3

Author: S. Cole

Genre: MC Romance

Tropes: Age Gap, Grumpy/Sunshine

Enemies to Lovers

Release Date: June 5, 2025

BLURB

From USA Today best selling author, Scarlett Cole, writing as S. Cole, comes an electrifying small town MC, grumpy/sunshine, enemies to lovers romance.

Quinn

Two things happened on my thirteenth birthday. My older sister went missing. And I told Smoke Callahan, the Iron Outlaws Road Captain, that it was his fault she was gone.

Fourteen years later, I still hate him.

But hate doesn’t keep me safe when the Bratva sets its sights on me.

I need protection. The kind only a ruthless, broken man like Smoke can provide.

So I make him an offer. I’ll help him recover from the burns that nearly cost him his life. In return, he keeps me breathing.

It should be simple. It isn’t.

Because the more time I spend in his orbit, the more I see the man behind the scars. The one who carries a past as heavy as mine. And when he looks at me, it’s not hatred I see in his dark eyes anymore.

It’s something far more dangerous.

Smoke

Quinn Moran was just a kid when she came at me, fists flying, blaming me for her sister’s disappearance. I let her. I deserved it.

Now she’s all grown up—sharp-tongued, stubborn as hell, and standing in my cabin, asking for my protection.

I should say no. I should send her away.

But I don’t. Because even if she still hates me, I’ll kill anyone who tries to hurt her.

Even if it means she learns the truth.

Even if it means she never forgives me.

Because she was never meant to be mine. But that won’t stop me from taking her.

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Smoke’s eyes drop to his chest, and he places his hand over mine.

“You’re okay, Smoke. So am I. It’s all okay.” The words are softly spoken. Soothing, like you would for a frightened child.

My heart hammers loudly in my chest, and it’s not just the adrenaline of the situation.

It’s the way I feel Smoke’s heartbeat beneath my palm. It’s the way his hand sits over mine, covering it completely, so strong and warm. It’s the way his thumb rubs over my fingers and the way his eyes darken with heat and arousal.

It’s his presence. The way we feel so…joined. His eyes raise to my lips as he runs his tongue over his lower lip.

Neither of us moves.

The world continues around us. Birds chirp, cicadas do their thing, but we’re stuck in a vortex. Swirling. Chaotic. All consuming.

“The prospects need to be protecting you,” he says finally.

But his voice is gruff, layered with nuance it’s impossible to interpret.

“And he was. Who was protecting you?”

“I don’t need protecting.”

I shake my head sadly. “I think you do.”

Smoke cups my cheeks before I have time to process, his hold firm.

“Fuck it,” he mutters, more to himself than to me, I think.

Then, he dips his head and kisses me.

And it’s everything I ever read about.

It’s angry yet filled with the kind of passion that sweeps you up and knocks you over into the tumble of a huge wave of emotion.

My treacherous body capitulates to every small movement.

His lips stroke my mouth; I open.

His hands wrap around my waist; I throw mine around his neck.

I struggle to see anything beyond the way he feels against me.

When I step up against him, his cock lengthens and hardens against my stomach. His whole body envelops me, showing just how disparate our size difference is.

He doesn’t ask. He takes. But I’m wholeheartedly a willing participant. If anything, I want more. Every part of my body meets Smoke. If he began to strip my clothes to take me on the parched ground, I’d let him.

“Quinn,” he mutters against my lips as his hands roam my body, familiarizing themselves with my shape.

I’m gentle where he’s injured, but I slide my hand beneath his cut, and I’m immersed in the scent of leather and tobacco and him.

“Shit. No,” Smoke says suddenly, lightly gripping my wrists before pushing me away from him.

The shift in his expression from need to disgust churns my stomach.

“I’m sorry,” I say, almost on autopilot, even though I’m not a hundred percent sure what I’m sorry for.

Hell, I’m not even sure how I fell headfirst into that kiss.

Smoke shakes his head. “Not your fault. Just—we can’t do that again.”

Unable to come up with anything else to say, I blurt one word: “Okay.”

Four letters that do absolutely nothing to convey the storm raging inside me right now.

“Okay,” he repeats.

But as I watch him stride into the house, ignoring the glass Shane left on the step, I know the fragile truce we were building is broken. And I wonder if we’ll ever truly be okay again.

Review

This is the 3rd book of a series. I am loving this MC and all the members! 

Smoke and Quinn have had interesting lives. They have always been on each others periphery.   It isn't until Quinn's life is in danger that they agree to calla truce to past feelings and support each other in the here and now. 

I love a good slow burn enemies to lovers story. Quinn has had her guard up for years around Smoke.  When the truth finally comes out, Quin starts to crumble but Smoke is right there giving her the courage she needs to face the past. 

Loved seeing the other couples. I love the small town atmosphere of this whole series.  Looking forward to reading more!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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