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May 6, 2026

Release Blitz & Review: My Whiskey Redemption

 



From New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster comes The Whiskeys: Dark Knights at Redemption Ranch, a small-town, big-family series of standalone romance novels featuring fiercely loyal, insanely sexy bikers who give horses—and people—a second chance. Buckle up for a wild ride in Hope Valley, Colorado, as these big-hearted badasses and their sassy sisters wrangle in their forever loves. No cliffhangers, no cheating, and always a happily ever after.


Blurb:

Birdie Whiskey has spent years watching love find everyone else. She has a successful chocolate business, an incredible family, and a full life. All that’s missing is someone to share it with. When she gets swept up in a single, unforgettable night with a mysterious stranger, she believes it’s finally her turn. But the man who knocks her off her feet is the last man her family would ever accept.

Four years ago Crew Hendricks shattered the Whiskey family and went to prison. Now he’s standing on Redemption Ranch, desperate to make amends for what he’s done and trying to forget the one woman he can never have.

Come along for the emotional ride as the Whiskeys’ belief in second chances is put to the test, and Birdie faces her toughest decision yet—stay loyal to her family or fight for the man she loves.

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Review

Birdie Whiskey has been the life force of this family through every book. She just sizzles through life and is adored by all her older siblings. I just knew her story was going to be special. 

Birdie literally runs in to Ragnar/Crew while she is on the slopes and the story explodes form there. These two have great chemistry from page one. Neither one is looking for a relationship but they can't deny that they just click. 

 That is until the past comes back to try and destroy their magical time together. Even through all the angst and stress on this couple, Birdie life just shines through. Even when she is upset, she tries to find the silver lining. Crew can't help but fall in love more because of it. 

The whole family ways in on this one, especially because Crew is taking refuge at the ranch. We get to see all the siblings, all the kiddos and mom and dad are right in the mix. They had to earn this one but what a wonderful happy ending for this couple. 

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


About  the  Author 

NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, and USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR MELISSA FOSTER. 

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Melissa writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance, new adult romance and women's fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Readers adore Melissa's fun, flirty, and sinfully sexy, award-winning big-family romance collection, LOVE IN BLOOM featuring the Snow Sisters, Bradens, Remingtons, Ryders, Seaside Summers, Bayside Summers, Harborside Nights, Wild Boys and Bad Boys After Dark, Tru Blue and the Whiskeys, the Wickeds, and the Montgomerys. Melissa's emotional journeys are always family oriented. Perfect beach reads for contemporary romance lovers who enjoy reading about loyal, wealthy and blue-collar heroes and smart, sassy, and empowered heroines with complex and relatable issues.

Melissa also writes sweet romance with no harsh language or explicit scenes under the pen name Addison Cole.

Melissa's interests include her family, reading, writing, painting, friends, helping others see the positive side of life, and enjoying beach life on Cape Cod.

Melissa is available to chat with book clubs and welcomes comments and emails from her readers. Visit Melissa on social media or her personal website.

"Melissa Foster is synonymous with sexy, swoony, heartfelt romance!" -NYT Bestseller Lauren Blakely

"With her wonderful characters and resonating emotions, Melissa Foster is a must-read author!" -NYT Bestseller Julie Kenner

"What sets Melissa Foster apart are her compelling characters who you care about... desperately. I dare you to read the first chapter and not be hooked." NYT bestseller, M.J. Rose

"You can always rely on Melissa Foster to deliver a story that's fresh, emotional and entertaining. Make sure you have all night, because once you start you won't want to stop reading. Every book's a winner!" New York Times Bestselling Author Brenda Novak

"Melissa Foster is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Fated For Love was amazing. It kind of reminds me of Jill Shalvis' books and they are my benchmark for contemporary romance awesomeness." --Books Like Breathing

Comments from Melissa:

I grew up in Maryland with my mother, a slew of wonderful brothers, and never a shortage of friends or pets. I am passionate about writing, reading, living healthy, and helping others do the same, and I enjoy just about anything outdoors (and anything chocolate!). I love to chat with readers and book clubs, and welcome your comments and suggestions. Feel free to email me. You can also catch me on Facebook.com/MelissaFosterAuthor.

Thanks for reading!

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May 5, 2026

Release & Review: Desire

 


Desire by Chelle Bliss is live!


Perpetual bachelor. Hunky bar owner. One very long-distance problem.

Blurb 


Mason Gallo is known for two things: being a perpetual bachelor with commitment issues and the hunky co-owner of a family-owned Chicago bar. Now that he’s older and ready to settle down, there’s a problem—he only has eyes for a woman who lives hundreds of miles away.


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Review


I have been waiting for Mason's story. Talk about a squishy romantic.  Mason has decided to mend his playboy ways and he only has eyes for Lizzy. 

I loved how supportive he was and so patient with her. I loved that he listened and didn't judge. Through all Lizzy's hang ups, he only supported her and told her how wonderful she was. It helped her to leave all the bad juju in the past and look forward to a life together. 

As always with this author, she gives us peek at previous couples. The Gallo family is so big and the cousin love is full of banter and loud voices and drama. But the family wouldn't have it any other way. 

Loving this spin off of the original Chicago Gallo's.  Can't wait for Amelia's book! 


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


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About the Author


Chelle Bliss is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author. She currently lives in a small town near the Gulf of Mexico, but hates sand. She's a full-time writer, time-waster extraordinaire, social media addict, and loves everything romance.
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April 16, 2026

Release & Review: Drifting Dawn

 


Release date: 4/16/2026



🩵 Dual POV
🌊 Enemies to Lovers
🩵 First Love
🌊 Forced Proximity
🩵 Found Family
🌊 It’s Always Been You
🩵 Mental Health Rep
🌊 Scottish Countryside
🩵 Second Chance
🌊 Single Dad
🩵 Slow Burn

Book Blurb

After eighteen years, I’ve come home to the Scottish island of my childhood. It’s the place I vowed I wouldn’t return to so I never again had to see the man who broke my heart into a million pieces.

Yet family has inevitably brought me back, and avoiding my ex, Quinn McQuarrie, is proving impossible when he insists on digging up the past every time we meet.

Quinn is now a single dad, the local contractor, and the person the entire town is rooting for to get his happily ever after. The problem is, he wants me to be his HEA, and I just want to move on. When Quinn sees my plans to save the town’s volunteer lifeboat service as an opportunity to work together, I’m stuck with him. And, unfortunately, I soon realize there’s no denying that the chemistry we share has only grown more intense with the passing of time.

I know Quinn wants more than just a physical relationship, but it’s all I can promise with so much hurt and distrust between us.

However, when strange disturbances escalate to harassment, our lives are turned upside down, and Quinn proves he will do anything in his power to protect me. Even if it means losing each other before we ever get our second chance…


Drifting Dawn (Scottish Isles Series Book 2)

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Review

This is book 2 in the Scottish Isles series and is just as fabulous as the first book. We meet quin in the first book. He is the contractor on the island. This is a true second chance romance.  Hearts were never sour, they just needed to remember each other again. 

Lots of water under the bridge in 18 years. Regardless of the why, these two were meant to be together. They were both young and inexperienced in love when Tarren left for university. Now Quinn is a single dad. Tarren is back on the island. They are bound to see each other.

So do they fall back in love because they are together again? Would they have sought each other out if Tarren's mother hadn't passed? Not sure. Regardless, they worked through some angst, worked through their  truths and decide to give it a go again. 

This author always gives us some suspense to tie into the story. I don't know that in this case it was a benefit to the writing. There was a lot to manage just with the two of them and their families and friends.  

I do love the setting so much. I love the town.  I am looking forward to book 3. 


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

About  the  Author



Samantha is a New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, #1 Amazon bestselling author and a Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee. She has written over 65 books and is published in 31 countries. Samantha writes contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels, often set where she resides — in her beloved home country of Scotland. She also writes paranormal and fantasy novels under her pen name S. Young. When Samantha’s not writing she splits her time between her family and chasing after two very mischievous cavapoos.

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