Our little white lie tied us up in ways we never expected.

Knot Really Engaged, an all-new brother’s best friend, fake engagement, friends to lovers romance from bestselling author Kendall Hale is now available!

I promised my family I would bring my boyfriend home.

Everything was going my way.

Until his wife showed up at the airport instead of him.

Thankfully, my brother’s best friend is taking the same flight.

Liam Cohen saw me at my worst, but during our trip, we make a pact:

To shield each other against the relentless matchmaking efforts of our mothers.

We were single and happy with it.

Or so we thought.

Liam, however, decided our agreement wasn’t quite enough.

Suddenly, we found ourselves engaged.

“It’s for my grandmother,” he claimed.

“You’ll benefit from it too,” he dared to say.

“Just for the weekend,” he reassured.

“Everything will be just fine,” he promised.

Except, it wasn’t.

My mother is now on the brink of choosing my wedding dress and color palette if I don’t beat her to it.

His relatives are suggesting we make it official that very weekend.

And my brother, Liam’s best friend, is now in on the scheme. Joy.

But it will all be worth it when we’re able to go our separate ways, single and free.

That’s what all the shared jokes, close touches, and fleeting glances have been about.

Right? What could possibly go wrong?

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Sunny Shelly’s Review: 5 Stars

Knot Really Engaged was the first book I’ve read by Kendall Hale, and I loved this brother’s best friend/fake fiance romance! I thought that Liam and Audrey’s slow burn, fake relationship story was so well done!

When Audrey runs into her brother’s best friend, Liam, at the airport, it is literally one of her lowest moments: She’s just found out her boyfriend was a cheater. And she’s supposed to bring that boyfriend back home to Boston for her parents’ anniversary party. Then when Liam gets some bad news of his own — his grandmother is dying and she wants to see him get married — he suggests a fake engagement between them as a win/win. Well, we all know how that goes…

I love when a playboy falls hard and fast, and Liam did! He grappled with his feelings for Audrey, and I loved watching him come to the realization that he couldn’t live without her. Also, I really felt for Audrey, and how she constantly felt pressure from her mother to be the perfect daughter. I thought that these two characters complemented each other well, and I loved seeing them fall in love, despite their best efforts.

This book is the second in the series, but it read as a true standalone — I had zero issues keeping up with the history mentioned that happened in the last book. And I am really intrigued to get to know Max better and read his book!

I received an advanced copy and voluntarily left a review.

For more information about Kendall Hale and her books, visit her website: 

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MEANT FOR LOVE

Natasha Madison

Release Date: July 26

AVAILABLE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED

From Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Amazon Bestselling Author Natasha Madison comes new A billionaire, marriage pact, opposites attract romance.

 

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Unless you end up married!

From The This is Series and the Southern Wedding series comes Meant For Love

 

Zoey

When I first met him, I got butterflies in my stomach.

I thought it was silly and pushed it aside. Avoided him.

Besides, I was taken—unavailable. Or so I thought.

That was before he hired me to take over his company’s PR.

Now that we were working with each other, that meant he was completely off-limits.

Until one night in Vegas.

 

Nash

They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.

Unless you ask the woman of your dreams to marry you while you are both drinking tequila.

And she says yes.

She thinks it’s a mistake.

She’s wrong.

Now I have ninety days to show her we’re meant for love.

 

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Sunny Shelly’s Review: 5 Stars

Yet another great story from Natasha Madison! Meant For Love is an accidental marriage romance that is full of swoon and even a few tears, but had the loveliest HEA!

I loved Nash from the second I met him. I thought he was a great counterpart for Zoey — much better suited for her than the ex she was dating just 10 days before she agreed to work with Nash’s company, accompanied him to a conference in Vegas, and ended up getting married by Elvis!

Of course, Zoey has regrets the morning after, but Nash convinces her to give him 90 days to fall in love with him…. Nash proceeds to court the heck out of his wife over the next few weeks and… Well, with a guy as attentive as Nash, it doesn’t take 90 days at all! But what will happen as the end of their trial marriage draws near?

As usual, there are lots of cameos by the other characters in NM’s hockey world. I always enjoy catching up with previous couples, and it cements just how close this large extended family is!

On to Zara’s book!

I received an advanced copy and voluntarily left a review.

Meet Natasha Madison:

When her nose isn’t buried in a book, or her fingers flying across a keyboard writing, she’s in the kitchen creating gourmet meals. You can find her, in four inch heels no less, in the car chauffeuring kids, or possibly with her husband scheduling his business trips. It’s a good thing her characters do what she says, because even her Labrador doesn’t listen to her…

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AVAILABLE NOW

The new standalone gothic/contemporary romance from Kelsey Kingsley is LIVE on Kindle, KU, & paperback.

Grab it here: http://mybook.to/thespiderandthestorm

(On KU, Kindle, & paperback)

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Broken, tattooed, gravedigging hero

Strong AF, body piercing leading lady

Strangers to lovers

Spooky vibes

Found family

BLURB

Along came The Spider …

They called me a freak.

They called me a loser.

They tormented me and made my life a living nightmare when all I had ever wanted was to be left alone.

And five years ago, after a lifetime of being bullied and harassed, of enduring more pain and trauma than any man could handle, that’s exactly what I set out to do.

I left the only home I’d ever known to lock myself behind the cemetery gates and care for the only people who have ever given me the peace I craved—the dead.

But just as I’d started to feel comfortable, an unexpected stranger broke into my house and fell into my web of reclusive safety, and somehow, opened my eyes to love and the possibility that I just might have the strength to weather the storm after all …

Sunny Shelly’s Review: 5 Stars

Oh my goodness… Charlie Corbin. Poor, sweet, tormented, loner Charlie Corbin, aka Spider.

The Spider & The Storm absolutely gutted me. Like, big, ugly tears, reading in bed at midnight. Charlie has endured so much devastation in his life, when he only wanted to be around his family. Then one day, he crosses paths with the raincloud (aka Stormy) who is destined to change his life forever. Stormy has been through her own trauma, and together these two broken souls find a way to heal one another despite the pain they are both drowning in. They are the missing puzzle pieces in the other’s life, complementing each other so well.

This book is quite hefty, but Charlie and Stormy’s story moves along at a great pace. This story is a masterpiece. Kelsey Kingsley crafted a wonderfully inspirational story of grief, heartbreak, loss, and redemption. Not only is it a love story between Stormy and Spider, but it is also a love story between Charlie and his older brother, Luke. The relationship between the brothers is just as important to Charlie’s growth (and eventually finding peace in his life) as is his romance with Stormy.

I absolutely loved how Kelsey Kingsley tied in her other moody, broody heroes Blake (Warrior Blue) and Soldier (Saving Rain) with Charlie’s story — Stormy is Ray/Rain’s sister, and works for Blake at Salem Skin. You don’t have to have read those books to enjoy Spider and Stormy’s story, but you should go read them anyway because they are just as fantastic.

I received an advanced copy and voluntarily left a review.

The Best of All by Karla Sorensen is LIVE!

READ HERE: https://bit.ly/TheBestofAll

He’s commitment phobic. She believes in happy endings. The twist of fate that binds them is a surprise they never saw coming in a bittersweet romance about instant family—and not-so-instant love.

A decade-old animosity is the only thing Liam Davies and Zoe Valentine have in common. Until their mutual best friends pass away and they’re appointed co-guardians of the trusting couple’s precocious toddler, Mira.

Liam is committed only to professional football. Relationship-wise, he’s even better at defense. Still wrestling with a tough childhood, he’s not cut out to be a father. Why his late best buddy believed in him, Liam has no idea.

An optimistic romantic, Zoe has always dreamed of a fairy-tale life. But even though Liam’s biceps make her dizzy and she can’t stop thinking about his lips on hers, he’s not exactly Prince Charming. With or without that brooding Brit, she is determined to make good on her friends’ last wish.

Forced into a predicament they never expected, Zoe and Liam are discovering things about each other that could scorch through boundaries, warm hearts, and change minds. And best of all, with their shared love for a pint-size surprise like Mira, they might just turn a house into a home.

Sunny Shelly’s Review: 5 Stars

Oh my goodness, Liam is my new favorite Karla Sorensen hero! That growly, grumpy commitaphobe turned out to be such a softie with a huge heart, and I just wanted to hug him!

With The Best of All, KS delivers a masterpiece. While Liam and Zoe’s story has a HEA, there is A LOT that these two have to go through before they get there. This captivating story is a super slow burn — like seriously, it all builds up to the last 15% of the book. But once Liam and Zoe get there, it is on! That said, the journey that these two characters go on in is quite the emotional rollercoaster.

Both Liam and Zoe are grieving the tragic death of their best friends, which leads to them needing to raise little Mira together. But on top of that, we get some very heavy stuff from both characters as Zoe attempts to piece herself back together after a divorce and Liam is running from his troubled childhood. It takes a lot for Liam to face his fears and take a chance on the hope of a relationship with Zoe. Without even realizing it, he’s become a fierce protector of both Zoe and Mira, despite his insistence that he wants nothing to do with having a family. I absolutely loved that Liam didn’t know what to do with all those big feelings. Watching him transform from the growly guy in the beginning to the guy he is by the epilogue was heartwarming.

“It was always her.”

Gah, I was so happy that Liam found the love and life he deserved with Zoe and Mira!

I received an advanced copy and voluntarily left a review.

SAVING YOU

Alex Taylor

Release Date: July 11

AVAILABLE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED

Bailey:

He met me on my worst day. He’s the cop that saved my daughter and me.

My daughter somehow managed to pull this magnetic man into our lives. I vowed to stay away from men after the disaster that was my marriage, but every little thing he does wears me down. He’s there for us when things go wrong and then starts promising to always be there. Not just for me, but my daughter, too.

Caleb:

For years, I’ve said I would never be in a relationship. I have too much baggage. Then Bailey and her daughter entered my life and everything changed. They flip my world on its axis, and my protective instincts kick in. It doesn’t take long before I decide that I’m going to make them both mine.

Will Bailey and I be able to get over our hang-ups about relationships? Will her ex push us apart or only cause our relationship to grow?

Domestic Abuse (not between the MCs)

Discussions of PTSD & on page nightmares

On page gun violence

On page death (through a flashback)

Mentions of feelings of inadequacies

Mentions of parental neglect (not by the MCs)

Mentions of car accident & drunk driving

Discussions of sexual assault (not experienced by either MC)

 

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Sunny Shelly’s Review: 5 Stars

This story was so emotional. This is the first book I’ve read by Alex Taylor, and I enjoyed Caleb and Bailey’s story so much.

From the onset, Caleb quite literally saves Bailey when he is the cop on duty responding to a 911 call at her home, where there is a domestic violence situation happening between her and her ex-husband. After that, Bailey’s sweet little girl, Charlie, wants to bake Officer Sutton cookies as a thank you, and a lovely friendship is born between the two main characters. I also loved how patient and kind and loving Caleb was with Charlie, who did not get that kind of affection from her own father.

The “saving” in Saving You goes both ways, however, as Bailey ends up saving Caleb from the ghosts of his past. He’s a military vet, and has been suffering from PTSD nightmares for years. Through their relationship, these two characters save each other, and Caleb really goes above and beyond to prove to Bailey how much he *wants* to be the guy she can rely on when things get crazy with her ex-husband.

Saving You is the second book in a series; I did not read the first story, but I had zero issues following along and didn’t feel that there were holes in my understanding of the relationships between the group of friends.

This was a lovely story, with some great spice, and I want to check out the rest of the series now!

I received an advanced copy and voluntarily left a review.

Living in the Vancouver area of British Columbia with her husband, Alex enjoys spending her free time reading, watching Hockey (go Canucks), watching Disney movies and crime TV shows, and spending time outdoors. She started writing in 2023 when her first story just wouldn’t leave her mind. From there, the ideas of a series formed and she’s never looked back.

She enjoys talking to other authors and romance lovers. Her TBR is never-ending, but that doesn’t stop her from adding at least one new book every day. Alex looks forward to experiencing more in the indie author community and can’t wait to share her books with the world.

Some of her favourite authors include: Elsie Silver, Meghan Quinn, Tessa Bailey, Devney Perry, Bailey Hannah, and Morgan Elizabeth.

Her favourite tropes are: Brother’s Best Friend, Single Dad, Marriage of Convenience, Small Town, and Sports Romances.

For more information on Alex and her books visit here

https://www.authoralextaylor.com/contact

 

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THE FAKE OUT byJenni Bara is Now Live

Blurb:

Things only an idiot would do:
1. Develop an obsession for his best friend’s sister.
2. Agree to let her be his new roommate.
3. Kiss her.

Hello I’m Emerson Knight and I’m an idiot.

I try to stay away from Gianna Damiano I really do. But between crop tops and fiery glares I can’t get her off my mind. One fake date changes everything and I cannot deny I want my hands on every one of my new roommates delicious curves. One night keeps turning into one more. And suddenly I’m lying to my best friend.

I’m the man known for his fake out, but I’m only kidding myself because the way she’s stealing my heart feels very real.

Pre-Order Link:

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Available on KU

Sunny Shelly’s Review: 4 Stars

After Gianna’s boyfriend cheats on her, she moves into her brother’s apartment since he is rarely there and finds herself roommates with his best friend, Emerson. Emerson has always had a crush on Gianna, and he takes the opportunity handed to him to be her support system. Gianna is hesitant to trust him because she’s been burned in the past, but Emerson is a total golden retriever and proves other just how beautiful and worthy she is.

This couple had great banter and sizzling chemistry, but I also really liked the softer side of them. Especially the vulnerable side of Emerson. He is a swoony book boyfriend, and despite trying to lift Gianna’s self-worth, he’s kind of down on himself a lot of the time and is quite insecure. They complemented each other well, and I was really rooting for them.

I received an advanced copy and voluntarily left a review.

Meet Jenni Bara:

Even as a young child Jenni Bara would conjure up all kinds of tales with her endless imagination. She’s improved her skills since the days of scaring her younger cousins with ghost stories, but her love for books and stories has never changed. 

In her everyday life, she is a paralegal for family law writing unhappily ever afters for people every day. So in turn she spends her free time with anything that keeps her laughing including life with her kids!

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All joking aside she is blessed to have not only very amazing kids but super supportive parents as well as a loving extended family always happy to share their opinions! 

Her favorite spots all have the best views of the sunsets and she loves to share the views through photos. 

She just began her career as a romance author writing books full of life, love, and laughter. 

Connect with Jenni Bara:

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