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Review – Accidentally in Love

20 Wednesday May 2026

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Accidentally in Love

Loveland Ranch #1

by Stacy Travis

Blurb:

Accidentally Pregnant… Accidentally Charmed by the Grumpy Cowboy… Accidentally in Love

When I inherit the dilapidated Loveland Ranch on my birthday, I do what any self-respecting L.A. career woman would do —have one unforgettable night with a hot, broody cowboy and skedaddle before sunrise.

But when I hear that a crabby neighbor is suing my beloved grandmother’s estate, I decide her legacy is worth the dirt under my manicure and start renovating.

Cue the hot, broody cowboy, who rides up on a horse and informs me he’s the crab. And just when I think things can’t get worse, the universe hands me another surprise.

A little pink plus sign.

Fitz and I have nothing in common except being fiercely independent. We come from different worlds. We have different visions for the future. We don’t share the same dreams, backgrounds, or even the same zip code.

But it doesn’t take long before I find myself wishing for all the things I’d given up on—a real partnership with a protective, kind, hot-as-sin man who reassures me I’m not fighting my battles alone. Except he’s fighting his own battles, and they may be too big for us to overcome.

Will this accidental family we created lead to heartbreak? Or could it be the life I’ve always wanted?

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*****

Review:

I really enjoyed getting to know Tessa and Fitz. I love the way they get together and then get to know each other better as time goes on. Neither Tessa nor Fitz are really in a situation, physically or emotionally, to get involved but life has its own plan. While accidental pregnancies aren’t always my favorites, I feel like Travis handles it well. She approaches their situation and their changing feelings in a way that works, in a way that may begin a bit heavy on the heat but moves forward with heart. And always with a side of humor and charm.

I do feel like there were some pretty heavy issues that could have been addressed further (and maybe they still will be later) and characters that we could have gotten to know better. And a little bit more of that small town charm 🙂 The dynamic between Tessa & her sisters and Fitz & his brother are sure to come up again as they get their own stories so I’m going to see how that plays out.

Spotlight – At First Spark

20 Wednesday May 2026

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At First Spark

Coral Bell Cove series

by Renee Harless

Blurb:

Lark Carrington came to Coral Bell Cove for a fresh start. A fading inn, a quiet life, and a chance to rebuild something steady after everything she’s lost. She didn’t expect her first real connection to come in the middle of chaos.

Holt Wright is used to being underestimated—long before he ever put on a uniform. The easygoing one. The goofball. The brother no one expected much from. Until he became a firefighter. Now, when the alarm sounds, he’s the one people trust when it matters most.

The one who shows up.

The one who stays.

Even for her.

What begins as a single moment—smoke, heat, and the steady presence of the man who pulled her back from the edge—turns into something neither of them can ignore. Long days restoring the Carrington Inn. Late nights that feel a little too honest. A connection that builds slowly… and burns deeper than either of them expected.

Because Lark doesn’t trust easily. And Holt is still learning what it means to be the man people finally believe in.

And when the past Lark tried to outrun starts to catch up with her… they’ll have to decide if this is just a spark—or something worth risking everything for.

At First Spark is a tender, slow-burn small-town romance about healing, showing up, and discovering that sometimes the person who saves you… is the one you choose to stay for.

Buy Link: https://mybook.to/atfirstspark

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*****

Author Info:

Renee Harless is a USA TODAY bestselling author with an affinity for wine and a passion for telling a good story. 

Renee Harless, her husband, and children live in Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. She studied Communication, specifically Public Relations, at Radford University.

Growing up, Renee always found a way to pursue her creativity. It began by watching endless runs of White Christmas – yes even in the summer – and learning every word and dance from the movie. She could still sing “Sister Sister” if requested. In high school she joined the show choir and a community theatre group, The Troubadours. After marrying the man of her dreams and moving from her hometown, she sought out a different artistic outlet – writing.

To say that Renee is a romance addict would be an understatement. When she isn’t chasing her kids around the house, working her day job, or writing, she jumps head first into a romance novel.

Represented by Stephanie at SBR Media for Foreign and Audio Rights.

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Review – Revenge Mishap

18 Monday May 2026

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The Revenge Mishap

The Revenge Club #2

by Jax Calder

Blurb:

Rule #2 of Revenge Club: Don’t fall for your target’s brother.

LEO

I’m Leo Brennan. Tech consultant. Negotiator of billion-dollar deals. Master of the corporate death stare.

And I’m currently wearing a sparkly pink unicorn onesie with a light-up horn while screaming “I believe in magic!” at a roomful of sugar-crazed six-year-olds.

How did I get here? I tried to get revenge on my nemesis with a syrup-related “accident” at a restaurant. Except, I hit his lookalike brother instead. On his birthday. And broke his ankle.

Now I’m making amends by playing nursemaid to him and helping him out with his jobs, which includes dog walking and becoming Sparkle McHornface, the sidekick to a children’s entertainer called Captain Giggles.

The worst part? I’m starting to actually like the guy. And he has no idea the real reason why he’s on crutches.

ARCHIE

Oh, I definitely know.

The handsome stranger who “accidentally” baptized me in maple syrup thinks he’s so subtle. But I’ve figured out his connection to my estranged brother, and I also know something else.

Guilt is a powerful motivator.

And watching this grumpy tech millionaire wrestle with drooling dogs and declare himself a “pretty, pretty unicorn” to a room full of six-year-olds? That’s entertainment I can’t pass up.

But somewhere between his disastrous balloon animals and surprisingly tender moments, something else is going on. I’m falling for the real Leo behind the corporate armor.

Which is dangerous because I’m currently hiding my own secrets.

And the last thing I need is someone unraveling them.

The Revenge Mishap is what happens when revenge goes sideways, grumpy meets sunshine, and two men discover that sometimes the messiest mistakes lead to the sweetest love.

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*****

Review:

4.75*s

Oh goodness how much did I love this one. The humor and silliness and the way that Leo & Archie connect, how Leo learns to embrace the whimsy of working with Archie. To understand Archie’s brilliance and his connection with the kids at the parties. And both slowly begin to see and appreciate who each really are. It made me laugh but it also got me in the feels.

I’ve read a lot of 4.5+ star stories but the last one that came close to 5 stars was also a Jax Calder story. I love the way she blends banter and heat and emotion. She just gives me everything I could want delivered by characters that I adore. Are the stories kinda outrageous and a little unbelievable? Maybe … but they are also so delightfully fun and sweet.

Review – Imperfect Soulmate

16 Saturday May 2026

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Imperfect Soulmate

Elixir Bachelor Billionaires series

by Vikki Jay

Blurb:

He thinks he dislikes her. He has no idea she’s the woman he’s falling for.

I’m Violet Morales — hopeless romantic and firm believer in the universe’s timing.

So when I stumble across FYS, aka Find Your Soulmate, a matchmaking website that promises to find your perfect match, it feels like destiny calling.

What I didn’t count on was being matched with Rowan Teager. Reclusive, selectively mute, billionaire — and the one man in our small town who seems entirely immune to my sunshine. To my face, anyway.

But behind the anonymity of a screen name, we are two opposite strangers falling fast and completely for each other.

The night we’re finally supposed to meet, I end up in a car accident instead. I wake up with a cast on my arm and every memory of my past wiped clean. Including him.

Working through my amnesia, I fall for Rowan all over again — this time not just the man behind a screen name, but the real, quiet one.

In the safety of his home, we start building something real.

But Rowan is convinced that his selective mutism and his silence make him wrong for me. And no matter how loudly I fight for us, he keeps choosing his fear over our love.

The question is — will he choose it over me?

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*****

Review:

Imperfect Soulmate is a lot like Rowan, steady and quiet but with more going on under the surface. Rowan’s past gives him an affinity with Violet that allows him to connect with her, to give her a safe place to rest while she recuperates. A place where she doesn’t feel like there are any expectations around her getting her memories back. But that same history has left him with doubts about himself and what a future together would mean.

I felt for Violet, having no idea what kind of person she is. Left without any memories of her family and friends, her past or her present. Having to discover herself again, trusting people she doesn’t remember. But she feels a draw to Rowan, one that gives her somewhere to figure things out.

Since I haven’t read anything else by Jay, I’m not sure how it compares to her other stories. It’s a sloooow burn and somewhat predictable, but it is sweet. Once you get to the main part of the story, you pretty much know where it is going to go but I like the way that Jay plays it out. (Love Violet for her bravery!) It’s not overly dramatic and their issues are addressed well, both Violet’s amnesia and Rowan’s concerns, leaving us with a satisfactory HEA. Y’all, check out her bio below and that’s pretty much what you are going to get 🙂

*****

Author Info:

What can you expect in a Vikki Jay book?

Cute small town vibes. Swoony rich dudes who can be over-the-top alphas except when it comes to their girls. Shy or sassy sweet heroines trying to find their way in the world. Adorable pets. Families you want to a part of.

All my books take place in the fictional town of Cherrywood and St. Peppers. I write about beautiful coincidences, finding love in unexpected places and times, and fighting hard to get that happily ever after.

Grab any of my books, if you’re up for for some cute, steamy read with a touch of angst, and some… unrealistic meet cutes which can only happen in fiction. ❤

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Review – The Rulebreaker

14 Thursday May 2026

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The Rulebreaker

The Dugout #3

by Piper Rayne

Blurb:

I’m the coach’s daughter. Falling for one of my father’s players was never the plan.

Especially not Decker Davis.

Chicago Colts third baseman.

Dependable. Steady. The guy everyone trusts.

And the man who’s spent years keeping his distance—especially from me.

We have history. The kind that ten years and a thousand miles can’t touch.

So, this time, I promised myself I’d be smarter.

No getting attached. No blurred lines. And definitely, no falling.

He broke every last one within the first week.

Because Decker doesn’t just show up for me. He shows up for my daughter.

Because he fits into our lives like he was always meant to be there.

Because he looks at me like I was never something he wanted to lose.

And suddenly, the walls I’ve spent years building don’t feel nearly as solid as they used to.

But if I let him in, I’m not just risking my heart—I’m risking hers too… and I already know what losing him costs.

I won’t let my daughter pay that price.

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*****

Review:

I loved that we start off the book with the Davis brother’s therapist POV and the way that this is used to tell their history & how they got to their current dynamic. It also gives us a chance to see some of the backstory with Penelope as well. Love that! Not just for the additional POV but the fact that these guys are seeing a professional to get the help they need.

And they both need some help. We got some of it with Foster’s story but I enjoyed getting to know Decker better and fully understanding why they got where they were at the beginning of this series. Their childhood left scars and caused a rift between them, one that was only starting to heal when things with them and Penelope blew up. Years later they finally have the opportunity to put those old ghosts to rest and work on more healthy relationships.

Now having the whole story, I feel for all of them. And I understand their awkwardness, hurt, and hesitation around each other. It takes a lot to be willing to open yourself up and take a chance. Again. Especially when it could cause someone else pain. Back to that therapist – kudos to her for helping them thru everything and giving them the tools for communicating with each other. (Love the mental health rep in these stories!)

As always, love the characters and the found family aspect of a Piper Rayne book. Hazel is adorable, as is the relationship she begins to form with Decker. As a second chance romance, my heart just hurt for Penelope & Decker (and Foster) and what could have been if timing had been different. (Although things might have been better with a little more communication but with Decker’s hangups I totally get that it wasn’t to be then.) Love getting glimpses of other characters from previous stories, seeing what they have been up to, and getting hints at what is coming. Definitely looking forward to the rest of this series! (And potential new series??? I can hope 🙂 )

Review – My Whiskey Redemption

06 Wednesday May 2026

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My Whiskey Redemption

The Whiskeys: Dark Knights at Redemption Ranch

by Melissa Foster

Releasing May 6, 2026

World Literary Press

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:

I’m so glad that Foster saved Birdie for last. We’ve seen her full of sass and living loud but here we get to see her insecurities and doubts, making her even more appealing as a character. She’s struggled to find a guy who appreciates that in your face boldness that makes her who she is. Meeting Crew finally introduces her to someone who loves all of her, confidently, and it is so sweet.

And how can you not love Crew. He’s willing to own his mistakes and face those that he hurt, staying even when it’s hard. And it is hard. And messy. I appreciate that it isn’t an easy, clean road for them. These kinds of issues leave a hurt that an apology, no matter how sincere, can fix.

Foster is one of my always read authors, all gimme gimme even before reading the blurb. Here we get a story about second chances and forgiveness and putting in the effort to be a good person true to yourself. I love Foster’s characters and I appreciate the healing we’ve done with all of the Redemption Ranch stories. And I can’t wait to see where she takes us next.

*****

Author Info:

Melissa Foster is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, & USA Today bestselling author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and new adult romance with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented–perfect beach reads for contemporary romance lovers who enjoy reading about wealthy heroes and smart, sassy heroines.

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Review – Around and Around We Go

29 Wednesday Apr 2026

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Around and Around We Go

Vermont Trailblazers #2

by Amy Aislin

Cover Artist: L.C. Chase

Genre: contemporary m/m hockey romance

Blurb:

When you’re facing The End, it’s time to rewind to the beginning.

At thirty-eight years old, Sandro Zanetti is quickly aging out of hockey. But the Trailblazers are chasing a history-making third consecutive championship this season, so until his knees fail him, he plans on giving his all to the sport.

What he doesn’t need is the documentary film crew following the team’s every move. Because the director? Is Bennett Jackson.

Former college sweetheart.
Breaker of hearts.
Still unbearably handsome.

But their relationship is also history and has been for fifteen years.

Bennett Jackson is one project away from the credits rolling on his career after his last film flopped. This behind-the-scenes look at the hottest team in the league is his last chance at redemption…and possibly his last chance at redeeming himself with the one man who’s always held his heart.

Neither of them planned for old jokes to resurface or on the inconvenient fact that their chemistry is very much alive.

But as the action heats up on and off the ice—and on and off camera—their reunion looks less like a rerun of heartbreak and more like a revival of that first chemistry.

And Sandro and Bennett may discover that some stories deserve a sequel.

Tropes: second chance romance, forced proximity, found family

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*****

Review:

I’ve only read one book by Aislin, years ago, which I remember enjoying and funny enough The Play of His Life has a lot of similarities to Around and Around We Go. I guess I have a type 🙂 Here we also get a second chance romance so a lot of the getting to know you moments have already happened. Granted they have been apart for over a decade but the connection & feelings are still there. Which means they might be able to more easily slide into another relationship. Once they address some of their regrets, hurts, and insecurities, of course.

I appreciate that while they have very understandable reactions to their situation, they handle this second chance with care. There’s not a ton of drama as they work thru their past but they also don’t immediately fall into each other’s arms. It takes a day or two 😉 OK, it does take a little longer, but Sandro really doesn’t hold on to any negativity from what happened before. So with time they grow closer again, realizing that maybe there could be more there.

While I loved these two together, I think my favorite part is the found family aspect of the Trailblazers. The relationships they’ve formed, the environment they’ve created, allowing them to support each other. To openly ask for what they need. I loved the chirping & teasing that goes hand in hand with the encouragement & help they get from their teammates. This kind of dynamic always makes me smile and this author does it well here.

Aislin hasn’t been on my radar much but I’m going to be changing that. This book was fun and funny, with a good dose of heart and a bit of heat. There’s plenty of appearances by characters from future and past stories, but not in any way that impacts how much I enjoyed this one. It just gave me enough to have me coming back, excited to read more and more 🙂

Review – Charming Puckboy

23 Thursday Apr 2026

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Charming Puckboy

Puckboys #10

by Eden Finley & Saxon James

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Photography: Wander Aguiar Photography

Model: Chase

Blurb:

LACHIE

It doesn’t matter that I was the number one draft pick in the NHL or that I’m projected to be the next great generational player, because none of it is enough to impress my childhood crush back in my hometown.

Sam used to mock me for being like a Disney Princess with my uncanny knack for finding animals in need. And being home in Colorado for the summer, I’m bound to run into him now that he runs the animal shelter where I used to volunteer. Where I used to try to get his attention every chance I had.

He never noticed me then, at least not in the way I wanted.

But if there’s one thing my time in the NHL has taught me, it’s how to fight for what I want.

SAM

It’s been a few years since I saw the Disney Princess volunteer, but when he brings in a stray cat, I almost can’t believe it’s the same guy.

Damn, has he changed.

Gone is the gangly, pimple-faced teen, and in his place is a man who’s grown up and bulked out. He used to follow me around, asking endless questions about animal care.

Now he’s back, but instead of asking about animals, he’s asking about me. About my life.

Flirting with me. And he’s good at it, too.

There’s something about Lachie that’s undeniably irresistible. I’m willing to give in to his charms, even knowing all he can offer is a summer fling.

Turns out, my Disney Princess grew up to be a real Prince Charming.

Tropes: Childhood crush, just for the summer, collective mayhem, Disney Princess puckboy, interfering kikishkins, zombie squirrels, “fuck it”

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*****

Review:

I have read some books in this universe but pretty sure not any of the Puckboys so I’m coming at this with basically no knowledge of the characters. Which means I have no idea if any of this story fits for the characters as they have been in previous stories so take what I say using that lens 🙂

Charming Puckboy is kinda insta-love but in a not really way. Lachie has sorta had a thing for Sam for years, Sam just didn’t know it. But now that Lachie is back for the summer, Sam is seeing him with aaaallll new eyes. Eyes that can appreciate how well Lachie has grown up … but while it may have started out as just sex, it doesn’t take long for it to turn into something more.

Which leads to pining. So. Much. Pining. Because Lachie IS only there for the summer and that means that things can’t really go any further. So in between all the steamy moments, the hilarity that apparently naturally comes with the Collective, and their deepening feelings, they have to figure out if they want, or can even have, a future together.

Lachie seemed pretty mature for his age and thinks himself ready for a commitment with Sam. Sam tho is doing a little catching up because Lachie hadn’t been on his radar until now. There are large skips in time, both in the summer and thru the fall, so I can see why some may have wanted more time for the two of them to develop their relationship. But I didn’t really mind them falling fast and I liked them as a couple. While it is easy as a reader to say what they should do, their concerns over getting involved & their wants for a future are understandable.

These two have written some of my favorite reads so I’m really not sure why I’ve only reviewed a couple of Finley’s books so far. I like the world they create and the characters they populate it with. They have issues & emotions that are real, delivering the spice & the feels in equal measure. I’m definitely going to have to get my hands on more of their stories going forward.

(Returning readers probably love the opportunity to catch glimpses of all of the previous characters but I didn’t really have any issues keeping up as a fresh reader.)

*****

Author Info:

Eden Finley is an Amazon bestselling author who writes steamy contemporary romances that are full of snark and light-hearted fluff.

She doesn’t take anything too seriously and lives to create an escape from real life for her readers. The ideas always begin with a wackadoodle premise, and she does her best to turn them into romances with heart.

With a short attention span that rivals her son’s, she writes multiple different pairings: MM, MMF, and MF.

She’s also an Australian girl and apologises for her Australianisms that sometimes don’t make sense to anyone else

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Saxon James unapologetically writes happy endings for LGBT+ characters.

While not writing, SM is a readaholic and Netflix addict who regularly lives on a sustainable diet of chocolate and coffee.

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Review – Rescue the Night

20 Monday Apr 2026

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Rescue the Night

A Hartley’s Nest Romance

by Christine DePetrillo

Blurb:

Touching Spencer—even for a millisecond—did things to my body. Wild things I could barely control.

I hate dentists. Except for Dr. Spencer Holland. It’s hard to hate him when he smiles at me, and those adorable crinkles appear at the corners of his big, brown eyes. I’m nervous as hell when he’s aiming sharp dental tools at me, but I’m also imagining how his lips would feel against mine. How his arms would feel wrapped around me. How our bodies would fit together perfectly.

I can’t actually have this sexy dentist though because he’s my brother’s best friend and totally off limits. Actually, Spencer is friends with all of my brothers—all five of them.

Oh, did I forget to mention I have five brothers? Five brothers who circle like me like a pack of protective wolves. Yeah, so anyway . . .

I’ve managed to hide my attraction to Spencer for fourteen years ever since he came to my rescue on my prom night. Lately ignoring my feelings for him, however, is a full-time job. One I’m failing at. Epically.

And there are these . . . moments when I almost believe Spencer wants me too. But that couldn’t be.

Could it?

I’m tired of being underwhelmed by every relationship I attempt with other guys. None of them measure up to Spencer, and it’s time I did something to make him mine.

Just don’t tell my brothers.

Rescue the Night is a small-town, brother’s-best-friend, steamy, contemporary romance.

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*****

Review:

Spencer is such a good soul – steady, big-hearted, and quietly pining for Vanessa. And her for him – both having to ignore their attraction due to their mutual connections. They are so sweet once they get together and I love the way they complement each other. Spencer does have some scars from a past relationship that leaves him a little extra jumpy, and making a few bad choices, but it doesn’t take them long to figure themselves out.

And the reason they haven’t gone there before is Vanessa’s over-the-top protective brothers, who are a hoot and a half. (Often acting more like tweens than grown ups, so I’m definitely looking forward to meeting the partners willing to take them on.) The family dynamic tho is a draw. The way the Hartleys have drawn together over the years, standing together thru good times and bad, creating a refuge for themselves & others. Throw in an adorable kid that needs a little extra love & care, and I’m mush.

There’s so much that appealed to me – small town vibes, yes please. Brother’s best friend, oh yeah. Pining for each other for over a decade, the slowest of slow burns. DePetrillo is a new read for me and I enjoyed her feel good, low angst, sweet style. She nicely mixes sweetness, steam, & fun and I am ready to see where we go next.

Review – This Guy

17 Friday Apr 2026

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This Guy

Wood Hollow Stories #1

by Lane Hayes

Genre: Contemporary, Small-Town, Bisexual

Designer: Sleepy Fox Studio

Blurb:

The football star, the lumberjack, and a small-town love story…

SILAS

Not to sound dramatic, but I can’t decide if I’m a hot mess, a has-been…or both.

There’s nothing quite like being in the spotlight at my lowest point. I could use a break from LA and my agent—just for a little while.

But Vermont in the middle of a blizzard? Probably not a great idea. However, the sexy lumberjack who lives next door is a sweet surprise. And so are his kids and the town.

I like this place. I could be happy here…at least till my new season begins.

COOPER

My time is split between work and fatherhood. That’s it. Boss and Dad. Maybe that’s why the football star is a breath of fresh air. Silas is funny, charismatic, and cool.

My kids love having a celebrity living next door. And me? I can’t remember the last time I felt quite so alive.

Yes, I’m well aware this isn’t going anywhere. Our worlds are just too different. 

Too bad, ’cause this guy feels like the real thing.

This Guy is an MM bisexual, single dad, small-town romance featuring a football hero, a sexy lumberjack, and some neighbor-friendly shenanigans.

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Tropes: Single Dad, Sports, Lumberjack, Hurt/Comfort

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Excerpt:

Ignore it, ignore it. Nothing happening here. Just a case of post-nap wood. Totally normal. 

Silas unabashedly stuck his hand inside his briefs and pushed his hard-on out of the way like a man wrangling a snake into submission. 

“That’s embarrassing,” he said, clearly not embarrassed. 

I didn’t move. I couldn’t. 

The danger of the situation had passed, leaving me with a half-naked warrior with golden skin and glistening muscles, who just happened to have a fucking semi…in my living room. I was a strong man with nerves of steel and more willpower than the average joe, but something was wrong with my reflexes ’cause now I was the one who was frozen still.

“We should…omelet,” I whispered.

“Omelet. Yeah.” Silas’s nostrils flared as his gaze flitted from my eyes to my mouth. 

Neither of us moved.

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Review:

Silas comes to Wood Hollow for a quick vacation and meets his neighbor Cooper. Thanks to some … questionable choices amid a blizzard, the two find themselves spending time together. And giving in to the potent attraction between them. But what starts off as just sex slowly becomes more.

It’s definitely not going to be for everyone tho. There really isn’t any drama between them, just the slow deepening of feelings as they spend more & more time together. With both of them facing (potential) changes in their lives, they have to decide what they want their futures to look like. What are they willing to do and are they willing to take the chance on doing it together.

But I am there for every moment of it. For me Hayes has a certain feel to her stories and I love the way they are all about the slow burn, with tons of feel good moments and steam. These are the kinds of books you read when you just want to settle in and enjoy a mostly chill, feel good ride to a HEA.

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Author Info:

Lane Hayes  lives in sunny Southern California with her amazing husband, who thankfully doesn’t mind cooking, and their fabulous fox red Labrador, George, who’s pure mischief. Both provide oodles of inspiration for the low-angst, humorous books Lane loves to write.

She’s been telling stories about sexy, funny, sometimes geeky and quirky men who find love for a dozen years now and loving every minute. In her previous life, she sat at a desk and dealt with numbers, so yes…romance is much more satisfying!

Lane loves tea, travel, and chocolate…in any order. Add a book and she’s set!

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