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Always Crew, the all-new emotional and angsty finale of the Crew series by New York Times bestselling author Tijan is available now!

For the longest time, I was Bren Monroe.
I lived in Roussou, California.
I had no parents, no brother, but I had a crew.

Then things started to change.
I never planned for any of it.
I didn’t think I’d fall in love.
I didn’t think I’d have a relationship with my brother again.
I didn’t think that he’d come back.

Now I’m in Cain.
My crew is in college.
They’re growing, going through their own things.
And here I am, figuring out my life.

There’s always hurdles and obstacles to overcome.
That was never my hardship.
That was my regular.
But living? Being content? Being happy?
Those were my challenges now.

Everything was going well…
Until it wasn’t. Again.

A/N: Always Crew is the conclusion of the Crew Series, and a 106k novel.

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About Tijan
Tijan is a New York Times Bestselling author that writes suspenseful and unpredictable novels. Her characters are strong, intense, and gut-wrenchingly real with a little bit of sass on the side. Tijan began writing later in life and once she started, she was hooked. She’s written multi-bestsellers including the Carter Reed Series, the Fallen Crest Series, and the Broken and Screwed Series among others. She is currently writing a new YA series along with so many more from north Minnesota where she lives with a man she couldn’t be without and an English Cocker she adores.

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BROKEN KINGDOM (Royal Hearts Academy #4) by Ashley Jad
Release Date: October 22nd

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Royal Hearts Academy is a series of standalones, but you can catch up with the first book, Cruel Prince, right here:
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Ruthless Knight, Book #2
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Wicked Princess, Book #3
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Blurb:
Welcome to their broken kingdom.

They say you’re happy now.
That you can’t remember anything from your past and it’s for the best.

They told me if I cared about you I’d stay far away and leave you alone for good.

Because you’re getting married to a man you love.

Only problem is…
you loved me first.

About the Author:
Ashley Jade loves to tackle different genres and tropes within romance. Her first loves are New Adult Romance and Romantic Suspense, but she also writes everything in between including: contemporary romance, erotica, and dark romance.

Her characters are flawed and complex, and chances are you will hate them before you fall head over heels in love with them.

She’s a die-hard lover of oxford commas, em dashes, music, coffee, and anything thought provoking…except for math.

Books make her heart beat faster and writing makes her soul come alive. She’s always read books growing up and scribbled stories in her journal, and after having a strange dream one night; she decided to just go for it and publish her first series.

It was the best decision she ever made.

If she’s not paying off student loan debt, working, or writing a novel—you can usually find her listening to music, hanging out with her readers online, and pondering the meaning of life.

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She recently became hip and joined Twitter, so you can find her there, too.
She loves connecting with her readers—they make her world go round’.

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Temptation on Ocean Drive, a heart-stirring novel of unrequited love and second chances by New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Probst is live!

Young widow Bella Sunshine-Caldwell is focused only on raising her daughter and running the family business, Sunshine Bridal. There’s no time for romance—especially with her fellow wedding planner, Gabe, whom she’s growing increasingly attracted to. He’s too enterprising to stay in Cape May for long, anyway. And too tall, dark, and handsome to be anything but a heartbreaker.

Every woman in town has her sights on Gabe Garcia. The only woman he has eyes for doesn’t seem interested. All he wants is to fall in love, be a father, and settle down. As he and Bella work together on a magical winter wedding, the distance between them closes, the nights grow warmer, and Bella might be seeing Gabe for who he really is: a man worth the effort.

But all it takes is a single rumor for these two hearts’ fragile love story to shatter. And now the happy ending Bella and Gabe hoped for is something they’re going to have to fight for.

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Meet Jennifer

Jennifer Probst wrote her first book at twelve years old. She bound it in a folder, read it to her classmates, and hasn’t stopped writing since. She holds a masters in English Literature and lives in the beautiful Hudson Valley in upstate New York. Her family keeps her active, stressed,  joyous, and sad her house will never be truly clean. Her passions include horse racing, Scrabble, rescue dogs, Italian food, and wine—not necessarily in that order.

She is the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of sexy and erotic contemporary romance. She was thrilled her book, The Marriage Bargain, spent 26 weeks on the New York Times. Her work has been translated in over a dozen countries, sold over a million copies, and was dubbed a “romance phenom” by Kirkus Reviews. She is also a proud three-time RITA finalist.

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Is Jack my real Romeo…or will this gorgeous football player only break my heart?

Not My Romeo, the all-new swoon-worthy contemporary sports romance with heart and heat from Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills is available now!

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We start off with a lie on Valentine’s Day.

My blind date isn’t the studious guy I expected: he’s a drop-dead gorgeous player with sinful amber eyes. Somehow we end up at his penthouse. I blame the gin and tonic.

The next day I learn he’s Jack Hawke—bad-boy professional quarterback with a murky past. The NDA he has me sign should be a warning that he isn’t a regular person. Please. I sign it Juliet Capulet, so goodbye, famous football player with abs of steel, and good luck tracking down this small-town librarian.

But Jack keeps showing up in places I least expect him. Just when I’m sure he’s gone, he waltzes into my community theater and wins the part of Romeo to my Juliet. How’s a plain, mostly innocent girl like me supposed to resist a man like him?

Is Jack my real Romeo…or will this gorgeous football player only break my heart?

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Excerpt:

I pull my white cat-eye glasses out of my purse and slide them on for a better look. My heart flip-flops as butterflies take flight in my stomach. Oh heck no. That can’t be him. He’s . . . he’s . . . freaking gorgeous, and I don’t mean regular handsome but like a movie star: dark hair swept off his face, the strands wavy and unruly with copper highlights, soft and silky brushing against his cheeks, and too long for a newscaster, in my opinion—but what do I know? I don’t own a television.

He lifts his arm to shove his hair back, and my eyes pop at the tightly roped muscles of his forearm and biceps straining through the fabric, the impossibly broad shoulders.

Well, would you look at that.

And this has to be him, right?

I’m in the right restaurant. He’s alone. He’s wearing a blue shirt. He has dark hair. Odds point to yes. Usually the most simple explanation is exactly what it appears. Therefore, he must be my date.

The man in question turns to look out the window, tapping his fingers on the table impatiently, and I take in his profile. Long straight nose, full dark arching eyebrows, and a sharp, bladed jawline. Sensuous lips, the lower one decadently full. Almost wicked. He’s the kind of hot that draws your eyes over and over just to make sure it’s not a mirage. I knew guys like him at NYU—sexy, athletic gym types who played a sport. And those types never gave me a second look. I’d watch them work out while I fumbled my way around one of those god-awful butterfly machines, while beautiful, tall, svelte girls who weren’t sweating fawned over them, bringing them towels, water bottles, and sexy promises.

He takes a sip of an amber liquid, long tanned fingers grasping the fragile container as his eyes rove across the room. They prowl around the restaurant, as if he’s assessing every person in sight, and I feel the sizzle of him even from twenty feet away. Prickles of awareness skate down my spine. I’m the alpha, his body language yells. Come and challenge me.

His gaze drifts right over me without stopping.

Not surprised.

I duck back into the shadows.

Dang it. My hands clench. I wanted nice and nerdy, not this . . . sexy beast!

And judging by the scowl on his face, he’s grumpy. Life’s too short to be dour, Mister. And what is he annoyed about? I am here!

And he did see a picture of me. Topher said so.

Yeah, maybe he doesn’t really want to meet you.

Maybe he’s hoping you won’t show up.

I tap my foot. I should leave. Really.

The smells of Milano’s waft around me, spicy and tantalizing, and my stomach lets out an angry howl. I move from one foot to the next. Every place to eat between here and Daisy is going to be packed. I could always hit a drive-through on the way back home—but how pathetic is a Big Mac and fries on Valentine’s Day? Plus, I’ll have my entire nosy family to answer to tomorrow. They’ve built up this blind date so much: Oooooh, Elena has a date with a weatherman. Ask him if that’s a barometer in his pocket or if he’s just glad to see you.

I give myself a mental pep talk.

Grow some balls, Elena.

Sometimes you have to go out and take what you want.

So what if he’s hot enough to suck the dew off a rose.

You are hungry. Do it for the pasta.

He is your date. Go get ’em, girl.

I gather my resolve, point my little black pumps in his direction, and start marching.

About Ilsa Madden-Mills

Wall Street Journal, New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Ilsa Madden-Mills is best known for her angsty new adult romances and romantic comedies.

Eight of her eleven novels have placed in the Amazon Top 10 Best-seller List: Dirty English #1; Fake Fiancée and I Dare You #2; I Bet You, Filthy English, and Very Bad Things #6; Boyfriend Bargain #8; The Last Guy, her collaboration with Tia Louise, #4.

A former high school English teacher, she adores all things Pride and Prejudice, and of course, Mr. Darcy is her ultimate hero.

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A Royal enemies to lovers story that will leave you breathless!

Taunting Callum by Kristen Proby is now live!

From New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Kristen Proby comes an all new stand-alone novel in her beloved Big Sky Series!

His Royal Highness Callum Wakefield lives a carefree, luxurious life. As the King of England’s youngest son, and thus not the heir apparent, he has more freedom and less royal responsibilities. He spends his days traveling the world, indulging in the extravagance afforded by his family name. But after years of hopping from one country to the next, the place that holds the most appeal is Cunningham Falls, Montana. And the only woman on his mind is a fiery redhead with an infectious laugh.

The one who hates him.

Aspen Calhoun is the new owner of Drips & Sips. It’s taken her many years to find a place to belong, and she’s perfectly happy living a quiet life. Or she would be, if a certain prince would stop coming to town.

Aspen and Callum shared one incredible night together two years ago before he returned to his opulent life, subsequently forgetting all about her. Ego bruised and pride wounded, Aspen doesn’t know why he’s back. And she doesn’t care. She refuses to fall for his charms again.

But Callum is determined to stay in Cunningham Falls and make it up to Aspen, no matter how long it takes. Because while she was out of sight, she was most certainly not out of mind.

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Kristen Proby has published more than forty titles, many of which have hit the USA Today, New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestsellers lists. She continues to self publish, best known for her With Me In Seattle and Boudreaux series, and is also proud to work with William Morrow, a division of HarperCollins, with the Fusion and Romancing Manhattan Series.

Kristen and her husband, John, make their home in her hometown of Whitefish, Montana with their two cats.

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Camilla Fasbender has a secret.

Slash, an all-new 1,001 Dark Nights novella in the Slay series by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Laurelin Paige is available now!

Underneath her posh accent and designer clothes lies the evidence of her pain.

Every heartbreak, every bad day, every setback has left a scar.

From behind her camera, she shows the world what to see. And it isn’t her.

Until him.

He sees right through her carefully constructed facade.

And he’s going to slash it all to pieces.

**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you’ll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

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With millions of books sold worldwide, Laurelin Paige is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling Author. She is a sucker for a good romance and gets giddy anytime there’s kissing, much to the embarrassment of her three daughters. Her husband doesn’t seem to complain, however. When she isn’t reading or writing sexy stories, she’s probably singing, watching Killing Eve, or dreaming of Michael Fassbender. She’s also a proud member of Mensa International though she doesn’t do anything with the organization except use it as material for her bio.

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Overall Grade: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

I’ve been trying to find the words to match the feelings that Melanie Harlow’s newest book (and series), Drive Me Wild, elicited in me. It’s so hard because her books are ebullient even when her hero and heroine’s journeys aren’t easy. There is a promise belying her stories that the world will be set straight once her characters reach inside themselves and reconcile within. And there is something heady in that truth. 

This axiom entwines its way through Drive Me Wild. Interestingly enough, the person who must find peace isn’t the heroine, Blaire, the obvious choice based on Harlow’s blurb. The character with the greatest growth is her hero, Griffin, which was surprising as I began reading this book. 

Everything I adore about Harlow’s former series, Cloverleigh Farms, is found in Drive Me Wild. I realized quickly that community is character in Harlow’s books. Just as we saw her former series, the people of Griffin’s town, Bellamy Creek. The members of Bellmany Creek function as the impetus for change in both Blair and Griffin. For Blair, she finds her peace there. For Griffin, he reconciles his past with his present. It’s a powerful truth that feels lost in our own society. How much of our own communities influence our identity? In Harlow’s books, the influence is great, and it humanizes her fictional characters. 

The chemistry between Griffin and Blair is my favorite part of Drive Me Wild. For one, I am a sucker for a grumpy hero. Pair that type of hero with a heroine who is the light to his dark, and your story captures me. Griffin and Blair are light and dark throughout the entire story, and you ache for them to find their happy ending because they are the completion of each other into one entity. However, grumpy heroes begrudge a happy ending, so Harlow brilliantly keeps us suspended. You never quite know if they will earn that “happily-ever-after.”

And once again, Harlow’s storytelling is seamless. It flows; it engages the reader. As such, it’s an engaging read from the beginning to the end. I loved the characters, the plot, and the evolution of the story. There is humor and there are tears. In her journey to find an independent life, Blair is the most self-contained, while Griffin is challenged over and over again by her resiliency. I simply loved their spirit. 

I am so thankful for books such as Melanie Harlow. They teach us a little about life, and our need to live abundantly. Love becomes the lesson of how to do it, and you can’t help but fall deeply into her stories. When life can sometimes look bleak and gray, honestly, a Melanie Harlow story such as Drive Me Wild will set you on a path towards happiness. 

In love and romance, 

Professor A

Overall Grade: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

If you read Rory and Dean’s story from Emily Goodwin’s Dawson family series, then you have the perfect set-up for her newest book, Backup Plan, book 1 of her new Silver Ridge series.. If you recall from Rory’s story, Rock Bottom, she has three rascally, over-protective brothers. In true Goodwin fashion, she has designed stories for Rory’s brothers. Backup Plan is her oldest brother, Mason’s story. 

Mason is an anesthesiologist who lives in Chicago. He also lives with one regret: never telling his high school friend, Chloe, his feelings for her and letting her down by failing to protect her at a party in their college years. Years later, Chloe, a renowned author, is back in Silver Ridge to write the next book in her popular series. Needing the quietude of her former home, she decides to visit for a time to get centered. Unfortunately, she doesn’t realize that Mason, her high school/college crush is in town visiting family. The playboyish boy her broke her heart cannot win it…until he does. However, life steps in to complicate a burgeoning relationship. 

What is the first truth you should know about Backup Plan? It ends on a cliffie! I didn’t realize that before entering the book, or I would have mentally and emotionally prepared myself for it. To be honest, I would have liked for Goodwin to complete their story in one book. There is quite a bit of repetition in this story in terms of the merry-go-round of Chloe and Mason’s spurned feelings. There are times when the story seemed to move forward. Then, it would return to a place where Mason and Chloe denied their feelings for each other. 

Psychologically, I get it. Mason deeply hurt Chloe in college, and there is a need for restoration and reconciliation. That, to be honest, is the crux of Backup Plan. Goodwin uses this space to create a peace between Mason and Chloe, finally moving them in the direction of their former unrequited feelings. As the book ends, though, Goodwin upends their peace, and we are left to determine if these two can realize their happy ending. I hope they do. And given this is an Emily Goodwin book, I am sure they will. I’m just not sure what that future will look like. 

Emily Goodwin’s talent lies in crafting large family dramas. Her newest book, Backup Plan (and its next book) remind us why we love to enter her books. The familial bond that underscores a steamy romance acts as the true binding between the reader and Goodwin’s characters. While I love Mason and Chloe together, Backup Plan’s cliffhanger nature along with the constant reticence of these two to acknowledge their feelings coupled with Mason’s inconsistency (I don’t love her/I love her) slowed the story down. Will I be reading the next book of this series? Of course. Goodwin’s ability to craft two characters who are so interesting you simply want more of their story will grab and pull me through the drama to come. If you love a contemporary romance grounded in the values of family, then you’ll want Emily Goodwin’s Silver Ridge series.

In love and romance,

Professor A

Overall Grade: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

I’m not sure why but I read Daniela Romero Wicked Devil over a week and a half ago, and I’m just now posting my review. Yet, the review wouldn’t come. It isn’t because I didn’t enjoy it. As a matter of fact, I could not put this book down. I have a tendency to read books simultaneously because I have several ARCs to read at any given point. I intended to read a little bit of Romero’s newest book and then read another ARC.  But once I started into Wicked Devil, Romero grabbed me instantly. How do I know that you, other readers, should be reading this book? The level of emotion evoked from Wicked Devil did me in. 

Yes, this is a bully new adult romance, but I’ve read stories in this genre where the abuse against the heroine can feel overwhelming. That isn’t the case with Wicked Devil. It exists, for sure, but it never gets to the point where you feel uncomfortable. Romero writes her way through this genre with ease. You want to dislike her hero, Roman, for his hubris and mean-spirited ways, but he’s so emotionally entrapped by her heroine, Allie, that you almost feel sorry for him. He’s a difficult character, and he makes choices that eventually undermine him. Yet, he’s also complicated. His struggles lie completely in his emotions, and there is nothing better than a hero who is “all up in his feels.”

As a heroine, Allie, is pretty typical of a bully romance. To be honest, as a romance writer in this genre, I’m always curious how you write a character who bears and endures the heap of abuse leveled upon them. Quite frankly, Allie bears that weight. There is a moment in this book that I adore. I won’t divulge it, but her character is fully realized in that moment. The resilience of a character such as Allie illustrates the best parts of this genre (the internal strength of the heroine), and Romero developed her beautifully. 

If I have any criticism about this book, it would be the last quarter of Romero’s story. Honestly, I thought there would be a second book given the pacing of her story. For me, the ending feels rushed, and there are “ends” that feel loose. For one, Allie’s relationship with her father feels unresolved and wrapped up too easily. Even more, there could have been more development before Allie and Roman’s happy ending. 

I know there is more to Daniela Romero’s universe, the Devils of Sun Valley High, and maybe some of my questions will be answered in later books. Overall, though, this book made me cry like a baby. Romero has crafted Allie and Roman’s journey as a bind to your heart, and it feels important to read stories with strong Latinx characters. If you love New Adult/bully romances, this should definitely be in your Kindle library. 

In love and romance, 

Professor A