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Downfall by Willow Aster

Release Date: October 17, 2019

I was naïve to think my marriage to Luka Catano might work.

I was infatuated with him from afar…

Until I met him.

He loved the challenge of his next conquest, anyone would do…

Except me.

A wife was never something he wanted.

Torturous was not a strong enough word to describe how I felt when I was in a room with Luka. Besides hating nearly every word that came out of his mouth, I also drowned with lust every time I looked at him. 

At times I thought he might feel the same.

But nothing prepared me for what his family would make me become.

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Overall Grade: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“‘You belong with me, and you’re staying with me. We’re a team, and we handle everything together. Got it?’ I never thought I’d say those words. Never thought I’d ever find someone who would understand my life, who could survive it along with me. With her beside me, I feel stronger than ever.”

Meghan March was a writer whom I read early on in my romance exploration. A small group for me, I read most of her booklist in a very short period of time. The Dirty Billionaire Trilogy was the first of it, and I was hooked. Like Creighton Karas, I too felt betrayed by Cannon, Creighton’s right-hand man. I hated that he had worked with Creighton’s biological father to gain access to Creighton’s life. I didn’t think twice about a series for Cannon. Until I read Black Sheep and White Knight, Meghan March’s Dirty Mafia duet. These two books gave me insight into Cannon’s life, and boy, did I feel guilty for ever thinking poorly of the character. 

March’s second book in the duet, White Knight, is her current release. It takes up with a flashback of Cannon’s life as March is reminding us of the loss in his life. That loss is necessary to understanding current day Cannon, a man who uses his intelligence and wits in encountering danger. Through the trial by fire of his life, he’s been forged to withstand the onslaught of bad luck. And he illustrates this beautifully in this book. He is the “white knight.” He saves his family from danger even when he carries the scars of the wounds wrought on him by his father. This is what I loved most about him. Even when he’s snubbed by his father (and Creighton), even when Memphis is put into danger, Cannon’s strength shines through, making him the worthy hero of this story. 

Similar to Cannon is Memphis, the heroine of this duet. She is strength personified, and her strength stokes the fires of Cannon’s heroism. Her story diverges from the one in Black Sheep. More is revealed of her past, and it’s shocking. Yet, in the midst of it all, she remains stoic, steadfast,  and perceptive. She and Cannon are two halves of a whole, and I think there is more angst from outside influences in this story than there is angst between the two of them. I think it’s why I loved this book even more than Black Sheep. I didn’t feel the worry over Memphis and Cannon. I knew they would make it out to their happy ending. Therefore, I could enjoy the building and resolution of the story.

What I think is most profound about White Knight beyond Cannon’s journey is its feel. When I finished White Knight, my first thoughts were “this is Meghan March’s love letter to her readers.” It’s an ode to the characters she’s crafted over the years. Characters from stories past are here, and a few of them find resolution in the midst of Cannon’s story. And I loved it. As characters from the Dirty Billionaire trilogy, Dirty Girl Duet, Real Duet, and Beneath the Truth series danced across the page, my heart leaped. It felt like a “coming home” week in the March universe, and it was dazzling. If you’ve been a long-time reader of hers, then you must…MUST read this duet. 

As we move into a new trilogy from Meghan March, you can’t help but stand in awe of her as a writer. She weaves her stories together into a world that is all her own. I am thankful for Cannon and Memphis’s part in March’s world because it’s a reminder that all is never what it seems. Cannon’s past necessitated the choices of his future, and he does it sacrificially with so much love in his heart. It’s an indication to us all that love really can transcend the unthinkable. 

In love and romance,

Professor A 

Overall Grade:⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
I’ve thought a lot about the reasons I love Louise Bay’s novels. I found her early in my romance reading journey and ate up her book list. I believed that it had to do with her characterizations. She offers your standard tropes with a tiny spin, but her characters are the cream of her books. After reading her newest book, Mr. Mayfair, I found the real reason I will always read her offerings: her reticent heroes. 

I think this is her superpower. Yes, her heroines are strong, capable women, even with their troubles like we see with Stella London in this newest story. Yet, it’s the powerful albeit broken heroes that grab my heart, that make me cheer for their journey, that force me to hand my heart over to them by the end. Mr. Mayfair is no different; Beck Wilde is one of bests of Louise Bay’s heroes.

Stella London is a woman whose life has taken a turn: her long-time boyfriend has broken up with her and moved out of their flat, she is working at a job that doesn’t suit her passion, and she’s just received a wedding invitation to the wedding of her former boyfriend and best friend. And she’s feeling a bit shell-shocked. Beck Wilde is a real estate developer who needs a building, a building that represents his past. He has tried to make contact with the owner of the building, but has made no progress. After researching the seller’s life, Beck finds that the seller will be attending a wedding, and he decides to find an in-roads into the wedding. Enter Stella London. The wedding is her ex’s wedding. Beck offers her a deal that she cannot turn down because it offers her a change for her future, moving her closer to her passion of interior design while helping her heal her hurts. The only issue is they will need to act as a couple. Through the course of their journey, these two start to fall for each other, but their pasts inform their present so deeply that their future is threatened. Will Beck and Stella put their pasts truly behind them so they can find their happy ending, or will they succumb to living forever in the past?

There is so much lovely about Mr. Mayfair. I could discuss the overall message of this book: don’t let your past define your future. Both Stella and Beck carry the hurts that others have inflicted on them.. It causes them to doubt themselves and each other. In doing so, the story becomes angsty and introspective on the need to “just let go.” It’s a powerful message that connects with so many who read Bay’s books. But that isn’t what I loved best about Mr. Mayfair.

I could talk about Stella London. To be honest, she is one of the most powerful, women with a strong sense of integrity that I’ve read recently. She shows her power in her willingness to go to her ex’s wedding. I don’t know that I could under any circumstance. Yet, Bay crafts her to withstand. It’s partly her journey that builds the emotion of this romance. She offers so much of herself to her ex-boyfriend and ex-best friend that she misses losing her sense of self. When she finally “sees” them and their true natures, Stella’s power and strength grow exponentially. She’s a constructed reminder that personal boundaries are necessary. They don’t need to set up walls, instead they are intended to protect one’s passion and self-worth. For anyone who has felt like a doormat, Stella London is a profound role-model. But that wasn’t my favorite part of the book. 

I could mention the sexual chemistry between Stella and Beck. These two are soulmates, but Bay does something interesting. She doesn’t rush them into “electric touches” or “waves of lust” running through themselves at a single touch. Instead, Bay constructs a friendship between the two. They are comfortable before they are $exual. This is important because their first experience together is ”scorch the page” hot. Beck is a master between the sheets, and he’s a giver. Their eventual coupling is better because Bay, like her hero Beck, builds to it through the guise of friendship and companionship. But that isn’t the best. 

Instead, for me, Beck Wilde is the best part of this story because he is the reticent hero I noted above. Most of us love a heroic journey. It’s sometimes the best part of romance. Yes, the hero who is the best friend or who loves the heroine from the start of the story is lovely, BUT it can be a little staid and boring too. Beck Wilde isn’t this guy. To be honest, he’s self-centered. Even when he’s taking care of a woman in bed, he is still putting his agenda on the relationship. He’s incredibly driven, almost to a fault. Yes, he’s wildly successful, but he’s missing out on life, on finding completion. He has tunnel-vision that really acts like a blinder. All of this conspires to make him a bit inflexible. Yet, Stella London happens, and that reticent hero becomes the type of man that makes you melt. His change, his growing interest in Stella, and his journey beautifully underscore the need to heal. We all carry hurts with us perpetrated on us by others who don’t have our best interests. As his friend Dexter tells him, when this happens at birth, it changes you. Beck needed to evolve, to find the one person who would allow him to become better, and his evolution is my favorite part of this book. He represents everything I love about Louise Bay. 

If you love the “fake relationship” trope, then Mr. Mayfair should be sitting on your Kindle,and you should make the time to read it. I read the book in one day because Beck and Stella’s story is a profound one. I needed to know that these broken people would find their completion in each other, and Louise Bay definitely doesn’t disappoint in giving them the best happily-ever-after. 

In love and romance,
Professor A

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“Irie, right?” Talon’s long legs stretch wide, pushing into my space, his expensive sneaker stopping two inches from my knock-off Golden Goose sneakers.

Cute.

He’s pretending like he might not know my name. He’s pretending like he hasn’t been trying to hook up with me since the fall semester of our freshmen year when I got roped into attending a party at some beer-scented three-story on frat house row and he cornered me the way a mountain lion corners prey, carefully stalking me first from all angles then making smooth and deliberate moves until he positions himself to go in for the kill.

Fortunately for me, his hunting skills were still in need of some fine-tuning back then.

I got away.

And I’ve gotten away every time since.

The auditorium hums with small talk. My body hums with electric amusement. Over the years, this has become a sort of game between us. Cat and mouse. Offense and defense. He’s tried every strategy in the book, but I’ve managed to stick to the one that always works—cold, coy, aloof, and uninterested.

“All right, dudes and dudettes,” the professor rests his hands on his hips, rocking back and forth on his heels as he scans the room. “I’m Dr. Longmire, but you can call me Rich if you want.”

The girl to my left giggles to her friend. “He’s not a regular professor, he’s a cool professor.”

“Welcome to Anthro 101.” Dr. Longmire—Rich—twists the shark tooth necklace that hangs on a leather cord down his tanned chest as he paces the room. “We meet Mondays and Wednesdays from eight to nine with recitation on Fridays. You should have received your syllabus in your email over the weekend. If you need a paper copy, I’ve got a few on the desk up here. That said, I’ve been asked to remind you all that PVU is striving to become a paperless university. Please only print things when absolutely necessary.”

One student gathers his things in a hurry and dashes out the side door. He’s probably in the wrong classroom. It happens and it’s no big deal, but it doesn’t stop a group of meatheads in the corner from finding it hilarious and yelling out, “Loser!” just before the door swings shut.

Professor Longmire cracks a joke about how he doesn’t usually scare people off until after he goes through his entire spiel.

No one laughs.

“You have a good winter break?” Talon asks me, leaning close and keeping his voice low. He’s trying to feign intimacy, trying to act like we’re more than the acquaintances we’ve only ever been. Smooth. But I see through it.

“The best,” I lie, sparing him the details before pointing at the front of the room. “If you don’t mind …”

His heavy stare weighs on me, and a blanket of heat covers my skin in the seconds before the steady trot of my heart turns into an all-out gallop.

This happens every time—the ongoing war between my mind and body every time he comes around.

I’d be lying if I said his attention didn’t flatter the hell out of me. I mean, come on. I’m only human—a mere mortal myself. I just happen to have a hell of a lot more self-control than the average SoCal blondie strutting PVU’s seaside campus. I appreciate the attention, but by no means am I naïve enough to think there’s anything special about it.

Talon wants to screw me.

And he only wants to screw me because he can’t.

Nothing more, nothing less.

“Hey. You have a spare pen?” Talon asks with zero shame, his cinnamon-scented whisper tickling my eardrum.

Dipping down into my bag, I retrieve a hot pink gel pen and hand it over without so much as making eye contact.

From my periphery, I watch as he examines it for a second before his full lips mouth a quick thank you. The garish color doesn’t seem to faze him, doesn’t so much as threaten his jock itch masculinity.

He flips to a clean page in his notebook and concentrates on the screen ahead.

“Now, I’ve been teaching here for over thirty years,” Professor Longmire prattles on as he paces the front of the room. “I’ve been around long enough to know that these eight AM Monday classes are a pain in the you-know-what. I know not everyone is going to go to every single class. I know that there’ll be times you’re hung over or you over-sleep or what have you. Don’t email me. Don’t send me your sob story or made up excuses. I don’t want to hear it. Now some of the younger professors, they post lecture notes on the class website. But I don’t have time for that. So here’s what you’re going to do. Everyone’s going to have an accountability buddy.”

A what …?

“I want you to each to turn to someone next to you,” he says. “That person is going to be your go-to when you need a copy of lecture notes. That person is also going to be your study partner. Their success is your success and vice-versa. Just because this is Anthro 101 doesn’t mean it’s an easy class. In fact, a quarter of you will drop out before the end of the semester, and the majority of you probably won’t walk out of here with A’s.”

Two people—a guy and a girl from opposite ends of the room—gather their bags and show themselves out, heads tucked.

“Aaaand there we go. That’s when I usually scare them away.” Longmire laughs at his own joke before scanning the audience. “Anyway, I’ll give you all a moment to find your partner. Don’t make a big deal of it, don’t overthink it. Just pick someone—anyone—close by.”

I gather a sea-salted lungful of air and take in my surroundings. The two girls beside me are clasping their hands together like a couple of junior high besties. The guys in the row ahead are already exchanging phone numbers, as are the guy and girl to their right. Within seconds, I surmise that everyone else around me seems to be spoken for—everyone, that is, except Talon.

Straightening my shoulders, I angle my body toward Talon and maintain a neutral expression.

The moment our eyes catch, he bites his lower lip and flashes a cockeyed smirk. “Guess it’s us.”

My stomach somersaults, but I play it cool. “Lucky me.”

“Yeah.” He laughs through his nose, his perfect white teeth flashing as he grins. “Lucky you.”

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Dr. Elijah Hawkins needs … something.

After his wife jumps headfirst into a midlife crisis, he’s left with his young son, Roman, and a lot of unanswered questions.

That something turns out to be a someone—Dorothy Mayhem, nursing student, patient transporter, reckless driver, and emu owner.

Dorothy studies humans, the neurotypical kind, through books and television. Then she emulates their behavioral patterns to fit in with her peers.

But nothing can prepare her for Dr. Elijah Hawkins.

Single dad.

Brilliant pediatric oncologist.

And the sexiest doctor at the hospital.

When his failed attempts at asking her out turn into a string of playdates with his son, Dorothy finds herself unexpectedly enamored with the boy and his father.

And that’s a problem, a huge one, because Elijah’s ex-wife is a famous plastic surgeon—and Dorothy’s idol.

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Excerpt

“You can call me Eli.”

She swallows hard. “I don’t actually think I can.”

“Why not?” I force my gaze away from her mouth.

The second our eyes meet, she averts her attention to her feet. “Because you’re half of the Hathaway-Hawkins duo.”

This is a new one to me. “I’m divorced.”

“I know. I …” She makes an attempt to look at me, but her attention shifts to my temple then maybe my ear. “I mean you’re a brilliant doctor, and Dr. Hathaway is too—so brilliant. God, she’s just phenomenal. Like there are no words. But still … you change the lives of young children. You save them. You’re what every young person entering the medical field can only dream of becoming. You’ve earned the title. I can’t call you by your name. It’s too personal. I don’t know … almost intimate.”

She has Julie on a really high pedestal. Me? Down a few pegs. Sounds about right for my life at the moment. It’s not that Julie doesn’t deserve to be on the pedestal. No matter how much I hate her, I still love her. And her skills as a pediatric plastic surgeon are unmatched. She deserves Dorothy’s admiration.

But I don’t want to talk about medicine, accolades, and saving lives. I know … I know … how terrible of me. Sorry, but I need something for myself. Something personal and maybe a little selfish.

Definitely intimate.

“I don’t need a babysitter for Roman.”

She jerks her head back, giving me her full attention, eyes squinted, gaze locked to mine. “What?”

I trap my top lip between my teeth, drowning in coconuts as my heart races, sending ample blood to all regions of my body. God … I just want—need—to kiss her.

“Oh jeez …” She shakes her head, closing her eyes for a breath. “You invited me to dinner to … flirt.” Her eyes open to their widest point.

A tiny laugh escapes me. I can’t help it. Everything about this woman feels like a rebirth. “I invited you to dinner because Roman really likes you. And I just can’t thank you enough for all that you’ve done for him. You’re so generous.”

Gah! I suck at this!

What is my problem? Yes. The answer is yes! Yes, Dorothy, I invited you over to flirt, maybe even kiss. And other things …

“Oh.” She takes a step backward, stumbling a bit as the front door catches her, and more embarrassment tints her cheeks. “Well, now I feel stupid. Yes, of course you invited me here because Roman likes me. Duh. Now I just look like an idiot for assuming you wanted to flirt with me. And really, no need to thank me. My generosity is selfish. It makes me feel good to do nice things. That’s all. And really, you’ve bought me coffee and made me dinner again. It’s like I should be thanking you again. But that’s probably weird. So … I’ll just go now.”

Really, really weird shit goes through my mind as she fidgets. Dr. Hawkins is nowhere to be found. Neither is Roman’s dad. Raging-puberty-hormones Eli Hawkins invades my head—both of them really. And I just want to kiss Dorothy. That’s the PG version of my thoughts. Most of them are R-rated. Worse than the R-rating. All I can think about are the ways Dorothy and I can be generous with each other, leading to never-ending thank-you’s that don’t involve stationary, replacement scrubs, superhero capes, pasta dinners, lunch boxes … or clothing.

“Should we call it even? No more thank-you’s,” I suggest.

“Okay.” She lifts her gaze, eyes going a little cross-eyed like her focus is centered on the bridge of my nose.

“Okay.” I release a slow breath, but it does very little to relax all of my body. “Can I ask your age?” I’m not sure why I’ve been so chicken about asking her age. I think it worries me that she’s too young, and I’ll feel like a dirty old man having really inappropriate thoughts about her.

“I’m thirty. Why?”

“You just look young.”

“I wear massive amounts of sunscreen.”

I nod slowly.

Just kiss her, you big chicken!

What if she doesn’t want to be kissed by me? Or flirt with me? I internally laugh at the memory of her comment and at myself for being just as awkward. Why does something so simple have to be so complicated?

“I have a forty-five-minute drive home.”

And school the next day. Where is my head?

Oh, that’s right …

“Of course. I’m sorry. I lost track of time.”

“Okay.” She smiles.

I love her okay’s. They feel like more than the average okay.

“I’ll walk you out.”

“Have you not closed all of your rings?” She holds up her wrist, signaling to her watch.

I chuckle. “All rings were closed hours ago.”

“We could track each other. Share our rings. Did you know that?”

Rings. Kisses. Trips to the on-call room for sex.

For the love of God … get your shit together, Elijah!

“Never mind. That’s weird.” She shakes her head, rolling her eyes at herself just before opening the door and scurrying ten steps ahead of me. Her pace gains momentum with the hill of my driveway.

My long strides catch up to her at the bottom of it. She looks both ways and bolts across the street to her car, clicks the locks, and opens her door.

“Goodnight!”

“Dorothy Mayhem … you’re killing me.”

She turns just before ducking into the driver’s seat.

“What do you mean?”

Resting my hands on my hips, I drop my chin in defeat and stare at my untied gray canvas shoes. “What if I did ask you to dinner tonight to … flirt?” I glance up, digging my teeth into my bottom lip on a slight cringe.

Her body remains stoic as her eyes shift from side to side, like she’s been caught on a hidden camera. “Well … then I wore the wrong outfit.” She refuses to look me in the eye.

“I think you look amazing.”

“Yes. But this is a playdate outfit. Maybe even one I’d wear to apply for a babysitter position. It’s fun, but wholesome. Practical and safe.”

I just want to spend one day in her head. Everything about her fascinates the hell out of me. The curiosity gives me such a high.

“Tell me about your flirting outfit.”

“Well …” She clears her throat, keeping her focus on the big hill leading out of my development. And of course … her cheeks are perfectly flushed as she talks to the wind. “Since Romeo was involved, I would have chosen my red dress with white stripes. It hits just below my knees, but it’s strapless. And I would have worn my blue cardigan with it and matching blue wedge sandals with straps that tie around my ankles. Flirty … but appropriate for young eyes.”

“And if Roman wouldn’t have been here tonight?” I stare at the side of her head, wondering if she’ll look at me again before driving home.

She narrows her eyes. “I would have taken off the cardigan after you invited me into your house.”

The picture she paints in my head does all kinds of wicked things to me. Why imagining her in a striped strapless dress has such a physical effect on me is a mystery. It’s not like she suggested showing up wearing nothing but high heels and a trench coat. Dorothy Mayhem possesses her own brand of seduction, and I’m completely entangled in every part of it.

“And in this scenario, would you have kissed me after I walked you to your car?”

She turns completely red. I feel certain even her toes hidden in those blue shoes have to be red. “You’re making fun of me.”

Her comment knocks me back a good ten steps, even if my body remains right next to her. Why would she say that?

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Jewel is a free-spirited romance junkie with a quirky sense of humor.

With 10 years of flossing lectures under her belt, she took early retirement from her dental hygiene career to stay home with her three awesome boys and manage the family business.

After her best friend of nearly 30 years suggested a few books from the Contemporary Romance genre, Jewel was hooked. Devouring two and three books a week but still craving more, she decided to practice sustainable reading, AKA writing.

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“These kisses of his…they’re demanding and possessive. They’re hungry and deep. They’re the kisses of a man who wants more of a woman—who wants everything—and isn’t going to stop until he gets it.”

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Agreeing to tell each other nothing more than their first names, Olivia and James embark on a torrid affair. But the more time they spend together, the more Olivia begins to realize her summer fling is turning into a powerful connection…and that the magnetic man she’s falling in love with might not be what he seems at all.

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J.T. Geissinger is a bestselling author of emotionally charged romance and women’s fiction. Ranging from funny, feisty rom coms to intense, edgy suspense, her books have sold more than one million copies and been translated into several languages.

She is the recipient of the Prism Award for Best First Book, the Golden Quill Award for Best Paranormal/Urban Fantasy, and is a two-time finalist for the RITA® Award from the Romance Writers of America®. She has also been a finalist in the Booksellers’ Best, National Readers’ Choice, and Daphne du Maurier Awards.

Her first novel was published in 2012. Since then she’s written eighteen more novels. When she’s not writing, she’s reading, drinking wine, surfing the internet, and daydreaming about all the things she’s going to be when she grows up. She lives near the beach in Los Angeles with her husband and deaf/demented rescue kitty, Ginger.

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It should be the most shocking news I’d ever gotten—My boyfriend is getting married.

Okay, technically he’s my ex-boyfriend. Two months ago he decided he wanted a break. I still thought he was my happily ever after.

On any other day, knowing he was gone for good would be the worst thing that could possibly happen.

But not today.

Because not only is my boyfriend getting married—his bride is my best friend.

And they’ve sent me an invitation.

There’s no way I’m going to attend.  I don’t care if it’s in beautiful Scotland.

Nothing and no one could convince me.

Not even when a deliciously handsome stranger tells me he needs to go as my plus one.

Not even when he shoots me a wickedly, sexy smile.

But then he offers me the opportunity of a lifetime—a dream come true. How can I say no?

But I have one condition. He has to be my new boyfriend. I mean, my pretend new boyfriend.

I’m about to find out that faking it can be a whole lot of fun.

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Our love of hot jocks is never-ending.

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Have no fear! The team is back again, and this time…it’s thicker. You’ll get your sports romance fix with brand-new stories from eleven bestselling authors.

Need one last summer fix? Dive into this anthology.

*This anthology contains original, never-before-seen stories by the following authors: Mandi Beck, Ella Fox, Teagan Hunter, Ilsa Madden-Mills, Sara Ney, Rochelle Paige, Meghan Quinn, Charleigh Rose, Kennedy Ryan, Emma Scott, and Kate Stewart. We still aren’t responsible for melted devices.

Stories Included:
Arena Lights by Mandi Beck
End Goal by Ella Fox
A Slice of Love by Teagan Hunter
Dear Ava by Ilsa Madden-Mills
The Teaching Hours by Sara Ney
Body Heat by Rochelle Paige
The Strike Out by Meghan Quinn
Guys Like You by Charleigh Rose
Fast Break by Kennedy Ryan
Love Game by Emma Scott
Fair Catch by Kate Stewart

About Charleigh Rose:
Charleigh Rose lives in Narnia with her husband and two young children. She’s hopelessly devoted to unconventional love and pizza. When she isn’t reading or mom-ing, she’s writing moody, broody, swoony romance.

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About Ella Fox:
USA Today Bestselling Author Ella Fox has learned a bunch of stuff along the way but the most important of all those things is that anything is possible when you try. In 2012 she took a big leap of faith and published her first book, Broken Hart. Since then she’s written fifteen more full-length books and several novellas– and every one is a reminder that you can live your dream as long as you work for it.

Ella’s favorite things are music, movies, traveling, The Foo Fighters and, of course, reading. This isn’t a surprise considering the fact that her mom is USA Today Bestselling Author Suzanne Halliday.

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About Emma Scott:
Emma Scott is a bestselling author of emotional, character-driven romances in which art and love intertwine to heal, and in which love always wins. If you enjoy emotionally-charged stories that rip your heart out and put it back together again, with diverse characters and kind-hearted heroes, you will enjoy her novels.

RECENT RELEASES
A Five-Minute Life (standalone)
Bring Down the Stars (Beautiful Hearts #1)
Long Live the Beautiful Hearts (Beautiful Hearts #2)

COMING SOON
Someday, Someday (M/M standalone)

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About Ilsa Madden-Mills:
Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and USA Today best-selling author Ilsa Madden-Mills is best known for her contemporary romances ranging from new adult angst to romantic sports comedy.

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

She’s addicted to frothy coffee beverages, cheesy magnets, and any book featuring unicorns and sword-wielding females. Feel free to stalk her online.

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About Kate Stewart:
A Texas native, Kate Stewart lives in North Carolina with her husband, Nick, and her naughty beagle, Sadie. She pens messy, sexy, angst-filled contemporary romance as well as romantic comedy and erotic suspense because it’s what she loves as a reader. Kate is a lover of all things ’80s and ’90s, especially John Hughes films and rap. She dabbles a little in photography, can knit a simple stitch scarf for necessity, and on occasion, does very well at whiskey.

Contact Kate- Email-authorkatestewart@gmail.com

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About Kennedy Ryan:
A RITA® Award Winner and Top 25 Amazon Bestseller, Kennedy Ryan writes for women from all walks of life, empowering them and placing them firmly at the center of each story and in charge of their own destinies. Her heroes respect, cherish and lose their minds for the women who capture their hearts.

She is a wife to her lifetime lover and mother to an extraordinary son. She has always leveraged her journalism background to write for charity and non-profit organizations, but enjoys writing to raise Autism awareness most. A contributor for Modern Mom Magazine, Kennedy’s writings have appeared in Chicken Soup for the Soul, USA Today and many others. The founder and executive director of a foundation serving Atlanta families living with Autism, she has appeared on Headline News, Montel Williams, NPR and other media outlets as an advocate for families living with autism.

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About Mandi Beck:
Mandi Beck has been an avid reader all of her life. A deep love for books always had her jotting down little stories on napkins, notebooks, and her hand. As an adult she was further submerged into the book world through book clubs and the epicness of social media. It was then that she graduated to writing her stories on her phone and then finally on a proper computer.

A wife, mother to two rambunctious and somewhat rotten boys, and stepmom to two great girls away at college, she shares her time with her husband in Chicago where she was born and raised. Mandi is a diehard hockey fan and blames the Blackhawks when her deadlines are not met even though her favorite hockey player calls her…mom.

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About Meghan Quinn:
USA Today Bestselling Author, wife, adoptive mother, and peanut butter lover. Author of romantic comedies and contemporary romance, Meghan Quinn brings readers the perfect combination of heart, humor, and heat in every book.

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About Rochelle Paige:
I absolutely adore reading—always have and always will. When I was growing up, my friends used to tease me when I would trail after them, trying to read and walk at the same time. If I have downtime, odds are you will find me reading or writing.

I am the mother of two wonderful sons who have inspired me to chase my dream of being an author. I want them to learn from me that you can live your dream as long as you are willing to work for it.

When I told my mom that my new year’s resolution was to self-publish a book in 2013, she pretty much told me, “About time!”

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About Sara Ney:
Sara Ney is the USA Today Bestselling Author of the How to Date a Douchebag series, and is best known for her sexy, laugh-out-loud New Adult romances. Among her favorite vices, she includes: iced latte’s, historical architecture and well-placed sarcasm. She lives in the Midwest, collects vintage books, art, loves flea markets, and fancies herself British.

For a list of cities/venues Sara will be signing at, or to purchase signed books, please visit her website at www.authorsaraney.com

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About Teagan Hunter:
I’m a Missouri-raised gal, but currently live in North Carolina with my US Marine husband and 9-year-old dog. I spend my days begging him for a cat, and I survive off coffee, pizza, and sarcasm. When I’m not writing, you can find me binge-watching various TV shows, especially Supernatural and One Tree Hill. I like cold weather, buy more paperbacks than I’ll ever read, and I never say no to brownies.

Writing is my passion, and this is just the beginning of my journey.

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“Another brilliantly written winner. Do yourself a favor and pick this one up, you will not regret it.” —Kate Stewart, USA Today bestselling author

Perfectly Adequate, an all-new must-read romantic comedy from Jewel E. Ann, is available now!

Dr. Elijah Hawkins needs … something.

After his wife jumps headfirst into a midlife crisis, he’s left with his young son, Roman, and a lot of unanswered questions.

That something turns out to be a someone—Dorothy Mayhem, nursing student, patient transporter, reckless driver, and emu owner.

Dorothy studies humans, the neurotypical kind, through books and television. Then she emulates their behavioral patterns to fit in with her peers.

But nothing can prepare her for Dr. Elijah Hawkins.

Single dad.

Brilliant pediatric oncologist.

And the sexiest doctor at the hospital.

When his failed attempts at asking her out turn into a string of playdates with his son, Dorothy finds herself unexpectedly enamored with the boy and his father.

And that’s a problem, a huge one, because Elijah’s ex-wife is a famous plastic surgeon—and Dorothy’s idol.

Perfectly Adequate is a beautiful, hilarious, and heart-felt journey along the “human” spectrum.

Download your copy today or read FREE in Kindle Unlimited!

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About Jewel

Jewel is a free-spirited romance junkie with a quirky sense of humor.

With 10 years of flossing lectures under her belt, she took early retirement from her dental hygiene career to stay home with her three awesome boys and manage the family business.

After her best friend of nearly 30 years suggested a few books from the Contemporary Romance genre, Jewel was hooked. Devouring two and three books a week but still craving more, she decided to practice sustainable reading, AKA writing.

When she’s not donning her cape and saving the planet one tree at a time, she enjoys yoga with friends, good food with family, rock climbing with her kids, watching How I Met Your Mother reruns, and of course…heart-wrenching, tear-jerking, panty-scorching novels.

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Overall Grade: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Winter Renshaw is one of those authors that I want to fight for. I don’t think her following is huge, but her books are pure offerings of characterization, and her readership knows this. Her latest offering is no different. 

Hate the Game is the tale of a reserved, studious college girl and the hot star quarterback for their university. Irie is simply biding her time until graduation. She has spent four years, flying under the radar, standing in her individuality. She exists for her self and her great aunt who she cares for, and that’s enough for her as she pursues the goals for her future: to become an interior designer. Talon Gold is the star quarterback of Pacific Valley University. He comes from a privileged background, and his future of NFL stardom is right in front of him. Unfortunately, there are two problems: he’s been infatuated with Irie since freshman year and she has no interest in reciprocating his interest; and, while raised wealthy, that life brings him no real joy. As the story progresses, we find that football, the center of his life, is conflated with stress and unhappiness. Unbeknownst to each other, Talon and Irie find themselves as students in an anthropology class. Talon takes the opportunity to essentially woo Irie, even though she tries hard to resist him. Irie’s past is also complicated and informs her decisions about Talon. Will Talon’s efforts pay off? Will he win the heart of the girl who he has obsessed over since freshman year? That is the core of this story, and it’s a beautiful one. 

To be honest, when I first read the blurb for Hate the Game, I thought for sure that Talon Gold was a player, and I believed the story would develop with Irie, the perfunctory strong heroine, reforming the “bad boy” hero. Boy, was I wrong. That is not this story. 

Instead, Renshaw alludes to the treasure of Talon Gold in his name. He is a “gold” character in his ardent interest in Irie. This story is insightful in its illustration of labeling and preconceived judgments about people. This finds the most purchase in the characterization of Talon. He has every characteristic to be a playboy, “big man on campus.” To some degree, he fits the latter identity. However, the belief Irie holds about him is far from the truth of him. If you love a hero who adores the heroine to his soul, who will move heaven and earth to be with her, and who will sacrifice himself for her, then you should be reading Hate the Game. Talon Gold is a revelation of a hero in this story. I kept waiting for his evolution into d*uchebaggery, but it doesn’t happen. Instead, Talon Gold embodies his name with his heart of “gold.”

The difficult character of this story is Irie. At face value, Irie is strength personified. Yet, this strength is held together with fragile bands and a cracked wall. Her past unfortunately informs her perception of Talon, and it shows how wrong people can be about others based on other people’s perceptions. This is a running theme in Hate the Game. Nothing is as it seems; the truth is hidden behind shabby facades. With the right swing of the hammer of truth, it all falls down. This happens more indelibly with Irie’s character. She makes the greatest journey of growth in the story, even though she is initially the most resolute image of strength. That Talon’s love can transform her so distinctly is the beauty of Renshaw’s romance. It’s the reason why I started this book in the morning, not believing I would finish it the same day. And I did. I simply couldn’t put it down to its beautiful end.

Through Renshaw’s masterful storytelling, using a typical romantic trope, she made me fall in love with Talon and Irie’s story. Like the characters at the beginning of the story, I thought I knew what Renshaw was going to offer initially, and I was reticent to begin. I didn’t really want to rehash the standard trope of the heroine saving the “bad boy” hero from himself. But like Irie, I was completely wrong. Instead, Renshaw grabbed me by my heart and reminded me that preconceived judgments are reductive and incomplete. Talon and Irie’s story is another reminder that we never really know a person unless we take the time to do so. And if we don’t, we potentially miss out on a big kind of transforming love. 

In love and romance,

Professor A