Bad Boy Breakaway by Kara Kendrick is now live!

I’m the bad boy of hockey. I score goals—and make headlines. My latest fight bought me a three-game suspension and a brand-new babysitter.

Tori Prince.

Ice Queen, hedge fund shark—and the team owner’s daughter.

Now we’re neighbors and she runs my life like a hostile takeover: no partying, a strict curfew, mandatory sessions with the team’s psychologist. Smile for the cameras. Stay out of trouble. Don’t give her father’s franchise another reason to regret keeping me.

One more screw-up and I lose my contract.

Pissed off, I push back. Hard.

Except Tori doesn’t flinch. She’s all perfect curves and ruthless self-control—and I may have finally met my match.
Which only makes me want to undo her more.

Every glare she gives me feels like a dare, and the closer she stands, the harder it is to remember why we can’t cross the line.

Then we do.

One kiss turns into her hands fisting my jersey, her panties on my floor, the rules between us shattered.

And if our secret leaks? I’m off the roster, she’s Wall Street’s punchline, and the Coastal Crushers get scorched by the fallout.

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🏒Review🏒
Bennett is a professional hockey player whose latest actions have drawn the ire from the management of the team the suspension is only part of the plan. He now finds himself needing to repair his reputation with the help of Tori, who is not only scrutinizing his every move but is also the daughter of the owner of the team.

Tori has a career that doesn’t include working for her father’s hockey team however she now finds herself trying to keep Bennett in line. That would have been easier if he wasn’t so charming and when the chemistry implodes between them they can only hope that it won’t destroy both their lives both personally and professionally.

This is a story of evolution for both characters as Bennett shows that he is so much more than his reputation while Tori learns how much fun can be with the right person. The attraction between them is undeniable and the romance between them was heartwarming as they bring out the best in each other.

WORST FAKING IDEA

Angela Casella

Release Date: May 14

Meet Angela Casella:

Angela Casella lives in Asheville, North Carolina in an almost-one-hundred-year-old house with her daughter, two dogs, and an ever-changing number of fish. She worked as a developmental editor for years, both as a freelancer and at Random House in NYC before she started writing (inspired by her friend and frequent co-author Denise Grover Swank!). Now, it’s become an addiction, and she’d rather not be cured, thank you very much. 

She comes from a loud Italian American family, so she basically has a phD in bickering…er…banter. 

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Blurb:

Their secret fake relationship began with a little white lie…

Nora

My ginger beer brewery is, quite literally, my life.

Unfortunately, my male business partner’s new fiancée is insanely jealous. It’s only a matter of time before she forces him to quit, which means we’ll both lose the business we love.

So I ask him what will get her to back down.

A boyfriend.

I make one up, telling her it’s too early to introduce him, which works right up until she walks in on a heated private conversation between me and Cormac, my soon-to-be stepbrother.

She comes to a wild conclusion: the reason I’m keeping my boyfriend secret is because it’s him.

I know I should set her straight. Cormac is the last person I’d ever date, and not just because our parents are about to get married. He’s awkward, introverted, and has the people skills of a houseplant.

But I’m desperate enough to tell the worst lie ever.

Cormac

Nora makes me an offer any sane man would refuse.

She wants me to be her secret fake boyfriend–an act that only has to work on two people.

In exchange, she promises to help me brush up my dating skills.

It doesn’t seem like much of a bargain, to be honest. She’s been prickly since high school and isn’t much of a charmer herself, but I agree because I’ve promised my father I’ll try to get along with her.

But the more time Nora and I spend together, the more I realize that I’d like our secret fake relationship to be real.

**A standalone romcom in the Babes of Brewing series.**

Note: There are TWO different versions of this romcom:

1) A spicy open door version with some strong language and sex scenes

2) A closed door version with mild language and only kissing.

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FOREVER LACED

Elise Faber

Release Date: March 30

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I don’t take risks.

Not with my heart—and certainly not with my daughter.

My life is about hockey and being a dad.

Love isn’t part of the plan.

Then I hire Finley to be my daughter’s nanny.

She’s supposed to be temporary. Someone to help me get through the chaos of the season.

Not someone who matters.

Only…she does.

She makes my daughter smile again. Laugh again. Somehow she makes our home feel like a home again.

I know I shouldn’t want her. Know I can’t afford to fall for her—not when she’s going to leave at the end of the season.

Only my heart doesn’t listen.

I find myself in too deep…and wondering if I can risk it all for another shot at forever.

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Meet Elise Faber:

USA TODAY bestselling author, Elise Faber, loves chocolate, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and hockey (the order depending on the day and how well her team—the Sharks!—are playing). She and her husband also play as much hockey as they can squeeze into their schedules, so much so that their typical date night is spent on the ice. Elise changes her hair color more often than some people change their socks, loves sparkly things, and is the mom to two exuberant boys. She lives in Northern California. 

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𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐌 (The Wildhaven Series: Book 4) by Amber Kelly releases next week. Check out this sneak peek!

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𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐔𝐩: https://forms.gle/oMj74GrooUZEumVJ8

What to expect:

🌾Small Town

🌾Western Ranch

🌾Age Gap

🌾Workplace Boss

🌾Opposites Attract

Excerpt:

Ranch stories. College stories. Conference planning ideas.

Somewhere in the middle of it all, I realize something unsettling.

I’m enjoying myself.

More than I should.

Because the truth is … I shouldn’t be here with her. Talking about personal things.

Getting distracted by the way candlelight catches in the silky strands of her hair.

My brain keeps reminding me of the line I shouldn’t cross.

She’s young. And she works for me.

This should be professional. Strictly professional.

But every time she laughs … or leans forward excitedly to explain something … or pushes her hair behind her ear …

That line starts to blur.

I take a sip of bourbon.

Focus.

“So,” I say, shifting the conversation, “can I ask you something?”

“Of course.”

“That tattoo.”

Her fork pauses halfway to her mouth. “What tattoo?”

“The one above your collarbone.”

Her eyes widen.

Way to keep things professional.

“How did you …”

“I saw a little of it. Your first day.”

She looks confused.

“The white sweater,” I remind her.

Understanding dawns.

“Oh. Right.” She laughs softly. “I didn’t realize it was visible until it was too late.”

“Just the edge. I couldn’t really make it out.”

She studies me curiously. There’s a brief pause in conversation. Then something mischievous sparks in her eyes.

“Well …”

She reaches for the buttons of her blouse.

My brain short-circuits.

“Harleigh—”

But she’s already unbuttoning the top three.

Then she slips her right arm out of the sleeve. The fabric falls away from her shoulder. And suddenly, the tattoo is fully visible.

Black ink curls across her skin in elegant script, running from the top of her shoulder toward her throat.

My mouth goes dry as I read the words.

She’s not just a fire.

She’s wildfire.

Geezus.

The curve of the lettering follows the line of her collarbone perfectly.

My eyes track it before I can stop myself.

She watches me read it.

Unapologetic.

“Do you like it?” she asks.

I clear my throat. “It’s, um … yeah.”

She grins. Then she slides her arm back into the sleeve and begins buttoning her blouse again, like she didn’t just completely derail my ability to think.

“What does it mean?” I ask.

She shrugs.

“I was born premature. On April Fools’ Day. Making me an Aries. The fire sign. My mom used to joke that I came into the world like a wildfire.” She taps her shoulder, where the tattoo sits beneath the fabric. “She started calling me Wildfire.”

I study her. That’s definitely not the answer I was expecting. I figured it was some silly quote she’d picked out of a binder in a tattoo parlor.

“It fits you,” I say, my voice sounding hoarse.

She blushes slightly.

Which surprises me. Because Harleigh Storm doesn’t seem like the type to blush easily.

“What about you? Any hidden ink?”

“I have a few.”

“Really? Where?”

For a beat, the air between us feels … charged.

Blurb:

I grew up on Wildhaven Storm Ranch, raised on hard work, determination, and tradition. Now I’m fresh out of college and chasing a dream that feels just out of reach—working at the historic Belicourt Resort Hotel while trying to convince my oldest sister, Matty, to let me turn part of our family land into a guest ranch and spa.

The Belicourt has a long-standing reputation for being haunted—full of whispered legends, unexplained sightings, and guests who swear they’re not alone in its halls. I think it’s charming. Mysterious. Marketable. My new boss, Porter Garrison, doesn’t agree. He’s all rules, rigid schedules, and closed doors, and he’d much rather I stick to spreadsheets than old legends and small-town folklore.

But I see potential in the past—in the stories people tell. And behind his cool, controlled exterior and expensive suit, I see the man beneath—the cowboy full of fire and buried passion he’s trying desperately to hide.

Maybe the hotel isn’t the only thing haunted. Maybe some dreams are worth fighting family for. And maybe, after the storm, we both need something to believe in—especially each other.

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💙Review💙

Blue needs to claim power in whichever way that she can and that includes her one-sided obsession with another man.   It is for this reason that she finds herself a patient of Dr. Mercer’s who is tasked with trying to help her mitigate the compulsive sides of her personality only for her to change direction to him.

Red is a therapist who believes he knows what to expect when it comes to his new patient, but he couldn’t have been more wrong.   She is tempting in ways he never expected and the solid division that should be between them begin to get blurred that is rocking both their worlds.

The depth of these characters is captivating and the resolve of Blue at odds with the struggle that Red is feelings between his personal feelings and his professional responsibilities that leaves us wanting more.

THE GAMES CONTINUE JUNE 3^RD!

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely, comes the next standalone hockey romance in her brand new Hockey Ever After series, JUST PLAYING FOR KEEPS! This spicy, fake dating, grumpy/sunshine, only one bed in a room, opposites attract hockey romance releases June 3^rd in all formats, and will be free to read in Kindle Unlimited. Check out the tropes below and pre-order your copy today!

🏒Hockey Romance
🩷Grumpy/Sunshine
🏒Fake Dating
🩷Mirror Fun
🏒Opposites Attract
🩷He Gives Good Growl
🏒Possessive Hero
🩷She Cuts His Hair
🏒Only One Bed

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A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sexy, feel-good and witty. Her books have been featured in US Weekly and People. Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and she is the vegetarian at your dinner party. 

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✨NARRATOR REVEAL: ONLY FOR HER by @natashamauthor is coming to audio May 8^th and will be performed by the amazing Aiden Snow and Vanessa Moyen!

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Why you will love this book…

🏒Hockey Romance 

💜Brother’s Coach

🏒Age Gap

💜Forbidden

🏒One Night Stand

💜Player’s Little Sister

🏒Secret Dating

Victoria

Being offered a job in a brand-new city wasn’t something I was planning on.

Neither was meeting him at a random hotel bar that same night.

We shared a drink, flirted, and then one thing led to another.

We exchanged first names, and I escaped the next morning with a quick goodbye.

I never expected to see him again.

I especially never expected him to come face-to-face with him at my brother’s house.

As the new coach of the team.

Zane

I was the youngest coach in the NHL.

I had to focus on one thing and one thing only.

My job.

It’s the only thing I had time for.

Until I came face-to-face with the stranger I thought I would never see again.

She’s off-limits in every sense of the word.

Not just because she’s younger than me.

She’s the sister to my star player.

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KACE by @sawyerbennett123 releasing April 7! 

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Why you will love this book:

🔥Secret identity/hidden identity
🔥Hockey romance
🔥Slow burn
🔥He falls first/harder
🔥Found family
🔥Brainy heroine
🔥Swoony hero

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🌾𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗟 🌾

𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐌 (The Wildhaven Series: Book 4) by Amber Kelly releases next week. Check out this teaser!

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𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐔𝐩: https://forms.gle/oMj74GrooUZEumVJ8

What to expect:

🌾Small Town

🌾Western Ranch

🌾Age Gap

🌾Workplace Boss

🌾Opposites Attract

Blurb:

I grew up on Wildhaven Storm Ranch, raised on hard work, determination, and tradition. Now I’m fresh out of college and chasing a dream that feels just out of reach—working at the historic Belicourt Resort Hotel while trying to convince my oldest sister, Matty, to let me turn part of our family land into a guest ranch and spa.

The Belicourt has a long-standing reputation for being haunted—full of whispered legends, unexplained sightings, and guests who swear they’re not alone in its halls. I think it’s charming. Mysterious. Marketable. My new boss, Porter Garrison, doesn’t agree. He’s all rules, rigid schedules, and closed doors, and he’d much rather I stick to spreadsheets than old legends and small-town folklore.

But I see potential in the past—in the stories people tell. And behind his cool, controlled exterior and expensive suit, I see the man beneath—the cowboy full of fire and buried passion he’s trying desperately to hide.

Maybe the hotel isn’t the only thing haunted. Maybe some dreams are worth fighting family for. And maybe, after the storm, we both need something to believe in—especially each other.

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SET IT RIGHT

Julia Wolf

Release Date: April 30

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Blurb:

Cormac Kelly was my first best friend…and he broke my heart before I even knew it was his to break.

Every summer of my childhood belonged to Sugar Brush, Wyoming and the boy with pale blue eyes who knew all my secrets. We spent those long, golden days running wild across his family’s ranch, covered in dirt and convinced nothing would ever change.

But things do change. And somewhere along the way, my first best friend became a stranger.

Then the night before my wedding, I accidentally overheard what Cormac really thought of me, pushing me into making the worst decision of my life.

Three years later, I’m divorced and back in Sugar Brush for the summer, working as an outdoor adventure guide and hoping this will be the fresh start I need.

But Cormac still lives on the ranch. And he’s impossible to avoid.

He’s there when I need help. When I need a steady hand. And the gentle way he looks at me now doesn’t match the cruel words I heard him say that night.

The more time we spend together, the harder it becomes to remember why we ever walked away from each other.

When one unexpected kiss sparks a passion neither of us saw coming, I start to question everything I thought I knew.

Did I misunderstand the night that changed everything?

Did we let the best thing in our lives slip away?

And more importantly…how can I let myself fall for Cormac when we both know this summer is all the time we have?

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R.C. Stephens has revealed the covers for Embers and Echoes!

Releasing April 29, 2026

Coming to Maple Valley was supposed to be temporary.
 
Work the summer on the orchard.
Keep my head down.
Find answers about the best friend I lost years ago.
 
Simple.
 
Until I met my boss.
 
Asher Thorne is everything I should stay away from–gruff, protective, and impossible to ignore.
He’s an MMA fighter chasing his next big win.

A man who’s spent his life moving from town to town, never staying long enough for anything or anyone to matter.
 
The orchard is the only thing anchoring him here.
And he’s made one thing clear from the start.
 
Mixing business with pleasure is a terrible idea.
 
Too bad avoiding him is impossible.
Not when the way he looks at me makes my pulse trip.
And not when one kiss from him makes me want things I’ve never wanted before.
 
Falling for him was never part of the plan.
 
But the closer I get to the truth about my friend’s disappearance, the more Asher insists I stop digging.
 
Because Maple Valley has secrets.
And someone wants the past to stay buried.
But I came here looking for answers.
 
 
I never expected to find the one man who could derail my plans.
 
Or ruin me completely.

Cover Designer: Mayhem Cover Creations  

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Meet R.C. Stephens

R.C. Stephens is a top 100 Amazon bestselling author. She writes contemporary romance novels ranging from hot hockey players to romantic suspense.

When she isn’t in her writing cave she is raising three lovely children with her adoring husband.

Her books are filled with humor, heartbreak, emotion and true love.

Born and raised in Toronto, she loves the winter, but Spring and Fall are her favorite seasons.

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🎧New Release🎧

The Wolf’s Wounded Omega (Grizzly Ridge, Book 2) by AJ Cane

Narrated by Michael Norman Johnson @thanatusnyx & Avery Wilde

Published & Produced by @pfpaudiobooks

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Blurb:

Danny tried the relationship thing, and it ended violently. He has no desire to let another alpha close enough to hurt him…especially not an intimidating stranger like Knox.

Knox has never been called patient. He’s grumpy and stubborn, and he’s afraid he’ll inadvertently push Danny further away.

But when a rogue wolf pack threatens the omegas of Grizzly Ridge, Danny must trust Knox if he wants to escape with his life—and heart—intact.

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