Twenty-two was just a lucky number.
Until it wasn’t.

Lucky 22, an all-new swoon-filled, fictionalized celebrity, sports romance based on the real-life love story of Ashley and David Eckstein, from the voice of Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars, actress Ashley Eckstein, and New York Times bestselling author Samantha Chase, is live now!

Twenty-two was just a lucky number.

Until it wasn’t.

Ella Rose Holt believes in magic. Not always the fairy-tale kind, but the quiet kind that shows up when you least expect it. On the brink of her golden birthday, chasing acting dreams in Los Angeles, Ella’s life feels full of possibility…and just a little unfinished.

Christian Lucas has built his world on discipline, dedication, and the game he loves. As a professional baseball player, his life is carefully scheduled, a bit guarded, and rarely spontaneous.

When a chance encounter, a lucky number, and a not-so-blind blind date bring them together, neither is prepared for the connection that follows.

What starts as an unexpected meeting quickly becomes something deeper—an easy friendship, a steady trust, and a romance that grows quietly but undeniably. As their worlds collide under bright stadium lights and red-carpet flashes, Ella and Christian must decide whether love has a place in lives already full of ambition, sacrifice, and dreams in motion.

Because sometimes, the most extraordinary love stories aren’t loud or dramatic.

They’re built on faith.

On timing.

On believing that when the moment comes, you’ll be brave enough to say yes.

And a little bit of luck.

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Ella is an up-and-coming actress when she decides to attend a baseball game and chose a jersey with 22 on it not because she knows the player but 22 is the date of her birthday and the age she is turning.   It must have been fate that allowed her and Christian, the player who wears 22, to catch each other’s eye and then bring them together on a blind date.

Christian is a professional baseball player who is at the top of his game and the pressure that goes along with it.   He knows that Ella is special and that she is his destiny but the demands of their professional and personal lives while he is playing doesn’t make it easy and sacrifices must be made.

Due to the physical distance between them at times it allowed their relationship to move at a slower pace even though they knew they were each other’s everything from the beginning.   This is a heartwarming story about the challenges and rewards of love and marriage and the support that is required to make it successful.

About Ashley Eckstein
Ashley Eckstein is an actress, author, entrepreneur, executive producer, fashion designer, inspirational speaker, mental health advocate, podcaster, and a dynamic force in the entertainment and fandom worlds. Best known as the voice of the iconic Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars—a character she originated in 2008—she also revolutionized fandom culture in 2010 when she founded Her Universe, a trailblazing fashion and lifestyle brand. Ashley’s designs can currently be found at Disney parks and stores around the world.

A leading authority and tastemaker in fandom, Ashley has been featured on CNN, Forbes, Fortune, Good Morning America, Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal, among many others. She was honored by Good Housekeeping as one of its “25 Awesome Women,” invited to speak at Fortune magazine’s Next Gen Most Powerful Women Summit, and named one of CNET’s “Women Who Inspire.” Ashley also serves on the national advisory council for the Kids Mental Health Foundation.

She lives in Orlando, Florida, with her husband, former Major League Baseball player and World Series MVP, David Eckstein. Together, they love traveling the world in search of the best pizza.

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About Samantha Chase
Samantha Chase is a New York Times and USA Today bestseller of contemporary romance that’s hotter than sweet, sweeter than hot. She released her debut novel in 2011 and currently has more than 100 titles under her belt – including THE CHRISTMAS COTTAGE which was a Hallmark Christmas movie in 2017 and WEDDING SEASON which was a Hallmark June Wedding movie in 2023!

A lifelong Disney enthusiast with an unapologetic love for ’80s rock, Samantha spends her downtime devouring romance novels, playing far too much online Solitaire, and occasionally donning a tiara while hanging out with her sassy pug, Maylene. She lives in Wake Forest, North Carolina, with her husband of 35 years and their two sons—proof that real-life love stories can have happily-ever-afters, too.

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Releasing October 8, 2026

What fans don’t know about Vikings’ goalie Soren ‘the Wolf’ Wolfenspiel is that he hides behind the mask of grumpy loner to protect himself from the pain of emotional connection.

That way, he won’t get hurt again.

But then he meets his teammate’s sister, Ali St. Francis.

Ali’s move to Vancouver to work for her brother’s foundation is her new lease on life. She wants to bury herself in her new job and forget about the mistakes of her past.

When she recruits her brother’s teammates to raise money using their celebrity status, she finds herself engaging the reluctant and enigmatic goalie to participate.

It doesn’t take long for Ali’s sunshine in a bottle to melt the icy veneer of the goalie.

But will their casual (and secret) fling threaten to turn into something more and snare this lone wolf in his very own net?

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Sierra Hill is a RONE Award-Winning author of Game Changer, as well as over 40 novels, including the college sports series, Courting Love, and the twice award-finalist erotic why choose serial, Reckless – The Smoky Mountain Trio.
She lives in the Seattle area with her husband and their rescued lab. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to audiobooks, baking, and hiking.

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A one-night stand, agreed on by both parties, was supposed to be just that. One night.

The next day, when Magnolia Baker walked in to the first practice for her last season of professional soccer with the Cowgirls, she expected it to go pretty smoothly. She was a veteran player, nothing surprised her anymore.

At least, until her one night stand walks through the door.

Her new boss, Beaufort Vanderbilt.

The man that set her blood on fire, and made words stutter from her mouth.

For eight months, they fight the connection, acting like they don’t feel a thing for each other.

Then tragedy hits Beau’s life, and she forgets that she’s supposed to remain professional. She forgets that she’s supposed to be the player and him the owner.

Lines are crossed, and soon, they can’t hide a thing from the people around them.

But Beau’s only partial owner of the team she desperately needs to play to remain hidden from her previous life. The other half-owner is dead set on tearing them apart, and making an example out of her. An example that will be a bright, shining warning flag to all future players to never follow in her footsteps.

Not if they want to ever play professional soccer again.

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Lani Lynn Vale is an American author of humorous romantic suspense novels. Born in the Great State of Texas, she has lived the majority of her adult life in East Texas where most of her novels are based. She’s married to her high school sweetheart whom her readers refer to as “LLV’s Bearded Half.” She published her first novel, Boomtown. in the summer of 2013 after the birth of her third child. She’s gone on to publish over 100 novels, with most of them going on to become USA Today Bestsellers.

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Now that she is a mother, Magnolia needs to make decisions that are best for her daughter Iris.   With this being her last year of playing soccer professionally she needs to be with a team that provides daycare, so she decides to leave Texas and play in Montana.   When she meets the CEO of the team she is surprised to find out that he is the man she spent last night with.

After leaving the Marines Beau transitioned into teaching science.   Now he needs to put that on hold as the women’s soccer team his father owns is in disarray because of his sister’s lack of management.  Seeing Magnolia again he knows he wants a future with her and the way he relates to Iris and she to him is heartwarming.

This story has everything you love from this author between the found family, the drama, the suspense and a love that overcomes so much and emerges stronger.   The characters of Magnolia and Beau engaging, Iris is adorable and we get to catch up with the other characters we know.

RAGE

Kat Mizera

Release Date: September 3

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The first time I lay eyes on our new cyber security expert, I know I’m in trouble.

Lush curves, full lips, big blue eyes–exactly the type of woman who makes me do stupid things.

Good thing casual hookups are frowned upon at Shadow Security, and I don’t do serious.

Until I hear her plans to get pregnant.

The last thing I need is a kid but the only person putting a baby in her is going to me.

So we make a deal: No emotions, no promises, just lots of sex and eventually uncomplicated co-parenting.

But the first time I touch her, I know I’ve grossly underestimated her allure.

 And when an old enemy comes looking for revenge, I’ll do anything to protect what’s mine.

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Meet Kat Mizera:

USA TODAY Bestselling Author Kat Mizera was born in Miami Beach with a healthy dose of Wanderlust. She’s lived from coast to coast, and everywhere in between, but home is wherever her family is. A devoted mom and wife to her wonderful and supportive husband (Kevin) and two amazing boys (Nick and Max), Kat loves to travel the globe with her adventurous, hockey loving family. Greece is at the top of that list. She hopes to one day retire there, spending her days writing books on the beach.

Kat is former freelance sports writer who now writes steamy hockey romance about her favorite fictional teams, the Las Vegas Sidewinders and the Lauderdale Knights. The library of novels she’s penned also include sexy contemporary stories about baseball stars, alpha sex club owners, bodyguards, rock stars, and royalty. Regardless of genre, her books about bad boys with hearts of gold will steal your breath, rock your world and melt your heart.

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When did Brandon Culver grow into this… this… this model of a man? I bite my bottom lip and study his spine.

“Thanks for taking on the dirty work.” He chuckles louder this time, allowing room for humor to return.

“It’s why I’m paid the big bucks.” His eyes shoot to mine over his shoulder. “I’m not actually paid big bucks.” I laugh, not because it’s funny but sadly true. Laugh so I don’t cry. “As a first responder, you probably relate too well.”

“If it did pay the big bucks, what would you do with the money?”

Trailing over every rise and fall of his body’s topography, I reside on the bruising a bit longer. I study the edges, looking for the blurriness I like to see during the healing process. “Do you mind if I touch your spine?”

“You can touch me.” Despite it sounding like an invitation, I run the tip of my finger from his neck to his lower spine, keeping the pressure light but with enough to find any pain. There’s no wincing and no reflexive flexing under my touch.

“You’re healing nicely, Brandon.”

“I like being Brandon with you over the alternative.”

“Mr. Culver?”

Turning around, he grips the railing behind him. “Yeah. But if you prefer the more formal, I’ll let you call me lieutenant.”

I balk before a tidal wave of laughter swells and rolls through me. “You’ll let me?” Snickering, I reply, “Got it, Lieutenant Culver.” The sound of it brings images of him dressed like Maverick in Top Gun—shirtless while playing volleyball on the beach and a flight suit with aviator glasses. Long overdue desire runs through me at warp speed and I cross my arms over my chest to hide the physical reaction I’m having to him while questioning what the heck is happening. It’s Brandon, for Pete’s sake. Of all the men to be turned on by, this is an unexpected turn of events, and not welcome.

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He broke her heart once. Now he’ll do anything to win it back.

Eleven years ago I was selected for the Rangers, and I left behind the woman I loved.

She was eighteen. I told myself her memory would fade.

It didn’t.

When I’m injured in the field, I pull in a favor and get myself transferred to her clinic. Savanna isn’t the eighteen-year-old I walked away from. She’s confident, curvy and independent, and she’s built a good life that has no room in it for me.

So I’ll play dirty.

First I’ll win her body. I’ll give her everything she needs and ask for nothing back.

Then I’ll come for her heart.

Whatever it takes.

Because Savanna is about to find out exactly how far a Ranger will go for the woman he never stopped loving.

A Veteran’s Second Chance is a steamy small-town second chance romance featuring a groveling Army Ranger, a curvy physiotherapist, an age gap, forced proximity, a virgin heroine, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

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More than a decade earlier Logan left his first and only love Savannah when he was accepted by the Rangers. He didn’t want to disrupt her plans for the future, and he believed that due to his deployments a relationship between couldn’t survive. When he faces a potential career ending injury he decides to do his rehab at the place where she works.

Savannah was devastated when Logan left her with no explanation or further contact and although she has moved forward with her life she has never found another love like they shared. When she finds out he is her patient she is determined to keep her distance however he just as determined for a second chance.

Despite all the time and distance, the feelings between them hadn’t diminished. Savannah isn’t about to just forgive and forget however Logan isn’t about to give up without a fight as they take us on journey that includes hot chemistry and all the feels.

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🔥Enemies to Lovers

🍂Accidental Pregnancy

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🔥He Falls Hard

🍂Found Family

🔥Forced Proximity

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Rule #1: Never work with your enemy.

Rule #2: Definitely don’t sleep with him either.

Rule #3: Never get emotionally invested in your quirky small hometown.

Unfortunately, I’ve broken all three rules…

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Sometimes you have to break all the rules to find everything you never knew you wanted. Come along for the fun, sexy ride as billionaire Fitz Silver pursues his biggest challenge yet—taming wild child Jennifer Stone. Loaded with heat, humor, and heart, this steamy, small-town, standalone romance is unputdownable. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a happily ever after that will leave you thinking about it long after you read the last page.

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RIVER & RUE

L.M. Halloran

Release Date: September 3

Meet L.M. Halloran:

When not writing or reading, the author can be found gardening barefoot or chasing her spirited daughter. Some of her favorite things are puzzles, podcasts, and small dogs that resemble Ewoks. Home is Portland, Oregon.

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Blurb:

Everyone knows falling for your best friend’s brother is a disaster waiting to happen…

Good thing I can’t stand him.

River Ashburn has all the makings of a main character — striking looks, seductive charm, and a career as modern art’s reigning prince. But to me, he’s a villain.

For the last nine years, the only passion we’ve shared is mutual loathing. As for the other tension I occasionally feel around him? That’s just my body confusing fury with foreplay. Easy to ignore.

Until a plot twist changes everything.

When I arrive for my writing residency at a secluded retreat in Northern California, the last person I expect to cross paths with is River. Now he’s derailing my dream from the other side of a paper-thin wall.

Seeing him every day is a distraction I don’t need. Listening to him shower? Torture. But the real danger of forced proximity is a truth unveiled over days and weeks: beneath our hostility is powerful chemistry.

With every shared smile, vulnerable confession, and not-so-accidental touch, the magic between us grows. So does my fear.

Writing happy endings isn’t the same as believing in them, and surrendering my heart means risking more than I can afford to lose.

Except River isn’t the villain in my story anymore.

He’s the hero.

And he’s about to steal my pen.

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If you love banter, slow burn tension, summer camp vibes, emotional romance with humor, and a hero who falls first and hard, you won’t want to miss RIVER & RUE.

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Rue is an author who is determined to succeed in her career as an author as she isn’t doing it only for herself. Her time at the Pacific Arts Collective was her opportunity to focus on finishing her book and she can’t afford any distractions so why did fate mate River her neighbor as not only has he been her nemesis for the last decade but he is also her best friend’s brother.

River is an artist who is going through his own struggles and while he has found success in his career his tumultuous past has him needing a reset if he is going to get past the impasse he is currently experiencing. This is where the Pacific Arts Collective comes in however having Rue next door is not only infuriating but inspiring as well.

This is a story of finally realizing who has been right in front of you and what destiny has planned for you. The banter between them is entertaining, the romance between them will have you believing in a bigger plan and the emotional part of the story will have you feeling everything from pain to elation as the storyline and these characters will far exceeded any expectations you may have had going in.

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HEXY BEAST by @averyflynn releasing September 8th!

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I’m not sure if my wolf or Effie Sherwood is going to kill me first, but one of them is bound to put me in a pine box. Who knows, by the end of the month I might welcome it.If Nikos doesn’t manage to turn the pack against me first.Of course, the smart way to avoid that would be to ransom the sexy little witch off, not marry her-even if only temporar ily.”But we’re not gonna do that, because she’s ours,” my wolf sayswith a possessive growl.”Fuck off, Sparky.””You do understand that I’m you, and you’re me, right?”The furry fucker isn’t wrong, but that doesn’t mean I have to give in to the call of the wild like my father did and ignore everything except what his primal wolf side wanted. I can keep my wolf on a tight leash, rule with logic not instinct, and take care of my pack while the rest of Witchingdom goes to shit. Whatever it is that the witches are up to doesn’t involve us.In short, fuck them witches.But not literally.No matter that she smells like the first honeysuckle blooms of spring or that her skin is so soft, her curves so full, or her ass so perfectly round and smackable. Trouble trails after Effie Sherwood like the scent of a pie fresh out of the oven.”Which is exactly why we should give her a naughty nibble, mywolf says.”Do I need to lock you up again for you to shut up?” I stride across the park toward where a third of the pack are gathered.”Really, what in the fuck were you thinking with that whole ‘on my knees’ comment?”Do you need me to go into graphic description, or would a quickoverview do the trick?””You’re a real asshole, Wolf.”

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Harlow James

Release Date: October 23

Meet Harlow James:

Steamy Romance Author

Harlow James is a pen name I use to protect my identity as a high school teacher. Keeping those two roles in my life separate is necessary, but also fun! It’s like a live two lives, and anonymity gives me the opportunity to be bold and take risks in my stories.

I stumbled upon romance novels in 2018 when I picked up Driven by Kristy Bromberg, and I was obsessed. I had just lost my grandmother too, so reading offered me an escape from reality and a chance to grieve on my own terms.

About a year later, I got an idea for my own book and started writing. I researched self-publishing and jumped in with both feet. I had no idea what I was doing!

But now I’ve built a business and hobby that I LOVE! I have an outlet that’s just for me. When I write, I’m not a mom, a wife, or a teacher…I’m a woman who gets to tell stories that no one else can.

My books are the perfect blend of heartwarming moments, full-bellied laughs, and PLENTY of steam to melt your Kindles 😉 And there are always elements of me sprinkled in to every character and story that I write.

When I’m not writing you can find me reading or spending time in my kitchen. I love to cook and feed my family and friends. Otherwise, you can find me watching comedy specials with my husband, camping with our kids, or taking naps. I live for naps 😉

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Blurb:

He’s my former best friend and my husband of convenience, but he’s not the man that got me pregnant.

One year into my nursing program, two little pink lines alter my reality.

Add on that the baby’s father wants nothing to do with us and I no longer have healthcare coverage, and well?

I start to panic.

Enter Easton Buckley—Mr. Dependable, lineman with great health benefits, and a stubborn streak that pays off when he convinces me to marry him so my baby and I can be taken care of.

The problem is, Easton and I haven’t been on good terms for years, and neither of us has attempted to fix it.

Yet now I’m living with him, forced to see him shirtless, and wondering why hearing him call me his wife is making my hormones even more wild.

Then I figure out his secret.

And there’s no stopping the flood of emotions and unresolved feelings that come up.

I’m scared to fall for Easton. I don’t want him to be a mistake like every other love interest in my life.

But what if the reality is, you can’t help who your heart chooses to love? Even if they could be the one to break it once and for all?