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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Release Blitz: Tailored For You by B.A. Chayut
Cover Reveal: Filthy Twisted Devil by Lena Hunt
FILTHY TWISTED DEVIL
Lena Hunt
Release Date: September 8
Meet Lena Hunt:
Lena Hunt is a Canadian author born and raised north of Toronto, which is the setting for her flagship series, House of Cards. She writes angsty contemporary romances with complex characters who bring the spice and banter in spades.
When she isn’t busy writing, she can be found listening to music at an unreasonable volume, wishing she was somewhere warmer, or spending quality time with her chaotic family.
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Blurb:
I watched her for six weeks before I knew who she was. I bid $1.3 million the moment I did.
The anonymous cam girl was my secret escape at the end of long days. I never planned to be anything more than a stranger in her audience—until she put one night up for auction, and I recognized the wildflower birthmark in the poster.
Eden Locke. My little sister's best friend. Off-limits in every way that matters.
Eden was furious. But I didn't bid to collect. I bid so no other man could.
And when her three overprotective brothers ambush us—ready to drag her home—it's my lie that saves her: we're dating. Monogamously. And she's quit the cam work.
With promises to keep things clean and respectful (in my defense, I did try), we're now fake dating with five simple rules.
Easy as cherry pie.
Until our practiced kisses stop feeling counterfeit. Until I'm inventing reasons to touch her, and she's whispering my name like it isn't pretend.
Eden feels it, too. That's why she's reminding me of our expiration date, building walls faster than I can climb them. She's forgetting I built an empire on one skill: making people crave what I'm selling. And I've never wanted to close a deal more in my life.
I'm done pretending—and this time, I'm bidding on forever.
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Book Blitz: Lifecycle of Intelligence by Steve Jones
AI Governance, AI Charter, Artificial Power, AI Oligarchs, Democracy and the Future of Nations
Economic Policy, Leadership, Artificial Intelligence
Date Published: July 16, 2026
- The Big Picture - Understand the economic, geopolitical and historical forces driving the AI revolution.
- The Five-Stage AI Maturity Model - A practical framework that helps governments, organisations and nations understand where they are today and how to progress safe, responsible and human-centred AI governance.
- The AI Charter - Inspired by the Atlantic Charter, this bold vision establishes guiding principles for freedom, democracy, accountability, fairness and shared prosperity in the Machine Age.
- The Real Risks of AI - Explore the challenges of AI oligarchies, automation, job displacement, surveillance capitalism, misinformation, democratic erosion, systemic safety risks, environmental impacts and geopolitical competition.
- A Practical Roadmap for Action - Discover concrete governance models, implementation frameworks and policy recommendations that help leaders move from awareness to action.
- The AI Governance Manifesto
- The Lifecycle of Nations Maturity Model
- The Lifecycle of Intelligence Maturity Model
- The AI Charter for the Machine Age
- AI Governance Playbooks for governments, businesses and institutions
- Regulatory architecture and implementation roadmaps
- Board-level AI governance frameworks
- Labour transition and economic renewal strategies
- Metrics, checkpoints and governance tools
- International cooperation and treaty pathways
- Policymakers and Government
- Business executives adn Boards
- AI professionals, Technology Leaders
- Economists and Strategists
- Investors and Entrepreneurs
- Educators and students
- Anyone concerned about the future of democracy, work and human freedom in the age of AI
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Blitz: Dark Waters by Nick Haskins
Date Published: 06-06-2023
Publisher: KCIN Entertainment Group, LLC
Books 1 & 2 (Book 3 releases September 8, 2026.)
Judge Keenan Waters and his family have spent decades building a legacy of power, influence, and respect. But behind the perfect public image lie buried secrets, betrayal, and deadly consequences that threaten to destroy everything they've built.
As loyalties are tested and relationships crumble, the Waters family is pushed closer to the edge of ruin. With shocking twists and intense family drama, the Dark Waters series keeps the readers turning pages until the very end.
Perfect for fans of Black & African American Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Fiction, the first two books are available now, with the shocking conclusion, Dark Waters 3, arriving September 8, 2026.
About the Author
Nick Haskins is the author of the Dark Waters series, as well as novels She's Obsessed, Betrayed, My Husband's Wife, and On the Edge of Heat.
Known for his suspenseful storytelling and unforgettable characters, Haskins has spent more than a decade building a catalog of contemporary drama and suspense that has attracted readers across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, where he still resides, Haskins began his publishing career in 2011 and has remained committed to independently producing professional, reader-focused books. In addition to writing novels, he is creating film and visual media projects based on his work.
Haskins continues to connect with readers while developing new stories to expand his publishing catalog.
Release Blitz: Late Harvest by Cathryn Lyons
LATE HARVEST
Cathryn Lyons
Release Date: August 18
Meet Cathryn Lyons:
Cathryn Lyons loves novels. Seriously loves them. Especially romance. This includes reading (often devouring) them…and writing spicy contemporary romance novels of her own. She has been writing since before she could even properly hold a pen.
She is happily married to her real-life MMC and they share three sons and the world’s best and derpiest rescue Golden Retriever (from Turkey!). She is a lifelong Marylander, but wonders if her short stint in London counts as being cosmopolitan (the attribute, not the drink; although those are quite delicious).
Cathryn fills her creative bucket by writing steamy stories she hopes bring as much joy, laughter, escapism…and sexy feelings…that she herself has experienced through the gift of others’ words. She hopes you love her stories, and welcomes hearing from you.
Connect with Cathryn Lyons:
https://www.instagram.com/cathrynlyonsromanceauthor/
Blurb:
The role of a lifetime doesn’t always take place on the silver screen
Arabella “Remy” Remington
I’m a surgeon. I like things tidy—rules, routines, predictability, perfection. And I guard my heart as fiercely as the women and children I’m dedicated to helping.
Until he enters the picture.
Sebastian Wheatley is a walking red flag. A charming, sexy as sin, Hollywood-mega-star red flag. He’s smooth and unpredictable—something decidedly unsafe in the world I’ve intentionally created for myself. But one look at him has my blood heating, and I’m not sure if it’s from annoyance…or desire.
The charming devil slides into my life, looking to make a deal. A temporary marriage of convenience to help him land the role of a lifetime. In exchange, I get the funds necessary to secure the stability of a cause deeply important to me.
My common sense says “run.” But despite the risk to my carefully tidy life and the fortress it provides for my painful secrets and battered heart, something about him has me accepting the proposal. And hoping I haven’t just derailed everything I’ve ever worked for.
Late Harvest brings heart, heat, and humor in book one of the Red Wine Supper Club, a later-in-life romance series.
Buy Link:
https://books2read.com/CathrynLyonsLateHarvest
Available in KU
Release Blitz: The Fall Affair by Vi Keeland
Cover Reveal: North of the Dawn by Lee Alexander
NORTH OF THE DAWN
Lee Alexander
Release Date: October 6
Meet Lee Alexander:
Lee Alexander is a native of sunny California, which means her gothic heart has been finding solace in monster and mystery novels from a young age. Her debut series, The Nocturnals, is the culmination of a lifetime of spooky stories. When not writing, or adding to her infinite TBR list, she publishes the weekly Webtoon’s comic It’s a Working Dog’s Life, chronicling the adventures of her outrageous Akita.
She takes no sides in the debate over coffee vs. tea. They are equally necessary to life.
Connect with Lee Alexander:
https://linktr.ee/leealexanderauthor
Blurb:
The Northman meets The Vampire Diaries in this romantic adventure full of murder and mayhem.
From the frozen plains of Norway to the mystic lands of the Otherworld…
Tyr is the most feared general in the Ichor’s army, but he is growing tired of immortality. He misses the warmth of the sun on his skin, the taste of food in his mouth, the feel of a woman in his arms. At only three hundred years old, he knows it could be centuries before he finds his bride – until his heart starts beating for the last woman he wants standing at his side.
Claire has lost everything: her family, her home, her future. When an opportunity arises to confront the people who destroyed her life, she’s ready to join the fight – except that no one thinks she’s worth bringing along, especially the army’s broody, frustratingly attractive general. She’s not a vampire, nor a hellhound, nor a reaper. She’s just Claire.
But when they are suddenly haunted by ghosts from everyone’s past, and the threat of destruction looms much closer than anyone could have imagined, Tyr may just have to accept that the key to his heart, and his survival, is an ordinary human woman.
North of the Dawn is book 3 in The Nocturnals Series. Books should be read in order.
Intended for a mature audience.
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