Monday, February 16, 2026

Book Spotlight with Review: Wilde Cowboy by Kelly Elliott

                                                                                 Book Spotlight with Review:
              Wilde Cowboy
                  Kelly Elliott

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
From New York Times and USA Today best-selling author, Kelly Elliott, comes a new series that takes us back to her roots. Introducing the Love is a Cowboy series.

Ladd
As the son of a third-generation cattle rancher, it's expected that I would follow in the footsteps of my father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and work the family ranch just as they did.

However, that wasn't my dream, and thankfully, my parents stood behind me when I told them I wanted to open a sporting goods store in our hometown of River Falls, Colorado. That's my plan. My endgame, and nothing is going to distract me from that goal.

Then, I met Vivianne Pennington. It soon becomes clear to me that Vivianne is now a part of my dreams, and when I bring her home for Christmas, my entire family and the town of River Falls fall head over heels in love with her.

Vivanne
I've gone and found myself in love with a cowboy from a small town in Colorado. When Ladd's mother and father insist that I come and spend Christmas with them on the family's cattle ranch, I'm both excited and nervous.

It becomes clear to me that Ladd's family has deep roots in the community and a family bond I've never experienced before. Estranged from my own parents, I long to be a part of the Wilde family and start to see myself living on the ranch and being a part of the community.

But I'm keeping a secret from my past. A secret that I'm terrified will destroy the future I envision, and I'm scared to lose the wild cowboy who has stolen my heart.

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My Review

I picked this e-book through the Kindle Unlimited program. This is book #1 in the Love is a Cowboy series.

Aww, so very sweet. Loved everything about this book.  If you need a romantic book to put you in a wonderful mood, then read this book.

I can’t wait to read the next book in this series. 

CAWFILE: 
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.
Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!
Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

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Cover Reveal: Fearless by K E Osborn

 



Title: Fearless
Series: Las Vegas Defiance MC #2
Author: K E Osborn
Genre: MC Romance
Tropes: Age Gap, Fake Dating, Plus Size FMC
   Grumpy/Sunshine, Hidden Identity
Cover Design: Designs by Dana
Photographer: Emma Jane Photography
Model: Myles
Release Date: March 16, 2026


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Three identities. One man. Zero truth.

As Vice President of Las Vegas Defiance MC, I’ve spent years keeping my worlds separate—the biker who protects his brothers, the Uber driver who craves normalcy, and the secret billionaire who resents his fortune. I’ve worked too damn hard to keep these identities from colliding.

Then she climbs into my backseat on the worst night of her life, mascara running, heart shattered by an asshole who never deserved her. Marley Wren. A voluptuous firecracker with red hair and vintage band tees, who tips me twenty dollars for restoring her faith in decent humans.

I should keep my distance. Stay in my lane and let her heal.
But she’s pure sunshine wrapped in curves I can’t stop thinking about, and when her ex publicly humiliates her, I offer the one thing I shouldn’t—a fake boyfriend to make him regret ever letting her go. One night at a gala, pretending we’re in love. Simple. Except nothing with Marley is simple.

One wrong move and I lose her trust.
One right move and I might lose myself to her instead.
Some lies are meant to protect. Some loves are worth the truth.
But with Marley, I’m risking it all.

From USA Today Bestselling Author K E Osborn comes the Las Vegas Defiance MC Series.
In the City of Sin, you’ll find secret billionaires, body-positive romance, and dangerous deceptions. With fake dating that becomes beautifully real, a protective biker with a hidden empire, and a love that defies the lies between them, trust becomes both the greatest challenge and ultimate salvation.
This is Book Two of the Las Vegas Defiance MC Series.








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With a flair for all things creative, USA Today Bestselling Author K E Osborn, is drawn to the written word. Exciting worlds and characters flow through her veins, coming to life on the page as she laughs, cries, and becomes enveloped in the storyline right along with you. She's entirely at home when writing sassy heroines and alpha males that rise from the ashes of their pasts.

K E Osborn comforts herself with tea and Netflix, after all, who doesn't love a good binge?

Explosive. Addictive. Romance. at www.keosbornauthor.com


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Friday, February 13, 2026

Audio Tour: Her Seductive Second Chance by Adele Knight

 

       

Her Seductive Second Chance by Adele Knight


Release date: February 13th


Genre/Tropes: Spicy Contemporary/Erotic Romance / Second Chance / Ex-Husband's Best Friend / Voyeurism / Exhibitionism / Slow-Burn High Spice / MM / MF / Possessive/Jealous MMC 

Series: Her Sweet Seduction #4 - Standalone

Narrators: Savannah Peachwood and Teddy Hamilton



HER SEDUCTIVE SECOND CHANCE by Adele Knight is NOW LIVE ON AUDIO!!


Grab this all-new ex-husband's best friend, spicy contemporary romance TODAY!



LISTEN TODAY!

Narrated by Savannah Peachwood and Teddy Hamilton



     

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When the one you thought you'd never have is yours for one night...

Lucas is the man I shouldn't crave. He's an egotistical player like my cheating ex, but he knows what I want, even the scandalous fantasies I've never admitted.
And he wants to help me fulfill all of them.
A bet makes it easy to pretend this is all a game. One night of fun, then I can walk away.
But Lucas touches me like he wants me to lose more than just the bet.

Contains MF, MM scenes and some voyeuristic fun.

This is a short and steamy novella in Her Sweet Seduction Series. Each novella is stand-alone with new characters and spicy scenarios to enjoy anytime—but especially fun as a bedtime treat.




       

About the Author


Adele likes her red wine with chocolate and her sweet romances with lots of heat. Her spicy stories are a bedtime treat with enough spark to warm your sheets and alluring characters to make you beg for more. When she’s not writing, Adele can be found lost in other fantasy worlds. Whether it’s a hairy beast and a talking candlestick or black leather and heels, Adele loves her heroines feisty and her heroes irresistible.





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Release Blitz: My Heart to Remember by A.B. Medley

 



Title: My Heart to Remember
Author: A.B. Medley
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Tropes: Unconventional Love Triangle, Protective Hero
Strong Heroine, Amnesia, Secret Love, Starting Over
Release Date: February 13, 2026


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Identical twins London and Lennon Tyler have always lived as mirror images—one a fearless race car driver, the other a quietly brilliant chef. Their secret talent? Switching places whenever life demands it. It’s always been harmless…until one switch ends in tragedy.
One twin wakes in a hospital bed with no memory.
The other never wakes at all.
Doctors tell the surviving sister who she is. They tell her who she loves—a charming physician who claims to be her boyfriend. She tries to settle into the life she's supposedly lived…until a shaken race car driver storms into her room, calling her by a different name.
Her sister’s name.
Hospitals don’t make mistakes this big…right?
As her body heals, fragments of the accident—and the life she might have lived—start surfacing. Someone isn’t telling the whole truth. Her heart tugs her one direction, her mind another, and every step forward blurs the line between memory, desire, and what is real.
Is she falling back in love with the man she had before?
Or are there new feelings for the man who loved her sister?








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A.B. Medley lives in Tennessee with the love of her life and three sons. Her husband stole her heart when she was sixteen and their relationship is one of those meant to be love stories you find in magazines and novels.

She is a dental hygienist who loves to read and has always dabbled in writing. When she’s not making people’s smiles shine, she enjoys belting out songs with her boys, dancing, raspberries, baseball, and anything vintage. Like any proper Tennessean, Sundrop is her drink of choice.

She loves her family and friends fiercely and believes in always chasing your dreams.

Deception in the Truth is her debut novel—but as she nurtures her love for writing romance stories, her list of released books continues to grow.


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Virtual Book Tour: Forever Kind of Love by Susan Elizabeth Bagby

 



This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. Susan Bagby will be awarding a $20 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour.


Willow Barton’s life crumbles at her husband’s arrest for fraud, forcing her to return to her Ohio hometown to rebuild. Running a small bookstore and helping her best friend care for her ailing father offers solace—until Zachary Hayes, her best friend’s brother and a charming country music star, shows up. Struggling to revive his career and reconnect with his estranged father, Zach sparks an undeniable yet unwelcome chemistry with Willow. As her estranged husband seeks forgiveness, and Zach battles his own demons, Willow must confront her painful past and decide if she’s willing to risk her heart again. Caught between heartbreak and hope, can they overcome their fears and build a future together?


Read an Excerpt

He browsed the shelves, stopping in front of a framed photograph on the wall of a close-up picture of a couple, sitting in a park somewhere in New York City. The woman was laughing, and the man held her outstretched hand. “The carefree expressions on their faces strike me with a feeling of wistfulness. Not an easy emotion to capture in an image. Who did this?” Zach pointed to the picture.

“I did.” Willow felt warmth spreading across her cheeks. Oh, God. I’m blushing.

“You’ve got talent—another surprising quality you possess. And this one?” He indicated another photo on the opposite wall.

“Yes.” She chewed on the end of her pen, watching him.

“Why aren’t you pursuing this as a career?”

She lowered her pen. “I’ve always wanted to, but life got in the way.” She was determined to stay tight-lipped about her endeavors in New York and failed career as a fine arts photographer.

“Don’t let adverse circumstances prevent you from following your dreams, Willow. No matter what happens externally, don’t lose touch with your inner calling.” He lifted the photo and placed it by the cash register. “I want to buy this, please.”

Willow observed his facial expression, which bordered on flirtatious. “You don’t have to. Please don’t feel you need to buy one because we know each other. I won’t be offended.”

“You see, your problem is you don’t believe in yourself. I want this because the photo is an exquisite piece of art. I have a perfect place for it in my house. Don’t argue.” He grinned and eyed her with both hands on his hips, then slapped his credit card onto the counter.

Author Interview

Tell me about yourself. Where are you from?
SEB: Hello. Thanks for having me today. I was born and raised in Akron, Ohio and after thirty years living in Los Angeles, I returned to my hometown, five years ago. After retiring as a speech pathologist six years ago, I dived into writing full-time. I’m a big believer in dreams do come true.


What genre do you read? Who's an author you read? Name your top 5 authors.

SEB: I tend to read romance, historical fiction and literary. I usually rotate the genre as I go. Nightingale is one of my favorite books and I’m a big fan of Kristin Hannah, Ocean Vuong, Rebecca Yarros, Abby Jimenez and Jojo Moyes.


What book are you reading right now, and what do you like about it?

SEB: I’m reading Beartown by Fredrik Backman. I’m a little late to the party but I’m loving how he can write something so enthralling with multiple characters—and I’m never confused.


Favorite sports.

SEB: To play, definitely golf. I’m addicted big time. To watch, football. 


Favorite thing about the state/country that you live in.

SEB: What I love about Ohio and my town is that most people are genuine, kind and caring. And no traffic! (After 30 years living in LA, this is a big one for me


How long have you been writing?

SEB: I’ve been writing songs for many years. That’s where I first started. I’ve started and stopped books over the last 20 years while I was working. There just wasn’t enough time. Then, a couple years before I retired, I started on a novel and never quit. 


What inspired you to become a writer?

SEB: For romance, that began with my mother—reading some of her Harlequin books she had accumulated and watching Hallmark movies together.


What is your writing process like? Are you more of a plotter or a pantser?

SEB: I’m a hybrid. I usually have a basic outline, but not too detailed. I know the story beats and like to use the structure given in Save the Cat Writes a Novel. Then, when I write, I let the muses speak to me. That’s the pantsing part I love—pure magic.


How do you celebrate finishing a book?

SEB: I celebrate by doing something nice for myself, like taking trip, getting a massage, or going out with friends for a champagne toast. I really try to acknowledge the hard work and my accomplishment. 


What would you tell a writer who is just starting?

SEB: Take as many courses as you can. There are many that are free online. Join a writing community because you will need critique partners down the road.


What program do you use for writing?

SEB: I write in Microsoft word documents.


What advice would you give to a writer working on their first book?

SEB: Keep going. Never give up.


What’s your writing software of choice?

SEB: I don’t use a software program other than Word.


How do you organize everything and find the time to sit down and write?

SEB: I find I am a consistent writer who perseveres on projects, no matter what. I write every morning, seven days a week, unless I have an event, or traveling, or something else. But I write because I love it, so getting the pages down and editing never feels like work.


As an author, what would you choose as your spirit animal?

SEB: Perhaps a hawk—centering on vision, clarity and a guide for intuition.


Who has been the biggest supporter of your writing?

SEB: My close friends and my mom and dad from the other side—I can feel them.


How do you name your characters?

SEB: Sometimes I hear a name that I like, and I put it in a file like I did with Willow for this book. Other times, I scan baby name lists on the Internet.


Can you describe a typical day in your writing life?

SEB: I get up around 6:30, shower, then do yoga and meditate. Then I make chai tea and head to my writing chair for 2-3 hours. I come back later in the afternoon and write in my office.


Tell us about your current release.

SEB: Willow Barton’s life crumbles at her husband’s arrest for fraud, forcing her to return to her Ohio hometown to rebuild. Running a small bookstore and helping her best friend care for her ailing father offers solace—until Zachary Hayes, her best friend’s brother and a charming country music star, shows up.
Struggling to revive his career and reconnect with his estranged father, Zach sparks an undeniable yet unwelcome chemistry with Willow. As her estranged husband seeks forgiveness, and Zach battles his own demons, Willow must confront her painful past and decide if she’s willing to risk her heart again. Caught between heartbreak and hope, can they overcome their fears and build a future together?





About the Author:

Susan is a retired speech and language pathologist and full-time writer of romance books. She has three novels published with independent presses and her newest release is slotted for February 2026 with The Wild Rose Press entitled, Forever Kind of Love. In addition to being a Maggie Award finalist, Sweet Ridge Hearts, her last book, was also a Literary Titan gold award winner. She lives in Ohio where she relishes the four seasons, (well, maybe not winter), and loves yoga, jazz, golf and walking anywhere outdoors. Susan belongs to the Great Lakes Fiction Writers organization and to Romance Writers of America (RWA). She loves seeing new characters come to life and is a firm believer that dreams do come true.

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