Book Talk: Book Reviews for Bering Sea Crabbers series by Jessica Buss

  I wanted to do a post about the entire series of the Bering Sea Crabbers series by Jessica Buss.  I absolutely love Jessica Buss's books.  (Please keep writing!!!)  I have read ???  books so far!!

I loved this series. Why? Because it's unique. I haven't read any books or series that have been centered around Bering Sea Crabbers prior to reading this series.

If you haven't checked out this series, go to Amazon and buy them or sign them out of Kindle Unlimited!  

Here is the Bering Sea Crabbers series:

Book #1: Baited - Henrik & Carina

Henrik is the grump of the 4 men, but I think Carina has a way to get Henrik to be not as grumpy!!

Book #2: Caught - Eirik & Amelia

Erik is Henrik's best friend. There is an unwritten bro code that says his best friend's little sister is off limits, but can he stay away?

Book #3: Released - Edgar & Simone

This book is my favorite of the 4. Edgar showed us readers, his creative side and with Simone, he will be unstoppable!

Book #4: Redeem- Brock & Courtney

Brock & Courtney's story is very emotional! 

Now go read this series!!

Happy Reading!

Melissa

Book Talk: Looking for Guest Posts/Author Interviews

I am looking for Guest Posts & Author Interviews to be added regularly to my book blog.  

If you are an author who wants to feature a new release or a fellow book blogger who wants to increase your traffic, then email me: alwaysreadingreview@gmail.com and put in the title: GUEST POST, and I will return your email.

If you are an author who wants to have an Author Interview highlighted here on my book blog, then email me, and I can send the PDF of questions to you.  Send me an email: alwaysreadingreview@gmail.com and put in the title: AUTHOR INTERVIEW, and I will return your email. 

Happy Reading!!
Melissa

 

Top Reads of 2025

 At the end of the year, I will be posting my top reads, but I wanted to share this just in case you want to fill one out, too!  It is so hard to pick only 1 book per month, but I did it!!  This month is going to be really hard to pick just 1 book.  I got several good ARCs this month. I know my end of the month wrap up for November will be 2 books.  Maybe 3.  Oh decisions! Check out my end of the month wrap ups. from previous months.  

Right-click to save on your laptop or phone.  You can print it if you want or edit the image itself.  When you have Bingo, post your image on my Facebook page or Instagram page and tag it #alwaysreadingtopreads, or you can comment here with your top reads.

Happy Reading!!
Melissa

Book Talk: Book Reviews for the Of Mine trilogy by Alexis Grace

 This is about the trilogy called Of Mine by Alexis Grace.  This trilogy is OMG Good!!  If you love mystery, intrigue, and reverse harem, then go get it.  It is in Kindle Unlimited. Click here.

Book #1: Killer of Mine

Book #2: Secrets of Mine

Book #3: Darkness of Mine

Happy Reading!!
Melissa

Book Talk: Book Reviews for Chicago Steel Series by Jessica Buss

 I wanted to do a post about the entire series of Chicago Steel by Jessica Buss.  If you want to read the interview with her, Click HERE.    I absolutely love Jessica Buss's books.  (Please keep writing!!!)  I have read 12  books so far!!

Have you read the Chicago Steel series?  Do you like to read about men who play hockey?  This series was beautifully written.  

Here is the Chicago Steel series:

Prequel Book: Owned by You (review coming soon)

Book #1: Hooked on You - Lucas & Samantha

Book #2: Checked by You - Mika & Shiloh

Book #3: Clipped by You - Christian & Monica

Book #4: Speared by You  - Tristan & Stephanie

Book #4.5: Happy Ho, Ho, Holidays - Trey & Nicole

Book #5: Slashed by You - Josh & Kenzie

Book #6: Delayed by You -  Rocco & Jasmine

Book #7: Tripped by You - Ace & Janica

 
Book #8: Blocked by You - Jersey & Emily

Book #8.5: Stick by You - Alaska Vacation with the group

Let me know if you have read these great books!!

Happy Reading!
Melissa

Book Talk: New Releases

 Starting every Thursday, I will be posting a new post called New Releases.  This new releases are only the ones I have signed up for.   I have write down each promo I sign up for on a chart like the one below.  I have not decided if I will add book covers or links yet.

I have not decided if I will add book covers or links yet.

First post is tomorrow, January 30.

Happy Reading!

Melissa

Book Talk: Books I am Excited About

 What books are you excited to be released? 

The first book I am excited for is Delayed by You by Jessica Buss.  This is book #6 in the Chicago Steel series.  I have loved every book in this series and I can not wait to read this one!!  If you love hockey and guys in hockey gear, go check out this series.  Oh, it's in Kindle Unlimited.   Delayed by You comes out on May 17.  

Find out more: HERE.

She’s always been his. He’s always been hers. Best friends since they were kids, everyone always assumed they’d end up together. But Rocco and Jasmine forge their own life paths. Despite remaining close, she discovers she needs a break from the life she’s been living in Chicago. When she moves to New York, things change for him. And he panics, thinking he’s lost her forever.

Rocco

Since the day she moved in across the street when we were kids, Jasmine has held my attention with her sparkling green eyes and spunky spirit. She’s independent and headstrong, and I’ve always admired that about her. Hiding behind my bachelor status, no one is the wiser about the secret feelings I harbor for her.

Jasmine

Rocco has always been by my side. Whether it’s making me laugh, teaching me something new, or sharing confidences, he’s been steadfast. When he morphs into a man seemingly overnight, I find it tough to temper my attraction to him. But he doesn’t see me as anything more than a friend.

The second book I am excited about is Inside the Penalty Box by S.L. Sterling.  This first book in the new series called The Vancouver Dominators.  Again, hockey and men in hockey gear!!  It comes out on May 29.

For more information: HERE.

I kept my nose clean. Bad publicity was the last thing you wanted, and I’d had my share since my last breakup went public. We’d also just lost our last five games.

The boys and I decided to head to the islands for a little R&R. I’d never been so happy for a break. That was where I saw her. She didn’t seem to recognize me, which made it better, so I made my move. We didn’t exchange names or numbers. We shared one carefree night, that was all I wanted and that was all it was supposed to be.

A few months later, regret from that night had almost eaten away at me. I hadn’t been able to get her out of my mind. I wouldn’t say I fell in love with her, or maybe I did. All I knew was that night was the closest I’d ever come to insta-love and I wanted more but we’d had our fun. Yet, I was still mentally kicking myself for at least not getting her name.

We're about to head into the playoffs when I return home and that is when the universe decides to bring us back together in one of the worst places ever. Only this time won’t be like the last, I decide I won’t let her slip through my fingers. This time, I’ve promised myself nothing, and all bets are off.

Happy Reading!!! 

Melissa

Book Talk: Books I am Excited About

  What books are you excited to be released?

The first book I am excited for is Chasing Wild by Kristen Proby.   I have read Wild for You and loved it!!!  This book releases May 9,   Click HERE to find out more about this book. 

From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby comes an all-new Small Town, Friends to Lovers, Law Enforcement romance.

Summer Quinn’s life changed five years ago when she walked in on her boyfriend and her best
friend in bed together. She silently left, ghosting both of them, and never looked back. She came to Bitterroot Valley, looking for a fresh start, and that’s exactly what she got.

After purchasing the local floral shop from her eccentric aunt and finding herself again in the absolute delight she brought to the community, Summer feels welcome and safe in her new home.

But things have started to happen. At first, she could blow it off as bad luck, or kids starting trouble. But then the bad luck turns into serious, life-threatening incidents that can’t be ignored.

Bitterroot Valley is Chase Wild’s town. His family settled the area almost a hundred and
fifty years ago, and as a police officer, Chase takes pride in keeping his community safe. Sure,
he’s had his eye on the gorgeous florist since she moved to town, but he’s kept his relationship
with her strictly professional.

Now, someone’s trying to scare Summer. She claims she doesn’t know why, but Chase is determined to get to the bottom of it and drive the danger out of his town. As time passes, and the more he gets to know Summer, the harder it is to keep his hands off of the beautiful woman. With their connection growing, he’s falling in love with her and will do anything to keep her safe.

As Chase learns the truth of who is threatening Summer, will he be able to protect her, and will their love withstand the challenges ahead?

Chasing Wild is a standalone, contemporary romance novel, and book two in the picturesque Wilds of Montana series.

The second book I am excited for is Dr. Single Dad by Louise Bay.  It releases April 11 and will be in Kindle Unlimited.   Click HERE to find out more.

Unexpected fatherhood, a newborn daughter and a nanny in the next bedroom he can't stop fantasizing about.

 

When a one-night stand announces I just became a father to a baby girl, my world is thrown into turmoil.

 

My choice: single fatherhood or sign adoption papers.

 

The decision is easy.

 

Within hours, I'm on a plane to collect my daughter.

 

I’m in over my head. I barely know one end of a baby from the other. Luckily, I have the perfect plan. I’ll hire live-in help, have limited involvement with the kid, and keep my life just the same as it’s always been.

 

I finally find a nanny who lives up to my exacting standards. But the only problem is, every time I look at her, the future I thought I wanted starts to crumble.

 

Nothing in my life is going according to plan… and the wriggling poo machine in my arms is unexpectedly worming her way into my heart.

 

Life was ordered and logical until I got myself two roommates and started falling in love with both of them.

 

A standalone romance.

 

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The last book I am looking forward to is The Southern Thirst Trap by Adrian R. Hale.  Click HERE for more.  

HARLOWE

The name Zander Olsen is synonymous with no repeats, no attachments, and pursuing beautiful women he leaves in the dust after he’s conquered them. I knew his rules going into our arrangement. I shouldn’t have thought I’d be any different. Yet, we somehow discovered something amazing together during our tropical vacation that changed my life forever. I thought it changed him, too. Instead, he told me forever was a lie and thoroughly blocked me from his life the second we returned. Why is he back now? And what gives him the right to be so interested in my son after all this time? Zander’s the one man who has the power to ruin my life and I won’t let him do that to me again, even if my body wants to betray me every time he gets close.

ZANDER

Harlowe Sorenson is the only woman I was willing to break my rules for, and in the end, it burned us both. I put my career and the growth of Olympus International first in my life, so I can’t let women stick around long enough to distract me from that goal, not even one as vivacious, challenging, and captivating as her. Falling for Harlowe wasn’t in my plans, so I cut out my heart and crushed hers thoroughly to ensure she wouldn’t be a problem. I’d almost forgotten about her. So why, after crashing into her five years later, am I still drawn to her and have too many questions about her carefully guarded son? A son who looks more like me than he should. I need to get these answers without risking my business, my heart, and hers in the process, or I’ll have hell to pay once again.

Are you planning to read any of these books, too?
Happy Reading!!

Melissa

Book Talk: Books I am Excited About

 What books are you excited to be released?

The first book I am exited about is Cursed Wolf by Sophie Ash.  It releases March 29 and is the third book of the Howling Death MC.  The first two are in Kindle Unlimited.  

Cursed Wolf
Sophie Ash
(Howling Death MC)
Publication date: March 29th 2024
Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Romance

If the sweet veterinarian finds out I’m a werewolf, she’ll bolt.
But she’s my fated mate, and the beast in me is howling for a taste.

I’m the wolf she hit with her car and nursed back to health. I’m also the gruff biker who saved her from her creepy boss.

She has no idea man and beast are one and the same.

We’re from different worlds, but fate’s thread ties us together. She thinks we’re just dating, but she’s meant for me. And as I get to know her, I can’t get enough.

The more time we spend together, the more my wolf howls to claim her. Soon, I won’t be able to hold back the animal within me.

Fate has cursed me with an impossible choice. Reveal my wolf to a human and risk the safety of my pack.

Or force her into my world with a mating bite, and bind our fates forever.

Whether she likes it or not.

This book features fated mates between a human woman and a protective wolf shifter hiding a big secret. Each book in Howling Death MC is a standalone with a guaranteed HEA!

Goodreads / Amazon

The second book I am excited about is Nine Month Contract by Amy Daws. This book releases April 11.   I am a huge fan of Amy Daws.  I loved the Harris Brothers series and Wait With Me series.  If you have not read either series, go and get them.  They are awesome books.  Click: HERE.  

Nine Month Contract
Amy Daws
Publication date: April 11th  2024
Genres: Adult, Romance

A brand new spicy small town romance by Amazon #1 Bestselling author, Amy Daws.

This book is the start of a mountain man spinoff series based on the three Fletcher brothers featured in her previous release, Last on the List.

Coming April 11

Help Wanted: Grumpy Mountain Man seeks baby momma. Job is an incubator position only. Surrogate must be impervious to grunting in the form of communication and nosey brotherly neighbors. Rustic mountain range housing available upon request.
I wanted to pummel my irritating brothers when they posted their own version of a wanted ad to help me with my life.
But I can’t fault the results once the right woman lands on my lap.
Becoming a single father is not a decision I made lightly. In fact, it’s the biggest decision of my entire life.
Which is why when I interview Trista, I know she’s perfect.
She’s wild, she’s opinionated, she wears cowboy boots. Even my pet goat loves her…
She’s the exact type of person I was holding out for.
And to my great horror, I realize on our first night of attempting this baby making dance…when the lights are low, the cheap wine is flowing, and the home insemination supplies are laid out on the kitchen counter…
I want to do a lot more than just make her my surrogate.
I want to make her mine.

Preorder is live!

Amazon: https://geni.us/NineMonthContract

BookBub: https://bit.ly/NMCBookBub

Goodreads: https://bit.ly/NMCGoodreads

I am hoping I can make this post weekly.  Just two books for this post.  

Happy Reading!

Melissa