TWO FOR ONE
Mandy Muse
Release Date: October 8
Meet Mandy Muse:
Mandy Muse writes spicy adult romance. Born and raised in Texas, she is a stay at home mom with an imagination that has always left her daydreaming. When she is not writing, she is trying to keep three kids from playing with her laptop and keep them from learning how to read, so she never has to explain what mommy writes.
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AFTER THE SNAP
AJ Alexander
Release Date: October 15
Meet AJ Alexander:
USA Today bestselling author AJ Alexander has been writing romance since 2018. She loves writing small town romances with found families and all the nosey nellies that help her characters find their happily ever after! She lives in Arizona, otherwise known as the surface of the sun, with her husband, two daughters, two cats, and a lovable golden retriever.
When she isn’t writing you can find AJ reading, binging the latest true crime documentaries on Netflix, obsessing over new Korean drama shows, or glued to fresh anime releases. AJ is a cynical but hopeless romantic that believes in love at first sight, bigger is always better, and everything should be put off for a nap.
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Blurb:
One night with a beautiful stranger is supposed to be exactly what I need to forget that my NFL career is hanging on by a thread. No last names, no strings, no expectations. Just two people having a little fun before going their separate ways.
At least, that’s the plan.
Problem number one. I definitely want more.
Problem number two. She disappears before the sun.
Problem number three. I can’t stop thinking about her.
Surely the universe is done with me now.
The universe: Bet.
Because the woman of my dreams is my coach’s daughter, who I absolutely can’t have.
Pretending our night together never happened is probably the smartest thing either of us could do, but I’ve never been good at walking away from something I want.
And I absolutely want her.
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STORMHOLD
Ember Raine
Release Date: October 17
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Blurb:
The rules are simple in Twin City: follow the word of the Stormholds, and order will be maintained. But someone has disobeyed.
Arkane Stromhold, the sole heir, also known as the Beast of the Twins, is an unemotional strategist who will do anything to keep his family legacy safe. So when a sinister threat called the White Hand wants both his city and his head, Arkane devises a complicated trap to lure the enemy. Only to be blindsided by the beautiful assassin who breaks into his house, stirring an unrecognizable emotion in him.
At sixteen, Bellerose Esteal has had everything taken away from her. Now, stationed as a Lower resident of the Twins, she works as a librarian by day and a deadly assassin at night, never forgetting the blood promise she made all those years ago.
On one such hunt, she infiltrates the Beast’s mansion and finds the city’s threat has somehow connected to her family’s demise. With little choice, the Beauty proposes an unlikely alliance with the Beast. And the Beast, surprisingly, agrees. To bring down the enemy or keep her close—he’s not sure.
Soon, Arkane and Belle find themselves right in the eye of the storm, caught in a tangle of lies, betrayal, and fiery passion. But the enemy is closer than she thought, and the path demands blood, and when blood falls, death must follow…
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KNOCKED SIDEWAYS
C.A. Gardner
Release Date: October 22
Meet C.A. Gardner:
C.A. Gardner (she/her) is passionate about stories full of yearning, connection, and queer joy. When she’s not making gorgeous, grumpy hockey players pine even longer and harder for each other, you can find her reading in a comfy chair, hanging out with her wife and teenager, trying a new recipe, or wandering around outside looking for birds.
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Blurb:
As a rookie NHL defenseman, Remy Ladoux’s used to taking hits, but getting traded hurts.
It’s bad enough that Remy has to leave his sister behind. Being dumped by his almost-boyfriend doesn’t make it any easier. And the hit that just might finish him off? His new teammate is also his long-time hockey idol, Jed Grant.
Still, Remy’s not about to make waves by crushing on the goalie—even if Jed’s so hot that he melts Remy’s brain. And if Jed’s known for anything, it’s being rock-steady both on and off the ice. So it shouldn’t be a problem when Jed takes Remy under his wing.
It turns out, though, that Jed’s not so rock-steady when Remy’s around. Remy’s smart and hardworking and eager to please, and for the first time in his life, Jed can’t help himself.
Mentoring the gorgeous new rookie?
Part of the job.
Offering him a place to stay?
No big deal, Jed’s done it before.
Letting Remy fall asleep in his bed?
That one’s a little harder to explain.
Jed knows he’s getting in too deep, too fast. But Remy’s the first guy he can actually see a future with. He just hopes he’s not the only one who’s been knocked sideways.
Knocked Sideways is a spicy, slow-burn m/m hockey romance between a gruff veteran goalie who thinks he’s happiest on his own and the sweet, sexy rookie who might just change his mind. It is the first in the Colorado Blizzards series and can be read as a stand-alone. It features dual 3rd person POV, pan & demi rep, age gap, hurt/comfort, chosen family, on-page intimacy, no third act break-up, and a low-angst, heartfelt HEA.
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KNOTTY OR NICE
Ari Wright
Release Date: November 15
Meet Ari Wright:
Ari Wright resides in a sun-soaked corner of the United States, where she spends her days raising littles, cooking, reading, consuming massive amounts of music, and doing entirely too much daydreaming.
Ari began writing novels at the age of twelve. A passionate book-lover all her life, her mother once joked that she had to start writing her own stories because she had read everyone else’s. After fifteen years of writing, Ari finally set out to author her debut contemporary romance novel. It has been her lifelong dream to share the worlds inhabiting her mind with others. Welcome to her dream come true!
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Blurb:
Aside from her name, Noelle has never been a particularly festive person—or a very lucky one. So getting stood up by her supposed scent-matches two days before Christmas? Didn’t really surprise her.
Noelle can’t blame anyone but herself. Based on her past, she ought to have known better than to believe her silliest wish had finally come true. This year, she vows things will be different. No more holiday cheer or delusional dreams…
Until her match service calls to place her with a new pack of potential mates.
At their first meeting, Elias and Carson obliterate all of Noelle’s plans for a lonely holiday. Unlike her other supposed “matches”, they truly want her. They’re also pretty much perfect. A kind, gallant pro-goalie and a world-famous coach with just enough dominance to make her knees weak.
There’s only one problem.
Well, two problems.
It turns out, the nice alphas aren’t her only mates. She’s also an exact match for their professional rivals—cocky hockey superstar, Xander, and his broody-but-menacing packmate, Jett.
She expects the challengers to back off once they see who they’re up against. Instead, Noelle’s not-so-nice pack proves they’re to do whatever it takes to win her over.
Even if it means getting snowed in with their sworn enemies.
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MAKE OR BREAK
Karen Renee
Release Date: October 27
Meet Karen Renee:
Karen Renee is the author of the Riot Motorcycle Club, Beta, and O-Town series of books. She once crunched Nielsen ratings data but these days she brings her imagination to life by writing books. She has wanted to be a writer since she was very young, but it’s taken the last twenty plus years for her to amass enough courage and overall life experience to bring that dream to life. Some of those life experiences came from the wonderful world of advertising, banking, and local television media research. She is a proud wife and mother, and a Jacksonville native. When she’s not at the soccer field or cooking, you can find her at her local library, the grocery store, in her car jamming out to some tunes, or hibernating while she writes and/or reads books.
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Blurb:
Tundra is the one man I absolutely cannot have.
He's twenty years older than me, a patched member of the Riot MC, and my dad's brother in arms. Every rule says he's off-limits.
So why does he keep finding his way to my bar?
For months, we've been dancing around our attraction — stolen glances, excuses to get close, conversations that last longer than they should. Then a sprig of mistletoe at the Christmas party changes everything. One kiss. One moment neither of us planned.
And now I can't think about anything else.
We both know the cost of giving in. Tundra risks his patch, his brotherhood — everything he's built his life around. I risk losing my family. These aren't just consequences — they're devastation. And in the MC world, there's no coming back from either.
We give in anyway.
Four days. Just the holidays. Just this once — and then it's over.
Except I was wrong to think I could walk away from Tundra with my heart intact. Now we're stealing moments, sneaking around, pretending this is something we can keep hidden.
But secrets don't survive long inside the Riot MC.
When the truth comes out, it leads to a make or break moment where Tundra has to choose — his patch or me. Am I the woman he'll burn it all down for, or just the one he never should have touched?
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https://authorkarenrenee.com/books/make-or-break/
THE BOURBON BETRAYAL
DK Marie
Release Date: October 20
Meet DK Marie:
Amazon #1 bestselling author DK Marie weaves intoxicating love stories against the backdrop of Michigan's diverse landscapes, from lakeside retreats to vibrant urban settings. Her signature blend of sizzling chemistry, heartfelt emotion, and playful banter creates an irresistible reading experience for those seeking both escapism and authentic connection.
With seven published novels to her name, DK Marie has carved out her place in the contemporary romance world, crafting stories where strong, independent heroines find their perfect match in heroes who are as kind as they are captivating. Her characters navigate the beautiful chaos of falling in love, discovering themselves in the process and finding happiness where they least expect it.
When she's not orchestrating steamy encounters and heartfelt declarations of love, DK Marie can be found with an overflowing cup of coffee, connecting with her passionate reader community, or planning adventures with her family that inevitably spark ideas for her next swoon-worthy romance. Her upcoming novel will transport readers beyond Michigan to the rolling hills of Kentucky, proving that while settings may change, her talent for crafting unforgettable love stories remains constant.
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Blurb:
New name. New face. Old vengeance. He's back to steal what the Blackstones took.
Olivier
I made myself into a stranger to walk back into Blackstone Bourbon. New name, new eyes, one job left to finish.
She was my first love. First heartbreak. Being near her again brings back the best parts of us I'd made myself forget.
It changes nothing. I still can't forget or forgive what her family did to mine.
Get in. Get what's mine. Get out.
But I forgot how sharp she is.
That is my first mistake.
Lillianna
Months of research. A folder I can't stop opening. A first name that's probably nothing.
I sign the deal. Then he laughs in my lobby, and something in me stops arguing.
So I watch. I wait for the proof I don't want.
Months later his four-year-old son hands me my answer. Olivier Sawyer is back in my family's distillery, wearing someone else's name.
I should throw him out. Instead, I don't tell my brothers. Not to protect him. To protect the one thing I've built here that isn't already theirs.
Keeping my enemy close should make him easier to control. It would, if my body didn’t like him close.
But I already made the mistake of wanting him when I was seventeen. I won't get burned by the same fire twice.
Some secrets age like bourbon in the dark. The longer they sit, the higher the price when poured. They thought they knew what broke them. They were wrong.
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