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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Release Blitz: Love. Camera. Action. by Sarah Hawthorn

Romantic Comedy

Date Published: 10-01-2025
Publisher: Literary Wanderlust

In the quaint Australian country town of Warbol, a faded B-grade actress, Faith Farmer, dares to dream again. With a heart full of passion and a pocketful of savings, she revives the local cinema, The Rex, and invites the community to fall in love with the Golden Age of Hollywood.

As the silver screen flickers to life, the townspeople find themselves swept up in a world of romance, drama, and laughter. Jock, a handsome country vet, finds the courage to leave his unhappy marriage and pursue his heart's desire. Charlotte, a former nun, discovers a new sense of purpose and love. And Faith, well, she finds a second chance at stardom–and love–in the unlikeliest of ways.

Join Faith and the lovable residents of Warbol as they laugh, cry, and fall in love. With its colorful cast of characters, charming small-town setting, and a healthy dose of old-school Hollywood glamor, this delightful romantic comedy will capture your heart and leave you smiling long after the credits roll.

About the Author

Before taking up fiction writing as a full-time career, Sarah worked as an actress, journalist, newspaper columnist, magazine editor and publicist. She headed her own Sydney PR company for fifteen years.

Love. Camera. Action is her third published novel.

The Dilemma (Bloodhound Books UK, August 2022) garnered five-star reader reviews and reached #1 in WW1 fiction on Amazon USA and #2 in both British Historical Fiction and Historical Mystery on Amazon UK. It was shortlisted for the Grindstone International Novel Prize.

Her debut novel, A Voice In The Night – a twisty psychological thriller – set in New York, London and Sydney was published in July 2021 (Transit Lounge). It has been optioned for film.

She was nominated by Books+Publising in 2021 as one of Australia’s most promising new authors.

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Book Review: Prudence by L. H. Cosway

I have chosen Prudence by L. H. Cosway to review.

I received an ARC copy of the e-book for an honest review of this book.

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Here is a brief description from Goodreads:

Derek Balfe proposed to Milly O’Shea at twenty.

She turned him down and left to build a career and a future that didn’t include him. Derek had no idea that it wasn’t purely Milly’s decision to decline but rather the influence of a meddling relative.

Now thirty-eight, Derek is a successful hotelier, divorced and parenting two teenagers. His father is retiring soon and has asked Derek to take over the family business. He has a lot going on and to add to it Milly has moved back into town, more distractingly beautiful, shy and delicate than ever—and with a teenage daughter of her own in tow. Milly is close friends with Derek’s sister so he can’t avoid running into her—but he is determined to ice her out.

That is until their daughters meet at school and become inseparable. Derek has to deal with seeing Milly every week, sometimes daily. The more he’s around her the more he realises that deep down she’s still the same girl he fell for all those years ago, and he begins to suspect that there was more to her rejecting his proposal than he’d always believed.

Prudence is a standalone contemporary romance and is inspired by Jane Austen's Persuasion.

Tropes &
~Second chance~
~Brooding hero~
~Rejected proposal~
~Best friend’s brother~
~Single parents~

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First book in the Balfe Family series. Excellent read!!

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

CAWFILE: 9.86

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Release Blitz: Prudence by L.H. Cosway

Prudence by L.H. Cosway is now live!

Derek Balfe proposed to Milly O'Shea at twenty.

She turned him down and left to build a career and a future that didn't include him. Derek had no idea that it wasn't purely Milly's decision to decline but rather the influence of a meddling relative.

Now thirty-eight, Derek is a successful hotelier, divorced and parenting two teenagers. His father is retiring soon and has asked Derek to take over the family business. He has a lot going on and to add to it Milly has moved back into town, more distractingly beautiful, shy and delicate than ever--and with a teenage daughter of her own in tow. Milly is close friends with Derek's sister so he can't avoid running into her--but he is determined to ice her out.

That is until their daughters meet at school and become inseparable. Derek has to deal with seeing Milly every week, sometimes daily. The more he's around her the more he realises that deep down she's still the same girl he fell for all those years ago, and he begins to suspect that there was more to her rejecting his proposal than he'd always believed.

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Book Review: Rescued by Her Ex by Natasha Dubois

I have chosen Rescued by Her Ex by Natasha Dubois to review.

I received an ARC copy of the e-book for an honest review of this book.

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Here is a brief description from Goodreads:

She ran to Alaska to disappear.

He was the one man fate sent to find her.

After barely escaping her abusive ex, Quinn flees to the remote Alaskan wilderness—hoping the isolation will help her reclaim her strength. But when a head injury leaves her with no memory of how she got there, she wakes up in the last place she ever expected: in the arms of the man she left behind.

Zane never stopped loving Quinn, but he hasn’t forgiven her either. Finding her unconscious on a dangerous trail reignites all the emotions he buried three years ago. Now, a brutal snowstorm traps them together in his cabin—and the heat between them is impossible to ignore.

As Quinn’s memories slowly return, so do the walls she built to protect herself. Zane is determined to keep her safe, but his need for control clashes with her fight for independence. When past traumas resurface and fresh danger strikes, they’ll have to decide: Is love worth the risk when trusting each other could be the hardest—and bravest—thing they’ve ever done?

An emotional second-chance romance about healing after trauma, choosing vulnerability, and falling for the one who never gave up.

Rescued by Her Ex is a spicy romance novel; it is a stand-alone book. Readers will enjoy a story rich with themes of a second chance love, a reunion, forced proximity, snowbound, falling for the rescuer, amnesia, and an alpha hero that truly puts ‘hero’ in the phrase. Animal-lovers will enjoy the dogs throughout the book, too.

Heat Level - (6) - Spicy: Multiple sex scenes described in explicit detail. High levels of intimacy. High levels of sexual tension. Strong language.

This story contains no cheating and guarantees a happily-ever-after ending that is sure to satisfy. Coming September 30th, 2025 exclusively to Amazon (including Kindle Unlimited).

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I love this cover!! We have had 2 huskies and we think of them often. We are fostering a husky right now.

Zane and Quinn have a second chance of love. Will they take it this time? Or will they run? Emotional roller-coaster ride of so many emotions. Quinn does not how to trust. Zane was adorable and respectful of what Quinn has gone through.

Huskies!! They are adorable, too!!

CAWFILE: 9.71

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I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Cover Reveal: It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Puck This by Izzy Elliott

Izzy Elliott has revealed the cover for It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Puck This!

Releasing December 2, 2025

Kodiak Northerly thought football was his ticket to freedom—the only way to outrun the life he was destined for. Drafted into the big leagues, he finally gets everything he wanted. The problem? He’s a polar bear shifter sweltering in the Arizona sun, haunted by memories of the snowy Christmas town he left behind. For the first time, Kodi wonders if chasing his dream meant losing the place—and the people—that truly made him whole.

Anya Greene built her life on structure and ice. Hockey was her escape, her purpose, and the one thing that never let her down… until it did. Passed over for the draft, her carefully ordered future shatters. With no plan B, she’s left adrift—until her path collides with a world that shouldn't exist. Suddenly, the girl who lived by discipline is pulled into holiday magic, a man who defies logic, and a revelation that could change everything she thought she knew about love, family, and where she belongs.

Cover Designer: Aurelia at mayonaka.designs
Graphic Artist: Toni at artbytoniii

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Release Boost: His to Claim by Laura Nicole

His to Claim by Laura Nicole is now live!

GRAHAM

I’ve always been three steps ahead.

In the boardroom. In the shadows. In every game worth playing.

But then she walked in—wild-eyed, sharp-tongued, and dangerous in a way I didn’t see coming.

She drugged me. Twice.

Got under my skin.

Made me break rules I swore were unshakable.

I know exactly what she is—a con artist in couture, slipping through cracks like smoke.

But when I put her name in the Hunt’s Catalog, I wasn’t just signing her up.

I was making a claim.

I’ll find her.

I’ll catch her.

And once I have her—I’m not letting go.

DELILAH

I've spent my life taking what I need to survive.

But Graham Ellsworth isn't just another mark—he's the most dangerous man I've ever tried to con.

He sees through every mask, calls every bluff, and somehow makes me want things I can't afford to want.

When he gets me into the Hunt, I think it's my chance at the ultimate score.

Two-hundred fifty thousand dollars. One night of running. Freedom from the past that's hunting me.

But Graham doesn't just want me in the game.

He wants me to know that no matter how far I run, how well I hide, he'll find me.

And the terrifying part? I'm starting to hope he does.

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Book Tour & Giveaway: Built to Last by David Amerland

How To Get Stronger, Healthier, And Happier At Any Stage Of Life

Nonfiction / Fitness and Wellness

Date Published: 01-03-2025

Publisher: New Line Books

Discover the Secret to Lifelong Fitness.

Imagine a simple, science-backed plan that helps you build strength, boost your energy, and improve your mood every single day-no matter your age. "Built to Last" is your complete blueprint for transforming both body and mind, making it easy to overcome fitness challenges and truly thrive.

Inside this book, you'll find:

- 84 Easy-to-Follow Workouts: Each exercise is designed to be effective and accessible, whether you're new to fitness or looking to break through a plateau.
- Science-Backed Strategies: Learn the latest techniques from exercise science, longevity research, and neuroscience to get the most out of every workout.
- Stress Management and Habit Building: Discover practical tips to manage stress, form lasting healthy habits, and stay active even when life gets busy.

With clear, actionable advice that fits seamlessly into your daily routine, "Built to Last" takes the guesswork out of getting fit. This book isn't just about exercise-it's about creating a balanced, healthier lifestyle that empowers you to live your best life.

Your journey to becoming stronger, healthier, and happier starts now. Let "Built to Last" be your guide every step of the way.

About the Author

David Amerland is a Chemical Engineer with an MSc. in quantum dynamics in laminar flow processes. He converted his knowledge of science and understanding of mathematics into a business writing career that's helped him demystify, for his readers, the complexity of subjects such as search engine optimization (SEO), search marketing, social media, decision-making, communication and personal development. The diversity of the subjects is held together by the underlying fundamentals governing human behavior and the way they are expressed online and offline. A lifelong martial arts practitioner, David Amerland is found punching and kicking sparring dummies and punch bags when he's not behind his keyboard.

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