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Monday, November 3, 2025

Release Boost: Crown of Shattered Thrones by Susan Person

Crown of Shattered Thrones by Susan Person is now live!

Some bonds are forged in starlight. Others are written in blood.

With Rain by her side and an army of fae rallying to her cause, Ari must infiltrate the vampire palace where she was once tortured to save her sister. Her father, Albert, holds her sister and Rain's brother like offerings on an altar. He knows his daughter's weakness. Ari loves with the fury of dying stars, destructive and absolute.

To save everyone she loves, Ari might have to become the very monster she's fighting against.

Because when you're touched by a goddess, the line between salvation and destruction is razor-thin.

When darkness bleeds starlight, heroes become myths.

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Release Boost: The Crown of Shadows and Distrust by E.D. Crowe

The Crown of Shadows and Distrust by E.D. Crowe is now live!

Imprisoned. Drugged. Soul-Bound.

Far from the only home she's ever known, surrounded by a Dark Court abandoned by the Gods, Max finds herself at the mercy of the cursed Dark Fae prince and a tyrant king wishing to mold her into a weapon of world domination. Her only hope of surviving long enough to escape her prison is the prince himself - her mate.

Kaden claimed her soul, betrayed her trust and shattered her heart. But now, Max must trust him because he's tied their lives together, and is the only one who can keep her alive. Where one goes, the other follows - even in death.

Navigating court politics and their mutual distrust, past ghosts and hidden plans, the pair has to contend with a mounting war - and their combustive chemistry.

Just as Max begins to trust the heir again, Kaden loses his fight on his inner cursed soul, rendering him nothing more than the beast they all fear. Will Max choose to love the monster, save the Fae prince and their kingdom, or will she forsake them both for her freedom?

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Release Boost: Devious Love by Anastasija White

Devious Love by Anastasija White is now live!

A secret. A line they shouldn't cross. A love they will never forget.

DOMINIC WATSON has always been MIA ASHTON's weakness. Her brother's best friend. Her neighbor. And later...her stepbrother. Her crush on him was never meant to be more than unrequited love.
But one night and a pair of masks changed everything.
What started as a secret quickly turned into something Mia and Dominic couldn't control. Their relationship was a whirlwind of passion and love, until one day he pushed her away, breaking her heart with a lie she never saw coming.
Now, four years later, Mia is back in town for her brother's wedding. All she wants is closure, to know the truth about why Dominic broke her heart so she can move on.
But Dominic never stopped loving her, and he won't give up until she's his again.
Four days stuck in a cabin together.
Two people who were once each other's everything.
And one chance to figure out if the fire between them has died.
Years ago, they ran from their love. What would happen if they stopped and gave in to the connection?

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Release Boost: Behind the Shadows by J.A. Owenby

Behind the Shadows by J.A. Owenby is now live!

Some of us were born into darkness. Others were shackled.

They drugged me.

Chained me.

Tore apart my mind until the pieces didn't fit anymore.

Then they gave me a name.

Cleaner. Killer. Son.

Monster.

Told me the blood on my hands was hers.

Then they smiled and made me kill again.

And they told me she never existed.

But I've seen her.

In dreams. In flashes of red hair and blood.

And now she's real--flesh and bone and terrified eyes.

But they made one mistake.

They didn't bury her deep enough.

Now she's back.

And even if she doesn't remember me--

My obsession remembers everything.

She runs. I follow.

She screams. I savor it.

She looks at me like a stranger.

And I try not to laugh.

Because I know her body better than she does.

I've watched her sleep. Touched her skin. Marked her without mercy.

And now that I've found her again...

There's no version of this where I let her go.

You don't have to love me, little ghost.

Lock the door. Scream my name. Run.

I've never needed permission to take what's mine.

BEHIND THE SHADOWS, Kip and Holland's story is a standalone pitch-black dark romance of obsession, betrayal, and deadly lies. For readers who crave monsters who cannot be saved--and the women who risk everything to survive them. No cheating, no third act breakup, and includes an HEA. Check author's website for TW/CW.

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Release Boost: The Secret We Keep by Emily Catlow

The Secret We Keep by Emily Catlow is now live!

Morgan

Everyone around me seems to be growing up and moving on, while I am stuck. Isolated. Still living at home.

Until Paddy O'Keefe comes back into my life.

Our friendship blooms and our connection grows, although he refuses to cross the line into something more.

He encourages my dreams and teaches me new things. All while trying to sort through his own trauma.

But in doing so, he sees the truth: that I have to let go of the one thing I cherish most that will change my life forever.

I'm not sure if I'm strong enough to do that... Or if I'm brave enough to make the first step.

But for the first time in forever, Paddy makes me believe it might just be possible.

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Sunday, November 2, 2025

Reading Now: Love You, Mean It by Laura Pavlov

What are you reading now?

I am reading Love You, Mean It by Laura Pavlov

This is book #2 in the Blushing series. I love this small town set in Blushing, Alaska. One of my favorite tropes is single dad. Add in enemies to lovers! Yes, Please!!

Violet and Charlie's back and forth is the best! Harper is the sweetest little girl.

On Goodreads, there is a giveaway for Kindle copies of this book. Direct link: HERE.

My review will be posted on Tuesday, November 4.

Happy Reading!

Melissa

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Here is a brief description from Goodreads:

From USA Today bestselling author Laura Pavlov comes a story about found family and the power of acceptance, all wrapped up in a sizzling romance set in the frozen north.

My new landlord’s a real hard-ass. And I can’t keep my hands off him.

Charlie Huxley’s the best—and grumpiest—general contractor in Blushing, Alaska. He built the venue for the wedding-planning business my bestie and I share. After I accidentally flood my home, he offers me his guesthouse while he handles the repairs. But when he starts to take charge, I feel myself losing control.

Unable to resist, we casually hook up. We both know once will never be enough.

Between us, we carry plenty of baggage. I’ve got the absent father, drunk mother, and estranged sister. He grew up in foster care and is single-handedly raising a daughter whose mom visits just once a year.

But Charlie makes me feel like I belong. And for the first time ever, I picture myself with a real family.

Before I go all in, I need to learn to set some boundaries. Question Am I strong enough?

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FTC Disclosure: The Publisher/Author/Book Tour Company has provided me with a copy of this book for review or I have purchased the book with my own funds. The opinion I share about the story are mine and have not been influenced by The Publisher/Author/Book Tour Company if received for review.