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Where the Road Ends
Goodreads / Amazon / Wild Rose Press -- EXCERPT: New guy held up his finger for the fourth time in an hour. She swept his plate and silverware into the dirty dishes bucket and pulled the handle to deliver him another beer. “Are you sure you don’t want a shot of something?” She waved at the collection of liquor bottles behind her. “Your something unpleasant is going to get expensive at some point.” He ran his finger along the grain of the wood, up the condensation of the glass. His hands were large and calloused. Workingman’s hands. Refusing to bite, or speak apparently, he looked up and smiled. Twisting around, she grabbed up one of their generic, bar-grade bottles. “You look like a tequila man.” “A tequila man, huh?” He raised one eyebrow, motioned with his finger for her to pour. “Sure, you want to call that tequila?” She glanced at the bottle, thought again, and grabbed up a bottle of Sagebrush, her mid-grade agave tequila, and held it up for inspection. “Better?” “I’m impressed.” He nodded as she was poised to pour. “So, a man who knows his tequilas. A man not in his element with this weather.” She glanced at his ambiguous touristy ball cap. “You’re from Texas.” He extended a killer smile that swept all the sharpness away in an instant. “And how would you know that?” “Simple.” She looked at his hands, at his chest. “We get a lot of oil guys in here. But oil guys in Wyoming are different.” She nodded at a customer a couple of bar stools down, held her finger up to new guy. He shot down his tequila and winced, looped his finger as she got back to him. “You realize you’d be laughed out of the Lone Star State with your tequila selection.” “Maybe, but that means I’m right about the Texas part though.” He rocked his head from side to side. “Perhaps.” “Ball cap is a dead giveaway.” She floated her head sideways to indicate the packed bar. “Wyoming boys wear them backward, trying to look cool, or what they think is cool. Texas boys are already confident, wear their caps like grown men should.” She was flirting, but he was a safe sort. The kind just passing through on their way somewhere else. Not like he’d be interested in her anyways. Since the courtroom visit—her sweet and salty explosion of junk food continued, ending last night with an entire key lime pie. Instinctively, she glanced down the counter to Angela. But here new guy sat, had sat. She knew better than to read anything into that. After three shots, he slowed down, nursing his beer, staring so intently at the coaster, there had to be something unpleasant and deep going on. There was no way one night on her barstool would touch his problems. No matter how many shots he did. But in an instant, his buzzed ass stared at her with blue eyes, glacier blue, burning straight to her insides. She liked to think she could hold her own looking someone in the eye, but she was the first to look away. She didn’t need anyone trying to analyze her lengthy list of problems. “Do you have family here?” she asked, trying again. She’d never worked so hard for a conversation. Two nights off diminished her let-me-into-your-world vibes. “Huh?” “Mom, brother, sister? What you Texas boys may call kinfolk?” She didn’t miss the flinch when she said brother. She also didn’t miss his eyes lighting up and the bite at his lip when mentioning a sister. Within ten short seconds he pulled out a photo of not only his sister, but two adorable nephews, in full cowboy attire. He put his credit card on the bar and returned the pictures to their sleeves. After he signed the receipt, he hitched his hip and jammed his wallet into the back pocket of well-worn, faded-to-soft jeans. He tipped his cap, looking over the crowd for a minute, and turned his hat around backward, making her laugh. “Does that make me blend better?” 
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Series: Police and Fire: Operation Alpha
Author: D.M. Earl
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Release Date: January 14, 2025
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Firefighter Lourdes "Styx" Boyd loves her job and saving people. But when she picks up a crazy and obsessive stalker after an arson call, her life is suddenly in jeopardy. No stranger to deranged stalkers, Styx can hold her own against the enemies who threaten her. After all, her military training and expertise comes in handy quite often.
The owner of the building that's engulfed in flames sees a familiar spark in the feisty fire fighter that he can't ignore. Wealthy businessman Jeremiah Zeon refuses to let anything happen to her for reasons he’s afraid to recognize. Now, Jeremiah and Styx work together to keep her stalker at bay. But when the stalker sets his sights on Jeremiah too, they can't seem to extinguish the stalker's desire to destroy them both.
Should they ignite the fire between them again while trying to stop the arsonist from burning down everyone and everything they hold dear?
 
   
 
 D.M. Earl is a U.S.A. Today Bestselling Author who spins stories about real life situations with characters that are authentic, genuine, and sincere. Each of her stories allow the characters to come to life with each turn of the page while they try to find their HEA through much drama and angst. D.M. finds ideas for her next story from within those around her and what she experiences in daily life. Each book has a part of her left behind in it. She lives in Northwest Indiana married to her best friend who was instrumental in the start of her writing career in 2014. When not writing D.M. loves to read, play with her seven fur-babies (yeah crazy) and ride her Harley Dyna Lowrider.
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Goodreads / Amazon / Barnes & Noble / iBooks / Kobo -- EXCERPT: Her eyes shifted toward her desk on her way to the kitchen, and her heart jumped against her ribcage as she saw more writing on her notepad. Another letter. This one was longer. Chloe was jolted awake once more, just as she had been the day before. The disquieting thought rammed through her sleepy head that the locks hadn’t worked. Without taking the time yet to read the letter, she checked the windows and the doors. Again, there was no sign of forced entry. Chloe’s eyebrows furrowed as she thought it over. With the locks on the two doors, there was no way the intruder could have broken in, written that note, and then returned the locks to their original positions on their way out. The same went for the windows. How were they getting inside? She sighed heavily and ran a set of long nails through her dark wavy hair, snagging on a few tangles at the back of her head. There was nothing she could do about it now. Perhaps there was nothing she could do to prevent this from happening time and time again. Shuffling to her desk, she sat down and read the perfect cursive writing, feeling mixed emotions as her eyes followed the words. I thought you would never go to sleep. I do not appreciate waiting. Next time, do us both a favor and get to sleep at an earlier time. Chloe’s jaw dropped. Had they been watching her the whole night? They knew when she was still up writing? A cold chill ran up her spine at the thought of someone spying on her. Wrapping the robe around her chest a little tighter, she continued. As for your manuscript, I noticed you made the changes I suggested. Excellent work. You have a firm grasp of dialogue composition. Their conversations are believable. But, I do suggest that you avoid writing from the male point of view. This is not meant as an offense to you, but you obviously do not understand the inner workings of the male mind. As a writer, if you narrate strictly from the female’s perspective, you will sound more competent in the genre you have chosen. Nonetheless, your story is coming along just fine. I look forward to reading more. Yours sincerely – G Chloe was stunned. She leaned against the slatted back of the chair and stared dumbly at the wall. She didn’t know what to think. Whoever this was had noticed the changes as well as read through the additions she made the day before. Not only that, but they commended her for it and exonerated her dialogue style. She took no offense to their comment about writing from the male point of view. It was difficult and uncomfortable to put herself inside the male brain and try to figure out how their thought process worked. It had always been something of an impossible task, and she took no joy in it. Deducing from that comment alone, she assumed her mystery correspondent must be a man. Why else would he be so knowledgeable on how the male mind does or does not work? If she adhered to this instruction, there were many changes she’d have to make to the story. There were several scenes with only her male protagonist present and his thoughts on the female. She’d have to change the whole book to an omnipresent perspective if she wanted to keep those scenes. But wasn’t that pretty much the same thing she was already doing? Chloe groaned and held her head in her hands, propping her elbows on her closed laptop. She hated herself for taking these notes so seriously. The thought that a complete stranger was somehow breaking into her home, just to write these silly critiques, was far from her mind. All she could think about was obeying the suggestions as if his opinion was valid and worth her consideration. Then it occurred to her that she wasn’t writing for this stranger. She was writing for herself. Why did she have to change her entire story just to accommodate him, of all people? A stranger she had never met and was forcing his way into her home somehow without any trace or reason. 
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Title: Wedlocked
Series: Westbrook Elite #9
Author: Cambria Hebert
Genre: New Adult College Romance
Tropes: M/F, M/M, Winter Break Antics
Skiing Bros, Drama
Release Date: January 14, 2025
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It’s no secret that, over the past couple years, Elite has been through it. For real, when I look around, I think, Two billion years of evolution for this?
But even with the heaping pile of crazy tossed at us on the regular, we still have each other’s backs and are stronger than ever. With Westbrook’s winter break coming up, it’s time Elite got their relax on. Leaving our Speedos behind, we load up the Jeeps with skis to spend an entire week in a private chalet at White Pine Summit.
Bro, yeah!
It’s also the perfect time for me to finish some unfinished business.
Remember that rock I put on my girl’s finger? It’s blinding all these bros around here. They act like they don’t even see it, telling me I can’t call Jess my wife because we aren’t actually married.
I’m sick of reminding everyone I’m not boyfriend or even fiancé material. I’m one hundred percent husband. And a snowy getaway is the perfect time to make good on my promise of forever.
The entire fam, a gorgeous venue, and a week out of the pool… What could possibly go wrong?
Knowing Elite… probably something.
But it doesn’t matter. Whatever winter break has in store for us, we’ll handle it just like everything else. No amount of drama or snow is gonna keep me from wife-ing up.
By the end of this vacay, Jess and I (and who knows who else) will officially be Wedlocked.
4 Heart Review by Ashley
BRO! Ever read a book that was just like one big extended epilogue? That's what Wedlocked was like. But because this was Elite, there had to be some shenanigans and drama and coach's whistle, of course!
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Cambria Hebert is a bestselling novelist of more than fifty titles. She went to college for a bachelor’s degree, couldn’t pick a major, and ended up with a degree in cosmetology. So rest assured her characters will always have good hair. Besides writing, Cambria loves a pumpkin spice latte, staying up late, sleeping in, and watching K drama until her eyes won’t stay open. She considers math human torture and has an irrational fear of chickens (yes, chickens). You can often find her running on the treadmill (she’d rather be eating a donut), painting her toenails (because she bites her fingernails), or walking her chihuahuas (the real bosses of the house). Cambria has written in many genres, including new adult, sports romance, male/male romance, sci-fi, thriller, suspense, contemporary romance, and young adult. Many of her titles have been translated into foreign languages and have been the recipients of multiple awards.
Awards Cambria has received include:
Author of the Year 2016 (UtopiaCon2016)
The Hashtag Series: Best Contemporary Series of 2015 (UtopiaCon 2015)
#Nerd: Best Contemporary Book Cover of 2015 (UtopiaCon 2015)
Romeo from the Hashtag Series: Best Contemporary Lead (UtopiaCon 2015)
#Nerd: Top 50 Summer Reads (Buzzfeed.com 2015)
The Hashtag Series: Best Contemporary Series of 2016 (UtopiaCon 2016)
#NERD Book Trailer: Best Book Trailer of 2016 (UtopiaCon 2016)
#Nerd Book Trailer: Top 50 Most Cinematic Book Trailers of All Time (film-14.com)
#Nerd: Book Most Wanted to be Adapted to Screen: (2018)
Amnesia: Mystery Book of the Year (2018)
Cambria Hebert owns and operates Cambria Hebert Books, LLC.
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Title: Indiscretion
Author: Vi Keeland
Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance
Release Date: January 13, 2025
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He's her boss. She's his greatest temptation.
The first time I met Dawson Reed, we wound up in bed.
The problem was, neither of us knew the other were there.
When I woke up in the middle of the night and found a stranger next to me, instinct kicked in and I attacked the intruder.
Only it turned out, the man wasn’t an intruder at all.
Dawson had rented this cabin, too. Apparently, a system glitch allowed a duplicate booking.
We’d soon find out we were in town for the same wedding, and Dawson was the groomsman I’d been warned about. He was as tall, dark and jaw-droppingly gorgeous as my best friend had described. Though she was also right when she’d said you two will hate each other.
When daylight rolled around, Dawson and I attempted to straighten out the mess we found ourselves in. But it proved to be more difficult than we initially thought. Since it was a holiday weekend, there wasn’t a single room available for more than fifty miles.
I suppose things could be worse than sharing a cabin for a weekend with a handsome man you despise.
Like maybe him winding up being your new boss?
5 Star Review by Lorena
Wow, this author really did her homework when it came to the area of expertise these characters portrayed. We have a single woman and a single man who happened to stumble upon each other when the cabin they booked got overbooked. They become fast friends in one day and the banter back and forth was so worth the read. Naomi and Dawson could either be a conflict of interest or get along and work together. They went with the latter. Naomi is a smart woman and she could do a paralegal job as well as she could as a lawyer, but because of something that happened to her during career, she couldn't practice law anymore and had to resort to whatever came upon her. Dawson was unsure if it was a good idea to hire her as his paralegal because he had feelings for her and didn't want it to become an issue if things went sideways. But even though Dawson could be a hard ass, he could also be vulnerable. When they got closer with each other and were spending more time together, they both realized that what they were feeling was more than just friends kind of thing and they had to open up and confide in each other. I have to say, this one is probably one of the best from this author. The moment you start reading, it's just impossible to stop. The good, the bad and the sad moments were tugging at my heart ... but the real good ones put a big ol smile on my face.
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Vi Keeland is a #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author. With millions of books sold, her titles are currently translated in twenty-seven languages and have appeared on bestseller lists in the US, Germany, Brazil, Bulgaria, Israel, and Hungary. Three of her short stories have been turned into films by Passionflix, and two of her books are currently optioned for movies. She resides in New York with her husband and their three children where she is living out her own happily ever after with the boy she met at age six.
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WHEN WE DARE J.H Croix Release Date: January 13
What could go wrong when my brother’s best friend becomes my roommate? I’m about to find out. When I met Hudson Fox, I drove over his crutches. Way to go, girl. My hormones think this hotshot firefighter is all that and then some. My hormones have a terrible track record. They are cheering for Hudson, but my brain knows better. I’m a smart woman with plans and none of them involve romance. Until I move into my new place and Hudson is my roommate. Complete with Butter, his cat. Hudson isn’t just easy on the eyes, he’s everything I didn’t know I wanted, including a little grumpy with a protective streak bigger than Alaska. We both have our reasons for avoiding romance, but when he proposes a with benefits arrangement, I can’t even think over the sound of my hormones screaming for joy. When my messy past catches up to me and I discover Hudson is my brother’s best friend, well, things get even messier. Hudson is keeping his own secrets. I tell myself it doesn’t matter. Until my heart wants more. Hudson & Stella’s story is perfect for readers who love: protective firefighters, slow burn, roommates, brother’s best friend, messy secrets, chemistry on the rampage, small town shenanigans, emotional romance with a dash of angst, oodles of swoon, and a cinnamon roll hero who will protect the woman he loves with everything he has. *A full-length, standalone romance. Grab Your Copy! Amazon https://amzn.to/3P5RlLj Apple https://apple.co/3VPjeey Google Play https://bit.ly/4fmwyxS 
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Title: Medusa's Revenge: Valkyrie MC
Series: Mayhem Makers MMM
Author: Jaime Russell
Genre: MC Romance; Romantic Suspense; He Fell First
Release Date: January 12, 2025
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Amelia “Medusa” Baxter lives by the principle “an eye for an eye” after holding her dad’s hand while he took his last breath when she was fifteen. She vowed to seek revenge on all those who had harmed him.
Her town, run by wannabe tough guys, was in need, and she knew she had to clean up the unsavory. Starting the Valkyrie Motorcycle Club with friends from her old neighborhood, they worked to protect those who couldn’t take care of themselves, all while she continued searching for the men who took her father away.
The DeMarco family took everything from her. And now fifteen years later, she’s ready to finally take them down for good.
Noah Cameron was finally living his passion. After growing up with a silver spoon in his mouth, never having to struggle for anything, he realized having his entire life, including who would marry, planned out with no input from him, he decides it’s time to live life for himself.
He’d always loved working on cars, and now in trade school for his love, he knew it was fate when he saw a help wanted sign, he took a leap, and landed what he thought was a dream job in his new profession. Little did he know he’d be thrown into a world of guns, a sex club…and the red headed siren who makes him want to stand beside her as she seeks her revenge.
Will Medusa finally be able to stand up to the man who changed her life forever?
Can Noah break through the walls and show Medusa it’s not a weakness to lean on someone or to love them?
Can they survive the dangers chasing them?
Movies, gaming, and books. Oh My!
Jaime Russell grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania, but she currently resides in a smaller town in Indiana. She lives in the country with her husband, and she is caregiver to her mama who you see with
Jaime at signings and mother in law. In August 2023, Jaime lost her dad suddenly so she's navigating a new normal.
Jaime suffers from some autoimmune diseases, so on her good days she is active and most likely shopping. But on her bad days, she spends time curled up with her fuzzy blanket, escaping reality with her puppy Annie.
Jaime is a fur mama to three dogs and two adopted dogs. She is an aunt to two crazy nephews and two nieces, as well as being the oldest child in a family of three and their spouses. Life has never been dull for Jaime, and family means everything to her.
She enjoys watching movies, shooting guns, and spending time with family and friends. She is an avid gamer when her internet permits, as she enjoys talking and goofing off with her online family.
Jaime Russell never liked reading growing up, but now she never goes anywhere without either a paperback or her Kindle because there is always a new book boyfriend to be discovered.
 
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A Guide to Fake Dating Your Enemy
-- EXCERPT: Samuel moved, breaking his stare. He leaned back in the love seat, his face thoughtful for a moment before that teasing smile of his appeared. “Well, Miss Mann,” he drawled, “I believe you’ve presented a creative solution to our admittedly inconvenient war. No need to consider alternatives.” His gaze locked on mine again, his eyes full of mischief. “I’m in. Let’s fake date.” My jaw dropped. That was it? No arguments, no questions, no conditions? He just agreed?That was way too easy. I’d prepared for at least fifteen minutes of criticism followed by an hour of strenuous arguing and deal striking. A seed of suspicion wormed its way into my mind. What ulterior motives could he be hiding? “Really?” I asked. “Just like that? You’re agreeing to this? What’s the catch?” “Would you prefer if I refused your offer?” Samuel smirked, as if he had the upper hand in this. (Which, I suppose he did.) “There’s no catch. We both want our families to get along and improve relations in Fox Creek, right? If this is what it takes, then I’m game.” “Right,” I slowly drew the word out. Although the idea had been mine, facing Samuel and his handsome, crooked grin, I couldn’t help but feel I might have made a mistake. He caught on to my growing reservations. “We’re both adults here, Miss Mann. Surely we can handle a fake relationship for the greater good.” “Yes,” I agreed. I hadn’t come up with any other ideas to help Owen out, so this was my best plan.
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Title: An Ex Affair
Series: Wolfe Brothers
Author: Marika Ray
Genre: Small Town Romance
Release Date: January 9, 2025
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.png) The last person I expected to run into when I moved back home was my ex-wife, Tully Cassio—my high school sweetheart, the love of my life, the woman I hated as much as I still loved. She dumped me nineteen years ago and moved to Hollywood, quickly becoming a star and leaving our marriage in the dust.
My dad’s last wish included me moving back home and joining the local fire department. I agreed, mostly to be there to take care of Mom. But apparently, I’m not the only one back in Blueball, and now I’m somehow working with Tully on the fundraiser needed to keep the fire station open and me in a job.
On the one hand, seeing her again is everything I’ve ever wanted. On the other hand, I’ve harbored a lot of anger toward her over the years. After all, she damaged my pride and took my heart with her when she left town. She’s still a gorgeous spitfire, however, and doesn’t take my snarky comments lying down. Which means our fights start with a tiny spark of leftover attraction and billow into an inferno of feelings and frustration and…well…other F-words.
Instead of dumping water on this situation, we let it burn. In secret. Except nothing in a small town stays a secret for long. Soon everyone knows that the crush I’ve had on this woman since freshman year of high school hasn’t gone away just because she handed me divorce papers. Now my pride’s on the line again…along with my heart.
Because this town has always been too small for Tully, and her agent just called with the offer of a lifetime.
 
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Marika Ray is a USA Today bestselling author of steamy and sweet RomComs, spending her time behind a computer crafting stories, walking any beach she can find, and making healthy food for her kids and husband whether they like it or not. Prior to writing novels, Marika held various jobs in the finance industry, with private start-up companies, and then in health & fitness. Cats may have nine lives, but Marika believes everyone should have nine careers to keep things spicy. All her books come with a money-back guarantee that you’ll smile at least once with every book.
More information can be found at www.marikaray.com
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The Magical Tea Shop
Goodreads / Amazon / Barnes & Noble / iBooks / Kobo -- EXCERPT: Ivette Wayland caught her breath. With the sun shining down on him, Jaxon Langford always caught her just a little unawares. He only lived upstairs, but every morning she found herself anticipating his first appearance of the day. She gazed through the plate glass window of her cozy tea shop as his little black Scottie dog scampered to keep up with his long strides. Jaxon halted just outside her door. Would he enter? She ached to run her fingers through that molasses-brown hair, still damp from the shower and sparkling like sugared ginger crinkles. It was ridiculous how much she yearned to touch him. He was her landlord, for goodness’ sake. Ivy reined in her longing. Jaxon paused on the sidewalk and quickly stepped over to hold open the door for the tiny, elderly Hazel Bestwick, president of the Hazard Historical Society. Please come inside, Jaxon. A couple of young boys on their way to school, backpacks swinging, asked him a question. Jaxon leaned down to answer. He fist-bumped the taller of the two boys and grinned. Jaxon’s smile shot straight to her core. As if sensing her watching, he glanced at the window, trying to see through sunlight bouncing off glass, his eyes the color of a well-steeped Irish breakfast tea. She let out a little sigh. What she wouldn’t give to have him for… “Focus,” said a voice behind her. Ivy jumped and blinked twice to bring herself back to reality. “You have customers. Remember your goals.” Her older sister’s constant criticism put her on the defensive. Ivy swung abruptly to face her, causing her high blonde ponytail to smack her own cheek. She shoved it back. “Business is steady.” “My business is steady.” Holly drew herself up straighter in her pink bakery smock smoothing a hand over her flawless updo before sweeping an arm out to draw Ivy’s attention to the nearly empty tearoom. “Your business is slow. And he…” She flapped her hand toward the window “…is a distraction to success. You can’t have it all.” 
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