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Ohhhh this book was so fun to get lost in! You must read A Bit of Hocus Pocus first. This book picks up where the first left off. Hollie is learning more about herself and she wants to help her best friend, Kristin. And both have good intentions but things go a little awry LOL I enjoyed seeing Hollie’s and Lucas’s relationship develop. They’re in a good place and both want what’s best for their friends! This book was fun to read and also had all the feels! I couldn’t read it fast enough and I can’t wait for A Bit of Wee Luck!
Mistletoe hung.
Christmas tree done.
Presents wrapped.
Holiday plans on track.
My first Christmas with Lucas couldn’t be any more perfect! So, a little holly jolly spell can’t hurt anything, right?
Love sometimes needs a little push by elves … or me.
The Jingle Mingle Spell
Evergreen brine. Piece of twine. A bit of red berry. A hair from the one you’ll marry.
I take this string in a line. And with my love, I will entwine. I'll be yours, and you'll be mine … until the end of time.
Note: When true love needs a little holiday magick, use this spell but beware, if one doesn't follow exactly, it could cause more than a little jingle mingle if you get my drift.
A Bit of Holly Jolly is book two in a four novella book series. They must be read in order! A Bit of Holly Jolly - coming December 25, 2022 A Bit of Wee Luck - coming March 17, 2023 A Bit of Razzle Dazzle - coming July 4, 2023
An unlucky witch and her know-it-all nemesis must team up in the first of a new, spicy romantic comedy series from USA Today bestselling author Avery Flynn.
Could it possibly get any worse than having absolutely no magical abilities when you’re a member of the most powerful family of witches ever? It used to be that I’d say no, but then I keep getting set up on dates with Gil Connolly whose hotness is only matched by his ego. Seriously. I can’t stand him. Even if I also can’t stop thinking about him (specifically kissing him) but we’re going to pretend I never told you that part.
So yeah, my life isn’t the greatest right now, but then it goes straight to the absolute worst hell when I accidentally make my sister’s spell glitch and curse my whole family. And the only person who can help non-magical me break the spell? You guessed it. Gil the super hot jerk.
Now we have to work together to save my family and outmaneuver some evil-minded nefarious forces bent on world domination. Oh yeah, and we have to do all that while fighting against the attraction building between us because I may not be magical, but what’s happening between Gil and I sure feels like it.
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My ReviewThis book was so cute and fun! I loved getting lost in Tilda's world! Gil keeps showing up in her path and she's getting tired of it. He's grumpy and doesn't like her .... or does he?! I liked how the reader knows a little more about Gil than Tilda does and how their story unfolded. I liked getting to know Tilda and the Sherwood family. They are a prominent family and kind of a big deal. The social media frenzy around them can sometimes work out to Tilda's benefit! And the chemistry between Tilda and Gil was palpable through the pages. I couldn't read this book fast enough and highly recommend!
Meet Avery
When Avery Flynn isn't writing about alpha heroes and the women who tame them, she is desperately hoping someone invents the coffee IV drip. She has three slightly wild children, loves a hockey-addicted husband, and has a slight shoe addiction. Find out more about Avery on her website, follow her on Twitter, like her on her Facebook page, or friend her on her Facebook profile. Also, if you figure out how to send Oreos through the internet, she'll be your best friend for life.
My ReviewI was excited for this read and I loved the love between Adam and Ally. Their romance was sweet, endearing and all-consuming. They loved deep and they loved hard. Alexandra's life hadn't been easy. In fact, her story was downright side. But don't let that deter you from reading because Adam brings goodness and light into her world. He's there for her when others haven't. There were times I was mad FOR her and I was cheering these two on. This book did a great job of holding my attention and got me lost in their story! Definitely recommend this read!
Meet Melanie
New York Times/USA Today bestselling author Melanie Moreland, lives a happy and content life in a quiet area of Ontario with her beloved husband of thirty-plus years and their rescue cat, Amber. Nothing means more to her than her friends and family, and she cherishes every moment spent with them.
While seriously addicted to coffee, and highly challenged with all things computer-related and technical, she relishes baking, cooking, and trying new recipes for people to sample. She loves to throw dinner parties, and also enjoys traveling, here and abroad, but finds coming home is always the best part of any trip.
Melanie loves stories, especially paired with a good wine, and enjoys skydiving (free falling over a fleck of dust) extreme snowboarding (falling down stairs) and piloting her own helicopter (tripping over her own feet.) She's learned happily ever afters, even bumpy ones, are all in how you tell the story.
OMG! This book was unputdownable! I LOVED it. I loved seeing Laurel again and her very interesting relationship with Huck! I like Laurel’s awkwardness and the way Huck embraces it. It’s endearing. This book was action packed and another one I didn’t see coming. I was completely lost in this story and I can’t recommend it enough! Rebecca took readers on a journey; there was a lot to unpack here. And not only does Laurel have to deal with finding a serial killer but home life is also interesting for her. She has to maneuver the relationship with her half sister; a relationship she doesn’t really want. Go get your copy now!
Perfect for fans of Laura Griffin and Kat Martin, the New York Times bestselling author’s thrilling suspense series follows an FBI Special Agent as she strives to navigate her complicated family life when her newly discovered sociopathic half-sister becomes the target of a dangerous killer. The Blacklist meets The Profiler in this fast, page-turning novel that will have readers guessing until the very end!
What do you do when a sociopath loves you? Rising star FBI profiler Laurel Snow is about to find out …
Calling Laurel Snow’s relationship with her newly discovered half-sister challenging is an understatement. Not only does Laurel suspect Abigail is behind the mysterious disappearance of their father, but her erratic behavior also makes life in Laurel’s small hometown interesting, to say the least. Still, when Abigail claims someone is now out to kill her, Laurel’s instinct to protect her sister goes into overdrive. Then things get even more dicey as dead bodies start turning up in the icy waters of the Sauk River and there’s only one connection among them: Abigail . . .
Having Fish and Wildlife Captain Huck Rivers bringing in those bodies with his dive team only complicates matters. Huck is as impulsive and fiery as Laurel is coolly analytical, which makes their alliance risky at best. But standing up to such a demonically brilliant killer is going to take all the help Laurel can get. Because Laurel’s attempt to save her troubled sister’s life might cost her own . . .
“Another jam-packed tale of action, intrigue, and endearingly awkward social interaction…Zanetti excels at marrying solid plot and rapid pacing with distinctive characterization.” – Publishers Weekly
“Your heartbeat is the cadence of my life, and without it in my palm, I’m an aimless wanderer.”
UNTYING THE KNOT, a brand new steamy, witty, emotional romance full of heart and humorfrom USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn, is Now Available in all formats! Dive into this romantic comedy sure to keep you on your toes. One-click your copy today!
A spin-off from the #1 Amazon bestsellers, A Not So Meet Cute and So Not Meant To Be, USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn brings you a heart-warming, yet hilarious full-length novel on what life is like after the happily ever after.
Ryot Bisley is my husband.
Yes, the former third baseman for the Chicago Bobbies and absolute heart throb of the Windy City. That Ryot Bisley.
The first time I ran into him, he was grumpy, a horrific host, and left me on his sofa with nothing but a nylon baseball flag to use as a blanket.
The second time, he reluctantly bought me dinner, stared at my chest the entire night, and still sported that permanent frown.
The third time . . . well, that was a game changer. His smile captured me, his teasing charmed me, and his touches excited me.
So when he was called up to the majors that didn’t stop us from knocking it out of the park and all the way down the aisle.
Eleven years later…I’d love to say we’re happy as ever but the man who sent me dirty text messages every day is long gone and Mr. Frowny Face is back.
He’s so focused on trying to build a life after baseball that he doesn’t see the life we’ve already created together. . .so I make the hard decision and serve him divorce papers.
Problem is…my husband refuses to accept those papers. Instead, he has a new game plan that makes untying the knot of our marriage a little tricky. And just when I thought I wanted to be traded . . . he's slowly, tantalizingly roping me back in.
I ADORED this book! I couldn't read it fast enough and I didn't want to put it down. It got me all in my feels! I loved the premise of this book. It was interesting the way Meghan took us through Ryot and Myla's dating history. I enjoyed the flow of this story and I felt for them. In typical Meghan fashion, I found myself laughing out loud at times and I swear I had a smile on my face at times as I read this book. But this book was deep! I can't recommend this one enough. Please do yourself a favor and RUN and get it!
Jason Clarke and Stella Hunter narrate this sexy romance in duet and bring Ryot and Myla to life! You won't want to miss this audiobook and all the heat and emotions they bring to it. One-click your copy and get your newest eargasmtoday!
USA Today Bestselling Author, wife, adoptive mother, and peanut butter lover. Author of romantic comedies and contemporary romance, Meghan Quinn brings readers the perfect combination of heart, humor, and heat in every book.
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I was excited to start a new series from KG Fletcher! Teddy and Robyn had a history. Not all of it good. But Robyn helped Teddy get through the hardest years of his life. And they had a second chance at love. I really enjoyed Teddy and Robyn getting the chance to know each other again. Life hadn’t gone the direction they planned but they were living their lives, trying to move forward. I liked the way this story flowed and I very quickly found myself pulled into their world. I didn’t want this book to end!
He’s a convicted felon out on parole for a crime he didn’t commit. She’s the girl who put her life on hold while he was away. Can the two pick up right where they left off?
He never should’ve gone on that beer run. If he’d stayed at the party, kissing Robyn by the bonfire, his life would’ve turned out totally different. But actions have consequences, the slam of the judge’s gavel echoing the death knell of his freedom.
Now he’s back in his hometown, starting his life over at his family’s Christmas tree farm and winery.
Running into Robyn wasn’t part of the plan.
She leaves him pining and reckless to see her again. But things permanently changed after that night so many years ago. Or so he thought.
With Robyn, he feels understood, wanted, and strong—things he hasn’t felt in a long time. When she’s in his arms, he’s tempted to trust again. To love again. To fly free again.
But deep down, he’s petrified.
Will the love they share be enough to overcome the past? Or will his second chance at happily ever after implode, confining him to a life sentence—alone?
Author’s Note: A steamy standalone romance about two lives turned upside down. One-click if you love a sacrificial hero willing to risk it all, and a heroine who never gave up on him. Romantic Add-ons: Steamy second chances, an idyllic small town, skinny-dipping in ponds, barn loft liaisons. This love story comes with a guaranteed Happily Ever After.
How did the hottest hockey player in the NHL wind up braiding hair and hosting tea parties?
Because someone was foolish enough to name him the co-guardian of their children. That's how. Cole Montgomery's living his best life—until he gets a call from an attorney letting him know he's been entrusted with the care of two little girls. He can't imagine why anyone would think he was a good role model. He can't even keep a plant alive. Lingerie designer Hailey Casselton grew up with a free-spirited mother. So, when she finds out she's the temporary co-guardian to two children, she's determined to give them the best Christmas they've ever had. Unfortunately, she has to live with the jerk from high school who ruined her senior year. But she gets a glimpse of the man behind Cole's larger-than-life persona, and she likes what she sees. He might be used to living for himself, but he works hard to change his ways and meet the needs of these lost and scared girls. It doesn't take long for her to enter dangerous territory—falling for a guy who's never going to settle down. Except...as much as Cole keeps saying he can't wait to get his freedom back...he can't deny these girls—and okay, even Tallulah—have become the very best part of his life. And he's not quite sure what to do about that.
Award-winning author Erika Kelly writes sexy, passionate, and emotional contemporary romance. Married to the love of her life and raising four children, she lives in the southwest, drinks a lot of tea, and is always waiting for her cats to get off her keyboard.
Woo boy! This book was SO GOOD! I’m a sucker for a second chance romance. Jericho is a no nonsense kind of guy. He’s dependable, trustworthy and cares for his family. He hasn’t had an easy life but he’s the guy you’d want watching your back. Livy’s decision years ago altered the course of their friendship. Now she has a chance at a do-over. I liked the chemistry between Jericho and Livy and I enjoyed the ease of their relationship. They clicked on many levels and they found they worked well together, too! There’s danger lurking in this story and I was hoping the bad guys would be found! Couldn’t put this book down! This book is a must buy!
REVENGE SERVED HARD
My friends call me Jericho. My enemies know me as Reaper.
Ain’t nothin’ more important than family. So, when my baby bro is gunned down in front of me, I go on the hunt to settle the score. Fury drives me forward. Sleep becomes my enemy. I’m out for blood.
I work alone. No spotter. No backup. I get you in my sniperscope, you’re already dead.
But someone hidin’ in the shadows sees what I’m up to. Not good. Then, she inserts herself into my life. Even worse. She’s the last person I want up in my business.
The. Last. Person.
I send her away. Not interested. Wouldn’cha know, she’s got a stubborn streak that’s worse than mine.
Way. Worse.
She makes me a deal I can’t refuse, so I got a partner I never asked for and can’t escape from. We’re together twenty-four seven, takin’ out the scum who shredded my family. Doesn’t help that she’s smokin’ hot, brilliant, and all grown up with a body that does not quit.
I. Am. So. F*cked.
There’s no way this’ll end well… for either one of us. Turns out, I’d rather die with her than live without her.
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SAVAGE can be read as a standalone, but Stoni recommends reading DAMAGED and VENGEANCE first since characters repeat across stories.
I love Marina’s writing! She’s a go-to author for me. I was excited for this book. The characters felt realistic and relatable. Teagan hasn’t had an easy go of it. She’s trying to pull herself up by her bootstraps and keep her kids alive. This story was often laugh out loud funny. The dog, Garbage Disposal was the best! I could definitely see him causing his mayhem. And I loved the way Teagan is thrown back into Colin’s life. First loves can be complicated but so is life. I enjoyed these two together. I wanted things to work out for both of them. This was an endearing read that I couldn’t put down and I can’t recommend enough!
In a California-set witty and modern twist on How Stella Got Her Groove Back, New York Times bestselling author Marina Adair blends the fun of falling in love all over again with a thoughtful and heartfelt exploration of the modern family—and where a situationship can lead. Will appeal to fans of Jill Shalvis, Sophie Kinsella, and modern love stories.
Teagan Bianchi has survived a road trip with rambunctious toddler twins and a large mutt named Garbage Disposal. She clings to a tattered scrap of hope that moving into her late grandmother’s house is the best way to repair her failing business—and the sad shreds of her life—after the man who promised her forever lost everything they had. But she’s barely arrived when she finds herself face to face with her teenage crush, now an irresistible man—who still happens to live next door . . .
Veterinarian Colin West is closer to being an empty nester than a soccer dad. His marriage lasted only long enough to give him his beloved daughter, and he has no regrets. But as she readies for college, Colin contemplates his own future—which is, of course, exactly when his past shows up, as gorgeous as ever, and twice as fascinating. But Teagan torpedoed his plans once before. Is he crazy to consider letting her into his life again? Is Teagan ready to admit what she’s really afraid of? Could this unexpected “situationship” be forever?
MEA CULPA: A Haunted New Orleans novel by Rayvn Salvador is live!
It's easier to forgive someone at fault than to forget.
Larken Maynard knows fear. Though not the kind she's experienced while working as a paranormal investigator on the hit show, Haunted New Orleans. Her terror stems from the sadistic, manipulative group who held her hostage for most of her life. Those who condemned her for her natural-born gifts. The people she barely escaped with her life. And now, they're back. Looking to return her to the fold and control her once again. But Lark won't go down without a fight. And the man who used to be her friend and confidant is in for a rude awakening if he thinks she will.
Kholt Leroy has never really known anything but Balance of Light. They are his family, his friends. The ranch was his childhood home. He always wondered why his best friend disappeared, and he's missed her greatly...for far too long. So, when he runs into her again, he's thrilled. Unfortunately, he's unprepared for what he finds. She's not the person he remembers, and the stories she tells flips his entire world on its axis. Now, he must decide between the woman he has always cared about and the only family he's ever known.
I was excited to get Lark's story! I knew it would be intense, but I didn't realize how much! I enjoyed how Lark and Kholt reconnected. I was rooting for these two! Some things about this book were very surprising while others were an easy one to see coming. I liked the mix of the unexpected and I couldn’t put this book down! While the show was still a focus, this book mainly focused on Lark’s life. I loved the family she had created on her own and the tightness of the group. I didn’t want this book to end and when can I watch Haunted New Orleans on tv?! Go grab your copy now!
Meet Rayvn Salvador
Rayvn Salvador is a lifelong bibliophile who left her eighteen-year IT career in Software Quality Assurance to live her dream: getting paid to read as a full-time editor (done as her alter ego), and to write when the mood strikes. She lives in Florida with three crazy cats and her incredibly supportive beau, dreaming about the Midwest's changing leaves as she perfects her yoga poses on the beach.
