Release with Review:: BREAK THE ICE by L.A. Cotton

Release Date: March 28

From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author L A Cotton comes a brother’s best friend sports romance. Lakeshore U, where hockey is religion, and the players are gods. Are you ready to fall in love with a Laker?

 

When Aurora Hart moves in with her brother and his two teammates, it’s only supposed to be a temporary fix.

Enter Noah Holden. 

Cocky. Heartbreaker. With enough game to have every girl on campus falling at his feet.

When Noah’s best friend asks him to look out for his sister, he doesn’t expect to find her so resistant to his charm.

Or find himself so interested in his new housemate.

He’s Lakeshore U’s biggest player. 

She’s quirky, shy, and one hundred percent not his type. 

Can Noah help Rory let go of the insecurities holding her back from embracing life?

Or will he be unable to break the ice around her heart? 

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Review:

Well I have to say it's an emotional one that will bring out all your own insecurities and then you'll see the good in one guy, a guy that will remind you of your own good guy

It brought back the stupid high school boyfriend
It brought back the cliques in high school and just not fitting in
It brought back the book worm that just wasn't sure of herself
It will make you think of that special guy that made you whole
It will make your heart sigh (heavily)
It will make you laugh and wish you were sitting there in the kitchen watching Aurora get her happily ever after

Meet L.A. Cotton

USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over forty mature young adult and new adult novels, LA COTTON is happiest writing the kind of books she loves to read: addictive stories full of teenage angst, tension, twists and turns.

Home is a small town in the middle of England where she currently juggles being a full-time writer with being a mother/referee to two little people. In her spare time (and when she’s not camped out in front of the laptop) you’ll most likely find LA immersed in a book, escaping the chaos that is life. 

To learn more about L.A. and her books, visit here!  

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Release with Review:: Sideliners by Dana Claire

Title: Sideliners

Author: Dana Claire

Genre: YA Sports Romance

Tropes: Small Town/Opposites Attract

Release Date: March 27, 2023

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Two types of folks live in Pottsville, Texas. Those who have two jobs and those who have two houses. But no matter their address, Friday night football brings every soul in town together under the same stadium lights. Problem is, the have-nots always watch from the sidelines. Until now …

Four years ago, Reed Maddox made a deathbed promise to his mother before the cancer claimed her life: Take care of their family. To make good on his vow, Reed has agreed to a pact forcing him to abandon his dream of playing football—his one guaranteed ticket out of the trailer park. But when he throws a reckless pass from the sidelines, everything he’s tried to protect is threatened including his guarded heart.

To regain her title as cheer captain and unofficial crown as princess of Pottsville, knock-out Savannah Kensington is about to brush elbows with Reed Maddox and his hooligan friends. But Little Miss Perfect’s world has been upside down longer than anyone who’s seen her winning smile would realize. Still scarred by the death of her baby sister, she hides her feelings under the pretense of popularity. When the opportunity to reclaim her senior year involves a secret deal to help Reed, Savannah accepts.

When their two pacts collide, revealing Reed’s football talent and upending everything Savannah knows about her personal kingdom, Pottsville High implodes. The have-nots are invading, the painted white lines are blurring, and Savannah and Reed are locked together in the middle of a battle between circumstance and privilege. Can their new alliance unite the stands or will the ingrained hatred of a town divided tear apart their chance at happily ever after?

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Review:

This small town wasn't big enough for these two, until they figured out it wasn't about the town, and about themselves. They didn't even realize that in their little bubble, they really were what each other needed. Reed is holding down the house in the evenings while his dad is working hard for the family. Savannah is the typical cheerleader that is upset over the car being taken away. Together they feel balanced. Together they see that there is more than their social circles. Together they see that stupid small town titles don't matter. It was a sweet story and I enjoyed every word. 

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Dana Claire is an award-winning author whose stories explore identity, fate, and destiny in the crossroads of romance and adventure. Her love of romantic tension, the supernatural and non-stop action has elicited positive feedback from many readers, as their online reviews reveal her flair for spine-tingling action and unforgettable characters. Dana is now sharing her stories through speaking events and book signings, introducing more readers to the worlds she created. She lives in Los Angeles, CA with her adoring husband living her dreams: writing books, telling stories, and changing the world, one reader at a time.

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Release with Review:: Snared by Stephanie Kay

 Release Date: March 15

He's been the bane of my existence since the day we met, so how did I wind up wearing his ring?

Charlie Jones is living her dream as the drummer for Steelwolf, one of the top rock bands in the country. But as the newest member of the band, and a woman, the scrutiny is endless. Steelwolf has had more than enough drama over the years and she's not planning to add to it, so she focuses solely on her career, pouring her heart into every beat.

Josh Harrison has everything he's ever wanted. He's been Steelwolf's manager since the beginning and they've been through it all. But he epically screwed up a few months ago. To get back in the band's good graces, he's agreed to do whatever they want, including being their lackey for the rest of the tour. Which means he'll be on a bus with the woman who's gotten under his skin since she walked into the studio two years ago.

She thinks he sees her as a gimmick to sell albums. His cockiness grates on her nerves. He thinks she's amazing. He craves her. But he has one rule: no hooking up with musicians, especially not a client. Now---somehow---she's in his bed, in Vegas, with a ring on her finger. And she's agreeing to stay married to him until the end of the tour.

When their fake marriage starts to look---and feel---all too real, Charlie must decide. Will she listen to her head and run? Or has the man who drives her crazy finally snared her heart?

Interconnected standalone. No cliffhanger. HEA.

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Review:

Charlie and Josh are hot together. They have many bumps, they have many misunderstandings, but when they finally give in to their wants and needs it is amazing. I loved this band, I loved their friends, and I enjoyed these two together. Josh looks out for Charlie, although he doesn't always do it the correct way, he tries. I enjoyed this story so much. 

Meet Stephanie Kay

USA Today Bestselling Author, Stephanie Kay has always loved a good romance, and she got hooked on the dirty ones at the tender age of 14, when she told her mother that if the cover wasn’t a bodice ripper, then there was no sex in the book. As an avid mystery reader, her mother never checked to see if Stephanie was lying. Twenty plus years later, Stephanie’s most prized possession is her Kindle, and she may have a Hallmark movie obsession.

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She has called California and Maryland her home, but now lives in New England with her husband where she asks him incessant questions until he escapes to go hiking in the mountains. That’s the only time she can get him out of the house so she can get her writing in. Married couples shouldn’t both work from home!

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Sports were never her thing, but after beta reading for another hockey author and buying NHL Game Center within one month of watching her first hockey game a few years ago, she dove into learning everything she could about the sport and the hot men that play it. Now she spends her spare time visiting hockey arenas in the name of research and loving every second of it.

 

Follow Stephanie on Instagram and Facebook for updates and puppy pics. And join her reader group, Stephanie Kay's Sassy Strikers to talk about books, hockey, hockey butts, and dessert! 

 

You can also email her at stephanie@stephkaybooks.com

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Release with Review:: The Games We Play by S. Cole

 Release Date: March 16

From USA Today best selling author Scarlett Cole, writing as S. Cole, comes an electrifying MC, forbidden lovers romance.

Iris:
As a woman born into an Irish crime family, I'm expendable.
It's why I've extricated myself from that life.
Only now, I'm wrapped up in another one when I witness the death of the president of a motorcycle outlaw club.
And the club's sergeant at arms has declared himself as my protector... Or stalker.
And I can't decide if he terrifies or excites me.

Spark:
Too many people have died on my watch in Kabul and New Jersey.
My conscience can't carry the weight of one more. Especially a pretty young thing with eyes that pierce my truths.
But her family is our enemy. One of many.
And she hates the things I pride myself in standing for.
Until she needs me to play her family's deadly game. A game to ruin us all.

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Review:
These two are complicated. Spark just can't stay away. The pull is greater than anything he can fight. Iris comes from a family that is very dangerous but as an adult she still doesn't understand how much until it directly affects her. Spark is there to help her, take care of her, and he doesn't even realize the feelings he has is greater than he could imagine. These two were sweet and had so much chemistry together.

 

Meet S. Cole

The tattoo across my right hip says it all really. A Life Less Ordinary. Inked by the amazingly talented Luke Wessman at the Wooster Street Social Club (a.k.a. New York Ink). Why is it important? Well, it sums up my view on life. That we should all aspire to live a life that is less boring, less predictable. Be bold, and do something amazing. I’ve made some crazy choices. I’ve been a car maker, a consultant, and even a senior executive at a large retailer running strategy. 

Born in England, spent time in the U.S. and Japan, before ending up in Canada where I met my own, personal hero – all six and a half feet of him. Both of us are scorpios! Yeah, I know! Should have checked the astrological signs earlier, but somehow it works for us. We have two amazing kids, who I either could never part with or could easily be convinced to sell on e-bay.

 

I’ve wanted to be a writer for a really long time. Check through my office cupboards or my computer and you’ll find half written stories and character descriptions everywhere. Now I'm getting the chance to follow that dream.

 

I am represented by Beth Phelan at The Bent Agency, NY.

To learn more about S. Cole and her books, visit here! 

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Release with Review: Tempt by CA Harms

Title: Tempt

Series: Brooklet Dreams Series

Author: CA Harms

Genre: Childhood Crush, Second Chance Romance (standalone)

Release Date: March 14, 2023

Cover Design: Melissa Gill Designs

Review:
Garrett and Kyra are another couple I ate up and couldn't put down. This story will make you swoon and a little warm as hot as these two are together. Garrett is a sweetheart and I am so thankful we got his full story. They are a great together and of course being with this group of friends is always a pleasure. 

A sullen girl with an untold story…

Eyes so blue I swear it’s like looking at the turquoise waters of the Greek Isles.

Those are the first memories I have of Kyra.

For years I stood on the sidelines, watching and waiting for my perfect chance.

Wanting her so badly, consumes my every thought.

There are so many things I thought I knew. But the truth is… I don’t know the real Kyra.

But what I do know is that I will stop at nothing to know her. I am mesmerized by her beauty, captured by her smile, and warmed by the love she has for her Gran.

Her laughter is addictive and her touch, soothes every single doubt I’ve ever had. Kyra is the one I want, the one I’ve always wanted.

She tempted me with just one glimpse of her mesmerizing eyes and now, I crave more.

I have every intention of showing her how amazing we can be together.

Because she became mine a long time ago, I felt it the first time I saw her captivating eyes.

It’s time I go after the one I’ve wanted. The one that I’ve dreamed of…

The one temptation I’ve never been able to shake.

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C.A. Harms is an avid romance and mystery reader. She's always had a love for books, getting lost in writing and storytelling even as a young girl. She enjoys happy endings and HEA love stories.

She lives in Illinois and enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She holds an addiction for Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha’s and KitKat when she should really be focusing on water and maybe a fruit or two to make herself feel less guilty, but that feeling quickly passes...thankfully.

She is easy going, fun, and although she may seem like one of the quiet ones at first, you just wait until she gets to know you better...that quietness changes, fast.

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