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There Was Yours by S.L. Scott felt like a hug to the soul… and then completely wrecked me before putting me back together again. Then There Was You is set to release on March 27th, and you can download this one-of-a-kind romance via Kindle Unlimited. Check out my spoiler-free book review of Then There Was You by S.L. Scott.  Best of 2026.

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Synopsis: 

The time is now.

New emotional and hopeful standalone novel by New York Times bestselling author S.L. Scott.

I’d almost forgotten what it felt like to smile, to laugh, and to really live. Until I met him.

Heart-stoppingly handsome.

Totally forbidden.

Keats Matthews looked at me like I was something special.

He was escaping his past. I wanted to escape my present. Together, we fell hard and fast and knew we had found forever. Or so we thought …

Six years later, his shoulders are broader than I remembered, his charming smile thaws my frozen heart, and it’s so tempting to run my fingers through his hair like I did years ago. But it’s the tenderness and warmth in his brown eyes that remind me of the forever we almost shared.

It’s magic when we’re together again. Our chemistry has only magnified. Seeing him, confident and more irresistible than ever, has me falling for him all over again and hoping for a second chance.

But he still believes our timing was off before. He’s wrong. It was the secret I kept hidden that was our undoing. Time hasn’t healed old wounds, and not everything hidden has come to light. When it does, we’ll stand together or fall apart. Either way, we must find out.

Author's Note: This contemporary standalone packs in the romance, heart-swoons, and love that never dies, but does not contain cheating or love triangles. It's one love in this book. Two souls that are meant for each other who will have to overcome obstacles to be together.

Spoiler-free Review: Then There Was You by S.L. Scott

Beating Heart by Laura Pavlov is now live!  Check out my spoiler-free review of this incredible small-town romance.  Beating Heart is available to borrow on Kindle Unlimited. #affiliatelinks

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Synopsis: 

A Small Town, Single Dad, Neighbors to Lovers, Standalone Romance from USA Today and Amazon Bestselling Author, Laura Pavlov.

From the moment my son came into the world—my life changed in the best way.

I’d found my purpose.

My reason.

My heart beats for this kid every damn day.

My company is thriving, and life is good.

But then Emerson Chadwick happened.

It must be the universe’s way of messing with me when I least expect it.

Our town’s new pediatrician is gorgeous and brilliant and—complicated.

I’m not looking for complications.

To make matters worse, my little boy is crazy about her, and now she’s moved in next door.

She’s everywhere I turn.

I can’t stay away no matter how hard I try.

But Emerson isn’t here to stay.

This is just a temporary stop for her.

And now my heart beats for her in a way I never expected.

Falling for the girl next door is a bad idea.

Loving her… well, that’s as easy as breathing.

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Narrated by: Savannah Peachwood & Teddy Hamilton

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Spoiler-free Review of Beating Heart

Laura Pavlov writes sweet and sexy contemporary romance that will make you both laugh and cry. She is happily married to her college sweetheart, mom to two awesome almost-grown kids, and dog-whisperer to one temperamental yorkie and one wild bernedoodle. Laura resides in Las Vegas where she is living her own happily ever after. Be sure to sign up for updates on new releases. Laura loves to hear from readers!

 

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Sapphire Scars is LIVE and available on Kindle Unlimited.  The Kindle version is showing as available for pre-order and should switch over soon.   PLEASE check out Pepper’s trigger warnings if you have triggers.  Check out my spoiler-free review below.   #affiliatelink

Synopsis:

“I thought I was strong enough to survive this awful nightmare. I did my best to take back my power and refused to let my heart fall. Only problem is…my heart is an idiot.”

This series must be read in order.   

Series reading order:

FREE PREQUEL - The Mercer Curse https://amzn.to/3RHftpq

Ruby Tears  https://amzn.to/45HmXP0

Emerald Bruises https://amzn.to/45EeX13

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AUDIO: Coming soon

Falling in Eden, a novella by Willow Aster is now live! Check out my review of this new paranormal romance. 

Phina wakes up in a beautiful place that feels familiar, but she doesn't remember how she got there. When she's told she survived a plane crash, it feels true, but all the details are blurry.

A gorgeous, grumpy stranger owns the house where she's recovering, and she's drawn to him, but everything about him confuses her. His elusive answers. The way he disappears right when they're connecting. The dreams she has of the two of them when they were young.

The longer she's there, the more comfortable she feels in her new home, and the more she falls for Nial.

But her past begins to catch up with her, and it's beyond anything she ever imagined.

Legends and Lovers is a collection of dark legends, and star-crossed love stories, from 20 best-selling authors. Woven with mystery and magic, love and lore, romance and suspense, this multi-author collaboration promises to make your heart pound.


Discover all the books in the series at legendsandlovers.com.

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Review:

Meet Willow:

Willow Aster is a USA Today Bestselling author and lover of anything book-related. She lives in St. Paul, MN with her husband, kids, and rescue dog.

 

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THE BEST MEN by Bestselling authors Sarina Bowen and Lauren Blakely NOW LIVE! Don’t miss out on this enemies-to-lovers, opposites-attract, irresistibly sexy standalone romance between the best man and the other best man! Check out my spoiler-free review below.

NOW AVAILABLE!!! 

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REVIEW:

About Sarina Bowen:

Sarina Bowen is the award-winning author of more than thirty contemporary novels. She has hit the USA Today bestseller's list nineteen times and counting. Formerly a derivatives trader on Wall Street, Sarina holds a BA in economics from Yale University.

Sarina is a New Englander whose Vermont ancestors cut timber and farmed the north country since the 1760s. Sarina is grateful for the invention of indoor plumbing and wi-fi during the intervening 250 years. She lives with her family on a few wooded acres in New Hampshire.

Sarina's books are published in over a dozen languages on five continents.

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About Lauren Blakely:

A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible

Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s

sexy, sweet, and witty. She also writes USA Today bestselling LGBTQ romance.

With fourteen New York Times bestsellers, her titles have appeared on the New York

Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Lists more than 100 times, with

more than 55 titles on the USA Today Bestsellers list alone. She’s sold more than 4.5 million books. A Brown University graduate, Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and is the vegetarian at your dinner party.

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