Aug 05

REVIEW: Rally by Devney Perry

5 SMOOCHES!

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SYNOPSIS:

An accidental pregnancy, small town, sports romance from Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author, Devney Perry.

Pregnant. Homeless. Broke. Not what I’d expected for my senior year in college. Neither was Rush Ramsey.

We met the day I went camping and got stranded on the side of a gravel road. I didn’t believe in white knights who freed damsels in distress. Life had taught me that if something bad could happen, it probably would. The only person who would save me was me.

But Rush Ramsey rescued me that day. He was sweet and kind and charming. He made a dark, starry night a little less lonely.

I should have realized it was too good to be true. That an incredible night of passion would come with consequences. That the bad luck rollercoaster I’d been riding for twenty-one years wasn’t ready to stop.

Because Rush Ramsey, Treasure State University’s most eligible bachelor and quarterback extraordinaire, just got me pregnant.

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REVIEW:

Devney Perry’s Rally is a sweet and tender accidental pregnancy sports romance. Perry perfectly blends all the charm of a small-town setting with the excitement of college football. The dreamy star quarterback and most eligible bachelor on campus, and the broke, homeless, down on her luck college senior who suddenly finds herself pregnant. The way that Rush stepped up for her was swoony, but this couple had lots to get through with a surprise pregnancy, senior year of college and an NFL draft all looming on their horizons.

Perry’s natural storytelling skills shine through as she develops the electric chemistry and witty banter between Rush and Faye. The transformation of their relations from roommates-to-lovers was as heart-wrenching as it was heartfelt. Devney delivered a deeply emotional love story built on relatable struggles, unexpected love and second chances set in a vibrant small town college setting. I practically inhaled this unputdownable love story in a day. Rally by Devney Perry gets 5 smooches from me!

~Danielle Palumbo

 

 

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Aug 05

REVIEW: Crossroads by Devney Perry

5 SMOOCHES!

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SYNOPSIS:

I met West Haven when I was eight years old. He taught me to play poker when I was nine, and we made paper airplanes together when I was eleven. He kissed me when I was sixteen. He was the best part about my family’s summer vacations to Montana. He was the boy who stole my heart. I was twenty-three when life ripped us apart.

Years later, I’m breaking my vow and returning to the ranch, not as a guest but its new owner. West might want me gone, but even he has to admit the only way to save his family’s legacy is with my help.

It’s not easy working side by side and facing those old memories. But this situation is only temporary. We’re at a crossroads. And as long as I don’t let myself fall in love with West Haven again, maybe this is our chance to put those ghosts to rest. Maybe this time we’ll finally be able to say goodbye.

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REVIEW:

Devney Perry’s Crossroads is a beautifully crafted second chance, enemies-to-lovers romance set against the stunning backdrop of Montana. The story follows, West, a struggling family resort ranch owner, and Indya, who spent her childhood vacations on his family’s ranch—with him—and has now bought it. Perry’s natural storytelling skills shine as she masterfully weaves together nostalgia and conflict with a love rekindling.

The electric chemistry between West and Indy is undeniable, and the author’s use of flashbacks to the provide the context of their sweet and tender teenaged-to-young adult backstory. With its picturesque setting and emotionally resonant narrative, Crossroads is a heartwarming and compelling read that perfectly captures the magic of small-town cowboy romance. Five smooches from me for Crossroads by Devney Perry!

~Danielle Palumbo

 

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Jul 30

RELEASE BLITZ: Beneath the Desert Sun by Lacey Black and Kaylee Ryan

BENEATH THE DESERT SUN, a new adult romance from New York Times Bestselling Author, Kaylee Ryan, and USA Today Bestselling Author, Lacey Black, is available now!

 

 

Call it fate or destiny or just pure luck, but it’s beneath the desert sun that finally our future becomes clear…

 

 

Faith

Graduating from college is bittersweet. I’ve accomplished my dreams, obtained my teaching degree, and am ready to find my dream job. However, I never realized how difficult or stressful it would be to find a position.

That’s why I jump at the chance to visit Chad, one of my best friends, on base in California.

It was meant to be two weeks of catching up and putting all thoughts of job hunting out of my mind. Little did I know those two weeks would change my life and alter the course we were both on.

Chad

The day she agrees to join me in California is one of the happiest days of my life. Having her with me gives me the taste of home I’ve been craving, but deep down, it’s more than that. She’s important to me, more than just my friend, and my closest friend’s twin sister.

Spending my nights with her has done nothing but reinforce this feeling I get when I’m with her. I know we said we’d keep things light, but she’s making it so damn hard not to want more.

Then I get stationed overseas. Everything changes in the blink of an eye, and I’m not just talking about our jobs or the fact we’re suddenly thousands of miles apart. Call it fate or destiny or just pure luck, but it’s beneath the desert sun that finally our future becomes clear.

 

 

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“…a testament to the enduring power of friendship and love. A touching, heartfelt and uplifting love story…” ~Danielle, Red Cheeks Reads

 

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS:

Kaylee Ryan:

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylee Ryan has been crowned the Queen of Swoon by her readers. With nearly fifty romance books under her belt, she’s known for penning happily ever afters with heart. When she’s not writing, you can find her with a book in her hand or hanging out with her family where she resides in her home state of Ohio.

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Lacey Black is a Midwestern girl with a passion for reading and writing. She carries her e-reader with her everywhere she goes so she never misses an opportunity to read a few pages. Always looking for a happily ever after, Lacey is passionate about contemporary romance novels and enjoys it further when you mix in a little suspense. She resides in a small town in Illinois with her husband, two children, and three rowdy chickens.

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Jul 30

REVIEW: Beneath the Desert Sun by Lacey Black and Kaylee Ryan

5 SMOOCHES!

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SYNOPSIS:

Faith

Graduating from college is bittersweet. I’ve accomplished my dreams, obtained my teaching degree, and am ready to find my dream job. However, I never realized how difficult or stressful it would be to find a position.

That’s why I jump at the chance to visit Chad, one of my best friends, on base in California.

It was meant to be two weeks of catching up and putting all thoughts of job hunting out of my mind. Little did I know those two weeks would change my life and alter the course we were both on.

Chad

The day she agrees to join me in California is one of the happiest days of my life. Having her with me gives me the taste of home I’ve been craving, but deep down, it’s more than that. She’s important to me, more than just my friend, and my closest friend’s twin sister.

Spending my nights with her has done nothing but reinforce this feeling I get when I’m with her. I know we said we’d keep things light, but she’s making it so damn hard not to want more.

Then I get stationed overseas. Everything changes in the blink of an eye, and I’m not just talking about our jobs or the fact we’re suddenly thousands of miles apart. Call it fate or destiny or just pure luck, but it’s beneath the desert sun that finally our future becomes clear.

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REVIEW:

Lacey Black and Kaylee Ryan’s Beneath the Desert Sun was a heartwarming friends-to-lovers romance that beautifully blends the elements of the brother’s best friend, small-town and military tropes. The novel centers around Chad, a protective and swoon-worthy soldier in the Army, and Faith, a fresh out of college, soon-to-be elementary teacher. The two have shared a close friendship that’s teetered on the cusp of becoming more for years. Black and Ryan’s collaborative storytelling skills shine as evidenced by the emotionally engaging narrative they’ve crafted. The chemistry between Chad and Faith is positively palpable, and their interactions are filled with witty banter and a deep, underlying affection that evolves into something more profound.

Black and Ryan expertly balanced the romantic tension with the challenges and realities of military life, adding depth and authenticity to the story. The way their romance slowly builds during Chad’s deployment was one of my favorite parts of the story. Beneath the Desert Sun was a testament to the enduring power of friendship and love. A touching, heartfelt and uplifting love story about two people discovering that sometimes, the best things in life are the ones that were there all along. Five smooches from me for Beneath the Desert Sun by Lacey Black and Kaylee Ryan!

~Danielle Palumbo

 

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Jul 29

RELEASE BLITZ WITH EXCERPT: King of Nothing by Aurora Rose Reynolds

KING OF NOTHING, an all-new contemporary romance from New York Times Bestselling Author, Aurora Rose Reynolds, is out now!

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Will we be able to untangle the mess of strings that have tied us together?

Will we even want to?

 

 

I met him when my ship was sinking, and I clung to him through the storm. Little did I know he needed me as much as I needed him.

The first time I saw Roman Dante King, he stuck out like an odd puzzle piece that got mixed up in the wrong box. It wasn’t his blue eyes in the dim light of the bar, the tattoos that covered his arms and hands, or even his arrogant personality. It was something else—something I couldn’t see—that told me he didn’t belong in our small beach town on the Oregon coast.

Elora Mazie Barlow reminded me of a hummingbird zipping from one flower to another, never stopping, never allowing anyone more than a glimpse before she was gone. Never letting anyone in… until me. Then she gave me her smiles that were more valuable than anything I ever owned and wrapped me in her peace without asking for anything in return.

Her tragic story sounded achingly familiar to my own.

Our connection is knotted up in loss. The journey we’re on together will eventually come to an end. But will we be able to untangle the mess of strings that have tied us together?

Will we even want to?

 

 

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Chapter One

45.8918° N, 123.9615° W

Elora

Working at a bar, a place where people come to have a good time is the last place I would’ve thought I’d find some semblance of solace after my mom’s passing. But over the past five months, I’ve discovered that other people’s problems are a great distraction when your own life is in shambles.

It’s a morbid way to look at things, but my mom always did say “No matter how big your problems are, Elora, there is always someone, somewhere, dealing with a situation worse than yours.”

She was right. If you pull back the curtains and look through the front that most people have up, you’ll find everyone is just trying to survive some kind of tragedy.

Like Jenny, sitting at the end of the bar, sipping a martini with a smile on her face. She lost her house and her cat two weeks ago in a fire and is now homeless until her insurance can investigate and help her rebuild.

Pat, sitting next to her in his fancy suit with a whiskey neat, is an attorney in town who comes in nightly to get wasted as a way to avoid dealing with the loss of his wife, who died in a car accident years ago.

Samsun, across the room at the pool tables, is recently divorced, and his teenage kids now live in California with their mom. He hasn’t seen or heard from them in months.

And Polly, who is playing pool with him, is a woman searching for companionship or love in all the wrong places, coming back each night to try again.

Scanning the room, going from face-to-face, story to story, I feel a little less alone in the bleakness that has consumed my life.

“Elora.” I come out of my thoughts and look over at Colleen, the manager of The View, the small hotel and bar I work at overlooking Cannon Beach. “You okay?”

“Yeah.” I force a smile.

“Then get it together, girl. You’ve got drinks piling up, tables to bus, and customers to check on.”

“Sorry.” I cringe. I might have gotten better at being a server these past few months, but I’m far from good at it. Scooting out from behind the bar, I grab the tray of drinks, drop them off, pick up empties, and wipe down tables.

As I’m making my way through the bar and taking new orders, I notice a man sitting alone in the dark corner. I’m not sure when he got here, but there are two empty glasses on the table in front of him, so he’s been here a while. I just didn’t notice him before now, which is hard to believe because even sitting in the dimmest part of the bar, his thick dark hair, full beard, and masculine features are difficult to miss.

On my approach, my fingers tap together at my sides, a tic I picked up when I was little. A tell that always used to let my mom know when I was nervous or had done something wrong.

“Hey, are you ready for another one?” I ask quietly, and his head turns my way. Eyes so clear, so bright, they stand out even in the dim light as they meet mine. I’m not sure what color they are, but paired with his aristocratic features and the air of ‘do not fuck with me’ surrounding him, I almost step back.

He might blend in with the rest of the men in the room in his plaid flannel shirt and jeans, but the tattoos I can see on his hands and the silver rings on his fingers make him stick out like an odd puzzle piece that got mixed up in the wrong box.

“What?” Even with him sitting, I get the impression he’s looking down his nose at me.

“Do you want another drink?” I lift my chin at the empty glasses on the table in front of him.

Dropping his eyes, he looks at them for a long moment, then tips his head back to meet my gaze once more. It’s then I notice a glassy look in his eyes I missed before. Not like he’s been crying, but like he’s drunk way too much already. That, or he’s high.

He doesn’t respond; he just stares at me, unblinking.

“Water it is,” I mutter under my breath, scooping up the glasses, ready to get away from him.

“I don’t want water. I want another bourbon.” His deep voice lashes out at me from behind as I turn for the bar.

“You got it,” I toss over my shoulder and let out a breath.

While Colleen pours him another drink from one of the top-shelf bottles of bourbon, I grab a glass and fill it with water and ice.

I have absolutely zero desire to take him his drink when it’s ready, but I know I don’t have a choice, so I pick up the tray and carry it across the room. He doesn’t look at me as I place his bourbon on the table, but he does glare at the water when I set it down next to the squat glass.

“I didn’t ask for water.” His glare lands on me.

“Everyone needs to stay hydrated,” I chirp with a fake smile, spinning on my heel to return to the bar.

 

 

 

About Aurora Rose Reynolds:  

Aurora Rose Reynolds is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author whose wildly popular series include Until, Until Him, Until Her, Underground Kings, Shooting Stars, Fluke My Life and How to Catch an Alpha series.

Her writing career started in an attempt to get the outrageously alpha men who resided in her head to leave her alone and has blossomed into an opportunity to share her stories with readers all over the world.

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Jul 19

COVER REVEAL: How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn

HOW MY NEIGHBOR STOLE CHRISTMAS, a new undeniably funny and spicy enemies-to-lovers, winter holiday romance from USA Today Bestselling Author Meghan Quinn, is coming October 15th! Check out this cover!

 

 

Every Kringle in Kringletown celebrated Christmas a lot.

But Cole Black on Whistler Lane, unfortunately, did not.

 

 

Every Kringle in Kringletown celebrated Christmas a lot.

But Cole Black on Whistler Lane, unfortunately, did not.

As his fellow citizens decorate their quaint town, brimming with carols and glad tidings, Cole wants nothing more than to hibernate the winter away. But his dreary plans are thwarted when his Christmas nemesis, Storee Taylor, moves in next door to care for her Aunt Cindy. Immediately, the new neighbor turns his life into a real nightmare before Christmas, especially when she decides to enter the town Christmas Kringle contest in honor of Cindy. And better yet, Storee is determined to win.

Over Cole’s dead body, she will. With help from his friend Max, Cole decides to enter the competition as well, to beat Storee at her own game by pretending that this hometown grump’s heart has grown three sizes this season and he’s fallen for the girl next door. And unfortunately for Storee, she has to follow his lead to have a chance at the Christmas Kringle title.

But the competition isn’t the only thing that heats up. Cole and Storee’s fake relationship becomes very real, and before they know it, they’re attempting to hide it from Aunt Cindy. Things get complicated, the competition gets tough, and all it takes is one single night for someone to steal it all…

 

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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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Jul 17

COVER REVEAL: The Rocker’s Muse by Penelope Ward

THE ROCKER’S MUSE, a brand new slow-burn, forbidden, age gap rocker romance from New York Times Bestselling Author, Penelope Ward, releases August 26th! Check out this cover!

 

 

Title:  THE ROCKER’S MUSE
Author:  PENELOPE WARD
Genre:  STANDALONE CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Cover Design:  LETITIA HASSER, RBA DESIGNS
Photo: BRENNEN MCMURRAY
Model:  LEVI STOCKE
Release Date:  AUGUST 26, 2024

 

 

From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward comes a new, STANDALONE novel…

No one but me knew why I was actually in the California desert that day.

Nestled deep within the desolate, rocky area was a recording studio.

When a door suddenly opened, a man mistook me for someone he was supposed to be interviewing for a job.

The next thing I knew, I was whisked inside.

The position? An assistant on the upcoming tour for one of America’s most famous rock bands.

Pretty exciting opportunity for a twenty-two-year-old, just out of college.

Not surprisingly, I bombed the interview.

When I ended up mistakenly walking into the men’s room on my way out, I struck up a conversation with a stranger—not realizing it was the lead singer, Tristan Daltrey.

He seemed to like the fact that I had no idea who he was, that I saw him as a normal person.

That night, I got a call offering me the job.

So began my complicated story with Tristan.

Millions of women loved him.

Yet for some reason, after the shows, he only wanted to hang out with me.

Late-night talks. Casual dinners in his hotel room.

I wasn’t supposed to be fraternizing with the band’s frontman.

Despite our fifteen-year age difference, Tristan and I had a connection.

But I had a secret.

One that would eventually lead to my leaving the tour.

And one that would lead Tristan and the band straight to the small town where I came from.

 

 

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About Penelope Ward:

Penelope Ward is a New York Times, USA Today and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of contemporary romance.

She grew up in Boston with five older brothers and spent most of her twenties as a television news anchor. Penelope resides in Rhode Island with her husband, son, and beautiful daughter with autism.

With over two million books sold, she is a 21-time New York Times bestseller and the author of over thirty novels. Her books have been translated into over a dozen languages and can be found in bookstores around the world.

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Jul 09

RELEASE BLITZ WITH EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT: Thirst Trap by Lani Lynn Vale

THIRST TRAP, an all-new suspenseful romance from Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling Author, Lani Lynn Vale, is available now!

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He tried to stay away from her. But the heart wants what the heart wants…

 

 

Toxic: very harmful or unpleasant in an invasive or sinister way.

One word. Two consonants. Five letters. Two people.

Quinn James Carter met Solei Shayne Rodriguez his senior year of high school.

At first, he tried to stay away from her. But the heart wants what the heart wants, and if there were two people in this world who were meant to be together, it was Shayne and him.

Sadly, life doesn’t work out like you plan.

A single, brash, knee-jerk reaction has them both deciding that their relationship is never going to work. A cop and a notorious criminal’s sister can’t have a happily ever after, can they?

Consequently, they go their separate ways.

They live their lives.

And time after time, they come right back to each other, giving the term ‘toxic relationship’ a new meaning.

Anger, jealousy, hurt, and pain run hand in hand with their persistent need to stay in each other’s lives, no matter if it’s in a healthy way or not.

But eventually, time catches up to them.

Fate decides their path for them, and one of them has to wind up nearly dead for them to admit that they can make it work if they want to. They only have to try.

 

 

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I clocked her the moment she walked in the room.

“Who. Is. That?” I said to no one in particular.

The table holding my brothers collectively turned to look at who I was talking about, and a few of them drew in deep breaths upon the sight of her.

“That’s Shayne Rodriguez,” Quincy announced as he turned around.

“That’s the girl Ande’s been talking about for ages.”

It was second semester of my senior year.

Our sisters, Addison and Ande, were three years younger than us.

Though, technically, they were more like two-and-three-quarter years younger than us, but three was easier to say.

“That’s the gang leader’s sister?” I felt my stomach drop.

Out of all the people who could’ve walked into this place and caught my eye, I had to be intrigued by the gang leader’s sister?

My mom was going to kill me.

My mom and dad were both cops for Dallas Police Department.

My grandfathers were, too.

If there was a single person in this school I didn’t need to be hanging out with, it would be her.

My mom had already had a serious talk with Ande as she spoke to her about the dangers of being associated with Shayne but Ande hadn’t listened.

Apparently, they were soul mate best friends, and it didn’t matter what we said to her. They would remain best friends because that was just how it was going to be now. No matter who she had to piss off in the process.

“How do you know who she is?” my brother, Auden, asked.

Auden was younger, but didn’t look it.

We were all the same size and build, though that was likely due to our parents’ inability to allow us any free time. When we weren’t playing sports, we were outside working. When we weren’t doing chores, we were actually working.

Speaking of work…

“Hey, Quincy, can you take my shift today at the video store?” I asked.

“I have a paper due.”

“I’ll take it if you write mine, too.” Quincy shrugged.

“Deal,” I said as I gathered my trash and headed toward the exit.

After dropping the remnants of my lunch off into the trash can by the door, I left, only looking once over my shoulder as I did.

My eyes connected with those of the newcomer.

Momentarily, I was stunned by her light gray eyes.

They were something out of a magazine, or a freakin’ movie.

They looked almost unreal.

And her hair.

It was long, black, thick, and straight, coming to a stop somewhere right above her hips.

Hips that went on for days.

She gave the perfect example of pear-shaped.

Great breasts, curvy legs and ass.

She was the epitome of pin-up model perfection.

But she looked at me like I was a new and interesting bug that she hadn’t quite figured out yet.

I hesitated in the doorway, staring at her, temporarily forgetting my parents’ warnings. However, just as I had the thought of going back inside, she turned away from me and gave me her back.

Maybe I’d imagined everything…

 

 

 

About Lani Lynn Vale:

Lani Lynn Vale is an American author of humorous romantic suspense novels. Born in the Great State of Texas, she has lived the majority of her adult life in East Texas where most of her novels are based. She’s married to her high school sweetheart whom her readers refer to as “LLV’s Bearded Half.” She published her first novel, Boomtown, in the summer of 2013 after the birth of her third child. She’s gone on to publish over 100 novels, with most of them going on to become USA Today Bestsellers.

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Jul 09

RELEASE BLITZ WITH EXCERPT: The Unraveling by Vi Keeland

THE UNRAVELING, a chilling, sizzling and addictive thriller from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Vi Keeland, is available now!

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This isn’t a love story.

It’s a story about obsession…

 

 

This isn’t a love story.

It’s a story about obsession.

You’ll assume you know who the object of the obsession is.

The psychiatrist concealing the twisted connection she has to her patient.

Or maybe her patient isn’t as innocent as he seems.

But more than one person hides a secret.

To what lengths will desire and grief drive a person?

Stop guessing. Let the mystery unravel.

 

 

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I pull off a glove to pick up the paper cup and let the warmth seep in through my skin as I scan the room for an open table. There’s only one, near the front of the shop, looking outside. It gives me something to focus on, at least. People swarm the sidewalks, tourists gaping up at the tall buildings with shopping bags in hands and locals grumbling as they’re forced to weave through them. Hundreds of people come and go in only minutes. It’s a sea of ambiguity, face after face after face, until they all start to blur.

But then . . . there’s a flash of familiarity. A face I know in the crowd.

I lean forward, ignoring the table digging into my ribs as I stare at the man. My hand comes to my chest when recognition turns to dismay. And my heart gallops off wildly.

It can’t be him.

Can it?

Olive skin, dark beard, lean build. He smiles—lips curled up as he talks into his phone. Then laughter, the sort that rocks his whole chest as he tilts his head up, smiling at the sky. This man wouldn’t laugh—couldn’t laugh. After all, he’s been through worse than I have.

I squeeze my cup too hard and coffee sloshes over the edges, scalding my hand. Pain radiates across my skin, and I look down at my pink flesh.

It feels good. The sting floods me with an odd sense of relief.

It’s not a normal response. I’ll probably spend hours overanalyzing it at some point. But right now . . . my attention is back to the window. He’s way more interesting.

I’m out of my chair, dumping my barely touched coffee into the nearest garbage, and through the jangling door in seconds. The man strides down the sidewalk, walking between gaps in pedestrians, making it easy to track him. Easy to—I jolt forward—follow him.

It’s akin to following a ghost.

Except he’s not the one who died.

They are.

We are stuck here. In limbo.

Me. And him.

Gabriel Wright. The last time I saw him, I felt almost exactly as I do now. Numb. Distant. Unbelieving. That night.

 

 

 

About Vi Keeland:

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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Jul 03

COVER REVEAL: Beneath the Desert Sun by Kaylee Ryan & Lacey Black

BENEATH THE DESERT SUN, a new adult romance from New York Times Bestselling Author, Kaylee Ryan, and USA Today Bestselling Author, Lacey Black, is coming July 30th! Check out this gorgeous cover!

 

 

Title:  BENEATH THE DESERT SUN
Series:  NEVER TOO FAR (#2)
Author:  KAYLEE RYAN & LACEY BLACK
Genre:  CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Cover Design:  THE BOOK COVER BOUTIQUE
Release Date:  JULY 30, 2024

 

 

Faith

Graduating from college is bittersweet. I’ve accomplished my dreams, obtained my teaching degree, and am ready to find my dream job. However, I never realized how difficult or stressful it would be to find a position.

That’s why I jump at the chance to visit Chad, one of my best friends, on base in California.

It was meant to be two weeks of catching up and putting all thoughts of job hunting out of my mind. Little did I know those two weeks would change my life and alter the course we were both on.

Chad

The day she agrees to join me in California is one of the happiest days of my life. Having her with me gives me the taste of home I’ve been craving, but deep down, it’s more than that. She’s important to me, more than just my friend, and my closest friend’s twin sister.

Spending my nights with her has done nothing but reinforce this feeling I get when I’m with her. I know we said we’d keep things light, but she’s making it so damn hard not to want more.

Then I get stationed overseas. Everything changes in the blink of an eye, and I’m not just talking about our jobs or the fact we’re suddenly thousands of miles apart. Call it fate or destiny or just pure luck, but it’s beneath the desert sun that finally our future becomes clear.

 

 

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS:

Kaylee Ryan:

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylee Ryan has been crowned the Queen of Swoon by her readers. With nearly fifty romance books under her belt, she’s known for penning happily ever afters with heart. When she’s not writing, you can find her with a book in her hand or hanging out with her family where she resides in her home state of Ohio.

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Lacey Black:

Lacey Black is a Midwestern girl with a passion for reading and writing. She carries her e-reader with her everywhere she goes so she never misses an opportunity to read a few pages. Always looking for a happily ever after, Lacey is passionate about contemporary romance novels and enjoys it further when you mix in a little suspense. She resides in a small town in Illinois with her husband, two children, and three rowdy chickens.

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