Sep 02

REVIEW: The Surrender by Jodi Ellen Malpas

 

5 SMOOCHES!

   

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SYNOPSIS:

 

He’s a tantalizing man of mystery. To solve him she could risk everything in a scorching romance by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the This Man series and The Invitation.

A pawn in a man’s callous game, Amelia Lazenby is trying to heal after being betrayed by the wealthy and scorchingly sexy Jude Harrison. Now he’s saying all the right things, whispering apologies as sincere as his kisses, and refusing to let her walk away. It’s hard for Amelia to resist a force as strong as Jude. Before long, he’s making her pulse pound, her head spin, and giving her the rapture she craves.

But once she surrenders, Amelia can’t help but fear she’s risking her heart all over again. This time, maybe even more. Jude is every bit as mysterious and possessive as she remembers. His ex-lover is back to wreak havoc on their lives. And Amelia’s own ex has returned from the past, knowing more about Jude than Amelia can imagine. As the secrets and shocking revelations keep coming, Amelia must decide what she’s willing to sacrifice to stay with the man she loves and above all else…can’t resist.

 

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REVIEW:

The Surrender by Jodi Ellen Malpas was an emotionally-charged masterpiece that plunged me back into Jude and Amelia’s intoxicating, pulse-pounding love story. The Surrender picks up where The Invitation left off, but with a thrilling plot full of twists and turns and even more passion, pain and raw vulnerability than before. This captivating sequel simmered with delicious second-chance tension as Jude, the enigmatic, charismatic billionaire, steadfastly fights with single-minded determination to win back the woman who owns his heart and soul following his betrayal. Amelia, whose strength was matched only by her fear of being shattered again, didn’t give in without a fight.

Their chemistry was a volatile and addictive mix of searing desire, aching regret and unforgiving history that ignited on every page. Malpas’s storytelling was utterly consuming as she wove together this intensely intriguing plot with the blistering steam and heart-wrenching emotion of a grand, sweeping romance. Jude was relentless in his pursuit of both his redemption and a reconciliation with the woman he loves. Meanwhile, Amelia’s battle between self-preservation and the undeniable love she felt for Jude coupled to create a powerful dynamic that proved true surrender isn’t about defeat, it’s about finding the courage to trust, even when it hurts. Five smooches from me for The Surrender by Jodi Ellen Malpas!

~Danielle Palumbo

 

 

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Sep 02

REVIEW: Pretty Desperate by Lacey Black

 

5 SMOOCHES!

 

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SYNOPSIS:

 

Jillian

They say when one door closes another one opens, right? When the door closed on my marriage, I was fortunate to follow a new dream. One that led me to opening my own bakery in downtown Pine Village. It hasn’t been easy, especially in the offseason, but I make it work. I’m content. Happy.

Then Kameron Markley showed up on my doorstep, begging me to be his fake girlfriend.

It seems like such a simple plan, especially when we’re both getting something out of it. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take long before lines are blurred and crossed, and suddenly, the relationship doesn’t feel so fake after all.

Kameron

For the last decade, I’ve poured my heart and soul into my restaurant, turning a small-town space into a top steak house. The building beside mine has been sitting for as long as I can remember, and the owner is finally ready to sell. The only problem is, she thinks it needs to go to a family man. Suddenly, I’m desperate.

That’s when I come up with the wild idea to find a fake girlfriend.

Jillian Kirby fits the bill to a T, and with a little negotiation, we’re able to work out a deal where we both come out ahead. What I wasn’t expecting was it being so easy to be around her. Suddenly, the lie we’re telling does feel like it’s so right. I want it to be real.

 

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REVIEW:

 

Pretty Desperate by Lacey Black masterfully blends heartfelt emotion with sizzling, page-turning steam in this charming small-town romance. This friends-to-lovers, fake-dating story follows Jillian, the sweet local baker, and Kameron, her childhood best friend and the rugged owner of the town steakhouse. What started as a convenient arrangement to help Kameron’s business expansion quickly ignited into something wildly real, thanks to their off-the-charts chemistry and a lifetime of built-up tension. Black expertly captured their natural, easy connection, making their leap from friends to lovers feel both inevitable and thrilling.

The plot takes an unexpected turn that adds layers of vulnerability and depth as Jillian and Kameron navigate their fake relationship that suddenly holds some very real consequences. Their journey is equal parts sweet and scorching, filled with tender moments and passionate encounters that kept me completely invested. Lacey Black’s storytelling is both consuming and delightfully witty, crafting a romance that feels as cozy and comforting as a bakery-fresh treat, yet as intense as a five-alarm fire. Pretty Desperate by Lacey Black gets 5 smooches from me!

~Danielle Palumbo

 

 

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Aug 31

RELEASE BLITZ: The House Guest by Penelope Ward

THE HOUSE GUEST, an all-new standalone opposites-attract, roommates-to-lovers romance from New York Times Bestselling Author, Penelope Ward, is available now!

 

 

Life is certainly full of surprises, though, but not always in a good way…

 

 

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

The last thing Dorian Vanderbilt expected was to find me painting in my crop top when he returned to the mansion he hadn’t inhabited in years.

He was understandably surprised I’d turned his living room into an art space.

Life is certainly full of surprises, though, but not always in a good way.

I learned that lesson when my aunt and the billionaire she married died unexpectedly while traveling.

I’d been living with them, and just like that, my life was turned on its axis.

Unsure of what was next, I stayed alone at the barren estate figuring out my next move.

That was when Dorian—the late billionaire’s only son—showed up.

I’d never met Dorian Vanderbilt. He’d been living on the other side of the country.

But now, he was home, left to pick up the pieces of his father’s legacy.

Not only was Dorian devastatingly handsome and mysterious, but he was the sole heir to the Vanderbilt fortune.

He didn’t seem to like me—at first. We were total opposites. But I was grateful that at least he didn’t kick me out.

We stayed out of each other’s way for the most part, save for some late-night kitchen run-ins or unexpected bonding sessions in the home theater.

Over time, though, we grew closer. Turned out, our chemistry was pretty combustible.

I was falling in love with him.

Until everything I thought I knew turned upside down yet again.

And fate left me pining for the one man I’d ever loved.

 

 

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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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Aug 29

REVIEW: The House Guest by Penelope Ward

 

5 SMOOCHES!

 

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SYNOPSIS:

 

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

The last thing Dorian Vanderbilt expected was to find me painting in my crop top when he returned to the mansion he hadn’t inhabited in years.

He was understandably surprised I’d turned his living room into an art space.

Life is certainly full of surprises, though, but not always in a good way.

I learned that lesson when my aunt and the billionaire she married died unexpectedly while traveling.

I’d been living with them, and just like that, my life was turned on its axis.

Unsure of what was next, I stayed alone at the barren estate figuring out my next move.

That was when Dorian—the late billionaire’s only son—showed up.

I’d never met Dorian Vanderbilt. He’d been living on the other side of the country.

But now, he was home, left to pick up the pieces of his father’s legacy.

Not only was Dorian devastatingly handsome and mysterious, but he was the sole heir to the Vanderbilt fortune.

He didn’t seem to like me—at first. We were total opposites. But I was grateful that at least he didn’t kick me out.

We stayed out of each other’s way for the most part, save for some late-night kitchen run-ins or unexpected bonding sessions in the home theater.

Over time, though, we grew closer. Turned out, our chemistry was pretty combustible.

I was falling in love with him.

Until everything I thought I knew turned upside down yet again.

And fate left me pining for the one man I’d ever loved.

 

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REVIEW:

 

The House Guest, a poignant and captivating contemporary romance from Penelope Ward, was an unputdownable read that simmered with tension, heartfelt emotion and irresistible chemistry. Primrose, a free-spirited art student, finds herself living under the same roof as Dorian, the brooding, controlled heir to his father’s billion-dollar empire, and their worlds collide in the most delicious way. Despite their opposing stations and natures, a connection blossoms between them built on stolen glances, intellectual sparks and a magnetic pull that neither can deny.

Ward wove this opposites attract romance by crafting a story where every interaction crackled with possibility. Dorian and Primrose navigate family complications, societal expectations, and their own guarded hearts on a journey as tender as it was turbulent. The slow-burn build-up of their relationship made their eventual union feel earned, intensely satisfying and a perfect blend of their heartfelt vulnerability. Of course it wouldn’t be a Penelope Ward romance without a serious plot twist, and this one features a real doozie and that’s all I’m saying on that.

I listened to the audiobook, which was narrated in duet by Teddy Hamilton and Savannah Peachwood. These narrators were extremely well matched, and they delivered the kind of chemistry-filled performance that these characters demanded. Full of soul and sophistication, this was a sexy, consuming read about a love that felt both destined and hard won. The House Guest by Penelope Ward gets five smooches from me!

~Danielle Palumbo

 

 

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Aug 28

EXCERPT REVEAL: The House Guest by Penelope Ward

THE HOUSE GUEST, an all-new standalone opposites-attract, roommates-to-lovers romance from New York Times Bestselling Author, Penelope Ward, is coming August 31st!

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Life is certainly full of surprises, though, but not always in a good way…

 

 

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

The last thing Dorian Vanderbilt expected was to find me painting in my crop top when he returned to the mansion he hadn’t inhabited in years.

He was understandably surprised I’d turned his living room into an art space.

Life is certainly full of surprises, though, but not always in a good way.

I learned that lesson when my aunt and the billionaire she married died unexpectedly while traveling.

I’d been living with them, and just like that, my life was turned on its axis.

Unsure of what was next, I stayed alone at the barren estate figuring out my next move.

That was when Dorian—the late billionaire’s only son—showed up.

I’d never met Dorian Vanderbilt. He’d been living on the other side of the country.

But now, he was home, left to pick up the pieces of his father’s legacy.

Not only was Dorian devastatingly handsome and mysterious, but he was the sole heir to the Vanderbilt fortune.

He didn’t seem to like me—at first. We were total opposites. But I was grateful that at least he didn’t kick me out.

We stayed out of each other’s way for the most part, save for some late-night kitchen run-ins or unexpected bonding sessions in the home theater.

Over time, though, we grew closer. Turned out, our chemistry was pretty combustible.

I was falling in love with him.

Until everything I thought I knew turned upside down yet again.

And fate left me pining for the one man I’d ever loved.

 

 

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EXCERPT:

Copyright © 2025
By Penelope Ward

 

Eventually, I was able to put Dorian out of my mind and continue my movie night for one. Pulp Fiction was almost finished when the theater door opened again.

I turned to find Dorian entering—alone.

“Is it over?” he asked.

My pulse raced as I paused the movie. “About ten minutes left.”

Without further comment, he took the seat next to me, sinking into the chair and stretching his long legs. He closed his eyes and let out a long sigh. His delicious cologne wafted my way, sending unwanted arousal through me. I pressed play on the movie, hoping to move out of this hyper-aware state.

“Where’s your date?” I asked after the movie finished and she still hadn’t reappeared.

“She left.”

“Is she a…girlfriend or…?”

“Definitely not,” he said, staring at the screen.

“Someone you hook up with?” I pried.

He turned to me. “You always this nosy?”

“Well, we are stepcousins,” I teased. “You can tell me anything.”

“We go way back, don’t we? So much I nearly kicked you out when I got here.”

“Details…” I shrugged.

He chuckled. “She’s someone I used to hook up with when I lived here years ago. Thought it might be interesting to reconnect with her, but I was grossly mistaken.”

“Why? What was wrong with her?”

“Nothing wrong with her. I was just bored out of my wits. It’s probably me that’s changed more than anything. That happens when you leave home, I guess.” He reached for some popcorn. “Anyway…found myself more in the mood to watch Pulp Fiction than I was to make pointless conversation with her.”

“I can start it over, if you want to watch from the beginning.”

“Nah.” He shook his head. “But I’ll watch another movie with you, if you’re down.”

Ohhhkay.

Hesitant excitement washed over me. I’d been pretty lonely lately if the idea of having someone to watch a movie with felt exhilarating. But at the same time, this was Dorian Vanderbilt—not exactly someone I could relax around yet. But I sure as hell wasn’t going to say no.

I finally nodded. “That’d be cool.”

“You choose.”

“Well…” I took a moment to think on it. “If you were in the mood to watch Pulp Fiction, maybe another Tarantino?”

He scratched his chin. “Actually, have you ever seen Snatch?”

“Guy Ritchie, right?” I nodded. “I’ve heard of it but never watched it.”

“His style reminds me of Tarantino. I think you’ll enjoy it. Would you want to watch that?”

“Yeah.” I nodded, impressed with his effort to think of a movie I would like.

Dorian went over to the laptop and pulled up the film, then returned to the seat next to me. He reclined his chair as I pressed play on the remote. He once again stretched out his long legs.

For the next couple of hours, we watched the movie intently, neither of us saying a word until it finished. That was exactly how I liked it. But he did look over to see my reaction at certain parts, which I also liked. Any nervousness I’d had dissipated as the movie went on. And I certainly couldn’t complain about sitting close to him, since he smelled like heaven. I hadn’t been out with a member of the opposite sex in what seemed like ages. Sitting this close to an attractive man made me miss dating, even if the man sitting next to me currently was out of my league.

When the credits came on the screen, he reached for the remote and lowered the volume. “What did you think?”

“It was awesome. I love movies where you don’t know what to expect, and the power dynamic can change at the drop of a hat.”

“Ah…sort of like how you suddenly had the power when I discovered you could control those dogs?”

“Maybe, yeah.” My mouth curved into a smile.

“They actually like me now. But they did not like Savannah.”

“Savannah was your date tonight?”

He nodded. “Yeah. Tess saved me, actually. She helped me get out of the rest of the date.”

“What do you mean?”

“I wanted to end the night early and had been thinking up an excuse. Then Tess rubbed her asshole on Savannah’s shoe as we were standing in the foyer. She decided right then and there she wanted to call it a night.”

I cracked up. “Saved by the asshole.”

“Exactly. It was perfect.”

“Did you drive her home?”

“I called her a car.”

“Well, I’m sorry again if I disrupted your evening.”

“Trust me, I had more fun watching the movie with you than I would’ve sitting through whatever sappy film she picked.” He sighed. “And…I’m sorry if she was rude to you. She was probably just intimidated.”

“Intimidated? Why?”

He glared. “Really? You’re gonna make me say it?”

“Sure.” I smirked.

“Because you’re attractive…” His eyes fell to my abs. “And you seem to have no other wardrobe besides crop tops.”

 

 

 

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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Aug 27

COVER REVEAL: My Favorite Holidate by Lauren Blakely

MY FAVORITE HOLIDATE, a fake dating, single dad, billionaire holiday romance from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Lauren Blakely, is re-releasing in paperback* on October 7th! Check out the new cover!

*available now in digital and audio

 

 

Title:  MY FAVORITE HOLIDATE
Author:  LAUREN BLAKELY
Genre:  STANDALONE CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Cover Illustration/Design: SARAH @ILLUSTRIOUSJANE
Paperback Re-release Date:  OCTOBER 7, 2025

 

 

Wanted: hot billionaire to pose as my Christmas boyfriend. Must be willing to make my cheating ex jealous by kissing me under the mistletoe at holiday parties. Bonus if you make him cry.

To my surprise my billionaire boss is more than up for the challenge of coming down the chimney as my holiday boyfriend. The sexy single dad desperately needs a plus one at a Christmas Eve wedding, where he’s the best man and I’m the maid of honor.

And since my ex is in the wedding party too, my boss and I team up as a pair of insta-lovebirds for the holiday season, including during the annual week-long Christmas competition leading up to the snowy destination wedding.

But soon staying up late to string the best popcorn balls ever turns into a scorching night in his arms where the chestnuts aren’t the only thing roasting on the open fire.

Can all these winter wonderland nights seeking revenge turn into the real thing when we return to the office? Or are we destined to go the way of a Christmas tree on New Year’s?

 

 

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Narrated in duet by Samantha Brentmoor & Jason Clarke with a full cast!

 

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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, feel-good and witty. Her books have been featured in US Weekly and People. Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and she is the vegetarian at your dinner party.

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Aug 12

RELEASE BLITZ: Other Woman Drama by Lani Lynn Vale

OTHER WOMAN DRAMA, an all-new mafia romance from Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling Author, Lani Lynn Vale, is out now!

 

 

Piers Webb is going to be the best bad decision she’s ever made…

 

 

Piers “Webber” Webb knew two things for certain.

One, he needed to stay the hell away from Silver Donahue. Two, he didn’t think there was a chance in hell that he could.

He tries, though.

For a solid year, he does his best to be dismissive to the point where he appears cold and threatening.

But when Silver finds herself in danger, he forgets why he was giving her the cold shoulder to begin with.

The thing is, Silver didn’t forget.

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Silver Donahue was so deeply in love with Piers Webb it was disheartening. Especially knowing he didn’t like her back.
She’s determined to live her life, but with Webber always on the edge of her existence, she knows it’s futile.

But she tries.

The thing is, there’s no way you can ignore Piers Webb when he’s aiming that dark and deadly gaze your way.

She’s determined to keep him at a distance, until one night she has to pick him up on the side of a deserted road in the middle of nowhere. That one moment of need on his end is all she needs to realize a few things.

He’s as scary as he wants her to believe, and killing a man and disposing of a body is a daily practice for him.

She should run so far in the opposite direction, because he has so many red flags, even a toddler wouldn’t be able to ignore them.

But she’s always proven she makes bad decisions.

But Piers Webb is going to be the best bad decision she’s ever made.

 

 

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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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Aug 06

COVER REVEAL: Merry Little Kissmas by Lauren Blakely

MERRY LITTLE KISSMAS, a spicy, fake-dating, single-dad, hockey holiday romance from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Lauren Blakely, is coming October 28th! Check out this cover!

 

 

Title:  MERRY LITTLE KISSMAS
Author:  LAUREN BLAKELY
Genre:  CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Cover Design:  SARAH JANE, ILLUSTRIOUSJANE
Dog Model:  WANDA WONDERPUP
Release Date:  OCTOBER 28, 2025

 

 

Wanted: A fresh shot at love for the holidays. But fake dating my brother’s grumpy best friend? He’s my new client, for Santa’s sake!

As a professional matchmaker, my biggest job this holiday season should be simple: find a date for the sexy single dad hockey player—aka my brother’s best friend—for his team’s fancy Christmas Eve gala. 

Sure Rowan’s hot as a crackling fire and spicier than a gingerbread man, but he hasn’t just sworn off romance. The Christmas hater has made a bet that I can’t find him a holidate.

What’s a matchmaker to do?

Win, of course. Even if it means fake dating the grinch myself to get him ready for the real thing.

Only…these fake dates at Christmas tree farms and hot cocoa competitions in the snowy small town of Evergreen Falls start to feel a little too real as I get to know the man behind the scowl. Somewhere between kisses under the mistletoe and a snowed-in night in his cabin curled up by the fire (where the stockings aren’t the only thing hung), I realize I’m in over my elf-loving head.

And when Rowan opens up to me at last about his painful past, I’m determined to give my brother’s best friend the holiday he deserves.

But what if the only gift I want him to unwrap this season is… me?

 

 

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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, feel-good and witty. Her books have been featured in US Weekly and People. Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and she is the vegetarian at your dinner party.

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Aug 05

REVIEW: Night’s Fall by Kristen Ashley

 

5 SMOOCHES!

   

 

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SYNOPSIS:

 

The Four Realms are experiencing an unprecedented period of peace…

At thirteen years old, it became known Prince Aleksei Knightstar of Night’s Fall was the True Heir. The next king, the fiercest warrior, the mightiest beast in all the realm.

The Fall rejoiced at having the first True Heir in over a century.

But Aleksei is private, no nonsense, and worried about why The Fall, in a time of peace, would need a True Heir.

Laura Makepeace is a talented costume designer and everywoman who’s recovering from a recent random and traumatic attack where she lost something vital. She barely has it in her to put on a pretty frock and go drinking with her girlfriends.

She certainly isn’t prepared to be summoned to the True Heir’s table in the VIP section of a club.

The prince is not a male easily put off, not to mention, like every other female in the Four Realms, Laura has been crushing on him since she first saw him.

Thus, Laura finds herself suddenly being courted by Prince Aleksei and thrown into a whirl of public and press attention, royal family dysfunction…

And a plot that threatens lives and the peace of the Four Realms.

 

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REVIEW:

 

Kristen Ashley launches her spellbinding new romantic fantasy series, The Four Realms, with Night’s Fall, an addictive mix of sizzling passion, high-stakes intrigue and the undeniable pull of fated love. Laura, a talented costume designer and a shifter who has recently suffered a traumatic attack that resulted in the loss of a vital part of herself, finds her world completely upended when she crosses paths with Aleksei, the formidable warrior shifter and True Heir of the Realm. Their connection is instantaneous and electric, a primal, all-consuming, life-altering bond that neither can deny, even as danger and political machinations swirl around them.

KA is well known for the lush, immersive worlds she creates. Her fantasy romances are particularly captivating because of her incredible attention to detail. Found family and royal duty collide here, and the chemistry between Laura and Aleksei is nothing short of explosive. Their banter crackles with wit and tension, while the steamy, soul-deep intimacy that they shared left me breathless. With her signature blend of alpha heroes, resilient heroines and a plot that was brimming with danger and desire, KA delivered a romance that was emotionally gripping and scorchingly hot. Fated mates, royal intrigue and a love story that defies every obstacle, Night’s Fall was an unputdownable, utterly enchanting pleasure to read! Five smooches from me!

~Danielle Palumbo

 

 

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Aug 04

COVER REVEAL: The House Guest by Penelope Ward

THE HOUSE GUEST, an all-new standalone opposites-attract, roommates-to-lovers romance from New York Times Bestselling Author, Penelope Ward, is coming August 31st! Check out this cover!

 

 

Title:  THE HOUSE GUEST
Author:  PENELOPE WARD 
Genre:  STANDALONE CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Cover Design:  LETITIA HASSER, RBA DESIGNS
Photographer:  EVGENIIA BEZRUK
Model:  SERGEY MULTAK
Release Date:  AUGUST 31, 2025

 

 

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

The last thing Dorian Vanderbilt expected was to find me painting in my crop top when he returned to the mansion he hadn’t inhabited in years.

He was understandably surprised I’d turned his living room into an art space.

Life is certainly full of surprises, though, but not always in a good way.

I learned that lesson when my aunt and the billionaire she married died unexpectedly while traveling.

I’d been living with them, and just like that, my life was turned on its axis.

Unsure of what was next, I stayed alone at the barren estate figuring out my next move.

That was when Dorian—the late billionaire’s only son—showed up.

I’d never met Dorian Vanderbilt. He’d been living on the other side of the country.

But now, he was home, left to pick up the pieces of his father’s legacy.

Not only was Dorian devastatingly handsome and mysterious, but he was the sole heir to the Vanderbilt fortune.

He didn’t seem to like me—at first. We were total opposites. But I was grateful that at least he didn’t kick me out.

We stayed out of each other’s way for the most part, save for some late-night kitchen run-ins or unexpected bonding sessions in the home theater.

Over time, though, we grew closer. Turned out, our chemistry was pretty combustible.

I was falling in love with him.

Until everything I thought I knew turned upside down yet again.

And fate left me pining for the one man I’d ever loved.

 

 

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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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