RELEASE BLITZ: Killing Booth by Lani Lynn Vale

KILLING BOOTH, a humorous and suspenseful new romance from USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, Lani Lynn Vale, is out now!

 

 

Every single thing you want is going to require you to be uncomfortable…

 

 

Every single thing you want is going to require you to be uncomfortable.

Those words had been shared with her by the one man she didn’t think she could take a chance on. She just didn’t know that he was right, or that he was going to be the one making her uncomfortable.

Nash Wilder Christopherson was the world’s golden boy.

For fifteen years, she watched Nash race from the safety of her phone. Every single race, PR event, ESPN interview—she was there for it. He was the one thing that kept her sane while having to live the life her father forced her to.

That was all he’d ever be to her, though. A face on the other side of the screen.

Until he showed up at her apartment complex, carried her sister down hundreds and hundreds of stairs during a fire, and changed her opinion of him.

Nash Christopherson was Mean. With a capital M. And he couldn’t stand her.

***

He thought he had everything under control. Then he met her.

Nash knew from the moment he saw Zip waiting in her apartment, looking panicked, that she was going to damage him. She was going to pull him in, chew him up, and spit him out.

What he didn’t know was just how much damage he could take.

Nearly a year passed as he tried and failed to stay away.

A full year of her smiles, her playful jabs, her teasing, her eyes on him.

Then he got news that changed his life, and she finally took matters into her own hands, forcing herself into his life and pretty much giving him everything he ever wanted.

Everything was great, until it wasn’t. Life smacked him hard, and when the dust settled, she was gone. The only sign that she was ever there was the cracked and bleeding heart, half beating inside his chest, that yearned to hold her one more time.

 

 

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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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RELEASE BLITZ: The Surrogate by Penelope Ward

THE SURROGATE, a forbidden, enemies-to-friends-to-lovers age-gap romance from New York Times Bestselling Author, Penelope Ward, is available now!

 

 

I’m falling for the father of the baby I’m carrying.

The problem is it’s not my baby…

 

 

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

ABBY:

I’m falling for the father of the baby I’m carrying.

The problem is: it’s not my baby.

And the broody widower is not looking for a long-term partner.

As a surrogate, the deal was that I’d only be in England long enough to give birth.

At first, the man seemed as pretentious as his name: Sigmund Benedictus.

He and I butted heads.

Sig challenged my intentions, accused me of just wanting to do this for the money.

Gradually, he learned to trust me.

He even became protective.

Over time, our heated animosity turned into fiery chemistry.

I was falling in love with him.

But my time here had a limit.

I needed to protect my heart from the devastatingly gorgeous older man who’d end up breaking it.

SIG:

When my in-laws told me they wanted to use my dead wife’s eggs to conceive a grandchild, I wasn’t immediately on board.

They swore that on her deathbed Britney told them it was what she wanted—but only if I fathered the baby. Her parents insisted they would be the ones to raise it.

Against my better judgment, I agreed.

I vowed to keep my heart out of it, though.

I’d continue to pretend it wasn’t happening and live the empty, single life I’d become accustomed to the past five years since Britney died.

And despite the fact that a certain younger American named Abby Knickerbocker had awakened things inside me that I thought were long dead…

I most certainly wouldn’t fall in love with the surrogate.

 

 

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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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REVIEW: The Surrogate by Penelope Ward

5 SMOOCHES!

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SYNOPSIS:

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

ABBY:

I’m falling for the father of the baby I’m carrying.

The problem is: it’s not my baby.

And the broody widower is not looking for a long-term partner.

As a surrogate, the deal was that I’d only be in England long enough to give birth.

At first, the man seemed as pretentious as his name: Sigmund Benedictus.

He and I butted heads.

Sig challenged my intentions, accused me of just wanting to do this for the money.

Gradually, he learned to trust me.

He even became protective.

Over time, our heated animosity turned into fiery chemistry.

I was falling in love with him.

But my time here had a limit.

I needed to protect my heart from the devastatingly gorgeous older man who’d end up breaking it.

SIG:

When my in-laws told me they wanted to use my dead wife’s eggs to conceive a grandchild, I wasn’t immediately on board.

They swore that on her deathbed Britney told them it was what she wanted—but only if I fathered the baby. Her parents insisted they would be the ones to raise it.

Against my better judgment, I agreed.

I vowed to keep my heart out of it, though.

I’d continue to pretend it wasn’t happening and live the empty, single life I’d become accustomed to the past five years since Britney died.

And despite the fact that a certain younger American named Abby Knickerbocker had awakened things inside me that I thought were long dead…

I most certainly wouldn’t fall in love with the surrogate.

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REVIEW:

Penelope Ward delivered a heartstring-puller in The Surrogate, a slow burn romance between a British widower and the American surrogate carrying his child. A poignant forbidden romance, Ward delicately navigated the complexities of this relationship and tackled the characters’ grief, longing and love with grace and sensitivity.

Ward’s storytelling in The Surrogate was engaging and effortless as she wove together this emotional tale of love, loss and second chances. Between the business side of the surrogacy and the gap in their ages, the two-pronged forbidden aspect of Sig and Abby’s relationship added an extra layer of tension that drew me right into their love story and kept me in devour mode, furiously tapping my Kindle. The characters were endearing and multi-faceted, coming to life on the page through the exploration of their personal hopes, fears and vulnerabilities. The slow burn build-up of their undeniable chemistry and sexual tension kept me on the edge of my seat wondering will they or won’t they. (Spoiler alert: they will.)

The Surrogate by Penelope Ward was a beautifully crafted forbidden romance. The evolution of the relationship between the British widower and the young American surrogate from enemies to friends to lovers was a deeply emotional and completely engrossing example of Penelope’s masterful storytelling. It was impossible not to become emotionally invested in Sig and Abby’s journey, and I found it incredibly difficult to put this one down. A captivating and compelling blend of forbidden romance, slow-burn intensity and the enemies-to-friends-to-lovers trope, The Surrogate is my new favorite from Penelope Ward. Five smooches from me for The Surrogate by Penelope Ward!

~Danielle Palumbo

 


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EXCERPT REVEAL: The Surrogate by Penelope Ward

THE SURROGATE, a brand new forbidden, age gap romance from New York Times Bestselling Author, Penelope Ward, is coming February 26th!

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I’m falling for the father of the baby I’m carrying.

The problem is it’s not my baby…

 

 

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

ABBY:

I’m falling for the father of the baby I’m carrying.

The problem is: it’s not my baby.

And the broody widower is not looking for a long-term partner.

As a surrogate, the deal was that I’d only be in England long enough to give birth.

At first, the man seemed as pretentious as his name: Sigmund Benedictus.

He and I butted heads.

Sig challenged my intentions, accused me of just wanting to do this for the money.

Gradually, he learned to trust me.

He even became protective.

Over time, our heated animosity turned into fiery chemistry.

I was falling in love with him.

But my time here had a limit.

I needed to protect my heart from the devastatingly gorgeous older man who’d end up breaking it.

SIG:

When my in-laws told me they wanted to use my dead wife’s eggs to conceive a grandchild, I wasn’t immediately on board.

They swore that on her deathbed Britney told them it was what she wanted—but only if I fathered the baby. Her parents insisted they would be the ones to raise it.

Against my better judgment, I agreed.

I vowed to keep my heart out of it, though.

I’d continue to pretend it wasn’t happening and live the empty, single life I’d become accustomed to the past five years since Britney died.

And despite the fact that a certain younger American named Abby Knickerbocker had awakened things inside me that I thought were long dead…

I most certainly wouldn’t fall in love with the surrogate.

 

 

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EXCERPT:

 

My phone rang, and I looked down to find it was Lourdes, a woman I’d hung out with over a year ago. She’d been texting me lately to get together, and I’d been ignoring her messages. I silenced the ringer.

“Who was that?” Abby asked.

“Someone named—none of your business.”

“A woman? Is that why you’re in such a rush to get back to London?”

“Trust me, I haven’t met anyone worth rushing anywhere for.”

“Well, excuse me, Mr. Picky.”

I rolled over a bit to face her, resting my chin on my hand. “You think it’s odd to be selective?”

“I don’t think you’re being selective. I think you’re closed off to everyone. There’s a difference.”

“You seem to have me pegged, but what about you? Why are you single?”

“I had a bad experience, as I think I’ve mentioned, and haven’t felt like having my heart toyed with again.”

“How long ago was that? The guy who broke up with you…”

“Nearly three years now.”

“But you’ve dated since that breakup.”

“Yeah. There’ve been a few brief…”

“Hookups?” I arched a brow.

“I guess I can admit that now that you’re not actively assessing my character.”

“Why would I judge you for that? Sex is natural—necessary for survival, if you ask me.”

“You just don’t want to have anything to do with the women after.”

Unable to deny it, I shrugged. “There haven’t been that many women since Britney. At least nothing compared to when I was younger. Most of the time, I meet someone and decide not to go through with anything. But of the encounters I have had, yeah, it’s never mattered whether I saw them again.”

“What was different about Britney? I mean, when you met her? How did you know she was the one?”

My chest constricted. “I’d love to be able to give you a less cliché answer—because I hate clichés—but I just knew. After about an hour together, I never wanted to be apart from her.”

“Fair enough. They say that’s what happens sometimes. You just know.”

“You’ve never experienced that?”

“Nope.” Abby shook her head. “Still waiting for it to happen to me.” She smiled. “Anyway, for the record, I don’t just hook up with people randomly, like some people.” She elbowed me. “I have to know them first.”

“Knowing you, Abby, I can’t imagine you not asking someone a million questions before you sleep with them.”

“Well, yeah. I need to know who I’m dealing with. I’m not going to waste my time with anyone who’s not a good person—even if I’m wildly attracted to them.”

“Sometimes less is more,” I mumbled.

“This from the man who interrogated me the first time he met me.”

“Well, I need to know a bit more about someone who’s going to be carrying my child than I would someone I’m merely going to…”

“F*ck?” She finished my sentence.

The word on her tongue gave me an unwanted thrill. I wouldn’t have minded hearing her say it a few more times, which probably meant I needed my head checked.

“You wanna go?” she asked.

Somehow I’d forgotten my urgency to leave. I’d become pretty comfortable in this spot on the hay. It wasn’t about the hay at all, though, was it?

“Well, now you’ve made me lazy. You’re a bad influence, Knickerbocker.”

She leaned her head on her hand. “Why don’t you just sleep at the inn tonight? Lavinia loves your company.”

“She’ll be conked out by the time we get back there, but I suppose you have a point. At this hour, I might as well just drive into London with you in the morning.”

“You keep work clothes at The Bainbridge, right?”

“Yes. I have everything I need in my room.” I looked out through the barn door. It was now completely nightfall. “Now that it’s dark, you need to be careful driving back.”

“You’ll be behind me anyway, in case I run into trouble, right?”

“Well, you won’t find me driving in front of you ever again,” I teased.

“Good one.” She laughed as she stood and brushed off her dress. “Can you turn around for a minute?”

I narrowed my eyes but did as she asked. “Okay…why am I doing this?”
A few seconds passed. “All good now.”

“What was that all about?” I asked.

“You promise not to make fun of me?”

“No. But tell me anyway.”

“I had a piece of hay stuck in my underwear.” She flashed a goofy smile.

And then…I laughed for what felt like the first time in years.

Copyright © 2023
By Penelope Ward

 

 

 


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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RELEASE BLITZ WITH EXCERPT: Tempting Promises by Corinne Michaels

TEMPTING PROMISES, an enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity, small-town romance from New York Times Bestselling Author, Corinne Michaels, is available now!

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What happens in the woods, doesn’t always stay in the woods…

 

 

What’s the worst thing you could do when you’re stranded in the woods with your rival? Sleep with him. That’s what.

Not only is Rowan Whitlock my sister’s ex, but we’re both vying for the contract that would save my family farm.

So why did it have to be Rowan who came to the rescue after I fell on a remote hiking trail? When the weather turned unexpectedly, we were forced to find shelter and ride out the storm. Only that wasn’t the only thing I ended up riding.

We promise ourselves what happens at the cabin stays at the cabin, but when we get back to Sugarloaf, it’s impossible to stay away from him. Those blue eyes captivate me, his strong body comforts me, and he makes me feel beautiful.

Which is crazy, right?

If only my stupid head would listen and stop this before my heart gets involved, but I keep going back because I’m already in too deep.

I should’ve known that the temptation wasn’t worth the risk because when it all falls apart, our promises are broken, and I’m afraid my heart will never recover.

 

 

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I walk out into the abnormally freezing cold in early March, heading to my very old, very loved pickup truck I call Frankie, and open the passenger side. I do this because the driver’s side door doesn’t open. It’s been stuck since 1989, and I definitely don’t have the funds to fix it. I put the groceries on the floorboard and haul myself up.

“We drive on the left side here in America,” Rowan says as my ass is still hanging out of the door.

I get all the way in and turn to him. “And people say you’re the smart one?”

“They also say I’m the hot one.”

“Let’s not forget, the lying, cheating bastard one. I know I’ve heard that one too.”

Rowan grins. “Only your friends, darling, and that’s because you and your delusional sister spread the bullshit far and wide.”

I get into my seat, glare at him, and turn the key. “Whatever you say, asshole.”

I turn the key again since the engine didn’t turn over the first time. The truck sputters, but it doesn’t start.

I do it again.

Come on, Frankie, don’t fail me. Start.

My truck doesn’t do as I ask.

“Having truck issues?” he asks as he rests his arms on the window frame. “Need some help?”

“Not from you,” I grumble. God only knows what it is this time. Frankie has been around for a long time. He’s old, cranky, and paid off, which is what my grams said about Pop.

Frankie also has been temperamental as of late and clearly the universe is trying to make a point that he’s ready to retire.

I scoot back over to the passenger side, where Rowan is still leaning, and push the door open, not caring if it hits him.

It doesn’t move an inch. He is like a brick wall. “Can you move?”

“If you ask nicely.”

I’m so not in the mood for this. “Move.”

He tsks and shakes his head. “Manners, Sullivan.”

“Move, Whitlock,” I say again.

Rowan doesn’t because, why would he? “The word you’re searching for is ‘please.’”

“No, the word I’m searching for is ‘move’!”

He steps back, and I push again, the door opening this time. I jump down, stomp around to the front, and lift the hood. I’m not sure what I’m looking for, but where there’s a will, there’s a way.

The cables all look good, nothing appears to be leaking—not that I can see much over the pillows of steam from my breath. Still, I go over the things my grandpa always did. He was a master at keeping things running, and I wish, more than anything, that he was here now.

“Looks like your battery cable is loose.” Rowan’s voice startles me. “Right there, tighten that one.”

I look to where he’s pointing, which is the same area I just checked. Thankfully, I am smart enough not to make some snarky comment because, when I touch it? Sure enough, it’s loose. After twisting it back into place, I step back. “Thank you.”

“How did that taste?”

“Like battery acid,” I reply.

Rowan’s laugh is almost infectious. Almost.

“Go try it, I’ll stand here to adjust if it needs it.”

Accepting help from Rowan goes against every instinct, but I have no choice. I hop back into the cab and try again.

Still dead.

“Try again!” he yells back to me.

So I do, and Frankie fails me again.

He comes around the passenger side. “I think you need to call the shop.”

“Again with the helpful advice. I’ll call. Thank you for the help that didn’t help.”

“The guys are probably at Sugarlips,” Rowan informs me as if I hadn’t already known. Donny is the only mechanic in this town, and he works the most bizarre hours—probably because he’s drunk most of the day—and closes for three hours during lunch. Three. Who does that?

Of course, my truck breaks down during that timeframe.

“Well, I’ll wait until they’re done,” I say, waiting for him to leave.

There’s no reason for him to wait around.

“I know you need to get back to the farm. Why don’t you let me drop you off, and you can have Donny come look at it once he’s eaten enough bread to sober up.”

“I can walk,” I say, feeling defiant.

“I know you can, Charlotte, but it’s freezing out, and it’s at least eight miles. I’d rather not be accused of allowing you to die on the road. Get in my truck, I’ll take you home, and you can tell everyone that I browbeat you into going,” Rowan says before letting out a heavy sigh.

It’s really annoying that it had to be him who not only witnessed this but also has to help now. While my defiant nature wants to rebuke his offer, I’d like to keep all my fingers and toes, which probably wouldn’t happen if I walked home in this weather.

“Okay. I’ll let you do something nice for a change.”

“I knew your grandparents, and I know they taught you manners. You should be saying, ‘Thank you, Rowan, you’re such a great guy. I know I’ve been a raging—’” He pauses. “Insert adjective of your choice, ‘but I was wrong all along and accept and appreciate your help.’”

Oh dear God. “That’s never going to happen. A thank you is about all you’ll get.”

He opens the passenger door for me, grabs my bag of groceries, and walks over to his—very new and very large—truck.

“Overcompensating?” I ask, literally hanging on to the handrails and jump to get in.

I start to teeter back and his hand moves to my ass, pushing me up. “Get in the truck and be nice.”

 

 

 


About Corinne Michaels:

Corinne Michaels is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of romance novels. Her stories are chock full of emotion, humor, and unrelenting love, and she enjoys putting her characters through intense heartbreak before finding a way to heal them through their struggles.

Corinne is a former Navy wife and happily married to the man of her dreams. She began her writing career after spending months away from her husband while he was deployed–reading and writing were her escapes from the loneliness. Corinne now lives in Virginia with her husband and is the emotional, witty, sarcastic, and fun-loving mom of two beautiful children.

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COVER REVEAL: Pretty Drunk by Lacey Black

PRETTY DRUNK, a new enemies-to-lovers, suprise pregnancy small-town romance from USA Today Bestselling Author, Lacey Black, is coming March 19th! Check out this cover!

 

 

Title:  PRETTY DRUNK
Series: PINE VILLAGE (#3)
Author:  LACEY BLACK
Genre:  CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Cover Design:  THE BOOK COVER BOUTIQUE
Photo:  REGINA WAMBA
Release Date:  MARCH 19, 2024

 

 

Hallie

No one pushes my buttons the way Logan Johnson does. I’ve spent most of my adult life trying to ignore him, which isn’t easy when you live in a small town and share the same friends.

So, when I have a little too much to drink and need a place to crash after our friends’ wedding, it would figure I find myself at Logan’s house. What I’m not expecting is ending up in his bed. With him. Naked. More so, I wasn’t anticipating enjoying myself as much as I did, anxious for a repeat, which is why I’m not surprised when it happens again.

The problem is those drunken nights have resulted in something unplanned. Something monumental. Something that will change our lives forever.

Logan

Being attracted to someone who drives you completely crazy is its own form of hell. Hallie Rhodes is entirely infuriating, yet so damn beautiful it makes me ache.

There’s a fine line between love and hate, and we’ve been blurring it for as long as I can remember. So, when a late, drunken night turns into something it shouldn’t, all bets are off. Plans change and futures are cemented, despite having no idea what really comes next. All I know is the more time we spend together, the more I realize having her in my life is paramount.

Now my biggest challenge of all presents itself. Proving to Hallie we’re better together than we ever were apart.

 

 

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USA Today Bestselling Author Lacey Black is a Midwestern girl with a passion for reading, writing, and shopping. 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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COVER REVEAL: The Almost Romantic by Lauren Blakely

THE ALMOST ROMANTIC, a new fake-relationship-turned-marriage-of-convenience romance from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Lauren Blakely, is coming March 14th! Check out this cover!

 

 

Title:  THE ALMOST ROMANTIC
Series:  HOW TO DATE (#3)
Author:  LAUREN BLAKELY
Genre:  CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Cover Design:  QAMBER DESIGN MEDIA
Release Date:  MARCH 14, 2024

 

 

The best way to save my little shop? Marry my fake fiancé for real…

When a sexy single dad walks into my shop and buys every box of chocolate just to ask me out, I say yes. By the end of a smoldering night, I’m saying oh yes.

And in the morning I’m saying yes, yes, yes to an idea that can save both our businesses so long as Gage and I pretend to be engaged and wildly in love. But since my messy life is riding on this new venture, we agree that our one night was our only night.

Except, all our fake kisses quickly melt my resolve. Gage says he has no room in his life for romance, but he touches me like he can’t get enough. Tells me he can’t resist me. And gets down on one knee in the most romantic fake proposal ever.

But when my vindictive corporate rival threatens to expose the lie of us, my protective fiancé steps up and declares I’m his wife.

Looks like I just walked into a marriage of convenience.

At the end of the year, I’ll walk out of it…as long as I don’t fall for my husband.

 

 

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

With fourteen New York Times bestsellers, her titles have appeared on the New York TimesUSA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Lists more than 100 times, with more than 65 titles on the USA Today Bestsellers list alone. She’s sold more than 5 million books.

A graduate of Brown University, Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and she is the vegetarian at your dinner party.

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RELEASE BLITZ: The Tropical Romance Test by Lila Monroe

THE TROPICAL ROMANCE TEST, a sizzling new rivals-to-lovers romantic comedy from USA Today Bestselling Author, Lila Monroe, is out now!

 

 

They say all’s fair in love, war, and wedding planning… But who’s happy ending am I chasing here?

 

 

Sleeping with the enemy is looking awfully tempting… Fall for the sizzling new rivals-to-lovers rom-com read from USA Today bestselling author, Lila Monroe! Perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, Ali Hazelwood, and Emily Henry.

Josh Carlyle is charming, sexy as hell, and the perfect destination wedding hookup… At least, that’s what I think when I touch down in paradise with four days to pull off a lavish ceremony fit for Hollywood royalty. The groomsman in the next cabana with baby blues and a chiseled jawline that could crack a coconut? He’s the cherry on top of my tropical cocktail, and exactly what I need to shake off my single status and get my head (and, um, other parts) back in the dating game.

Then Josh reveals the truth: he’s vowed to sabotage the big day and send the gold-digging bride running before his uncle even gets to ‘I do’. Suddenly, we’re on opposite sides of the great wedding war, and I refuse to let this happily-ever-after – or my career – go down without a fight.

But Josh plays dirty… and he talks it, too. Even as I scramble to keep his sabotage shenanigans from derailing the happy(ish) couple, I can’t deny the chemistry between us. Sleeping with the enemy is looking awfully tempting…

They say all’s fair in love, war, and wedding planning… But who’s happy ending am I chasing here? And can Josh and I turn our rivalry into real romance before it’s too late?

Find out in the sizzling new romance from “the reigning queen of rom-com,” Lila Monroe!

 

 

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“An entertaining blend of humor, romance, and tropical escapades…” ~Danielle, Red Cheeks Reads

 

Check out Danielle’s 4.5 SMOOCHES review!

 

 

 


About Lila Monroe:

Combining her love of writing, sex and well-fitted suits, Lila Monroe wrote The Billionaire Bargain. Lila enjoys writing, as it gives her a flexible schedule to spend time with her kids and a wonderful excuse to avoid them. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, who strips out of his well-fitted suits nightly.

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REVIEW: The Tropical Romance Test by Lila Monroe

4.5 SMOOCHES!

    

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SYNOPSIS:

Sleeping with the enemy is looking awfully tempting… Fall for the sizzling new rivals-to-lovers rom-com read from USA Today bestselling author, Lila Monroe! Perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, Ali Hazelwood, and Emily Henry.

Josh Carlyle is charming, sexy as hell, and the perfect destination wedding hookup… At least, that’s what I think when I touch down in paradise with four days to pull off a lavish ceremony fit for Hollywood royalty. The groomsman in the next cabana with baby blues and a chiseled jawline that could crack a coconut? He’s the cherry on top of my tropical cocktail, and exactly what I need to shake off my single status and get my head (and, um, other parts) back in the dating game.

Then Josh reveals the truth: he’s vowed to sabotage the big day and send the gold-digging bride running before his uncle even gets to ‘I do’. Suddenly, we’re on opposite sides of the great wedding war, and I refuse to let this happily-ever-after – or my career – go down without a fight.

But Josh plays dirty… and he talks it, too. Even as I scramble to keep his sabotage shenanigans from derailing the happy(ish) couple, I can’t deny the chemistry between us. Sleeping with the enemy is looking awfully tempting…

They say all’s fair in love, war, and wedding planning… But who’s happy ending am I chasing here? And can Josh and I turn our rivalry into real romance before it’s too late?

Find out in the sizzling new romance from “the reigning queen of rom-com,” Lila Monroe!

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REVIEW:

Lila Monroe had me laughing, swooning, and eagerly tapping my Kindle as I devoured her latest romantic comedy, The Tropical Romance Test. Set against the backdrop of a tropical island paradise, this romcom kicks off with an unforgettable meet-cute and delivers all the push-and-pull of the rivals-to-lovers trope. Monroe’s sharp wit and sparkling prose bring the characters to life, from the feisty heroine to the charming yet infuriating hero, creating a dynamic and irresistibly entertaining story.

The banter between Josh and Hazel positively crackles with chemistry, and their journey from adversaries to something more is both hilarious and heartwarming. An entertaining blend of humor, romance, and tropical escapades, The Tropical Romance Test kept me smiling from cover-to-cover. The Tropical Romance Test by Lila Monroe gets 4.5 smooches from me!

~Danielle Palumbo

 


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COVER REVEAL: If You Hate Me by Helena Hunting

IF YOU HATE ME, a standalone new brother’s best friend hockey romance from New York Times Bestselling Author, Helena Hunting, is coming March 7th! Check out this cover!

 

 

Title:  IF YOU HATE ME
Author:  HELENA HUNTING
Genre:  CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Cover Design:  HANG LE
Art Work:  ROSIE’S FABLES
Release Date:  MARCH 4, 2024

 

 

A brand new standalone hate-to-love, brother’s best friend hockey romance.

My new roommates are two pro hockey players.

First, my manwhore older brother, and second, his seriously hot best friend (who I seriously hate).

This was a last resort.

No one should be sleeping on a futon that smells like Cheetos and ball sweat.

But here I am, trying to get my life together.

 

Tristan Stiles is the bane of my existence.

He never wears a shirt.

We can’t seem to stop fighting.

He’s an arrogant playboy with a filthy reputation.

Sure, I had a crush on him when I was fourteen, but that was a long time ago.

I know better than to trust him.

 

I just need to survive long enough to find a new job and get a new place.

And not accidentally let Tristan rail me into next week.

 

 

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About Helena Hunting: 

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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of PUCKED, Helena Hunting lives on the outskirts of Toronto with her incredibly tolerant family and two moderately intolerant cats. She writes contemporary romance ranging from new adult angst to romantic sports comedy.

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