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HAPPY TUESDAY NEW RELEASE DAY!! WE ARE 2 DAYS AWAY from Thanksgiving, delicious foods, diets out the window (at least mine), family, friends (or maybe just a cozy quiet meal), and so many days off, I’m going to read my heart out. Oh… and probably shop ’cause the actual Black Friday will be this Friday!! YAY US!!!

Amy: I love Black Friday!! Well, at least the online versions. I am not patient enough for the actual stores…I KNOW I would say the wrong thing to the wrong person, a fight would ensue, and I would end up getting arrested so all of the money I saved would go towards my bail. Yeah, it’s just not worth it. 😛

P.S. —> Here are all of Amazon’s Black Friday Deals for today (’cause in case you didn’t know, Amazon started a whole “Black Friday Week”).

BLURB JOLTS & STAND-OUTS!! Checking It Twice: A Holiday Hockey Romance (Must Love Hockey Book 3) by Kendall Ryan (cozy holiday romance fake relationship with a hockey player! Yes Please!!), Call Me Anytime by Max Monroe (sex operator and the cop by Max Monroe!!), Mr. November (Heroes of Rogue Valley – Calendar Guys Book 11) by Ann Roth (<— DISPATCHER HAS A CRUSH ON THE FIREFIGHTER BUT HE’S NOT INTERESTED…), Best Offer Wins: A Novel by Marisa Kashino <— PSYCH-THRILLER ALERT!! (how far would you go for the house of your dreams?), The Rebel with Broken Strings: A Spicy Western Romance Featuring Country Music (Naked Moose Book 3) by Stacey Kennedy (<— ONE NIGHT STAND WITH A COUNTRY STAR!!), and Hollow by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti (<— FANTASY ROMANCE!! “…Don’t listen to the whispers of the woods.  Don’t trust the man cloaked in shadow. Don’t earn the wrath of the scattered spirits. Don’t go out after dark.)

P.S. Here are all of Amazon’s Black Friday Deals for today.

—> AND Here are all of the KINDLE Black Friday book sales!!!

Don’t forget to check out:

• NEW SERIES ALERT!! Lose yourself in Marcy Bialeschki’s “The Vengeance Series”… <— Today’s newsletter sponsor!!
• 14 Monday Early Bird Book Releases – 11-24-2025 <— yesterday’s!
• Sunday Surprises! Black Friday Deals have started & I’ve one-clicked!! <— Surprise!! Black Friday has already started!
• 20 Friday Finds & Bargain Books – 11-21-2025 <— Did you miss it?
• Bianca’s Mini Book Review – I Surrender (I Surrender Trilogy Book 1) by Monica James <— BLAST FROM THE PAST & HOLY MOLY I NEED TO READ THIS!! Gave them the feels the way Thoughtless did?? 😬 THIS IS FOR ME!!!!

• Reader Questions <— NEW ONES!!!! ALL of ’em! Our latest, solved and unsolved! I LOVE THESE ’cause it introduces us to new books + we get to build mimi-lists of guesses in specific tropes. And you know me. I LOVE lists!!

 

Okay now… READER RECOMMENDATIONS & BARGAIN FINDS:

➔➔ Check out all of AMAZON’S ➔➔ Kindle book deals going on right now <— seriously amazing!! 

➔➔ Kindle Unlimited 

➔➔ KINDLE UNLIMITED DEALS!! 6 months, 1 year & 2 years!!

—> AND Here are all of the KINDLE Black Friday book sales!!!

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P.S. Here are all of Amazon’s Black Friday Deals for today.

➔➔ CONTEMPORARY JUST WENT LIVE:

Phantom’s Healing (Hurricane Heat MC Book 2) by Chelle Bliss <— BIKER ROMANCE! “…Poppy’s a single mother, juggling a business with little time for herself. After the death of her husband, she’s left to pick up the pieces and keep their lives running smoothly. She’s almost worn out when a handsome biker, flashing a killer smile and rippling muscles, does everything he can to sweep her off her feet. And the sexy motorcycle man doesn’t like taking no for an answer, leaving Poppy’s head spinning and her heart beating a little stronger than it ever has before…”

Heir of Honor (Guardian Security Dynasty Book 5) by Kris Michaels <— SHE’S KIDNAPPED!! “...Riley Shoemaker is rich and privileged, and she knows it, but her life is thrown into chaos when pirates kidnap her in a remote part of the world. Rescued by Talon and his elite team, she assumes her father sent him to bring her home. But Riley soon discovers that her father may not be the man she thought he was—and Talon’s mission is far more complicated than saving her. As Talon and Riley make their way through deceit, betrayal, and hidden truths, they are forced to rely on each other in ways neither expected. In the midst of danger, their connection grows stronger, and passion flares...”

Checking It Twice: A Holiday Hockey Romance (Must Love Hockey Book 3) by Kendall Ryan <— FAKE HOCKEY GIRLFRIEND ALERT! “…Clare Johnson’s job is handling PR for the Dallas Stampede—not getting tangled up with one of the players. But when Mitchell Drake—charming forward, fan favorite, and very off-limits—asks her to pose as his girlfriend for one week in small-town Minnesota, she reluctantly agrees. What’s the worst that could happen? Mitchell’s had six months to get over his very public broken engagement, and his family is done waiting. The last thing he needs is pitying smiles and whispered gossip. Clare is smart, sharp, and strong enough to hold her own with both fans and family—the perfect fake girlfriend…”

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Second Chance Romance: A Heartwarming, Body-Positive Reunion Romance Novel in the Quaint Small Town of Harlot’s Bay (Harlot’s Bay Book 2) by Olivia Dade <— TWO HIGH SCHOOL CRUSHES REUNITED! “...In the second installment of USA Today bestselling author Olivia Dade’s Harlot’s Bay series, a mistaken obituary leads to the reunion of two former high school crushes. Sparks fly in this hilarious grumpy/grumpy romance, packed with Dade’s signature body positivity and a delicious amount of spice. Karl and Molly were never together. There was a time, right after high school, where it seemed like they might finally cross the line from friends to lovers…but instead, a foolish misunderstanding meant they never spoke again. Molly went to LA and got married. Karl stayed in Harlot’s Bay and bought a bakery. The only connection the pair has shared over the years is painfully one-sided: Now divorced, Molly narrates monster romance audiobooks, and Karl is an ever-diligent listener, clinging to his only piece of the one that got away...”

Call Me Anytime by Max Monroe <— POLICE ROMANCE “…A virgin phone sex operator. A detective. And a murder. Love shows up at the oddest times in this funny, emotional, and suspenseful romantic comedy by New York Times bestselling author Max Monroe. Down and almost out in Nashville, Hannah May takes a job at what she thinks is a telemarketing company. To her shock, it’s a phone sex hotline. Unfortunately, the only role-playing Hannah can do with conviction is as a cash-strapped twenty-five-year-old virgin caring for a mother with Alzheimer’s. If only her callers were into that fantasy. Instead, one of them is looking for a killer. Detective Dominic Dunn is investigating the murder of another hotline operator when Hannah’s endearing awkwardness, quirky charm, and fierce devotion to her mother crack his professional facade. Despite the circumstances, their connection is instant and electric…”

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Taken by the Bad Boy by Sam Crescent <— SHE HAD A CRUSH ON HIM ALL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL “…Mae Blake couldn’t believe what she had just done. She never went to the bar, and she never had drinks. Not that she could blame alcohol for this. She was very much sober when she went home with the town’s bad boy. Caleb Dowd was known for sleeping with and leaving women. It didn’t matter that she’d had a crush on him all throughout high school. He did not settle down, and Mae had just given this man her virginity. Caleb had wanted Mae for a long time. Knowing he was the only man she’d been with, there was no way he was going to let anyone else have what now belonged to him…”

Best Offer Wins: A Novel by Marisa Kashino <— PSYCH-THRILLER ALERT!! “…An insanely competitive housing market. A desperate buyer on the edge. In Marisa Kashino’s darkly humorous debut novel, Best Offer Wins, the white picket fence becomes the ultimate symbol of success—and obsession. How far would you go for the house of your dreams? Eighteen months and 11 lost bidding wars into house-hunting in the overheated Washington, DC suburbs, 37-year-old publicist Margo Miyake gets a tip about the perfect house, in the perfect neighborhood, slated to come up for sale in one month. Desperate to escape the cramped apartment she shares with her husband Ian — and in turn, get their marriage, plan to have a baby, and whole life back on track — Margo becomes obsessed with buying the house before it’s publicly listed and the masses descend (with unbeatable, all-cash offers in hand). A little stalking? Harmless. A bit of trespassing? Necessary. As Margo infiltrates the homeowners’ lives, her tactics grow increasingly unhinged…”

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The Heist: A Juli Butler Mystery Short Story by Barbara Witek <— COZY MYSTERY! “…Julianna Butler has it all: a promising career, a whirlwind romance, and the keys to Boston’s elite art scene. When her boyfriend and gallery owner David VonHoffster promotes her to director and sweeps her away on a glamorous business trip, she believes her future is finally falling into place. But beneath the champagne toasts and glittering parties, Juli senses shadows lurking. A new associate raises red flags. Friends whisper about David’s questionable ties. And when the gallery’s biggest event of the season spirals into something far more dangerous, Juli must face the truth: her instincts may be the only thing that can save her…”

Catching Lady Theo (Here Come the Grooms Book 2) by Ella Quinn <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE “…A consummate rake pursues his perfect match in this charming new series featuring three of the ton’s most eligible gentlemen, set in the delightful world of bestselling author Ella Quinn’s much-loved Worthingtons and their extended family—where true love is the ultimate temptation . . . Leo, Duke of Chandos, can’t quite believe it. After many mistresses, and much mischief and merriment, he’s fallen head-over-heels for his best friend’s sister, Lady Theo Vivers. Now that she’s come out, Leo is ready to give up his wild bachelorhood for wedded bliss. Yet despite his attentions, Theo regards him at best as a friend, —at worst, as a brother. Determined to persuade her otherwise, he perseveres through the Season’s most grueling social events . . .”

Miracles at the Christmas Inn (Lights of St. Augustine Book 3) by Amy Rafferty <— CHRISTMAS ROMANCE “…He’s learning how to be a father. She’s learning how to live again. This Christmas, love doesn’t knock—it walks through the front door. Marine Gabe Bennett is home—but far from settled. Parenting his daughter, rebuilding trust, and reshaping his future feel like uphill battles… until quiet moments with Jane Evans begin to light the way forward. Jane, once shattered by loss, has found strength in friendship—but love? That’s the one risk she’s still afraid to take. At the Christmas Inn, holiday magic simmers beneath daily chaos. Holly and Jack’s slow-burn romance deepens—along with the threat from a high-powered developer who wants the inn gone...”

The Rebel with Broken Strings: A Spicy Western Romance Featuring Country Music (Naked Moose Book 3) by Stacey Kennedy <— ONE NIGHT STAND WITH A COUNTRY STAR “…One hot stolen night with a country star turns into a major complication in this Western romance set in the wilds of Montana, perfect for fans of Elsie Silver and Lyla Sage. The past is the past—until he shows up on your doorstep. Self-proclaimed good girl Aubrey Hale has too many secrets. Among them is missing the big-city life she left behind for small-town Montana—the life that included a one-night stand with country star Gunner Woods. But Aubrey and her friends have recently sworn off men. So when Gunner turns up in Timber Falls looking all kinds of sexy, she pretends she’s never met him. Gunner is surprised to see Aubrey again and even more surprised by how she’s acting. The carefree woman he knew for one night is now jaded...”

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FROST: a Guardian Hostage Rescue Specialists series Novella (ALPHA TEAM: Guardian Hostage Rescue Specialists) by Ellie Masters <— PROTECTIVE ALPHA HERO “…When Guardian operative Colt “Frost” Harrison overhears cartel members discussing a woman’s abduction, he faces an impossible choice: follow protocol and let her die, or go rogue and save her himself. Five years ago, he chose orders over a life—and someone died. This time, he’s choosing differently. Frost has no backup. No authorization. No time. The woman zip-tied in that desert warehouse isn’t what he expected...”

The Marriage Method (The Crinoline Academy Book 2) by Mimi Matthews <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE “...The Academy always comes first . . . which makes marriage to its most formidable adversary an exceedingly inconvenient arrangement. Well removed from London’s more curious eyes, the Benevolent Academy for the Betterment of Young Ladies strives toward one clandestine goal: to distract, disrupt, and discredit men in power who would seek to harm the advancement of women—by appropriate means, of course. When intrepid newspaper editor Miles Quincey starts to question the school’s intentions, the Academy appoints Penelope “Nell” Trewlove, one of their brightest graduates, to put this nuisance to rest…”

Angels and Skulls (Rebel Skull MC Series Book 10) by LM Terry <— BIKER ROMANCE! “…This is the place I usually leave a blurb … not this time. If you’ve stayed with me this far, I know you trust me with your heart. Angels and Skulls is Raffe’s story and is told from multiple points of view. It felt right to end the series with him. Get your tissues ready and enjoy the ride...”

Bound by Debt: A Secret Baby, Bratva Romance (Sinful Mafia Daddies) by Natasha L. Black <— MAFIA ROMANCE! “…My family’s debt became my prison. Now I belong to the man who owns it. Evgeny Kucherov. Cold. Scarred. Merciless. Feared by all. When I got caught trying to fix things, he took me instead. A deal was struck—my family’s safety in exchange for my freedom. Now I work for him, trapped inside his mansion...”

Mr. November (Heroes of Rogue Valley – Calendar Guys Book 11) by Ann Roth <— DISPATCHER HAS A CRUSH ON THE FIREFIGHTER BUT HE’S NOT INTERESTED… “…Welcome to Ann Roth’s exciting new series, Heroes of Rogue Valley: Calendar Guys series. Twelve months, 12 gorgeous firefighter heroes and the women who steal into their hearts and forever change their lives. Feeling responsible for his wife’s tragic accident and death, firefighter Daniel O’Dwyer has moved to Guff’s Lake for a fresh start. Shackled with guilt, he doesn’t get close to anyone—not even his firefighter brothers. Then he meets the station’s dispatcher Sarah McComb and his outlook on life takes a positive turn. Sarah is drawn to the big man with the sad eyes. Still smarting from a devastating breakup, she’s loathe to try dating again, but Daniel makes her rethink that. Too bad he isn’t interested. Then they’re paired to work on a safety class…”

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Surrender to Me (Hawkeye Book 6) by Sierra Cartwright <— BODYGUARD ROMANCE! “…Protecting people, safeguarding secrets… For the men of Hawkeye, the line of duty between bodyguard and client isn’t meant to be crossed. …She doesn’t trust me. Doesn’t want my protection. Too damn bad. I’m Stryker—former black ops, current Hawkeye Security operative, and the bastard who just saved her life. She claims she’s nobody special. But she’s a gorgeous little liar. She thinks she can run. Handle this nightmare alone. Disappear into the shadows like she’s done before. Not happening. I’m dragging her to my safehouse in the Colorado mountains whether she likes it or not. One bed. No escape routes. Just her, me, and the truth she’s desperate to hide…”

My Fair Señor (Love & Tacos Book 3) by Alana Quintana Albertson <— HE NEEDS HER HELP WITH HIS TEQUILA… “...he’s going to start his own liquor brand. The problem? He’s an agave amateur. He needs help if he expects to ever master mezcal. And he has the perfect teacher in mind. . . . Alma Garcia is the toast of Tiburon. Having passed the grueling examen de Consejo Regulador del Tequila in Mexico, Alma used her extensive knowledge as a certified catadora to open the hottest mezcal bar in Marin County. When her college flame returns with a tempting proposition—he’ll promote her business in the local Cinco de Mayo Street Festival if she’ll bring him into the world of tequila—it’s as if the holiday spirits are bringing Jaime and Alma back together…”

Tight End (The New York Nighthawks Book 14) by Fiona Davenport <— FOOTBALL ROMANCE! “…Raiden Shaffer never cared about press conferences…until a gorgeous reporter caught his interest with a single question. One night with Marissa Crane wasn’t enough, but she slipped out before sunrise—leaving behind a note and an obsession he couldn’t shake. Marissa wasn’t supposed to fall for the Nighthawks’ tight end before leaving the country for a month. Now she’s back in New York, exhausted and carrying a secret that could change everything. But Raiden isn’t the kind of man who lets go. He’s all in for her and the baby she never expected...”

➔➔ PARANORMAL/FANTASY/SCI-FI/DYSTOPIAN

Hollow by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti <— FANTASY ROMANCE!! “…Don’t listen to the whispers of the woods.  Don’t trust the man cloaked in shadow. Don’t earn the wrath of the scattered spirits. Don’t go out after dark. The Great Hunt begins once every fifty years and only the Champions willing to face death to shatter the curse dare to enter. The Champions…and me. I’m no warrior, no swordsmith, and certainly no Fae, but the forest is my only hope. To enter those trees is to walk willingly to my demise. But I need the boon the forest will grant the winner and I’m willing to risk it all for a chance at claiming it. I just never expected to face him beneath those trees. The beast who strikes fear into the desperate people of all lands…”

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All Superheroes Need Photo Ops (Supers in the City) by Elizabeth Stephens <— ALIEN SUPERHERO FANTASY ROMANCE!! HE MIGHT BE MORE VILLAIN THAN HERO “…A swooning photographer and a double-crossing superhero come together with electrifying chemistry in an out-of-this-world romantic comedy by the author of All Superheroes Need PR. From the moment forty-eight alien superheroes crash-landed on Earth, photographer Monika Neumann had a favorite. She’s been crushing on the literally electrifying Taranis ever since she saw the cutie crawling out of his pod. Unfortunately, his popularity isn’t exactly crackling these days. He could use an image boost. Monika is in. One right photo op and she’ll put her ridiculously hot lightning-bolt-wielding hero back in the public’s favor. The best part is, the mission will bring her closer to Taranis. She’s already looking forward to the sparks. Monika never imagined there’d be a worst part: an accidental recording that reveals Taranis could be more villain than hero. In fact, her pretty golden boy can get kind of ugly…”

Dawn of Chaos and Fury (The Legacy Book 4) by Melissa K. Roehrich <— FANTASY ROMANCE SERIES FINALE!! “Prepare your hearts for the highly anticipated finale of The Legacy Series! NEVER BEFORE PUBLISHED …Dawn of Chaos and Fury is book four of four in The Legacy Series. This is a new adult, dark fantasy romance series with elements that may be triggering to some readers. Please be sure to check the updated content information. Seriously. We know all the MCs are morally gray, walking red flags. Read the content information, then embrace the darkness...”

As Many Souls as Stars: A Historical Fantasy Romance of Gothic Magic, Reincarnation, and a Battle for Dominance Across Centuries by Natasha Siegel <— HISTORICAL FANTASY ROMANCE “…An inventive and romantic speculative novel about two women—a witch and an immortal demon—who make a Faustian bargain and are drawn into a cat-and-mouse chase across multiple lifetimes. 1592. Cybil Harding is a First Daughter. Cursed to bring disaster to those around her, she is trapped in a house with a mother paralyzed by grief and a father willing to sacrifice everything in pursuit of magic. Miriam Richter is a creature of shadow. Forged by the dark arts many years ago, she is doomed to exist for eternity and destined to be alone—killing mortals and consuming their souls for sustenance. Everything changes when she meets Cybil, whose soul shines with a light so bright, she must claim it for herself. She offers a bargain: she will grant Cybil reincarnation in exchange for her soul. Thus begins a dance across centuries as Miriam seeks Cybil in every lifetime to claim her prize…”

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➔➔ PREORDERS (coming soon!)

1. Vivacity: A Billionaire Workplace Romance (Seraph) by Elodie Hart – Nov 27 2025
2. Learning You: Teaching Me / Learning You Book 2 by KiKi Malone – Nov 28 2025
3. Bad Blood (Hellhound Heat Book 3) by Sherilee Gray – Nov 28 2025
4. Undeniably Corrupt: An Enemies to Lovers Romance (Boston’s Irresistible Billionaires Book 7) by J. Saman – Nov 30 2025
5. Shifted Fate: Book Three (Broken Luna Series 3) by Alicia S. Rivers – Nov 30 2025
6. Lavender Lake (Saddles & Spurs Book 2) by Emma Slate – December 1 2025
7. Bratva Menace (Bratva Series Book 5) by T J Maguire – December 1 2025
8. The Mating Game by Lana Ferguson – December 2 2025
9. Hex Education (A Supernatural Speakeasy Cozy Mystery Book 19) by Lily Harper Hart – December 2 2025
10. Fallen Gods by Rachel Van Dyken – December 2 2025
11. The Black Dagger Brotherhood: 20th Anniversary Insider’s Guide by J.R. Ward | Dec 2, 2025
12. Wish (Men of Inked Sinners Book 4) by Chelle Bliss – December 2 2025 | Dec 3, 2025
13. Gluttony: The Dominant Sinner (Seven Deadly Sins Book 7) by Christi Caldwell
14. A Witch For Mr. Bell (Witches of Christmas Grove Book 7) by Deanna Chase – December 4 2025
15. When We Fall (Star Harbor Book 2) by Lena Hendrix – December 4 2025
16. The Nest Before Christmas by Piper Rayne – December 4 2025
17. Secret Kisses: A Fake-Relationship Romance (The Sterling Brothers Book 3) by Layla Hagen – December 5 2025
18. Cold Stars Midnight Glow: A Dark Forbidden Fantasy (The Godkissed Bride Book 4) by Evie Marceau – December 8 2025
19. In a Second (Friendship, RI Book 3) by Kate Canterbary – December 9 2025
20. Just a Little Desire (A Sterling Family Crossover Novel Book 2) by Carly Phillips & Erika Wilde – December 16 2025

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HAPPY MONDAY & HAPPY THANKSGIVING WEEK!! I just realized that Amazon’s Black Friday Deals have already started and they’ve started HARD CORE!!! I, of course, took advantage of some deals already and as I find more deals, I’ll post them daily. And of course, on the true Black Friday, I’m going ALL out!! 😀

For now…

P.S. Here are all of Amazon’s Black Friday Deals for today.

—> AND Here are all of the KINDLE Black Friday book sales!!!

 

Three things:

1.) I finished watching “The Beast in Me” on Netflix and I LOVED IT!!! Holy moly crazy and stressful and intriguing and fun and I hooks you from the start. Want a great psych-thriller? THAT’S the one!

R. Renee: I can’t blame editing for last night. I totally got hooked on The Beast in Me and HAD to finish it. Not my fault.

Maryse: OMG THE BEAST IN ME!!!!! I can’t WAIT to watch that, and even more now that you liked it!!

R. Renee: It’s intense. I wish I’d have taken a xanax. 🤣

Maryse: Just 2 more episodes to go!!! 😀 Eeeeeeep!! Then what?

R. Renee: You tell me! My husband loves the diplomat!

2.) Other than catching up on my shows this weekend, I laid low and took it easy. Got some sad news on Friday (a close friend throughout my whole grown-up life that just passed) and have just been settling in with the news.

3.) I did get a few jolts of good productive energy and I organized my pantry and my snack pantry and my fridge and it feels nice to see everything we have available. It was me pulling out all of my Thanksgiving ingredients and sides to see what I needed that had me doing a complete rehab. Stale foods, and miscellaneous piles upon piles of stuff… BE GONE!!!

 

Okay now… time for BOOKS THAT JUST WENT LIVE!!!

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Christmas Cookies & Second Chances: Mistletoe Falls Book One by Skye Turner <— ENEMIES TO LOVERS CHRISTMAS ROMANCE “…Addie Belle Carmichael never planned to come home — not after ghosting her high school sweetheart and trading sugar cookies for city lights. But when her grandma breaks both wrists before the town’s annual Christmas Bake-Off, Addie Belle ends up back in Mistletoe Falls… and face to face with the man she left behind. Tucker Lane is older, hotter, and still the only one who’s ever gotten under her crust. Now they’re competing for holiday glory — and maybe one last shot at getting it right...”

Blame It On Paris by Aimee Ginger <— SINGLE DAD ALERT! “…Anelise Morgan was trying to break free from the sheltered life that her parents had raised her in, She was in college spreading her wings, growing and becoming her own person. She was even lucky enough to find a best friend and surrogate family to help guide her and love her. She felt like the world was just waiting for her to experience it. Michael Whitlock was desperate for help with his son, So when his neighbors offered their daughter as an option, he jumped on the idea...”

More Than Lemons: A Story of Grit, Healing and Choosing Joy Anyway…A Gentle Reminder to Stop Waiting for Someday by Jennifer Gagnon <— MEMOIR “…The good stuff isn’t waiting somewhere down the road — it’s right here, in the middle of the mess. More Than Lemons is a raw, heartfelt memoir about life’s unexpected detours, the fears we learn to face, and the moments of joy that find us when we least expect them. Jennifer Gagnon shares her honest journey through the highs and lows of survivorship, motherhood, and rediscovering what truly matters. It’s about a husband in the waiting room, kids who had a front-row seat to the difficult moments, camper trips that became lifelines, and the reminder that “someday” isn’t guaranteed…”

Rescued By My Reluctant Alphas: A Cozy Omegaverse Romance (Hollow Haven) by Lark Bellamy <— SHE WAS ONCE REJECTED “...I swore off alphas after being rejected at my own bonding ceremony. Five years ago, my alpha told two hundred wedding guests that I was too much. Too difficult. Too independent. Not omega enough. So I rebuilt my life around one rule: never need anyone again. Now I’m the emergency coordinator for Hollow Haven—competent, controlled, and completely alone. Exactly how I want it. Until a massive storm rolls in and three emotionally unavailable alphas decide I’m their problem to solve. Beau, the guilt-ridden firefighter who hasn’t done a water rescue since the one that haunts his nightmares. Silas, the scent-sensitive paramedic who hides behind humor because feeling everyone’s emotions is exhausting. Dane, the ex-military sheriff who plans for every disaster except the one happening in his own heart. They think I need saving. I think they need to back off. But when my suppressants fail during the emergency response, my biology has other ideas...”

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Christmas Power Play: A Holiday College Romance Novella by Evelyn Ferras <— HOCKEY BULLY ROMANCE! “…When I spot Leonardo—the hockey team’s captain—alone outside the empty dorms with nowhere to go for Christmas, I can’t just leave him there. My brother’s deployed, his room is free, and my family would never let anyone spend the holidays alone. The problem? Leonardo has always been a smug, infuriating jerk. And the second he steps through our front door, I remember exactly why I promised myself I’d avoid him forever. He’s all polite smiles and good manners around my parents… but the minute we’re alone, he’s back to messing with me and pushing my buttons like it’s his personal hobby…”

Thorns of Deceit : A Forced Marriage Mafia Romance (Thorns of Omertà Book 7) by Eva Winners <— MAFIA ROMANCE!! “…An innocent witness to brutality. A twisted and deviant plan. Two lives forever scarred. Aiden Callahan was a lethal, disarmingly beautiful man. A mobster forged in blood, betrayal, and sin. Worst of all… he was my husband. Five years ago, I did something unforgivable. Now, my past has come to collect its debt. I told myself I did what I had to do in order to survive. That he wouldn’t hurt me. That being the future mother to his heir would make me untouchable. I was wrong….”

A Crush in the Storm (Love on Ceto Island Book 3) by Nicola Marsh <— SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE!! “...They were each other’s first heartbreak. Now fate’s giving them a second chance. Sadie Moore has never left the tiny tropical island she calls home. Between her housekeeping job at the resort and caring for her father, she’s long since buried her dreams of the boy who once helped her believe in more. Now Kai Spade is back on Ceto Island, and working with the sexy bartender who has wanderlust in his blood is driving Sadie crazy.  When they’re stuck with each together on New Year’s Day, old feelings are reignited...”

Let The Devil In by Airicka Phoenix <— DARK HORROR ROMANCE! “…Everyone hated Aunt Laura. When she died, I drew the short straw and got stuck handling her crumbling Victorian in the Appalachian Mountains … hours before Christmas. What should have been a quick, simple job becomes a fight for my life. Even when I find the house through the worst storm in history, I’m not alone. They’re here. Men I once trusted. Once wanted. They’re the same, but different. Their eyes gleam in the dark. Their memories of our past are wrong. And they keep telling me about the creature they call Father. They tell me what he wants … what they want, and it’s more than just my soul. And then there’s him…”

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Werewolf Paranormal And Rejected Mates by Lynn Williamson <— REJECTED MATES!! “...When she impulsively stops for a mysterious building offering scuba lessons, she expects a new hobby, not a life-or-death rescue. Pulling a devastatingly handsome, unconscious man from the pool was reckless enough. But when his would-be murderer shows up, Arden’s simple good deed plunges her into a hidden world of danger, power, and primal instinct. he man she saved is Levi Winters, the powerful Alpha of the continent’s largest Lycan pack. Grateful yet fierce, he reveals a shocking truth: Arden is not entirely human. The latent Lycan gene within her has been awakened, and to her astonishment, she is his destined mate—the other half of his soul.But their bond is a vulnerability…”

Have a Bear-y Little Christmas by Roxie Ray <— SHIFTER ROMANCE!! “...When a grizzly shifter and a human woman collide at the town ice rink, Christmas gets complicated—fast. They’re both single parents. Both a little broken. And both about to find out that fate doesn’t care about timing—it only cares about love.
For readers who love:
✨ single parents doing their best
✨ grumpy-sweet shifters who cook breakfast and apologize when they’re wrong
✨ and kids who steal the show…”

Pucking Friendsmas (Night Hawks Hockey Series) by Katie Strong <— HOCKEY ROMANCE & A CABIN! “...What happens when the Night Hawks trade the arena for a snow-covered cabin? Pure. Christmas. Chaos. After a not-so-jolly holiday for everyone, Zander’s got a plan—the ultimate Friendsmas. A full-blown Christmas do-over. Easy, right? All they need are a few decorations, a tree, some gifts, and one perfectly cooked meal. Spoiler: nothing about it is easy. These guys can score on the ice, but decking the halls? Total penalty. The tree won’t stand, the oven’s on strike, and Gizmo—the cat from hell—is plotting his next takedown. With only hours to save Christmas 2.0, the Night Hawks are skating into full-blown festive disaster. But somewhere between the laughter, burnt dinner, and questionable decorations, they find something better than perfect...”

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1. Heir of Honor (Guardian Security Dynasty Book 5) by Kris Michaels – Nov 25 2025
2. Checking It Twice: A Holiday Hockey Romance (Must Love Hockey Book 3) by Kendall Ryan – Nov 25 2025
3. Call Me Anytime by Max Monroe – Nov 25 2025
4. Hollow by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti – Nov 25 2025
5. Vivacity: A Billionaire Workplace Romance (Seraph) by Elodie Hart – Nov 27 2025
6. Bad Blood (Hellhound Heat Book 3) by Sherilee Gray – Nov 28 2025
7. Undeniably Corrupt: An Enemies to Lovers Romance (Boston’s Irresistible Billionaires Book 7) by J. Saman – Nov 30 2025
8. Shifted Fate: Book Three (Broken Luna Series 3) by Alicia S. Rivers – Nov 30 2025
9. Lavender Lake (Saddles & Spurs Book 2) by Emma Slate – December 1 2025
10. Bratva Menace (Bratva Series Book 5) by T J Maguire – December 1 2025
11. The Mating Game by Lana Ferguson – December 2 2025
12. Hex Education (A Supernatural Speakeasy Cozy Mystery Book 19) by Lily Harper Hart – December 2 2025
13. Fallen Gods by Rachel Van Dyken – December 2 2025
14. The Black Dagger Brotherhood: 20th Anniversary Insider’s Guide by J.R. Ward | Dec 2, 2025
15. Wish (Men of Inked Sinners Book 4) by Chelle Bliss – December 2 2025 | Dec 3, 2025
16. Gluttony: The Dominant Sinner (Seven Deadly Sins Book 7) by Christi Caldwell
17. A Witch For Mr. Bell (Witches of Christmas Grove Book 7) by Deanna Chase – December 4 2025
18. When We Fall (Star Harbor Book 2) by Lena Hendrix – December 4 2025
19. The Nest Before Christmas by Piper Rayne – December 4 2025
20. Secret Kisses: A Fake-Relationship Romance (The Sterling Brothers Book 3) by Layla Hagen – December 5 2025
21. Cold Stars Midnight Glow: A Dark Forbidden Fantasy (The Godkissed Bride Book 4) by Evie Marceau – December 8 2025
22. In a Second (Friendship, RI Book 3) by Kate Canterbary – December 9 2025
23. Just a Little Desire (A Sterling Family Crossover Novel Book 2) by Carly Phillips & Erika Wilde – December 16 2025

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