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Book Review – Arrogant Officer by Lauren Runow & Jeannine Colette

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Arrogant Officer: A RomCom Standalone (going live on March 21st 2021)

<— This was exactly what I was in the mood for. Every time I’ve asked for “cop romance” recommendations, I meant regular cop in uniform, all alpha-male-y, plenty of fun handsome yet annoying cop stuff that gets under her skin (er… you know what I mean – like tickets, and she keeps coincidentally seeing him after). And of course, all of the awesome protector “hero” moments. read more

Samantha Chase’s “The Engagement Embargo” is live, and she’s our guest poster today!!

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The Engagement Embargo IS LIVE and it sounds like SO. MUCH. FUN!!! And guess what? The author is today’s newsletter sponsor, and we’re celebrating her new release with a fun guest post that she’s sent over, including fun facts about the book, and about herself (the M&M’s thing made me giggle)… plus an excerpt!!

Ready?

Hey, Maryse!! Thank you so much for having me here today to celebrate the release of THE ENGAGEMENT EMBARGO!! This is the first book in my brand-new series – Meet Me at the Altar. read more

Book Review – In Five Years by Rebecca Serle

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In Five Years: A Novel <— OMG 5 STARS FOR THIS ONE NO DOUBT ABOUT IT!!! I practically highlighted the whole thing. I can’t even describe to you how unique and clever it is (it kept me guessing the whole way through), and captured me right from the start and didn’t let me go. It will definitely be on my Best of 2021 list.

I’m so glad I jumped on it (price be damned, ’cause I paid the full price, LOL!!). The reactions from our book crew convinced me and it was SO worth it. THIS IS A MUST READ. read more

Reader Question… Solved! The book about the homeless boy that runs errands for the mafia and finds a baby girl…

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Leonie needs our book help and this one sounds INCREDIBLE!!! I feel like I’ve read something similar (in regards to the child running errands for the mafia part), but I don’t remember the baby being found, so I’m anxious to know what this one is!

She asks:

Hi Maryse,

I have been following your book blog for a while and I have read a lot of your recommendations. I would like your help in finding a book I read a couple of years ago and can’t remember the name or the author. read more

Book Review – The Invitation by Vi Keeland

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I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BOOK!!!!! The writing was wonderful, the dialogue was amazing and realistic, and I could truly “see” the characters in real life, and the interactions. It flowed smoothly despite the bumpy ride. OH YES. What a tangled web it weaved and it had a bit of that soap opera drama but the good kind, ya know? I mean… when the reveals hit, THEY HIT BIG!!!

BUT ALSO… HOLY MOLY this book had so much heart. He might be a billionaire… or millionaire (and I haven’t read anything “billionaire-y” in ages) but this Hero was down to earth and so much fun (as well as super grumpy at times – which was also my favorite). Also… his moments of jealousy. YES PLEASE!! I always love when that happens. 😉 read more