Title: Bless Your Heart
Series: Valentine Texas #1
Author: Lyra Parish
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Small Town/Enemies to Lovers
Cover Design: Dee Garcia, Black Widow Designs
Photographer: Wander Aguiar Photography
Release Date: June 13, 2023
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Summer Jones only wants three things in life:
1. Keep her house plants alive.
2. Open a beautiful bed-and-breakfast.
3. Never see or speak to Beckett Valentine again.
None of those things are currently possible.
Summer Jones and Beckett Valentine are rivals and have never wanted the same things in life except for the newly for sale Horseshoe Creek Ranch. Summer thought her dreams of building a B&B would finally come true until her number one enemy decides he wants the land, too. Beckett plays dirty and refuses to give her what she wants—a common theme in their relationship—and the dream of acquiring the property turns into a living nightmare.
They might’ve been at each other’s throats since they were teens, but the stakes have never been so high. And right now, she's more determined than ever to take down her best friend’s older brother—cowboy boots and all.
**Bless Your Heart is a small town, enemies to lovers, best friend’s older brother, contemporary southern romance with a guaranteed happily ever after. Each book in the Valentine Texas series is a stand-alone. Warning: this book contains tons of Southern sass, sarcasm, and lots of spice! Fade to black is not included.**
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This book will also be published in German, French, and Italian!
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Lyra Parish is a hopeless romantic who enjoys creating characters who eventually find love. She likes to write Texas small-town contemporary romance books (because she’s a 5th-generation Texan) and romantic suspense. When she isn’t immersed in fictional worlds, you can find her on Youtube chatting about her self-publishing journey or podcasting about romance books. Lyra’s a Virgo who loves coffee, the great outdoors, authentic people, and living her very best life with her hubby. You may or may not know her from when she co-wrote under the USA Today Bestselling pen name Kennedy Fox.
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Title: Naughty & Nice
A Man of the Month,
Sycamore Mountain Series Novella
Author: LM Fox
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Grumpy/Sunshine, Small Town
Release Date: September 15, 2022
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Trevor
I came to Sycamore Mountain to start over.
Focus on my career, not little miss sunshine.
The brotherhood of firefighters is the only relationship I want.
Trust me. This tart is the last thing I need.
Iâve been down that road.
Beautiful girl who can have any man she wants.
Well Addie Briggs can focus on someone else.
No sultry siren is worth going through that heartache again,
no matter how naughty I think she could be.
Addison
Of all the men to fall for,
I have to pick a grumpy hero.
Heâs the hottest thing Iâve ever laid my eyes on,
throw on his fireman turnout gear and Iâd do almost anything he asked.
But this guy is jaded and scarred. He fights me at every turn.
Yet, I can tell thereâs a softness under his tough exterior.
Iâm going all in. Because Iâm not ready to give up on Mr. Nice guy.
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âWhat the fuck, Ashley?â âTrevor. What are you doing here?â âLast I checked, I live here,â I shouted as the burley naked jock before me hastily reached for his pants. He looked like a linebacker. The thought had barely left me before I noticed his shirt. The big W insignia confirmed he was most likely on the Washington football team. While visiting the training camp in Richmond had long been on my bucket list, I now wanted to kick that fucking pail down the road. âI thought youâd be at work.â âObviously. How long has this been going on?â All thoughts of grabbing my assignment for my IT class were gone. âI was going to tellââ âTrev, weâve got a call,â Jamie yelled through the door. I turned to notice heâd paused briefly to verify what he was seeing. âWhen I get here in the morning, I want your stuff gone,â Iâd spat. That painful memory is charred into my brain. The betrayal made worse when Jamie later confirmed her lover was NFL player Martin North. He was 250 pounds of raw muscle. Nosey neighbors confided later heâd been visiting my home for months. I wondered why she wouldnât have broken it off with me instead of sneaking around with a baller worth millions. Until Jamieâs continued investigation revealed, the player was just that. A married celebrity who was having an affair with my girl. Since then, heâs left his wife and children, and he and Ashley have been on the local tabloid circuit. I couldnât turn on the television or open a local magazine without seeing the two of them. As if that wasnât bad enough, Ashleyâs face was plastered on every billboard in town. If she wasnât modeling jewelry for anyone traveling the interstate to see, she was painted on restaurant murals and large airport advertisements. She was fucking everywhere. Iâm aware I was partially to blame. I dove in headfirst. But there was never a moment I didnât think both of us were all in. Sheâd wax poetic about our future, travel, and eventually having kids. But I guess itâs hard to compete with a larger-than-life superstar with a bank account to match. I hadnât had many serious relationships prior to Ashley. My plate had been full, beginning my career with the fire department and looking out for my mother. My dad had fought a hard battle with melanoma. They discovered it too late to offer much hope of recovery. Cancer instantly decimated our flawless life. Weâd gone from a tight family focused on Sunday dinners and the arrival of Noahâs kids to heartbroken in the blink of an eye. My mother was tough as nails, but I knew it was a façade. Noahâs wife, Becca, would try to bring the boys over to distract her grief-ridden thoughts, but I imagined the lonely, depressing time between visits was suffocating. Unable to bear the thought of her hurting alone, I decided to move back home, convincing my mother I wanted to save money with plans to pursue my graduate degree. Hell, thereâs no faster way to kill your sex life than living with your parents. But I slept better at night, knowing it was the right thing to do. Iâll always treasure that time with my mom. Caring for her as we mourned my father, we grew even closer. Weâd always had a tight relationship, but you donât truly appreciate your parents until life throws you a curveball. Iâd been blessed with a happy, loving cohesive family and knew Iâd never settle for anything less if I chose to marry. Moving to Sycamore Mountain would be hard on both of us. In hindsight, itâs clear I was merely mesmerized by Ashleyâs physical splendor. Visits with my nephews hadnât brought out her maternal side. However, like me, I figured she was at a different stage of life. She was focused on her modeling career. Iâm not making this mistake twice. Getting caught up with some superficial bitch whoâd leave the moment someone with a better reputation or bank account came along. Lost in my thoughts, I didnât realize what good time Iâd been making. My eyes land on the bright green highway sign. âWelcome to Sycamore Mountain.â Exiting the interstate, I quickly determine this is a one-horse town. As I approach the light at the end of the off-ramp, there's a lone gas station, and I spot a fast-food restaurant across from a bait and tackle shop. Luckily, according to the GPS, the realtorâs office is only about ten minutes away. Miles of desolate farmland interspersed with clusters of evergreen trees engulf the windows of my vehicle. Occasional picturesque hay bails are dotted amongst the tall grass, but otherwise, the scenic area is enchanting. Unspoiled by the strip malls and housing developments of Hanover. Thereâs not a billboard in sight. This thought briefly brings a relieved smile to my face until it dawns on me that I probably stand a better chance of meeting a bear in this town than a beautiful woman. I mightâve had a better chance of getting laid living with Mom than here. As I continue down the road, I stand corrected. Thereâs at least one female under sixty here. I spot a woman out for a walk with her baby along the grassy edge of the highway. Looking about, it seems an odd place to meander. While wearing yoga pants and a hoodie, Iâm surprised at my fixation on her. Iâm not usually into MILFâs. Iâm in no way ready to settle down with a girl with a kid. But sheâs got a fucking phenomenal ass. Itâd be a crime not to look. As I grow closer, my eyes are drawn to the face of the child looking back at me. Thatâs either the ugliest kid on the planet or⦠Is that a chicken?
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Born and raised in Virginia, LM Fox currently lives in a suburb of Richmond with her husband, three kids, and a chocolate lab.
Her pastimes are traveling to new and favorite places, trying new foods, a swoony book with either a good cup of tea or coffee, margaritas on special occasions, and watching her kids participate in a variety of sports.
She has spent the majority of her adult life working in emergency medicine and her books are written in this setting. Her main characters are typically in the medical field, EMS, fire, and/or law enforcement. She enjoys writing angsty, contemporary romance starring headstrong, independent heroines you canât help but love and the hot alpha men who fall hard for them.
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Title: Savage Intent
Series: Kingdom of Sin #2
Author: Jordan Marie
Genre: Contemporary Mafia Romance
Tropes: Age Gap/Forced Marriage/Secret Baby
Cover Design: LJ, Mayhem Creations
Photographer: Wander Aguiar
Model: Chris Flemming
Release Date: June 7, 2023
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Melina gave me her body and ran away.
She can run, but she can’t hide.
I needed to lose myself in a woman.
It was just supposed to be one night.
She gave more than either of us bargained for.
I claimed her innocence and she disappeared.
She has no idea the lengths I will go to find her.
I won’t allow her to get away again.
I’ll track her down. Nothing will keep me from her.
I don’t care what I must do.
Even if I have to declare war to keep her,
Melina will be mine.
Standalone Romance
Characters were introduced in Book 1 Carnal Vows
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I'm just a simple small town country girl, haunted by Alpha Men who talk in my head 24 hours a day. I'm quirky, a little crazy and try to find something every day to make me laugh. I write stories that will ultimately give you a happy ever after--sometimes the couples just have to work for it. I love hearing from readers!
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Title: Ruthless Sinner
Series: Empire of Sinners #1
Author: Faith Summers
Genre: Dark Mafia Romance
Tropes: Forbidden/Opposites Attract/Age Gap
Release Date: May 18, 2023
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We were off-limits to each other right from the start…
I’m the governor’s daughter and he’s a mafia boss in the Bratva.
It was a no-brainer.
I was forbidden to him and him to me.
But when we met at his nightclub, I thought he was my prince charming.
I couldn’t fight my attraction to the tattooed Russian god, any more than he could for me.
Dante Levitsky is tall, dark and dangerously handsome with Mediterranean blue eyes you could swim in forever.
Our chemistry is the type people read about and wish for their whole lives.
After the accident a year ago that nearly stole my life, he felt like my second chance at living.
Saying no to a secret relationship when he asked me felt like losing a limb.
So, I agreed, thinking it was the best idea ever.
Until it wasn’t. And I find out he lied.
Then his dark secrets slapped me in the face.
Secrets and plans for retribution against my father that will turn my world upside down.
I wasn’t supposed to fall for the villain.
But at the time I didn’t know he was my enemy.
Or that I would become his new obsession.
He’s the monster I never saw coming and he plans to take everything.
Including me.
Ruthless Sinner is a dark mafia forbidden romance. It is book 1 of the Empire of Sinners series. It is inspired by Romeo and Juliet.
This book is a 100K word standalone romance that contains dark themes, dubious situations, mature content, and graphic violence some readers might find offensive and/or triggering.
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Faith Summers is the Dark Contemporary Romance pen name of USA Today Bestselling Author, Khardine Gray.
Warning!! Expect wild romance stories of the scorching hot variety and deliciously dark romance with the kind of alpha male bad boys best reserved for your fantasies.
Dive in and enjoy her naughty page-turners.
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Title: 6 Clues Your Nemesis Loves You
Series: Bower Boys #3
Author: Kelly Siskind
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Tropes: Enemies to Friends to Lovers/Second Chance
Release Date: May 3, 2023
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Eleven years ago, he hurt her.
Now he plans to prove they’re meant to be…
In high school, Maggie Edelstein set the rules of our secret relationship, but I’m calling the shots now. In my dreams.
Maggie’s still infuriating and confusing, and absolutely stunning. She’s also still pretending we barely spent time together as teens, when we met up nightly at her family’s pond.
Over a decade later, I’m back in my hometown and some things haven’t changed. My chemistry with Maggie is once again hotter than a four-alarm fire, and she’s intent on denying it. I don’t blame her. The last night we saw each other I made a horrible mistake and hurt her, then I vanished into witness protection for ten years.
But there’s something else going on with her.
I recognize a secret when I see one, and her friends say she doesn’t do commitment. If I can get her to forgive me and open up, maybe she’ll break her rules and give us a second chance. Or she’ll light my heart on fire and dance around the flames…
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Kelly Siskind lives in charming northern Ontario. When she’s not out hiking or skiing, you can find her, notepad in hand, scribbling down one of the many plot bunnies bouncing around in her head. She loves singing while driving, looks awful in yellow, and is known for spilling wine at parties. Sign up for Kelly’s newsletter at www.kellysiskind.com and never miss a giveaway, a free bonus scene, or the latest news on her books. And connect with her on Twitter and Instagram (@kellysiskind) or on Facebook (@authorkellysiskind).
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Title: Contractually Yours
Author: Nadia Lee
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Arranged Marriage/Forced Proximity
Release Date: May 18, 2023
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Jewelry heiress Lucienne Peery needs a husband in order to take full control of her company and arranges for a mutually beneficial marriage. When she catches her fiancé in bed with her sister, she demands to marry his older brother instead. And his family agrees to avoid handing over 30% of their own company for breaking the marriage contract.
She only plans to stay married until her control is firmly established. But she does the unthinkable and falls in love with her husband...
When the ruthless and iron-willed Sebastian Lasker is forced to marry a woman fully as scandalous as his embarrassing, disreputable father, he vows revenge. Nobody manipulates him and gets away with it. He’s going to strip her of what she wants from the marriage and get rid of her.
But pride and fortune aren’t the only things at stake as he realizes he can’t let her go...
Contractually Yours is full of a yummy arranged marriage, dislike-to-love, forced proximity, my wife moments, man-grovel and a happy ending.
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My ex gives me a once-over and smirks. “Oh, I get it. Looking for a husband.”
I try not to snort. He doesn’t watch the news—thinks it’s boring—and his family apparently hasn’t updated him about my new status. Maybe they disowned him. Wouldn’t that be great?
He continues, “I don’t know why you waste your time like this. Look, I’m happy to let it go if you’ll just see the light and change your mind about our—”
“Don’t hold your breath.” He’s dumber than I thought, bringing up the engagement when I still can’t find enough mind bleach to erase seeing him with my sister.
“There you are,” comes Sebastian’s voice from behind me. “Oh, hello, Preston.”
When he stops next to me, I put my arm around his waist. “What perfect timing.” I smile up at him.
He gives me a mildly curious look, but wraps an arm around my shoulders.
See? This is what you get when you’re with a smart man. He knows the role you’d like him to play without your having to spell it out. The fact that he’s willing to play along without some prior commitment to reciprocate warms my heart. So many people want something first before doing anything for me.
Preston’s brow knits as he takes in the tableau. “You guys are together?”
I triple the wattage of my smile. “Preston, have you met my husband, Sebastian Lasker?”
“What?” His shout rings in the wide-open space. “You can’t marry him!”
“I can’t? Oh, that’s too bad.” I tighten my hold on Sebastian, pressing my side against his. “’Cause I kinda already did.” I extend my left hand, so Preston can see my gorgeous Toi et Moi ring and the wedding band.
Sebastian flashes his as well. Man, we make a great team.
Preston blinks rapidly, his eyes fixed on our hardware. Finally, he jerks his head up, his face blotchy. “Why would you want him when you could have me?”
“Seriously? Are you blind?” I ask.
“I can see well enough to know those diamonds are tiny compared to the one I was going to give you!” He points at my finger.
I drop my gaze to his crotch for a second before lifting it back up. “His is both bigger and better than yours.”
Preston looks like he just got punched in the face by Mike Tyson. Sebastian shakes against me in silent laughter.
“What’s so funny?” Preston snarls.
“You.” Sebastian lets the laugh out. “You’re third-rate comedy, but at least you’re entertaining.” He wipes tears from his eyes.
Preston turns to me. “You bitch! It’s all your fault he’s mocking me!”
Sebastian steps forward, pulling away from my arm around his waist, as the mirth melts from his face. “Watch your tone if you want to keep your teeth. Nobody talks to my wife with disrespect.”
I pat his back a few times, to let him know it isn’t necessary for him to react like this. Part of me is flattered and moved that he’s defending me, but another part feels a bit unworthy of his protection because… Well, I did force him to marry me.
Preston slashes the air with his arm. “She’s my fiancée!”
“She was. You call my wife your fiancée again, and I’ll break your face.”
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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Nadia Lee writes sexy, emotional contemporary romance. Born with a love for excellent food, travel and adventure, she has lived in four different countries, kissed stingrays, been bitten by a shark, ridden an elephant and petted tigers.
Currently, she shares a condo overlooking a small river and sakura trees in Japan with her husband and son. When she’s not writing, she can be found reading books by her favorite authors or planning another trip.
Stay in touch with her via her website, http://www.nadialee.net, or her blog http://www.nadialee.net/blog
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Title: What Comes After
Series: Road Trip Romance #15
Author: A.K. Evans
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Second Chance/Friends to Lovers
Cover Design: Sarah Hansen, Okay Creations
Release Date: September 19, 2023
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One moment can change everything.
Theo McCormick knew that better than anyone. His first audition, a breakthrough movie role, and more awards than he can hold in his arms are evidence of that.
But that was before.
One moment can change everything.
Devyn Jade knew that better than anyone. Losing both of her parents as a kid and a painful goodbye make up some of the most profound memories in her life.
But that was before.
When Theo gets a call with devastating news, he rushes back to his Tennessee hometown to find the girl he left behind fighting for her life.
And that was the moment that changed it all. Because seeing Devyn again after so many years puts everything into perspective, and Theo’s determined to fix what comes after.
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A.K. Evans is a contemporary romance author of over forty published novels. While she enjoys writing a good romantic suspense novel, Andrea’s favorite books to write have been her extreme sports romances. That might have something to do with the fact that she, along with her husband and two sons, can’t get enough of extreme sports.
Before becoming a writer, Andrea did a brief stint in the insurance and financial services industry and managed her husband’s performance automotive business. That love of extreme sports? She used to drive race cars!
When Andrea isn’t writing, she can be found homeschooling her two sons, doing yoga, snowboarding, reading, or traveling with her family. She and her husband are currently taking road trips throughout the country to visit all 50 states with their boys.
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Title: Sinner's Perdition
Series: Syndicate of Sinners #2
Author: Bianca Borell
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Arranged Marriage/Enemies to Lovers
Release Date: May 17, 2023
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When desire and temptation collide, passion consumes.
Forced into an arranged marriage with a man even more dangerous than her father, Chiara Bertinelli is not having it. Nothing will keep her from freeing herself of the shackles of the mafia world. Not even the ruthless man who tries to sneak in her heart. And her bed.
Cato Moretti is the head of the Famiglia and a part of the trio ruling their dark and deadly syndicate. He’s ruthless, vicious, and he always gets what he wants. And he wants Chiara. But winning his wife over is harder than he expected. He’s patient and follows a strategy: make her see a life with him is better than the elusive chase of freedom. Yet, she's reluctant to give in.
She’s everything he's wanted in a woman.
He’s everything she has been trying to escape.
Their nights are filled with passion, their days are filled with plotting.
All is fair in love and war.
Except betrayal.
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Bianca Borell is a contemporary romance author, voracious reader, nature lover, and unapologetic daydreamer. She spends her nights deciding between getting up to write or trying to silence the voices of her characters. The battle is never-ending.
She has a weakness for tormented characters, second chances, and happy endings.
She currently lives in Germany with her amazing husband and indulges in way too many pastries than she should.
For updates, news, and releases, be sure to visit Bianca’s official website at www.biancaborell.com
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Title: Resist
Author: Ava Harrison
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Grumpy/Sunshine, Forced Proximity
Release Date: May 15, 2023
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From USA Today bestselling author Ava Harrison comes a steamy standalone romance about a grumpy talent agent and the gorgeous business rival who can’t stand him.
He’s the hotshot agent who hates my guts.
I’m the (almost) one-night stand turned business rival.
Imagine my surprise when Paxton Ramsey shows up across the boardroom table.
Gone is the sexy smirk, replaced by open hostility with a side of taunting.
His overbearing, grumpy attitude makes my blood boil.
But I can’t forget the taste of our kiss. The thrill of his touch.
Our clients expect us to work together.
I can’t even stand being in the same zip code.
Surely, I can survive one week trapped on an island with my nemesis?
Until one week turns into two. Then three. Then four.
When he flaunts his power to make my career dreams come true…
It takes everything in me not to ruin his.
Paxton Ramsey thinks he’ll be the death of me.
But I just might teach him how to live in the process.
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Ava Harrison is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author.
When she’s not journaling her life, you can find her window shopping, cooking dinner for her family, or curled up on her couch reading a book.
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Title: The Highest Bid
Series: The London Six #1
Author: L. Caldwell
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Forbidden/Enemies to Lovers Romance
Release Date: May 16, 2023
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Evangeline
Once upon a time, there was a princess who fell in love with her Prince Charming.
Well, scratch that line because that’s a load of crap.
Fairy tales don’t exist, and mistakes have consequences; the life-altering kind.
To fix what my family broke, I have to marry the highest bidder.
My heart is not my own to give anymore.
Nor is my freedom.
When my glass slipper fell off my foot, it wasn’t my prince presenting it to me.
It was my rich, cocky, smug-looking neighbour.
Chester Boyd is one of the reasons why I’ll soon be called wife by another man.
And he’s no prince. But bloody charming?
That he is, and my heart might end up favouring the enemy more.
Chester
Once upon a time, there was a prince who didn’t want to get married.
I figured out soon enough that marriage is nothing but a trap.
And it’s definitely not going to catch me.
I’ll live my life wild, free, and uninterrupted.
But fate has always been twisted, and the princess I met at a ball was no other than Evangeline Clairwater.
My enemy’s sister.
My new neighbour.
And the woman I can’t stop thinking about.
The only problem is that I don’t do marriage. And my princess ... well, she’s promised to another man.
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L. Caldwell is an author of romance novels that will make you swoon and fall in love. She writes about what inspires her. There are a million stories to tell, and she cannot wait to start writing them all.
Lizzy spent a long time blogging and reviewing books before she started to work on her dream to become an author. You can read the first book in her contemporary romance series, The Highest Bid (The London Six #1), today.
When she isn’t busy writing or reading, she loves to spend time with her crazy friends while enjoying a good cup of coffee.
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