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REVIEW TOUR:

HUSH ANONYMOUS (Longwood U) by Crea Reitan at The Reading Cafe.

'It’s addictive, comforting in its own twisted way'

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GUARDED IN DARKNESS (Antihero Syndicate 2) by Author Victoria Lum at The Reading Cafe:

'For readers that enjoy a fast pace, dark, mafia romance, Guarded In Darkness will be a great addition to your book playground.'

Guarded in Darkness (AntiHero Syndicate 2) by Victoria Lum-review

He was sent to protect her until he could eliminate her. Then she became the one person he couldn’t destroy.Aria Connors thought losing her

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MONK FAMILY MAN (Axel Monk 5) by Chase Austin at The Reading Cafe:

'dark, edgy and complex'

Monk Family Man (Axel Monk Thrillers 5) by Chase Austin-review

The Conglomerate trained Axel Monk to be a weapon. They never trained him to be a husband. For years, Monk lived by one rule: attachments ge

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RIDGE’S VIPER (Mountain River MC 3) by Author-Cala Riley at The Reading Cafe:

‘The character driven premise is emotional, dramatic and edgy’

Ridge's Viper (Mountain River MC 3) by Cala Riley-review

Rain My father has always been my entire life. So when he passes, I am ready to leave this town in the past and find a brand new start.

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The Challenge by Penelope Ward: Author

THE CHALLENGE by Penelope Ward

Release Date: August 30, 2026

Amazon US: https://a.co/d/0fHCrUkV

Amazon UK: https://amzn.eu/d/0ifzve22

Amazon CA: https://a.co/d/0ebTpmgl

Amazon AU: https://amzn.asia/d/0dTpVF1N

Special Edition Paperback: https://a.co/d/0gyOQgHR

SYNOPSIS:

Nothing says welcome home like accidentally moving in with your first heartbreak…and his little girl.

Coming back to my small Wyoming hometown was supposed to be temporary. I only planned to stay long enough to help my ailing mother and sort through the mess of my family’s old belongings.

Instead, I somehow ended up living in Evan Ricci’s house. The single dad now owned a bunch of properties and one of them was the place I’d rented. He’d taken it off the market and moved in before I got there. I just never got the memo. Unfortunately, there was no other place in town available, so Evan let me stay.

Evan—the guy my parents took in years ago after his mother died.

The same Evan who used to dare me into ridiculous challenges that somehow always made me stronger—a game we’d dubbed The Challenge.

The same guy who ultimately rejected me before I left for college after I’d finally garnered the courage to shoot my shot.

Now Evan was a rugged single dad with an eight-year-old daughter, a cocky attitude, and a dangerous ability to make me forget every reason I should still hate him.

Sharing a house with him should’ve been unbearable. Instead, it felt dangerously familiar, nearly making me forget that I had a life and a job to get back to in Chicago. I realized the biggest challenge wasn’t surviving living with Evan Ricci.

It was not falling in love with him all over again.

Cover Design: Letitia Hasser, RBA Designs

Photographer: Robert Dahey Photography

Model: Beau Carrillo

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REVIEW

RAIN OR SHINE (Fallen Meadows 2) by #ECLand at The Reading Cafe:

'The character driven premise is dramatic and edgy'

Rain or Shine (Fallen Meadows 2) by EC Land-review

When your world is always stormy, it's easy to hide from the sunshine... Tyler.After all that I've been through, there's nothing I won't do

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COVER REVEAL

AFTER THE FALL by Kristen Ashley

New York Times bestselling author Kristen Ashley & Blue Box Press has revealed the

gorgeous cover for After the Fall, the interconnected standalone romance in the River

Rain series, releasing December 1st, and it is available for pre-order now!

Pre-order your copy today!

Amazon: https://amzn.to/4gG42f4

Amazon Worldwide: https://mybook.to/AftertheFallKA

B&N: https://bit.ly/4fyWMAx

Apple Books: https://apple.co/4wPnDOO

Kobo: https://bit.ly/4vsi1Zv

Google Play: https://kbit.ly/4wQj0E8

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Sullivan Holloway and Drusilla Oakley were the couple who were meant to be.

From the first moment they saw each other, everyone around them knew, eventually,

they would get together. And when they did, it would be forever.

Especially Sully and Dru.

What Dru doesn’t know is that Sully is battling demons. Demons he’s hiding from

everyone. His father. His brother. His stepmother. But mostly, Dru.

The thing is, even if he knows what’s best for Dru, and he’s not it, he can’t let her go.

Dru has her own problems, and the person she would normally depend on to help her

through them is Sully. But he’s not there for her anymore.

He makes excuses, he says they can be friends, and Dru is not at one with that.

For Dru, it’s all or nothing.

While their loved ones look on, the relationship fireworks explode. They can do nothing

but watch, and hope for the best.

Or, can they?

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COVER REVEAL

LOVELY VENOM (Empire of Kings) by A. Zavarelli

Release Date: August 18, 2026

Make sure to preorder this secret society, dark mafia romance TODAY!

PREORDER NOW! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H33ZWHCB3

Cover Designer: Coverluv Photographer: Michelle Lancaster Cover Model: Mitchell Wick

BLURB

I’ve spent six years hiding behind a fake identity, too many deadbolts, and secrets that could destroy me. Trust isn’t an option. Especially when it comes to the man who doesn’t know I’m rival blood.

In the Cosa Nostra, they call him Il Corvo, The Raven. On the surface, he’s cold, controlled, aloof…and definitely not interested.

So I made a deal with a mysterious masked stranger instead. It was supposed to be a simple arrangement. He would help me explore my desires and overcome my fears. No names, no attachments. But when it got too real, I ran.

What I didn’t know was that he had secrets of his own. Because the man who’s haunted me for the last three years? He might go by a different name…

But he and The Raven are one and the same.

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REVIEW TOUR:

TWILIGHT TIDES (Scottish Isles 3) by Samantha Young at The Reading Cafe:

'The character driven premise is emotional, heart breaking and dramatic'

Twilight Tides (Scottish Isles 3) by Samantha Young-review tour

When I escaped to a Scottish island, I never expected I’d agree to a marriage of convenience with rugged local businessman and single dad, M

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REVIEW TOUR

THE CHOSEN (The Hunter Trilogy 3) by TK Leigh at The Reading Cafe:

'The character driven premise is gritty, dramatic and tragic'

THE CHOSEN (The Hunter Trilogy 3) by TK Leigh-review tour

She was supposed to be a pawn. Now I’ll burn down the world to keep her safe. I thought I knew what evil looked like. I was wrong.

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FALLING FOR YOU by #NatashaMadison at The Reading Cafe:

'I really enjoyed it. Falling for You is ultimately a story of standing up for yourself, dropping your defenses and seeing just how much you are loved. Well done, Natasha Madison!'

Falling For You (The Falling Series 1) by Natasha Madison-review

Theo Williams loved and lost once and isn’t interested in doing it again. He has his family and friends, and plenty of women passing through

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SCORED by Aleatha Romig

Release Date: September 7

WILL BE AVAILABLE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED

It all comes down to this—the conclusion of The Coopers. With the postseason on the line and the dream of a championship within reach, tragedy strikes the Lexington Coopers once again. As Reid Hubbard's daughter, I've spent my life protecting my family's football dynasty. Pressure comes with the name. Expectations come with every game. What I never expected was Griffin Graham. Fourteen years after he shattered my heart, the veteran quarterback is back in my life—and somehow, back in my heart. Now the man I swore I'd never trust again is the one beside me when I fall asleep and the first face I see each morning. But love doesn't make winning easier. The season has come down to this. Every play. Every decision. Every game. My father wanted a Super Bowl victory. Now, with everything we've fought for hanging in the balance and Fin facing his greatest challenge yet, the future of the Coopers—and our second chance at forever—may depend on the final score. Have you been Aleatha'd? From New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig comes a steamy, addictive football romance packed with family legacy, second chances, heartbreak, and jaw- dropping twists. SCORED is Book 4, the dramatic conclusion to the Coopers series. This series must be read in order: INTERCEPTED → RUSHED → SACKED → SCORED.

Preorder Link: https://books2read.com/u/mVpnEr

Meet Aleatha Romig: Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis. Together with her high-school sweetheart and husband of over thirty years, they've raised three children. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she’s not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns or her new lighter side, she likes to spend her time with her family and friends. Her pastimes include reading and creating heroes/anti-heroes who haunt your dreams! 

Keep up with Aleatha Romig and subscribe to her newsletter: https://www.aleatharomig.com/contact

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REVIEW TOUR:

RUTHLESS VOW (Boston Elite Syndicate 1) by Brooke Summers Author at The Reading Cafe:

'The character driven premise is heart breaking, emotional and dramatic'

Ruthless Vow (Boston Elite Syndicate 1) by Brooke Summers-review

The marriage was never about love. It was about power.Quinn Delaney becomes a bride only after her sister walks away, and two syndicates nee

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ROOM 12 by #ElenaReign at The Reading Cafe:

' An intriguing , psychological thriller with a calculated narrator and impaired first person perspective'

Room 12 (Psychological Thriller 2) by Elena Reign- review

She vanished during the night. Her phone was still there. So were her keys. And her husband remembers nothing. When Marc wakes up, Clara is

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THE COMING OF ENDLESS DARKNESS (The Faceless Chronicles 3) by Grant Pierce Author at The Reading Cafe

‘It left me emotionally drained but deeply satisfied’

The Coming of Endless Darkness by Grant Pierce-review

In a world ruled by Astaroth, hope is the deadliest rebellion. Aeryth has endured a dozen years under the Demon Wars, and the world teeters

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SECRET HUSBAND (Chicago Players 4) by Kate Meader at The Reading Cafe:

'The character driven premise is startling, spirited and edgy'

Secret Husband (Chicago Players 4) by Kate Meader-review tour

Years ago, I broke her heart, but fate has given me a second chance. I am here to claim my wife—and I will fight like hell to make her mine.

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LOSING LIAM (Serenity Securities: Team Hawk 5)by #CassieColton at The Reading Cafe:

' The character driven premise is dramatic, emotional and gritty'

Losing Liam (Serenity Securities: Team Hawk 5) by Cassie Colton

Former Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Nursing Corps, Addyson Parker, is in desperate need of a distraction after losing her husband in war.