Off-Ice Collision by Cali Melle {blog tour}

One moment in time, one freak accident, and my entire hockey career was over.

Off-Ice Collision, an all-new grumpy-sunshine hockey romance from USA Today bestselling author Cali Melle is available now! Want to read my review on the book? I posted that yesterday, so please visit that post!

Vaughn

One moment in time, one freak accident, and my entire hockey career was over.

Two years have passed since my injury and I am still mentally struggling with this loss.

Mad at the world and everyone in it, I sought solace at my parents' lake house for the summer.

It was supposed to be somewhere for me to be alone and heal.

But when London Hayes walks back into my life, the universe has different plans.

And I need to find a way to derail them because I refuse to drag her down with me.

London

It had been over two years since I'd last seen Vaughn Carter.

And he feels like a stranger.

Cold and distant, abrasive and angry.

He’s a shell of a person compared to the version I used to know, but I know he’s still in there.

Somewhere deep inside is the boy I used to love, but he needs help finding himself again.

And I won’t be the one to give up on him, even if it costs me my own heart in the end.

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"London Hayes needs to learn to stay as far away from me as possible. Because I will only destroy her in the end."

“He really believes he's broken beyond repair. And I'm here to show him he's wrong."

"We all have scars, Vaughn... They become a part of us and mix with the beauty. There's nothing ugly about them at all."

“I want to fix you.”

—“I’m broken beyond repair, baby.”

"Who the hell am I anymore? I don't know who I am without hockey."

 "You're Vaughn Carter. One of the funniest, sweetest people that I've ever met," she says softly as her fingertips trace invisible patterns along the back of my neck. "You just have to let me in so I can find you."

I swallow. "You belong in the light, not the darkness."

"I'm not afraid of it," she breaths, her breath fanning across her face. "I'll follow you into the dark."

“Maybe I don’t like talking to anyone but you.”

Strong and steady, like an anchor that holds a boat from drifting out to sea during the darkest storms.

London Hayes is my anchor...

As long as I don't fray the rope that holds us together.

Learn more about Cali Melle and her releases by visiting her website: https://calimelle.com/

Tis the Season for Romance Anthology {new release}

 

TIS THE SEASON FOR ROMANCE ANTHOLOGY is a multi author project that is perfect for the upcoming holidays!

Are you a fan of contemporary romances? You'll find that here, along with various heat levels, and a variety of tropes

Tis The Season for Romance is an abundance of heartfelt wishes, a touch of Christmas magic, and a guaranteed happy ever after, all while celebrating this most joyful time of the year.

Best Selling and Award-Winning authors fill your holiday stocking with novellas ranging from sweet to sassy, bursting with excitement and anticipation for the upcoming Christmas holiday.

Available now!

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Add this anthology to your Goodreads TBR!

Participating Authors contributing to this set include:

Kathleen Ryder | Susan Horsnell | Josie Johnston | Diana Dawn | Mary Morano | J.F. Lowe | A.M. Olenick | Andra Dill | Maddison Cole | Argentina Ryder | Susannah Kade | Jakki Frances | Louisa Duval | Ava Bari | Lorah Jaiyn | Katherine Moore | Amy Stephens | B. Livingstone | Ashley Brion | Tricia Schneider

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Just Out of Reach

 

JUST OUT OF REACH
by Xavier Neal

 The Just Series #1
Re-Release: June 10th

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From best-selling author Xavier Neal comes a slow-burn romance that's full of the unexpected...

They say all the best things in life are free.

I say all the best things in life are easy.

That is until easy gets me put on house arrest where I'm stuck with an estranged aunt, a needy cat, and drinking lemonade instead of tequila.

Easy suddenly becomes hard.

I basically have to sweat to get paid.

I finally realize that great cheesecake doesn't magically materialize.

And I have to deal with a law-appointed babysitter constantly showing up to c-block my chance of proving to the drop-dead gorgeous neighbor - who I want screaming my name every night - that I'm more than just the crime I committed.

All the best things in life may be easy, but I'm slowly learning that all the greatest require real work.

Real effort.

And most importantly, real sacrifice.

About

Xavier Neal is a best-selling romance author who enjoys hopping from sub genre to sub genre like a game of Hopscotch she can't resist.

In between writing, she loves to read (everything from romance to self improvement books), watch movies (old and new), eat too much Tex-Mex (her Chuy's t-shirt collection is out of control), and watch AHL hockey games LIVE (preferably against the glass whenever possible).

She currently resides happily in Texas with her bearded husband "Lumberjack” and their two fur babies.

   

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Thank you to Xavier Neal and Candi Kane PR for asking me to share about the re-release of Just Out of Reach. I look forward to reading it when my schedule allows.

Of All Days

 

 Release Date: May 14

Can the most embarrassing day of your life lead to the love of your life?

Corfu, Greece.

It’s not a vacation for HR expert, Olivia Duncan. It’s a business trip. One that she has diligently planned for, because Olivia likes to keep things organized and perfect. Not even her frizzy hair gets away with not doing as she wants.

But an embarrassing mishap at the company conference puts her in the path of Niko Teresi, a handsome taverna owner who knows a thing or two about how constricting corporate life can be.

Olivia doesn’t do change or spontaneity. She never deviates from her path.

But hiding from the world and waitressing in his taverna, can Niko show her there’s life in letting go?

Take a heart-warming trip to a Greek island to discover if love can be found in unexpected places with the unlikeliest of people.

With relatable characters, steamy chemistry, and breathtaking locations, this sun-drenched, feel-good contemporary romance novel will pull you into every heartfelt moment.

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Meet Lily Baines

I'm a mother, wife, and author (the order to this changes depending on the day). 

For 20  years I have worked in Human Resources, mostly in the high-tech industry, but kept writing to maintain my sanity and flow of creative juices. One of my stories won a short story competition and got me a book deal. In the past year, I'm dedicating my time to my 3 children, husband, family dog, bottomless laundry basket, full kitchen sink, and my writing.

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I love contemporary romance. I love escapism. I love the perfect combination of romance stories that take me away from my everyday life and dive into the story right along with the heroes. That's the type of books I write. With swoony alpha-male heroes and relatable everyday women that win their hearts. Escape with me into romance.

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I look forward to connecting :)

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The One I Want {a review}

 

Happy Monday romance readers!

Today is the day that The One I Want by S.L. Scott is released! 

The One I Want starts with a random meeting in a park at 9:17am. It is there that our main characters first interact, and a spark is ignited. From that point on they keep running into each other. At one point Juni realizes that they both live in the same building. But she never tells Andrew that. Neither of them know the other's last name, and one day they run into each other at CWS (also known as the company Andrew runs). Juni was just brought on as a temp, and is rocking the job. And from that point on their story blossoms.

I adored The One I Want. I loved the meet-cute in the park. I loved the awkward moments between the two. I loved seeing Andrew start realizing there is more to life than just work. I will admit that I was a bit confused about Juni's story. There is still a bit of mystery surrounding her, and I don't feel her story was given enough of a focus. The ending though was everything I wanted. So worth it.

If you love opposites attract, work place romances, neighbors to lovers, or the friends to lovers trope, then go download The One I Want!

Thanks for reading my thoughts,

Release Date: May 10

Narrators: Sebastian York & Summer Morton

Tropes: Unforgettable Meet-Cute, Opposites Attract, Office Romance, Neighbors-to-Lovers, Friends-to-Lovers, Perfect Spring Read.

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She was everything he never knew he needed.

He was everything she avoided.

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It's not the first time I've been called a stalker.

I can’t blame Andrew Christiansen for thinking that since we keep crossing paths, especially when I pop up in the most unexpected of places—his office.

We’re opposites in every way. Not the kind that attract.

I’ve been called a ray of sunshine. He’s been called a grumpy workaholic that needs an attitude adjustment. By me.

Somehow, we become friends, the teasing, flirting, and kissing kind. But this thing blooming between us threatens to turn this relationship from friends-to-lovers into a full-blown office romance. 

That's the least of my worries because one or two, little, okay big, secrets I've been keeping may turn him from the one I want into the one I can't have.

Grab your copy here! 

Excerpt

I hear a familiar bark and turn back. The woman from the park rushes toward the nearest shop as if I didn’t just bust her for following me. “What are you doing?” I ask. “Are you stalking me?” I might be jumping ahead of myself, but better to settle it now. A lot of weird stuff was happening at the park. Is she to blame?

Despite Rascal’s joy to see me, obstinance stiffens her shoulders, and she scoffs. “You wish.” Her hand flies out. “It just so happens that I’m walking in the same direction. So what?”

“Defensive,” I reply, analyzing her body language. Crossed arms. Straight line across her lips. Half-mast eyelids as she glares at me.

“I’m not defensive. I’m offended. You just called me a stalker.”

“My bad.”

“You’re bad, all right.” She angles her chin up, and adds, “You can go about your day now.”

I’m tempted to chuckle, but I’m thinking it’s wise to restrain myself. “I will. Good day.”

“Good day, sir,” she says to my back as I walk away.

I stop again, but this time, I don’t look back. Forcing myself to walk forward, I continue through the upscale neighborhood to the next block. I busy my attention on the architecture until I hear Rascal bark again.

I knew I shouldn’t have talked to a stranger. She may be hot, but she could also be deranged, using her dog as a ploy to trick her next victim to her lair. What am I even talking about?

When I turn back this time, she sidles quickly up to a coffee shop window, pretending to know the people sitting on the other side.

By how they turn their backs to her, they don’t reciprocate. “Nice try,” I tease.

Glancing at me, she huffs. “I’m walking in the same direction. It’s no big deal, for God’s sake.” She punctuates the words with an epic eye roll as if I’m putting her out. Huffing, she grabs Rascal, clutching him to her side.

“His feet have—”

“Shit.”

“Exactly.”

Anger fills her chest, and she shakes her head, exhaling it loudly with a foot stomp. “Ugh! I’ll go this way.”

As. If. I’m the nuisance.

Me?

Why am I even sticking around to have this conversation? Why am I bothering? Going in different directions—that’s us. She crosses the street, and I turn the corner, both of us heading back to our own lives and hopefully never seeing each other again.

I continue toward the building up ahead alone. I’m good. I’m fine. Alone is how I thrive. I’ll be here a year or two. That’s nothing. I have plenty of work to keep me busy.

Work.

I’m here for work. That’s it. I have a plan in place, and nothing and no one will keep me from achieving my goals.

Meet S.L. Scott

New York Times and USA Bestselling Author, S. L. Scott, was always interested in the arts. She grew up painting, writing poetry and short stories, and wiling her days away lost in a good book and the movies.

With a degree in Journalism, she continued her love of the written word by reading American authors like Salinger and Fitzgerald. 

She was intrigued by their flawed characters living in picture perfect worlds, but could still debate that the worlds those characters lived in were actually the flawed ones. 

This dynamic of leaving the reader invested in the words, inspired Scott to start writing with emotion while interjecting an underlying passion into her own stories.

Living in the capital of Texas with her family, Scott loves traveling and avocados, beaches, and cooking with her kids. She's obsessed with epic romances and loves a good plot twist. She dreams of seeing one of her own books made into a movie one day as well as returning to Europe. Her favorite color is blue, but she likens it more toward the sky than the emotion. Her home is filled with the welcoming symbol of the pineapple and finds surfing a challenge though she likes to think she's a pro.

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Smolder {a review}

 

Do you ever read a book, and wish you could befriend the characters? Or move to that town? Because that was me with the book Smolder.

Friends, I recently read an advanced copy of Smolder by Emma Renshaw and it was absolutely fabulous. It is set in a small town. It has romance. It has heartache. It has family drama. It has suspense. It also, as per most romances I read, has a HEA. Smolder had me feeling so many different emotions while reading. I mean heck, I cried during the PROLOGUE! The freaking prologue. I knew right then and there that this story was going to be good.

Everything that Makenna has gone through has me wanting to give her a gigantic hug. Oh this woman has been through so much in her life. Love, loss, heartache, grief, she's experienced it all. And while she's had family and friends nearby, she's struggled with all of this primarily by herself. Makenna's been holding this in, and keeping certain aspects a secret. Now though, now Makenna is ready to fully heal. Still though she'd like to keep those secrets hidden. But there's Cort, and he can see right through Makenna. He is there, by her side, helping her as one of her biggest secrets is revealed. 

Also, I love the prank wars between the police and fire departments. Loved it. Seriously.

And the suspense part of Smolder? Oooh, it was good. I can't lie, I figured out who was behind it all fairly quickly, but I didn't know the motive until later. And when that was dropped, I can't say I was overly surprised. Everything that came out during that scene of the book, caught me off guard, but I wasn't surprised that this person did what they did.  Okay I'm not saying anything further because I'm not going to spoil anything.

By the way, Smolder is the fourth (and final) book in the Burn series. They can be read as standalones, but oh how I wish I had discovered this series back at the first book. And yes, you already know I am going to go back and read those first three books. Oh, and I would absolutely love it if Emma Renshaw would stay in this little town and continue writing stories. (or maybe she has and I just need to go look at her website. hmmm)

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts,

Please scroll a bit further to read the teaser for Smolder. There are also links to connect with Emma Renshaw, add Smolder to your Goodreads list, as well as links to purchase the book. Thanks!

Tease Me {freebie}

Hello my fellow romance readers.

Are you a fan of Mafia Romance? If so, I have a FREEBIE for you! 

Now I'm not sure how long Tease Me by Faith Summers will be available as a free download, so if it grabs your attention, go download it now!

Title: Tease Me

Series: Dark Odyssey #1

Author: Faith Summers

Genre: Dark Mafia Romance

BLURB

An angel like her… and a devil like me.

Was it wrong to prey on the weak?

Especially when the weak came in the form of this beautiful angel on the doorstep of my club.

My club The Dark Odyssey.

The place where people live out their wildest fantasies.

Here, beneath the mask.

Nothing is off limits and just like Vegas, what happens here stays here.

She’s too angelic for the wild masquerade parties I hold.

She couldn’t possibly know she’s standing at the doorway to sin.

It’s clear she’s here for something else.

I smell desperation and fear…

That’s fine, I’ve already decided she’ll be mine.

I’ve found the perfect toy to play with.

I’m Nick Giordano and I always get what I want.

I want her body.

Obedience.

Submission.

Heart and soul.

I’ll claim her. I’ll break her, and possess her

She’s the perfect distraction from my enemies.

And, the darkness of my world.

Welcome to The Dark Odyssey, Angel Doll.

I hope you enjoy your stay, I know I will.

Tease Me is a standalone, full-length DARK Billionaire Mafia Romance in the Dark Odyssey series. If you love a filthy-mouthed, possessive Alpha you will love this.

CAUTION: Be prepared for one wild, steamy ride. Read at your own risk.

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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.

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Salvation {a review}

Back in March I had read Recovery by Nicole Dykes. This was my introduction to her writing style, and I was immediately drawn into the world. I loved all the characters, and the friendship they had. In my review, on Goodreads, that I posted that "I'm hoping there is a book coming for Charity". Well friends, guess what. THERE IS!

Salvation is all about Charity! (okay, it's about Finn too.) 

If you read Recovery, then you know that at the end of that story Charity called Mya from a hospital. Seeing as how Mya no longer lived in that state, she called Finn and asked that he go find her. Nevermind the fact that Mya had no clue what hospital Charity was in! Talk about a wild goose chase. Obviously Finn locates Charity and is there to help. Except Charity doesn't want his help.

In Salvation we find out why Charity ran all those years ago when she left Christian, her brother, at the foster home. We also find out what she is dealing with now. And it's a lot. It's also why she was admitted to the hospital in the first place. Charity is also dealing with a lot of mental demons from her upbringing, and the last few years. Christian and Charity also got to reconnect, and let's just say there are issues.

Salvation was such a good story. I found myself not wanting to put my kindle down. I wanted to stay with Finn, Charity, and the group. Yes it was hard to read about everything that Charity had to go through, but at the same time I understood her so much more. Then Finn, oh Finn, he was raised by a mother very similar to Charity's, so he understood that history. The ending gave me exactly what I wanted. I love a good HEA.

Oh, and before I even say "I hope Christian gets his story told", that's already happening. I was so happy to read that at the end of Salvation. A release date hasn't been announced, but just know I'm anticipating Retribution.

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts,

Please scroll a little further to read the teaser for Salvation. There are also links to connect with Nicole Dykes, and should you so desire there are links to purchase the book.

Release Date: April 22

Charity

I’m in trouble. Big trouble. Not that I should be surprised. My entire life has been one huge misfortune.

I have nothing and no one. 

But then . . . Finn comes along. Gorgeous, stubborn, and infuriating. 

And he can’t seem to leave me alone. 

 

Finn

Life hasn’t been a picnic. But finally, I had it all figured out. 

But then . . . Charity comes crashing into my life. Beautiful, unwavering, and aggravating.

And I can’t let her go. 

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Meet Nicole Dykes

Nicole Dykes is a wife and professional assistant/mom to two gorgeous girls. 

Currently residing in Kansas, she’s a lover of coffee, Kansas City Chiefs, and all things romance. 

She currently has over 20 published books with her Monroe and Adamson series being the most popular. 

She enjoys cranking up the angst level, making her readers cry, and turning those tears into the coffee the fuels her writing.

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