Bella Jewel has revealed the gorgeous cover for Unmasked Prophecy!
Releasing: May 27, 2025
Cover Design: Ben Ellis – Pilcrow Design
Nia has spent her life locked in fear, her choices stripped away by a cult that turned survival into obedience. Freedom was never meant for someone like her–until she lands at the doorstep of the Fallen Sons MC. And meets Talon. Breathtaking. Brutal. Untouchable. He’s the kind of man who ruins people. The kind who doesn’t flinch at violence, or love, or anything in between. She should stay away. Instead, she finds herself drawn to him in a way that terrifies her. When the cult resurfaces–armed with secrets they’ll kill to keep buried–Talon and the club becomes her only shield. He vows to protect her, but mostly, he promises to teach her about a life she’s never experienced. He promises to set her free. She escaped once, but escaping wasn’t enough. Now…now it’s time to end it.
Bella Jewel is a self published, USA Today bestselling author. She’s been publishing since 2013. Her first release was a contemporary romance, Hell’s Knights which topped the charts upon release. Since that time, she has published over twenty-five novels, gaining a bestseller status on numerous platforms. She lives in North Queensland with her fiancé and four beautiful kids. Bella has been writing since she was just shy of fifteen years old. In Summer 2013 she was offered an ebook deal through Montlake Romance for her bestselling modern day pirate series, Enslaved By The Ocean. In 2016 she signed a three book deal with St Martin’s Press, and another three just a year later. She plans to expand her writing career, planning many new releases for the future.
P. Rayne has revealed the cover for Ruining Hattie!
Releasing: July 17, 2025
Cover Designer and Photographer: Regina Wamba
A man with no limits is the most dangerous kind of threat.
When Trent Clarke caught me picking pockets at eleven, he didn’t turn me in. Instead, he took me under his wing and taught me that in this world, you take what you want and never look back.
He might have shaped me, but I built my empire of the most successful string of strip clubs on the West Coast.
Now that I have everything, it’s time to track down my deadbeat mother and remind her who she left behind. That is if the drugs didn’t kill her already.
But I don’t find the worn-down shell of the woman I remember. Instead, she has all the things she never managed to give me—the white picket fence, a family dog, even church on Sunday mornings.
The real kicker? She replaced me and raised the perfect daughter with all the care and love she never gave me.
A twisted need for revenge roars to life inside me, and I aim it at my mother’s precious stepdaughter—sweet, sheltered Hattie Sinclair.
At first, it’s purely about vengeance, pulling Hattie into the darkness to watch her innocence unravel piece by piece. But she becomes something more. Something dangerous. Something I can’t resist.
Practical Magic meets Gone Girl in Ava Morgyn’s next dark, spellbinding novel about a woman who is more than a witch–she’s a hunter.
Piers Corbin has always had an affinity for poisonous things–plants and men. From the pokeweed berries she consumed at age five that led to the accidental death of a stranger, to the husband whose dark proclivities have become… concerning, poison has been at the heart of her story.
But when she fakes her own death in an attempt to escape her volatile marriage and goes to stay with her estranged great aunt in the mountains, she realizes her predilection is more than a hunger–it’s a birthright. Piers comes from a long line of poison eaters–Bane Witches–women who ingest deadly plants and use their magic to rid the world of evil men.
Piers sets out to earn her place in her family’s gritty but distinguished legacy, all while working at her Aunt Myrtle’s cafe and perpetuating a flirtation with the local, well-meaning sheriff to allay his suspicions on the body count she’s been leaving in her wake. But soon she catches the attention of someone else, a serial killer operating in the area. And that only means one thing–it’s time to feed.
In Ava Morgyn’s dark, thrilling novel, The Bane Witch, a very little poison can do a world of good.
The Bane Witch was an intriguing, yet unexpected read. Picture the movie Sleeping with the Enemy but with a unique, magical twist. This book definitely sucks you in and keeps you glued to the pages. The only reason I didn’t rate this book higher was because the book did lose its steam around 50% or so. Pacing is a huge pet peeve of mine, so I was disappointed that it fizzled out.
Despite my issue with the pacing, I still found The Bane Witch to be an entertaining read and would be open to reading more from this author in the future.
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book via the publisher & NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review*
Tamsyn is my life. But my tortured past threatens our future…
I own a vast fortune. Yet my life felt worthless until my chance meeting with Tamsyn Scott. She awakened something irresistible inside me that had lain dormant for far too long. So I followed her to Europe, where we indulged ourselves in scorching hot pleasure. Then I brought her home to my family estate, Ackerley, because she’s mine and I can’t bear to let her go. Everything seemed perfect.
Until my nightmare past reared its ugly head and ruined it all.
So I pushed Tamsyn away. To keep her safe. Even though it killed me.
Now I’m suspected of a heinous crime. The walls are closing in. My options are limited. But I’m determined to get myself out of this mess, seek redemption and beg her for a second chance. Will it be easy? No. But here’s the thing: she loves me more than she hates me and she’s still mine. We both know nothing will ever change that…
FILTHY RICH is a billionaire, age-gap romance with a possessive hero and a strong young heroine. It’s the epic conclusion in the brand-new Winter Trilogy. For fans of REBECCA.
Ava Ryan is an author of sexy contemporary romance. Her favorite things, in no special order, are animals, her family, cookies, people with great senses of humor and love stories. Currently in her writer’s cave (ostensibly working hard on her next book while also checking Netflix every few hours to make sure she hasn’t missed a new true crime documentary show), she loves hearing from readers via her website or social media. If you love billionaire alpha males, the feisty women who snag their hearts and books that end with a happily ever after, you’ve come to the right place. Please make sure to subscribe to Ava’s newsletter to stay in the loop about her latest releases and upcoming books!
Bella Jewel has revealed the gorgeous cover for Unmasked Legacy!
Releasing: February 13, 2025
Cover Design: Ben Ellis – Pilcrow Design
From USA Today Bestselling Author Bella Jewel, comes a brand new, thrilling, dark motorcycle romance with a twist of murder! You won’t want to miss this one!
Years after her father’s reign of terror as the infamous Shadow Butcher, Mera Sloane returns to the small town she once called home, hoping she can start again. But people there haven’t forgotten. When a young girl vanishes in a way that mirrors her father’s crimes, the suspicions turn to Mera, leaving her with no one to trust.
No one, except the Fallen Sons MC, a notorious biker gang whose leader, Wolfe ‘Rook’ Cross, knows more about her father’s past than he lets on. Wolfe is ruthless, magnetic, and shrouded in secrets – secrets that pull Mera deeper into a world of danger and desire.
As Mera and Wolfe race against the clock to find the missing girl, the lines between trust and betrayal blur. The closer they get to the truth, the more Mera realizes that some monsters wear familiar faces – and the deadliest secrets are the ones we keep.
Bella Jewel is a self published, USA Today bestselling author. She’s been publishing since 2013. Her first release was a contemporary romance, Hell’s Knights which topped the charts upon release. Since that time, she has published over twenty-five novels, gaining a bestseller status on numerous platforms. She lives in North Queensland with her fiancé and four beautiful kids. Bella has been writing since she was just shy of fifteen years old. In Summer 2013 she was offered an ebook deal through Montlake Romance for her bestselling modern day pirate series, Enslaved By The Ocean. In 2016 she signed a three book deal with St Martin’s Press, and another three just a year later. She plans to expand her writing career, planning many new releases for the future.
The alternate pink hardcover will be a website & signing exclusive.
Meet Holly
USA Today Bestselling Author Holly Renee brings readers a pinch of angst, an indulgence of heat, and the perfect amount of heart in every book.
Born and raised in East Tennessee, she is a married mom of two wild children. When she’s not writing, you can find her reading, pretending to be a dragon for the hundredth time that day, being disgustingly in love with her husband, or chilling in the middle of the lake with her sunglasses and a float.
Holly is a lover of all things romance, Mexican food and yoga pants.
Stacey Lynn has revealed the gorgeous cover for Love Me Gently!
Releasing: February 18, 2025
Cover Design: Shanoff Designs
A swoony first love, single dad, returning to hometown romance from bestselling author Stacey Lynn
At eighteen years old, Katrina “Trina” Mills had dreams far larger than her small mountain town in North Carolina. She was bound and determined to become the next world-famous model, and was willing to risk leaving everything she knew, and everyone she loved, behind to get it.
Turns out, her dreams took her on a path toward a nightmare. She might have achieved all the success and stardom she’s always wanted but she’d sold her soul for them and was still paying the painful price.
The regrets she has now are much larger than the zeros in her bank account.
When a chance encounter occurs with her first love and high school boyfriend, now single father, Cole Paxton, she doesn’t expect the disaster that happens next. Forced to confront her past, her present, and all the decisions she made in between, returning home may end up being the safe solace she needed all along.
With the help of family, old friends, and an old flame who never gave up on her, Trina starts to believe she can heal and move on…
Until her husband shows up in town and threatens to tear it all away….
A long-time dreamer, Stacey Lynn has always loved the emotional journey of two different and complex individuals finding their way to a happily-ever-after.
The author of over fifty romance novels, many of which have been best-selling titles on Amazon, AppleBooks, and Barnes & Noble, she loves being able to turn her vivid imagination into a career that brings entertainment and joy to her readers. Focused on emotional, small-town romance, she happily admits her books might require keeping tissues nearby.
Born in Texas and raised in the Midwest, she now makes her home in North Carolina and loves all things Southern. Blessed with her ultimate tall, dark, and handsome hero, and four children, she loves every minute of her wild and wonderful life.
From USA Today and Amazon Charts bestselling author Meghan Quinn, comes a new undeniably funny and always spicy winter holiday, enemies-to-lovers romance. HOW MY NEIGHBOR STOLE CHRISTMAS is now available in all formats! Check out the excerpt below and one-click your copy of this steamy, hilarious romance today!
About HOW MY NEIGHBOR STOLE CHRISTMAS:A new winter holiday, enemies-to-lovers romance, from the undeniably funny and always spicy, USA Today bestselling author, Meghan Quinn.
Living in a year around Christmas town has it’s drawbacks. The caroling, the decorations, the insanely cheery spirit, it never disappears. It’s why I like to hibernate away in my cave–I mean house–keeping a healthy distance from the holly jolly spirits.
And all was going according to plan until my nemesis, Storee Taylor, moved in next door to care for her Aunt Cindy. Without blinking, she turned my simple world into a real nightmare-before-Christmas, especially when she decided to enter the town Christmas Kringle contest – which she was determine to win.
Well guess what? Over my cold-hearted body.
There was no way I was going to let her win, not after the history we’d shared.
So despite my promise to myself of never participating in the sickening Christmas season, I entered the competition as well. That’s right, I planned on beating Storee at her own game by pretending this grump’s heart grew three sizes this season.
And it was working until feelings between us started heating up. We pretended to date. We kissed. And well, sparks flew from there.
Which led to one explosive night involving Christmas lights, the competition, and a ladder. Don’t let me convince you who stole Christmas, I think you need to find out for yourself .
A fun Christmas novel to get you into the holiday spirit.
How My Neighbor Stole Christmas is a funny, lightheaded romcom that’s over the top at times but thoroughly entertaining. The chemistry and banter between the main characters were great, and the steam certainly didn’t disappoint.
If I had to make one complaint, it would be that the pacing was too slow for the first half of the book, and it felt like it took forever to make progress in the book. Even though I struggled with the first half of the book, I’m happy to report that the pacing does pick up in the second half.
Overall, it was a fun and entertaining holiday read. If you’re looking for a rom-com with enemies-to-lovers vibes and a fun twist on the Grinch, How My Neighbor Stole Christmas is not to be missed.
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review*
Read the Excerpt:
She points her shaky finger at me. “It is on, Connor. It is so on. Watch your back, because I’m coming for the title.”
“It’s Cole,” I virtually bark. “And if anyone needs to watch their back, it’s you.”
“Ooo, awesome comeback.” She rolls her eyes. “See you around . . . Connor.”
And then she takes off toward Cindy’s house.
“I never should have walked you home,” I call out.
“Trust me, it was more unpleasant for me. By the way, you have hot chocolate on your upper lip.”
Then she slips into her house while I quickly wipe at my mouth, most likely falling for her trick.
Well . . . it’s official; she is enemy number one. This only makes me more determined to do everything in my power to make sure she doesn’t earn the Christmas Kringle crown.
Narrated in duet by Vanessa Edwin and JF Harding, with a full cast including Shane East, Robert Hatchet, and Emma Wilder, HOW MY NEIGHBOR STOLE CHRISTMAS is now available on Audible!
USA Today Bestselling Author, wife, adoptive mother, and peanut butter lover. Author of romantic comedies and contemporary romance, Meghan Quinn brings readers the perfect combination of heart, humor, and heat in every book.
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Samantha Young has revealed the gorgeous cover for On Loverose Lane!
Releasing: February 20, 2025
Cover Design: Hang Le
The #1 International bestselling author of On Dublin Street is back with this witty, emotional and steamy fake-dating sports romance in which ambitious entrepreneur, Beth Carmichael, meets her match in the grumpy football captain who moves into the apartment above hers.
Imagine my surprise when my new neighbor turns out to be one of Scotland’s most famous (and hottest) professional footballers, Callan Keen. I’m even more shocked to discover that the brooding player is still holding a grudge for something that happened (or didn’t happen) between us years ago.
Too busy trying to take my social media management company to the next level, I don’t have time for this gorgeous blast from the past. Or at least I shouldn’t. Yet whenever I see him, I can’t help but engage in a battle of wits with the grump upstairs.
When a huge client opportunity arises, circumstances force me to enlist Callan’s help. I require a fake date and Callan needs me to facilitate a meeting with my dad to further his own business interests.
The deal between us should be simple. Except, of course, the blazing chemistry we’ve shared since the moment we met. We can’t deny it, we can’t control it, and soon we’re agreeing to six weeks of no-strings-attached, mind-blowing, steamy shenanigans.
I told myself I was too smart to catch feelings. But when Callan finally finds out the truth about our past, he becomes the guy I used to know. And that man is way too easy to fall for.
The problem is that Callan has vowed to never let another person close enough to break his heart again.
It just might prove impossible to show my stubborn Scotsman I’m worth the risk, especially when old wounds are re-opened and threaten to wreck any chance of a future together…
Samantha Young is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. She’s been nominated for several Goodreads Choice Awards. Samantha writes adult contemporary and paranormal romance, YA urban fantasy and YA contemporary fiction and is currently published in 31 countries. She resides in Scotland.
Elizabeth Hunter has revealed the gorgeous cover for First Light!
Releasing: October 29, 2024
Cover Design: Damonza.com
Lachlan Murray disappeared without a trace. As his girlfriend, twenty-nine-year-old Carys Morgan refuses to accept the police’s explanation—that he simply left her. She travels to Scotland to seek help from Lachlan’s twin brother Duncan, and learns she was right—Lachlan didn’t leave her, he left her world to return to his own.
The Shadowlands are a mirror of the world Carys knows. Every human in her world also exists in this one with one key difference—magic.
Humans aren’t supposed to be able to wield the magic of the Shadowlands, but when Carys learns she can talk to dragons, she’s drawn deeper into a complicated world that would as soon kill her as keep her. And if magic and murder weren’t enough to overcome, she must navigate complicated feelings for two identical men from vastly different worlds.
USA Today Bestselling Author Elizabeth Hunter weaves an enchanting adventure, full of mythology and romance, in the first installment of a brand new romantic portal fantasy!
ELIZABETH HUNTER is an eleven-time USA Today and international best-selling author of romance, contemporary fantasy, and paranormal mystery. Based in both Central California and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, she travels extensively to write fantasy fiction exploring world mythologies, history, and the universal bonds of love, friendship, and family. She has published over forty works of fiction and sold over a million books worldwide. She is the author of the Glimmer Lake series, Love Stories on 7th and Main, the Elemental Legacy series, the Irin Chronicles, the Cambio Springs Mysteries, and other works of fiction.
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