Release Blast & Review for Believe in Us by J.H. Croix

BELIEVE IN US

J.H. Croix

Release Date: October 22, 2026

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A deeply betrayed heroine starting over. A brooding small-town Alaska firefighter, and two guarded hearts. 

When I discovered my ex was cheating with my best friend, it felt like I lost everything in a day. Months later, I packed up the broken pieces of my life and fled to Willow Brook, taking a job at the remote Heartfire Falls Resort. I came to the Alaskan wilderness for a fresh start. 

When Lincoln Silver walks into my office, I take in his tall, dark-haired, blue-eyed presence and tell my pulse to chill out. The Silver family owns the resort, so technically I work for Lincoln. Minor detail.

He's a rugged hotshot firefighter whose family owns the resort, and he carries his own grief. He’s the kind of man who never fails to show up and never fails to protect.

We are both haunted by our pasts, bumping into each other in the dark hours of the night when sleep refuses to come. When he catches me spiraling over the betrayal I left behind, he protects me. I swore I'd never want anything from anyone again, but as our shared midnights turn into a burning attraction, this devoted hero is determined to prove that some risks are worth it.

Perfect for readers who love slow burn romance with forced proximity tension, deeply emotional hurt/comfort, and a love story set against the rugged beauty of the Alaskan wilderness. 

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Lincoln and Chloe are next up in a small-town Alaskan story where the Silver boys find their one true loves. This was a quick, emotion-packed read; you feel it all. It's great when a couple finds love when neither is looking, something you fall into, yet it's hard, fast, and very real. The characters are amazing; they are always so supportive and offer laughs when needed. The Silver family has so much love; those they choose to take into their hearts are treated like family. Chloe and Lincoln made a beautiful couple; their chemistry was palpable. What they do have in common is trauma. This couple goes through a lot emotionally; sometimes together, but when not, they're still there waiting and supporting in the wings. As they work through their past and present, you see them grow and put some hurts to rest. What happened to both Chloe and Lincoln is heartbreaking, and some intense moments will make you want to cry. What we really enjoyed about this story is that it felt realistic, as some of us may have been in situations similar to the main characters. This heartfelt read was enjoyable; it is about family and wonderful friendships, building trust, finding one's love, and learning coping mechanisms to deal with one's trauma. It's about moving on from one's fears and accepting that you are worthy of love and your own happily ever after.

Meet J.H. Croix:

USA Today Bestselling Author J. H. Croix lives in a small town in Maine with her husband and two spoiled dogs. She writes swoony contemporary romance with sassy women and alpha men who aren't afraid to show some emotion. Her love for quirky small-towns and the characters that inhabit them shines through in her writing. When she’s not writing, you can find her cooking, counting the turtles in her backyard pond, and running with her dogs, which is when her best plotting happens.

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Release Tour for Guarded (Boston Renegades Book 1) by Eden Sloane

Title: Guarded

Series: Boston Renegades

Author: Eden Sloane

Genre/Tropes: Hockey Romance; Fake Marriage; Morally Grey Heroine; Single Dad; Bookish Hero; Found Family

Release Date: October 20, 2026

For a chance to save his daughter, he’ll do whatever it takes…

Sebastian Voss has spent the last three years fighting for custody of the little girl who means everything to him. Between a narcissistic ex-wife, her new fiancé, and a steady stream of damaging headlines painting him as the NHL’s favorite womanizing disaster, Sebastian is running out of options.

Then he lands on one reckless, desperate solution. He needs a wife.

Kat Morrison should be the last woman he asks. He barely knows anything about her except for her storm-gray eyes, freckles, and captivating aura.

But Sebastian has been gone for her since the moment they met, and if marrying Kat gives him a better chance at keeping his daughter safe, he’ll risk everything.

Even his heart.

Kat knows saying yes is a mistake.

Not because she doesn’t love him.

Because she does.

For three years, she’s been forced to write the lies that have damaged Sebastian’s reputation and cost him chance after chance in court. Blackmailed into obedience to save her brother’s life, Kat has become the weapon aimed straight at the only man who’s ever made her feel safe.

Now she’s living in his house, wearing his ring, loving his daughter, and falling deeper for the family she was supposed to help destroy.

But the closer Sebastian and Kat get, the harder it becomes to tell where the lie ends and forever begins.

And when the truth finally comes out, Sebastian could lose more than custody of his daughter.

He could lose the woman he’s loved all along.

Eden Sloane believes the best love stories aren't about perfect people. They're about imperfect people who keep choosing each other, even after the truth changes everything.

She writes emotionally charged contemporary romance featuring devoted heroes, resilient heroines, impossible choices, and love worth risking everything for. Her stories celebrate the courage it takes to love completely.

When she's not plotting emotional damage (followed by well-earned happily ever afters), Eden can usually be found gardening, trying to win an ongoing battle with the weeds in her yard, drinking far too much caffeine, enjoying a nightcap while watching BBC crime dramas with her husband, and keeping tabs on her four children.

And if you're reading this during the winter, please send warm thoughts. Eden is somewhere in the Midwest, questioning every life choice that led her to a place where the air hurts her face.

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New Release for EVERY NOVEMBER by Bec Benson

EVERY NOVEMBER

Bec Benson

Release Date: October 21, 2026 

Meet Bec Benson:

Bec Benson is based in the Northeast, lives for the first sip of hot coffee in the morning, and genuinely believes emo music can make you happy. She's obsessed with mgk, a good uninterrupted writing session, and queer romance novels.

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Blurb:

Two thousand miles & one night a year in a town neither of us lives in anymore.

MARCUS

Going home is a performance. One I’ve rehearsed my whole life, even if I’m not sure why I keep showing back up.

Then I met him.

Evan is confident, happy, free in a way I’m immediately drawn to. Our chance encounter was only meant to be a one-time thing – a way for us to blow off some steam while we were both in town for the holiday.

But three years later, I find myself looking forward to going home in a way I never thought possible. Evan is the first good thing in my life in a long time. Which is exactly how I know it won't last.

EVAN

I have a great life in Seattle with good friends and my dream job, but it still feels like something is missing.

Maybe it’s being so far from my family. Going home to see them is always one of the highlights of my year.

Even more so since meeting Marcus.

I know our situation is meant to be a holiday fling, but after three years of hotel rooms and opening up to each other in a way that feels like so much more, it’s hard not to wonder what we could be – if he’d give us the chance.

Are we strong enough to survive the distance, or is one night a year all we’ll ever get?

Every November is a standalone MM romance with a long-distance situationship, opposites attract, mental health rep, and hurt/comfort themes. HEA guaranteed.

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Release Blitz & Review for Babygirl by Lucy Lennox

Title: Babygirl

Author: Lucy Lennox

Genre: MM Romance

Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Bad Boy, College Football

Bisexual Awakening, Roommates, Forced Proximity

Release Date: October 20, 2026

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From USA Today bestselling author Lucy Lennox comes an enemies-to-lovers MM college football romance.

They say I’m Demere University’s Golden Boy.

The Senator’s perfect son and heir.

The kicker who never misses.

The man who doesn’t make mistakes…

Until I do, and my fall from grace lands me in a dorm room with Elliot Vaughn.

Vaughn is reckless and rough.

Solid muscle wrapped in ink.

He runs an illegal fight ring.

He breaks rules like it’s his job.

And since he hates my guts, Vaughn’s decided to break me.

He brings people home—men, women.

Locks eyes with me across the room while he ruins them.

Whispers teasing words that burrow into my brain.

Calls me names no straight man should respond to.

He steals my focus. Annihilates my control.

Makes me want things I can’t afford to want.

Like those rough hands on my skin.

Like giving up everything they say I am for a future that’s all my own.

Like choosing to be his babygirl, even if it destroys us both.

Babygirl is a steamy MM college standalone romance about a golden boy who can't look away, and the dangerous man who's been watching him right back.

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BabyGirl: A Collision of Worlds, a Spark of Desire Lucy Lennox Vaughan's BabyGirl plunges us headfirst into the electrifying world of college romance, where opposing forces collide and ignite an undeniable chemistry. This enemies-to-lovers tale masterfully pits the seemingly untouchable golden boy of the football field, Bett, against the enigmatic, tough Vaughan, who runs a clandestine cage-fighting ring to fund his education and support his sister. The heart of BabyGirl lies in the stark contrast between its protagonists. Bett, accustomed to a life of privilege courtesy of his senator father, finds himself drawn to the rugged charm and dangerous allure of Vaughan. Conversely, Vaughan, a skilled mechanic with a passion for restoring vehicles, carries a chip on his shoulder and a simmering grudge against Bett, the origins of which fuel the initial, often comical, friction between them. Vaughan's playful yet provocative taunts, like "babygirl," are as much a source of exasperation as they are a tantalizing invitation, keeping us eagerly turning pages to see how this volatile dynamic will unfold. What truly shines in BabyGirl is the palpable tension and explosive passion that erup when Bett and Vaughan finally succumb to their attraction. The plot skillfully portrays Bett's exploration of his burgeoning feelings for Vaughan, a new and uncharted territory for him. Vaughan, typically a commitment-phobe, finds himself surprisingly invested in an exclusive relationship, and the journey of these two learning to navigate their evolving connection, while dealing with external pressures, is compelling. However, the story doesn't shy away from the considerable challenges these young men face. Bett's life is far from the gilded cage it appears to be. His father's overbearing control and the suffocating expectations of his political lineage create a palpable sense of impending crisis for him. The moments where Bett finds solace and genuine connection in Vaughan's arms offer a much-needed respite, yet also highlight the precariousness of their situation, especially given the senator's likely disapproval. Vaughan, too, grapples with the weight of his responsibilities and the complexities of his past. While the plot excels in its emotional depth and the intensity of its romantic arc, there were moments where Bett's emotional turmoil felt particularly overwhelming. BabyGirl is a perfect read for fans of MM romance, particularly those who enjoy the enemies-to-lovers trope, a healthy dose of angst, and explosive chemistry. I appreciate stories about overcoming adversity, defying expectations, and finding love in unexpected places; you'll find yourself thoroughly invested. The "don't judge a book by its cover" theme is masterfully woven throughout, revealing the hidden struggles beneath seemingly perfect exteriors. This was a deeply satisfying and emotional journey. Vaughan and Bett's fierce protectiveness of each other and those they care about, coupled with the satisfying resolution, makes for a truly rewarding reading experience. The epilogue offers a delightful glimpse into their future, solidifying this standalone novel as a memorable and heartwarming addition to the genre. If you're looking for a romance that's both edgy and heartfelt, with characters you'll be rooting for every step of the way, BabyGirl is an absolute must-read.

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Lucy Lennox is the USA Today bestselling author of over fifty gay romance titles including the GoodReads Hall of Fame winner Wilde Love. Born and raised in the southeast USA, she is finally putting good use to that English Lit degree she earned before the turn of the century. Lucy enjoys naps, pizza, and procrastinating. She stays up way too late each night reading romance because it’s simply the best.

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