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Thursday, May 28, 2026

New Release & Review for SUNSHINE SEEKS ROOMMATE by Kat Savage




SUNSHINE SEEKS ROOMMATE

 Kat Savage 

Release Date: May 27 

Meet Kat Savage:

 Kat Savage resides in Louisville, Kentucky with her three beautiful children, her hunky spouse, and two spoiled dogs. She secretly has hopes of getting chickens one day. By day, she’s an office manager, pushing paperwork and dreaming. When she’s not at her nine-to-five, she’s writing. Or thinking about writing. Or preparing books and book stuff to procrastinate writing. Or quite possibly, designing stuff for other people’s books. She was driven to write out of a need for distraction and self-preservation after the death of her sister in 2013. Since then, it’s snowballed into a full-blown passion she can’t escape. Even on the toughest days, she wouldn’t want to. She writes poetry packed with real, raw, and sometimes ugly truths. She won’t lie. Her goal is to make you ache, in that perfect delicious way we often secretly crave. Shortly after putting her poetry and prose out into the world, she turned to novel writing. Savage is a natural storyteller, getting better with each book. She tries to give the characters in her novels depth, whether they’re serious or comical, she builds them in layers with the hope that you see a little of yourself in some of them.

 Connect with Kat Savage:

 https://thekatsavage.com/ 

Blurb: 

Waylon Dupree loves love. He just doesn’t want to be in it right now or anytime soon. But in ten years or so, he’s looking forward to landing a badass wife, worshipping her, and poppin’ out a couple of little Duprees. For now, he just needs a roommate—someone dependable, who won’t be moving out in a few months because they fell in love like the last two did. Lyric Sweeney loves dead people. Which is convenient, considering she’s a mortician. Spending her day making the recently departed look alive again has also resulted in her having more conversations with them than people who are still on this plane of existence. So when her best friend suggests she get a new roommate, her reasons why come with undeniable receipts. But does it have to be Waylon? Does it have to be that sort of almost hookup from a year ago who also happens to be her best friend’s new man’s best friend? To appease the worried parties, she agrees to see his place. It would have been hard to say no to the chef’s kitchen but she would have done it. But when he shows her what will be her own bathroom and tells her she can fill the sunroom with all her plants? Well, every girl has their price. One awkward conversation later, they’ve put the past behind them and shake hands on starting fresh. There’s just one rule: No hanky panky. Neither of them were very good at following rules though. And forbidden fruit is the sweetest kind. Besides, nothing can go wrong hooking up with your roommate, right?

This story is fun, chaotic, and full of sass. Lyric’s fiery personality contrasts with Waylon’s easygoing nature, creating intense tension balanced by a deep emotional connection rooted in their shared experience of losing their mothers.

The plot is filled with everyday moments of shared friendship and dinners, with time spent in the sunroom, that deepen their bond. The story also features a lovable cast of characters and the found-family vibe. The witty banter between friends and the main couple adds a delightful layer of humor and charm.

Lyric was a character who was pure sunshine, fun, and flirty, and we were drawn to her vibrant personality. This woman made us laugh out loud time and time again. We were also attracted to her boldness. We loved her character.

Waylon is one of those characters who is laid-back personality and has a 5-year plan in mind, and does not want to deviate from it. We loved him; he was a great guy, just gun-shy when it comes to intimacy. He was more of a no-strings kind of guy. Being drawn to Lyric and their deep attraction keeps the man off kilter. It was fun to see him struggle with the inevitable as the chemistry and connection were undeniable. These characters were complete opposites yet perfect for each other in every way.

If you enjoy heartfelt, character-driven romances with great chemistry, beautiful friendships, and one with witty banter and a ton of laughs checked this one out. We wore a smile on our faces throughout the entire book.



 Buy Link:
 Available in KU



New Release & Review for PLAYING WITH A SCANDAL by Erika Wilde



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PLAYING WITH A SCANDAL

 Erika Wilde

Release Date: May 26

Meet Erika Wilde:

Erika Wilde is a New York Times Bestselling author. She is best known for her super sexy Marriage Diaries series and The Players Club series, and has also co-written the Dirty Sexy Series and the Book Boyfriend Series with Carly Phillips, her best friend and writing buddy for the past twenty years. She lives in Oregon with her husband and two daughters, and when she's not writing you can find her exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest. For more information on her upcoming releases, please visit website at www.erikawilde.com and sign up to receive my newsletter for updates and news!

Want to interact with me personally? You can do so at my Erika Wilde Author Fan Page on Facebook. www.facebook.com/erikawildeauthorfanpage

Connect with Erika Wilde:

https://linktr.ee/erikawildeauthor

Blurb:

She was the last woman I should have wanted. And the only woman I couldn’t let go.

Two years ago, Charlotte Massey destroyed my life and career with a single story. I rebuilt myself from the wreckage—harder, colder, and closed off to everything but work. Then I was handed a protection assignment, and I opened the file to find her face staring back at me. The woman I’d once trusted. The woman I’d once taken to The Players Club and lost myself inside. The woman who ruined me, in more ways than one.

Now she was my client. An investigative reporter who’d gotten too close to a powerful and dangerous businessman and now had a target on her back to prove it. Every instinct told me to let someone else handle her case, but the moment I saw her again—defiant, fearless, and impossibly beautiful—the anger flooding my veins mixed with something far more dangerous. Desire. Raw, consuming, and completely inconvenient. I still craved her, and I’d destroy anyone who tried to hurt her.

Forced into close proximity in a remote safe house, the tension between us became unbearable as we fought an attraction that refused to die. Her stubbornness infuriated me. Her vulnerability broke through defenses I thought were impenetrable. And somewhere between guarding her body and guarding my heart, the lines completely blurred.

When the enemy abducted her, I shattered every law to bring her home. What we uncovered along the way exposed a criminal empire, devastating corruption, and a family betrayal that nearly destroyed me all over again, making me realize that the woman I blamed for my downfall might be the only one capable of saving me.

Playing with a Scandal is a high-heat bodyguard romance filled with second-chance tension, dominant protector energy, emotional scars, and a man who would burn down a criminal empire before he let the woman he loves slip though his fingers again.

Buy Link:

https://geni.us/PlayingwithaScandal


This gripping story follows journalist Charlotte Massey and Detective Kane Adair, whose passionate connection is shattered when Charlotte’s explosive story on police corruption destroys Kane’s career. Years later, their reunion is tense, with Kane harboring resentment for the role Charlotte played in his downfall, while Charlotte struggles with guilt and unresolved feelings.

The story masterfully blends second-chance romance, protective alpha, forced proximity, and emotional angst, creating a rollercoaster of passion, suspense, and intrigue. Kane and Charlotte’s dynamic evolves from icy professionalism to rekindled desire, highlighted by their shared past and the backdrop of The Player’s Club, a symbol of what could have been.

This was a quick, fun, and engaging read for us, filled with lovable characters, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Kane and Charlotte's chemistry was off the charts hot, and their connection was undeniable. Kane was found to be a swoony character, and Charlotte was a determined truth seeker, determined to change the world. We love her passion for the truth. 

The story keeps us glued to the pages the entire time we polished this one off in one sitting. A bodyguard romance filled with pure fire that was emotionally intense.













Release & Review for THE BEST FRIEND EXPERIMENT by G.A. Mazurke




THE BEST FRIEND EXPERIMENT

G.A. Mazurke

Release Date: May 26 

Meet G.A. Mazurke:

  1. A. Mazurke is the crazy lady behind Serena Akeroyd, crafter of smexy heroes you just wanna lick. While Serena has us expecting dark romance with lots of twists and turns … G. A. is her more mainstream/contemporary personality.

She explores her sweeter side while keeping the sexy we love, where the women fall hard but the men fall harder.

Some of G. A.’s books will cross over into Serena’s universes… so expect a cameo or two from beloved characters, while discovering new bands of brothers, with the banter, the laughs, and the tears you are used to

Connect with G.A. Mazurke:

https://www.instagram.com/gamazurke/

Blurb:

Zach

Kiss your best friend and see how they react.

I would.

I even have. My dude best friend.

The only problem is, I recently noticed my other childhood best friend is a woman.

One-of-the-guys Denver is a WOMAN.

Now, I can’t see anything else.

Kissing her would only make me crave so much more and I’m not sure it’s worth the risk.

I’m grieving my mom and I can’t lose her too.

But it’s a dare from the captain of my hockey team and I’m just a rookie.

I’m in a Catch-22 here.

This is Denny, though.

She’s my fixer.

She won’t mind helping me out.

Right?

Denver

I do.

Welcome to Oakwood College, Poughkeepsie, NY, where you will catch up with peeps like Shay, Victoria, Sofia, Wynter, Callan and so many new faces!! Classes start this summer!!

Buy Link:

Available in KU


This heartfelt book delves into the charming world of a college romance that offers much more than just a typical love story. It blends emotional depth, humor, and sweetness. If honest, it took a while to get into the book. Glad we stuck with it, as this book was filled with a ton of emotion, real-life scenarios, complex families, love, laughter, loss, and healing, hot and sexy scenes, and beautiful friendships. 

The story revolves around Zach and Denver, childhood friends whose connection naturally evolves into a romantic relationship, making their journey both believable and engaging. The characters’ chemistry is palpable, though initially unspoken, with Zach gradually recognizing Denver not just as a friend but as a woman he deeply admires. Given Zach's Playboy ways and Denver's background, would she take that leap of faith with him? 

Their transition is portrayed with sensitivity, highlighting Zach’s internal struggle with grief over his mother's death and his fear of losing the one person who has always been his sanctuary. His growth reveals a balance between vulnerability and strength, underscoring that it is possible to embrace love and healing. We loved Zach's character and how he was with Denever, possessive, protective, kind, and loving, and always took her happiness to heart. A swoony character in our book. 

Denver emerges as a loyal, strong, and refreshingly candid. Her resilience in the face of past hardships and her willingness to confront Zach on their relationship dynamics add layers of authenticity and relatability. Her nervousness about fully opening up to Zach, given his emotional baggage, adds emotional complexity and growth to the plot. Our hearts went out to Denver and those who tried to intimidate and bully her; she was not without support, and those who were in her corner would not let that kind of thing slide, but, in the end, she showed just how clever and determined to change her fate. We found her to be beautiful inside and out. 

For those drawn to best-friend-to-lovers romances featuring a hockey player hero and a sassy, curvy heroine, this story hits all the right notes. It offers a perfect blend of passion, humor, and heartfelt moments, with Zach’s fierce protectiveness and Denver’s unwavering spirit making their romance unforgettable. This book is a celebration of love, the strength found in friendship, and the courage it takes to open one’s heart to new possibilities. Denver and Zach were so lucky to have the friends they had in Pecan and Callan; they were amazing characters, also. We enjoyed this one.



 

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

New Release for Griffin by Samantha Skye



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GRIFFIN

Samantha Skye

Release Date: May 27 

Meet Samantha Skye:

Samantha Skye is a contemporary romance author from Melbourne, Australia. A country kid turned city slicker, Samantha writes characters that are as diverse as they are devilishly handsome.

 Her unique brand of suspenseful spice deftly combines the risky and the risquรฉ, setting hearts pounding for more than one reason! When she’s not plotting her next novel, Samantha can be found chatting on podcasts, or anywhere there’s sunshine.

 An avid traveler, Samantha is just as comfortable in gumboots as she is in Christian Louboutins...but she’s usually having more fun in the latter.

Connect with Samantha Skye:

https://linktr.ee/samanthaskyeauthor

Blurb:

I came to Whispers to start over. Just me, my baby, and a bakery that smells like second chances.

No more judgmental glances. No more family who treated me like a stain they couldn’t scrub out. Just flour, sugar, and the quiet hope that I can build a life worth living.

I didn’t expect to meet Griffin.

Grumpy, gorgeous, and maddeningly closed off, he’s the town’s most elusive billionaire and the man who built homes for the rich but never made one for himself.

He sees me. Not just the bump or the baggage, but the woman underneath. And when he looks at me like I’m the only thing that’s ever made sense, I forget how to breathe.

But trust isn’t something I can afford. My past has taught me to be wary of everyone. Even if the grumpy builder says he’s ready to fight for something real. 

I just hope he knows what it costs.

Buy Link:

https://books2read.com/griffin6