Pages

Friday, June 12, 2026

Release Blast & Review for HERO NEXT DOOR by Kait Nolan


HERO NEXT DOOR

Kait Nolan

Release Date: June 12


Losing everything was supposed to be the end. It might be the beginning.

I built my life on moving on—new places, new projects, new causes. Make an impact, then keep going. It worked… until a scandal I never saw coming destroyed my reputation—and a house fire took everything else.

Now I’m stranded in a small mountain town with nothing but borrowed clothes and a growing list of problems.

And a firefighter next door who refuses to let me fall apart quietly.

Colter Gibson is everything I’m not—steady, grounded, rooted. A single dad with a protective streak a mile wide and a habit of showing up when it matters most.

Letting him help is supposed to be temporary.
So is staying in Gibson Hollow.
So is the undeniable spark igniting between us.

But the longer I’m here, the more I find something I’ve never had before—a chance to see the impact of my work up close… and a place that feels like home.

Then the life I lost comes calling—with a chance to take it all back.

And I have to decide…

Do I go back to who I was—
or risk my heart on the one man—and the one town—that make me want to stay?

Grab your copy!

https://kaitnolan.com/hero-next-door

This is book 3 in the Gibson Hollow series, which features Colter's and Swayze's story to their happily ever after. This was a great addition to this wonderful series. I loved this one from cover to cover and everything in between. This plot was filled with so much love, a community that steps up to those in need, has big, wonderful families, and beautiful friendships that are like extended family members. What's not to love about this small town life?

Swayze's life has changed dramatically, and she needs time to recharge and regroup. Gibson Hallow is the place to do that. Her plans didn't include falling for a sexy single dad firefighter and his wonderful family and friends. Colter did not see her coming either, and quickly realizes she could be the one. They made a beautiful couple with palpable chemistry, and I loved that neither of them was afraid to show their vulnerability.

The characters were wonderful. I always look forward to seeing what the Sasspatch ladies have to say. Uncle Dee always adds flair to their little group. They all make me laugh with their meddling and their group chats. Swayze is a character you will instantly love, a kind and loving person full of life, with a beautiful, generous heart, who is changing lives. Swayze's family made a beautiful addition to the plot; they were all so lovable.
Colter is also generous, kind, and loving, and a wonderful father who loves his large family and his small town community. A single dad who co-parents with his best friend and has a beautiful daughter, Oakleigh, who was a little heart melter throughout the story.
If you are looking for a romance that evokes all the feels, this one is perfect for you. The plot features slow-burning romance, a found family theme, opposites attract, humour, and witty banter, reminding us that life pivots - sometimes it's bad, sometimes it's good, and sometimes it leads you to finding your happily ever after. I am loving the series and highly recommend it.



Meet Kait Nolan:

Kait Nolan is a USA Today best selling, RITA® Award-winning Mississippi author who calls everyone sugar, honey, or darlin', and can wield a 'Bless your heart' like a Snuggie or a saber, depending on requirements. She believes in love, laughter, and that tacos are the world's most perfect food. When she's not writing, reading, or wrangling family (both the two-legged and the four-), you can find her obsessively watching The Great British Bake Off. 

Keep up with Kait Nolan and subscribe to her newsletter: https://kaitnolan.com/newsletter/

For more on Kait Nolan & her books, visit here!

Connect with Kait Nolan:

https://kaitnolan.com/contact/



Hosted By:

RELEASE BLITZ for The Distance Between Stars by Melissa Toppen



Title: The Distance Between Stars
Series: Wren Cove #1
Author: Melissa Toppen
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Second Chance, Small Town Romance
Release Date: June 12, 2026


BLURB

Some loves are like the stars, brilliant for a time, but doomed to burn out in the end.

London Voss was the girl who couldn’t wait to get out of town, and that’s exactly what she did. At 18, she left behind her small-town coastal life, her overprotective family, and the boy who loved her too much to stand in the way of her dreams. But seven years later, her big city plans of dancing for The New York City Ballet have fallen apart, and having exhausted all other options, she’s forced to return home.

Wren Cove has changed a lot in her absence. The people. The places. And most notably, Penn Kade. The reckless boy she left behind is now the responsible, stone-faced man running his late father’s fishing company. He’s reliable, successful, and even more handsome than she remembered.

He’s also not exactly thrilled to see her again.

When London takes a temp job as his company’s bookkeeper to make ends meet, she and Penn are forced to put aside their differences and try to work together. But some things are simply easier said than done. Especially when old feelings start to resurface…

The Distance Between Stars is a standalone, small town, second chance romance.








PURCHASE LINKS

AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU

Free in Kindle Unlimited


AUTHOR BIO


Melissa Toppen is a USA Today Bestselling Author who specializes in Fantasy, New Adult and Contemporary Romance. She is a lover of books and enjoys nothing more than losing herself in a good novel. She has a soft spot for romance and all things fantasy, and focuses her writing in that direction; writing what she loves to read. You can find more information about Melissa and her books at melissatoppen.com




Blitz & Giveaway for Mack’s Horribly Hellacious Ghost Town by AJ Sherwood

Mack’s Horribly Hellacious Ghost Town
AJ Sherwood
(Wylder Tales, #3)
Publication date: June 12th, 2026
Genres: Adult, LGBTQ+, Romance

Apprentices, and two ghost towns, and almost-demons oh…no.

Mack doesn’t mind the apprentice part of this job; in fact, finding Gwyn is delightful, though he hates she grew up in such a haunted town with parents who don’t believe she’s a Medium.

Mack really hates the old mining ghost town is locked down with weird energy and none of the ghosts can see them, which makes passing them difficult.

Mack especially hates that in Black Rock there’s an almost-demon ghost inciting other ghosts to cause a mob, how is that allowed to be a thing?!

Who you gonna call for help when you’re the experts? Mack wants to know for a friend. (Him. He’s the friend.)

Tags:
Mack has found hell on earth, this was not on his bucket list, Accidental apprentice acquisition, Lachlan is back!, ghost gangs, chaos magician, Seiji is a new bonk bro, wedding, almost demons lurking, too much water and limestone for a medium’s peace of mind, uncharted haunted mines make Lachlan’s day, Eli is her usual scary self, Mack goes Wild West, Brandon can see ghosts here, that’s not a good thing, Brandon gets to have an apprentice too and can’t be happier, ghost pranks, Mack has picked too many battles, he’s putting some back, Ghost-hunting squad–assemble!

Tropes: MM Romance, Multicultural Romance, Ghost Town, Ghost Medium, Age Gap, Apprentices, Wedding, HEA

This is the fifth and final book in the series following a plot crossover with the Jon’s Mysteries Series. While it would be best to read the books listed in the below order, you can read Mack’s Horribly Hellacious Ghost Town without having read “Book 4” with minimal confusion. To read in series order, Book 1 – Brandon’s Very Merry Haunted Christmas, Book 2 – Mack’s Perfectly Ghastly Homecoming, Book 3 – Mack’s Rousing Ghoulish Highland Adventure, Book 4 – Jon & Mack’s Terrifying Tree Troubles, and Book 5 – This title.

Goodreads / Amazon




Author Bio:

AJ Sherwood believes in happily ever afters, magic, dragons, good men, and dark chocolate. She often dreams at night of delectable men doing sexy things with each other. In between writing multiple books (often at the same time) she pets her cats, plays with her dogs, and attempts insane things like aerial yoga.

She currently resides in Michigan with aforementioned dogs and cats. Being in snow country gives her the excuse to stay inside and watch bl dramas, which suit her perfectly.

Website / Goodreads / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok


GIVEAWAY!

Mack’s Horribly Hellacious Ghost Town Blitz

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Cover Reveal for CHASE by Raleigh Ruebins


A picture containing text

Description automatically generated

CHASE

Raleigh Ruebins

Release Date: July 23 

Meet Raleigh Ruebins:

Raleigh Ruebins writes steamy MM love stories with small towns, big egos, and men who should know better... but they fall hard anyway. Her favorite characters are guys who deserve their happily-ever-afters, even if they're rough around the edges--real, flawed, but always with hearts of gold. 

Connect with Raleigh Ruebins:

https://www.instagram.com/raleighruebins/

Blurb:

Chase was never part of my plan. 

A windstorm is hitting when I find Chase on the hotel rooftop.

He’s young. Wild. Impulsive. Standing at the edge of twenty stories, until I grab his arm.

And then I realize he doesn’t recognize who I am.

Starring in a wickedly popular TV show just upended my life, thrusting me into fame.

But when Chase looks at me, he sees me. Not just the hot new actor. And he's in pain.

He's straight, but he wants to try something with me... and I cross a line I swear I never would again.

A twisted, toxic obsession ignites the monsters inside both of us. We need to quit this.

But he can’t keep his hands off of me. And I don’t want him to stop.

Logan is everything I’m not. 

He’s perfect. Golden-haired. Looks like a model, and then I find out he’s a star on TV.

I’m pure chaos, wrapped in a red-flag bow with a sprinkling of ADHD and touch fixation.

I admit my hands are needy, but he's starved for touch, too.

I don't do this with men, but I'm fixated on Logan. He's mysterious. Intriguing.

Our lives couldn’t be more different. He has fame, I have a hotel bartending gig.

But my art is my world. I paint in neon, I take vivid photos, and want to capture this, too.

But there’s something sad behind Logan’s eyes, even in the photos I take.

Sometimes I think I barely know him…

But when we’re together, he feels like he’s mine. And I'm starting to believe it.

Chase is a standalone MM romance about two guys who don’t make any sense together, but they're pulled to each other in a magnetic, obsessive, all-consuming love story.

Pre-Order Link:

https://a.co/d/0icTBQL5