Release Blast & Review for Be With Me by J.H. Croix

BE WITH ME

J.H. Croix

Release Date: June 5

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He hides his grief behind charm and easy smiles. She’s spent her whole life surviving on her own. Falling in love is out of the question.

The first time I laid eyes on Adele Jacks, she was staring down a wild animal, bold and unforgettable. She stole my breath before I even knew her name. And I'm the guy who doesn't lose his breath over anyone.

I never planned to fall in love. Not ever. I’m the guy who laughs everything off, the charming cynic who hides his scars behind jokes. But Adele? She’s a force of nature who upends my life.

She's tough, she's smart, and she's hiding something. She's the kind of wilderness guide who can out-hike me any day and stare down a grizzly without blinking. Before I know it, she’s working at my family’s wilderness resort—walls up, defenses sky-high. She’s slipping through the cracks in my heart every time I catch the vulnerability she tries to hide.

The longer I know her, the harder it becomes to keep things light and uncomplicated the way I always have. Because underneath the flirting and easy smiles, I’ve spent years avoiding anything that feels too real.

But with Adele, I want to protect her, claim her, and make the world safe for her.

When a ghost from her past crosses our path, and I see the flash of something she thought she'd buried — I realize there's nothing I won't do to take care of her. Because somewhere between the slow burn, the reluctant sparks, and the small-town chaos, Adele became my forever. Scars and all.

Even if falling for her means finally risking my own heart, too.

A steamy, emotional small-town firefighter romance featuring a flirty wounded hero with hidden scars, a fierce heroine, forced proximity, slow-burn chemistry, found family, and a protective hero who falls hard and fights harder.

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This was a beautifully written small-town romance with a slow-burning romance that quickly catches fire. Cole and Adele make the perfect couple, each a bit gun-shy at first, but their attraction was clearly there. Adele is a fiercely independent woman who has faced some medical challenges throughout her life. It's no wonder that she chooses to spend her days outdoors in the wilderness, walking the trails and making the most of life. Something she has in common, and she gets to know Cole Silver Cole is an adorable character. He was lovable and swoony. He comes from a large family that experienced tragedy in the past. Their entire family is filled with an abundance of love, and laughter is something one can envy. The characters in this story, as well as the series, are fantastic and lovable. Coles' mother is also a bit of a match-making momma; she is also the mothering type to those put into her path and deemed worthy, and has no problem bringing them into the fold of her beautiful family. Little Tommy, a chef in the making, is always a standout character. He is a little heart melter who is wiser beyond his age and never fails to make us laugh. A heart-warming story of love, acceptance, family, and friendship that is emotional and gives you all the feels. The witty banter between friends and family provides the laughs we need in this well-crafted tale. We loved it from beginning to end and everything in between.

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 Blast & Review for Tough Justice by Danielle Haas

TOUGH JUSTICE

Danielle M. Haas

Release Date: June 4

Guarding her was his duty, falling for her might be his downfall

Duke Pierson has finally outrun his past. His security business—Rough Ride Security—is thriving, his life is stable, and everything is exactly the way he planned. Until he’s drawn to his best friend’s little sister. An unexpected attraction he can never act on if he wants to keep his buddy, and business partner, happy.

Anna Tipton knows better than to trust a cowboy, especially one as tempting as Duke Pierson. Working at Rough Ride Security puts her far too close to a man she should avoid at all costs. But when anonymous threats turn into deadly attacks on her life, Duke becomes the one man she can’t afford to stay away from.

As danger closes in, Duke makes a promise he refuses to break: Anna will not face this alone. Even when his past returns

with deadly consequences.

Because protecting Anna may cost him everything.

And losing her is not an option.

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This was a plot filled with suspense from beginning to end. The characters were great. The story draws you right in with the he falls for his best friend's little sister vibe going on, but she is gun-shy as she has been hurt in the past. Duke has been in the bull rider circuit scene for a while, but decides to walk away for the time being and goes into the security business with Lane, one who had the same career once upon a time. Things start happening in this sleepy little town where the people Duke had come to care about, which leaves him guessing if it is connected to his past or something totally different. Overall, we enjoyed this one. It was intriguing, filled with friendship and love, heartfelt emotion, and suspense. He falls first. Meeting Duke's family was awesome; they were all so wonderful. We enjoyed this one, filled with drama, revenge, love, and witty banter, as well as sweet, tender moments between its characters. This one is for you.

Meet Danielle M. Haas:

Danielle grew up with a love of reading, partly due to her namesake – Danielle Steele. It seemed as though she was born to put pen to paper and write out the same love stories she devoured while growing up.

She attended Bowling Green State University with a dream of studying creative writing, but the thought of sharing her work in front of a group of strangers was enough to make her change her major…seven times. After a semester studying abroad in Spain, Danielle’s eyes were opened to a new love of travel, as well as a passion for studying Political Science.

After college, she moved across the state of Ohio with her soon-to-be husband. Once they married and had babies, she decided to stay home and raise her children. Her young daughter and son, along with her fur babies and husband, are the loves of her life, but some days her sanity slipped further across the line to crazy town. She decided to open up her laptop and brush off her rusty writing chops and see what happened.

What happened was rediscovering her passion for writing. Danielle now spends her days running kids around, playing with her Shar-Pei/Pit Bull love bug, and typing as fast as she can to get the stories in her head written down. She loves to write contemporary romances with relatable characters that make her readers’ hearts happy, as well as fast-paced romantic suspense that leaves them on the edge of their seats. Her story ideas are as varied and unpredictable as her everyday life.

When she isn’t writing, Danielle is daydreaming about her next travel adventure. Whether across the state, country, or world, she loves to go where ever she’s lucky enough to escape to for a brief moment of time. Luckily, her family has the same passion for adventure and they can gallop across the world together.

To learn more about Danielle, please follow her blog or connect with her on social media. She always has a new story to tell or an all-too-relatable mom moment to share.

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Blog Tour & Review for Drifter by L. Wilder

Title: Drifter

Series: Satan's Fury MC - Little Rock

Author: L. Wilder

Genre: MC Romance

Release Date: May 26, 2026

★★★★★ Amazon Review - “What an excellent and heartfelt story in the Fury Series…”

★★★★★ Amazon Review - “This was a shocking and emotional edition to the Little Rock Chapter of Satan's Fury MC…..Some suspense with a beautiful and tragic story on both sides. Ending in a HEA that you don’t want to miss.”

★★★★★ Cajun Heat Book Blog (Barb) - “This was such a fantastic read that I couldn’t put down! A tragic tale that will have you all up in your feels!”

“Rae, you’ve got two boys in that house, and…”
“I’ve always had two boys in that house, and we managed just fine.”
I wasn’t one hundred percent correct on my stance, far from it. Dan was right that I didn’t know much about Walker, and I needed to be careful, especially where the boys were concerned.
But I was winning this little debate of ours, so I decided to bring it home with the final punch. “You just don’t like the fact that I’m finally moving on.”
“That’s not what this is.”
“Isn’t it?”
I thought back to my night with Walker. I couldn’t remember the last time that being around a man had felt that simple, that easy. There were no questions I wasn’t ready to answer. No looks that made me feel like I owed him something. He just let me be, and somehow, that made me want to give him more.
Dan was just the opposite, and I was over it. “You don’t get to do this. Not anymore.”
“Do what?”
“Show up here and make demands like you still have a say.”
“I’m their father.”
“And you always will be, but that doesn’t give you the right to control what I do.” I stepped closer. “You’re building a whole new life with someone else, Dan. A new wife. A new house. A new baby…”
His eyes flickered with anger, but that didn’t stop me from adding, “And yet, you’re here questioning me on who I chose to spend my time with.”
For a second, he didn’t say anything. There wasn’t anything he could say. He knew I was right. I was about to push further when I heard a faint creak behind me. One of the boys was up, and they were listening.
Damn.
Dan’s eyes flickered toward the door, signaling to me that he’d heard it too. He leaned in closer and whispered, “I expect the boys to be at my place by one.”
“They’ll be there.”
“Good.”
He grumbled something under his breath, then turned and charged down the steps, heading for his truck. I stood there for a moment, watching until he pulled out of the drive. Once he was gone, I punched the code into the keypad and opened the door.
When I stepped back inside, I didn’t see any sign of the boys, but Milo, our enormous and always ravenous cat, was sitting at the foot of the stairs. The second he spotted me, he darted for my feet, weaving in and out of my legs while meowing like a lunatic. This was his way of telling me that he was on the verge of starvation and may pass at any moment. “Okay. Okay. I’m coming.”
As expected, he followed me into the kitchen and only tripped me twice as I grabbed his food from the cabinet. I opened the can and was about to put it in his bowl when he nudged my hand, pleading with me to hurry. I shook my head and scowled, “Oh, come on. You are not that hungry.”
That got me another meow that I swear sounded like “momma.”
But the second the food dropped into his bowl, I was all but forgotten. He started chowing down like there was no tomorrow. I gave him a quick rub across the head, then walked over to the counter and turned on the coffee pot.
While I stood there letting it percolate, I thought back over my conversation with Dan. I should’ve been furious that he’d had the audacity to question my actions, especially after everything he’d done, and I was to a degree. But there was part of me that no longer cared if he approved of me or what I was doing.
As the mother of his children, sure. It was important that we were on the same page on some things, but not my personal life. That was off the table. Just like it was for him.
And whether he liked it or not, I had every intention of getting to know Walker better. I just hoped Walker felt the same way about me.

Some men are born drifters. Others are just waiting to find their way home.

Loss is tough.

Some learn to live with the grief and move on.

I couldn’t.

There were too many memories.

It hurt too damn much, so I packed up and left.

I spent years trying to outrun my ghosts

And then, a threat drew me back in.

It wasn’t my fight.

Hell, it wasn’t even my chapter.

I was only in Little Rock to deliver a warning.

I never intended to stay.

And I certainly never intended to meet her.

She was beautiful and soft in all the ways that can undo a man.

And she unraveled me without even trying.

I had no business getting tied up with her, but I couldn’t stay away.

She reminded me what it was like to have something worth living for.

Now, I had to make a choice.

Stay lost or find my way home.

Drifter is an emotional, slow-burn romance about grief, healing, the real meaning of family, and learning that loving again doesn’t have to mean letting go. HEA and no cheating.

The story follows Walker, known as Drifter, a man whose life is shattered by the tragic loss of his wife and son. Devastated and burdened by guilt, Walker chooses a nomadic existence, roaming for years while wrestling with his inner demons. The plot takes shape when Walker returns briefly to confront his past and interacts with Preacher, before deciding whether to move forward once again. This emotional journey of healing and suspense, blending themes of love, betrayal, and resilience, makes the book a compelling read worthy of attention. What stands out most is the vivid portrayal of Walker’s sorrow and slow path toward redemption. The author does not shy away from the heavy emotions involved in such a profound loss. Instead, the pain practically leaps off the page, drawing the reader deeply into Walker’s internal struggles. The character is well-crafted—flawed but believable, carrying unspeakable grief yet still daring to take a leap of faith by opening his heart again. Rayleyn, portrayed as a sassy, generous, and loving Liberian woman, is the perfect foil and catalyst for Walker’s healing. Her vibrant personality and warmth provide a beautiful counterbalance to his somber past. The development of their relationship feels genuine, lending the romance an authenticity that is both satisfying and hopeful. In addition to the emotional depth, the story incorporates a suspenseful element that adds tension without overshadowing the heartfelt drama. The stakes surrounding the “Satan Fury” inject enough excitement to keep the pages turning. The plot interweaving of intense emotional moments and suspense elements is ambitious, but here it mostly succeeds in enriching the story. The ending, in particular, is a highlight—delivering a warm, heartfelt closure that feels earned and uplifting, the kind of finale that leaves you smiling and believing in second chances. Overall, this book is a moving exploration of grief and recovery, love’s redemptive power, and the courage it takes to start anew. It will resonate with readers who appreciate character-driven stories that strike a balance between emotional weight and compelling plot dynamics. If you’re looking for a novel that makes you feel deeply, laugh, cry, and root for a couple overcoming immense heartache, this is a rewarding choice. It reminds us that even after devastation, life and love are worth fighting for—and sometimes, the bravest thing is simply to live again.

Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best Seller, L. Wilder, writes about hot, alpha men and the women who love them. She currently has six series available for readers: The Devil Chaser's MC, Satan's Fury MC, Satan's Fury MC-Memphis, the Redemption Series, the Happy Endings Collection, and the Ruthless Sinners MC. If you're looking for a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat and have you smiling like a school girl at the end, L. Wilder is the author for you.

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