Monday, November 2, 2026

 

Title: Ravage
Series: Satan's Fury MC - Kansas City
Author: L. Wilder
Genre: MC Romance
Release Date: October 26, 2026
Cover Design: Mayhem Cover Creations
Cover Model: Travis
Photographer: Wander Aguiar Photography


Emery:
I had a crush on him since I was sixteen.
He was tall, dark, and smoking hot.
But he was my uncle’s best friend.

He was also a Fury brother.
But that didn’t stop me from asking him a favor I had no business asking.
A favor he had no business saying yes to.
But he did.

Ravage:
I knew better.
She was my best friend's niece.
She was family. She was off-limits.

She was also beautiful, smart, and had curves that could bring a man to his knees.
She wanted me to teach her how to be good in bed.
I should have told her no.
I didn’t.

And now, it could cost me everything.








“I shouldn’t have asked you to have sex with me. I wasn’t thinking clearly.”

“Does that mean you’ve changed your mind?”

“It means I’ll figure it out.”

“And how are you gonna do that?” His eyes narrowed. “Hook up with some asshole?”

“I don’t know. I’ll watch porn… read a book, or I’ll just Google it.”

“Porn?” he pressed, biting back his smile.

“It can be educational.”

“Clearly, you haven’t watched it.”

“I’ve taken a peek here and there.”

“Um-hmmm… You’re impossible.”

“And you’re making a bigger deal out of this than it needs to be.”

“I can teach you without actually fucking you, Emery.”

My eyes snapped to his, and he didn’t look away. The air between us changed. It was thicker, hotter, and it made my chest grow tight. I had no idea how to respond, so I didn’t say a word. I just stood there, staring at him like a deer in headlights.

His eyes remained locked on mine as he stepped forward, forcing me to step back. He took another, and my back met the wall, leaving me nowhere else to go. His voice was low and rough as he told me, “Anticipation is where it all starts.”

He lifted his hand and placed it on the wall next to my head, bracing himself as he leaned forward. He didn’t go for my mouth. Instead, he dipped lower and hovered his mouth along the curve of my neck. I could feel the warmth of his breath on my skin, and it sent a shiver down my spine.

I closed my eyes and curled my fingers into my palms because I had no idea what else to do with them. His mouth was inches from my ear when he whispered, “Breathe, Em.”

I inhaled, long and deep, and I tensed when he moved to the other side of my neck, letting the heat of his breath hover over my skin. His lips were so close, but they never once made contact. My knees trembled, and I had to lean into the wall to keep myself from dropping into a puddle on the floor.

“Anticipation is the best part,” he whispered. “The wanting… the waiting.”

He kept moving, slow and deliberate, and my heart felt like it was going to pound right out of my chest. He knew what he was doing to me, and he was enjoying it. I was too. Every nerve in my body was vibrating, and he hadn’t even touched me.

“I can show you everything… make you want things you never knew you could want.”

“Ravage…”

“Look at me, Em.”

I opened my eyes, and his handsome face was inches from mine. His eyes were dark and fixed on mine like I was the only thing in the room. They dropped to my mouth, and mine dropped to his. I let out a slight gasp, and my lips parted. He tilted his head and hovered there, so close his breath mingled with mine. I could almost taste him, and as much as I wanted to lean forward and slam my mouth to his, I didn’t.

Neither of us did. He kept the distance, leaving me aching and breathless, and just when I didn’t think I could stand it a second longer, he smiled. “That is lesson number one.”

He took a step back, and I felt the loss of heat in every fiber of my being. Asshole.

His voice turned stern when he added, “I need you to understand something.”

“Okay?”

“This is about the facts. Nothing more.” He crossed his arms. “No feelings. Nothing changes.”

“Okay.”

“I mean it, Emery.” His eyes stayed on mine. “You and I can never be anything more than we are right now.”





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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Title: Queens of Themiscyra

Author: Hannah Lynn

Genre: Greek Mythology

Publication Date: Nov. 1st, 2026

Hosted by: Lady Amber’s PR


Blurb:

Sisters. Mothers. Lovers. Warriors.

In ancient Themiscyra, Hippolyte rules as Queen of the Amazons. Feared throughout Greece, their skill on the battlefield is unrivalled. But when a ship lands on their shores, it brings something more dangerous than the threat of war. It brings a future Hippolyte could never have imagined.

Swept away to Athens, Hippolyte discovers a love that challenges even the bonds of sisterhood and the life she has always known. But can she leave her warrior past behind and forge a new future?

With her sister gone, Penthesilea has no choice but to rise as the new Amazon Queen. Lacking Hippolyte’s compassion and restraint, she rules with an impulsiveness and ferocity that strike terror throughout the Aegean.

But when Hippolyte’s world begins to crumble, Penthesilea must decide just how far she is willing to go to defend their honour, their family, and the Amazon way of life.

If you are a fan of epic tales, powerful female characters and mythology retellings, you are going to love Hannah Lynn’s Queens of Themiscyra.

Perfect for readers of Madeleine Miller and Claire Heywood looking for an original mythology reimagining, this epic story is a rich, thrilling odyssey of war and peace, love and betrayal, and, most of all, sisterhood.


Hannah Lynn is a multi award winning novelist. Publishing her first book, Amendments – a dark, dystopian speculative fiction novel, in 2015. Her second book, The Afterlife of Walter Augustus – a contemporary fiction novel with a supernatural twist – went on to win the 2018 Kindle Storyteller Award and the Independent Publishers Gold Medal for Best Adult Ebook.


Born in 1984, Hannah grew up in the Cotswolds, UK. After graduating from university, she spent 15 years as a teacher of physics, first in the UK and then Thailand, Malaysia, Austria and Jordan. It was during this time, inspired by the imaginations of the young people she taught, she began writing short stories for children, and later adult fiction.

With over 20 publications spanning a number of genres and translated into half a dozen languages, Hannah has proven herself to be both an accomplished and prolific author.

Now settled back in the UK with her husband, daughter and horde of cats, she spends her days writing romantic comedies and historical fiction. Her first historical fiction novel, Athena's Child, was also a 2020 Gold Medalist at the Independent Publishers Awards.


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<div style="text-align: center; margin: 0 auto 15px;"> <p> <a href="http://xpressobooktours.com/" target="_blank"> <img src="https://www.xpressobooktours.com/wp- content/uploads/sites/3/2026/09/DoubleTroubleForNickBlitzBanner.png" alt="" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"> </a> </p> </div> <img src="https://www.xpressobooktours.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/10/Double- Trouble-Cover-Final.jpg" alt="" style="float: left; margin: 0 15px 15px 0; display: inline-block;"> <p><strong>Double Trouble for Nick</strong><br><strong>May Wynn</strong><br>Publication date: July 30th 2026<br>Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance</p><blockquote><p>An emotional story of <strong>second chance romance</strong>, friendship bonds, and <strong>brotherly love</strong>!<br /> Identical twin brothers. Mistaken identity! A surprise pregnancy!</p> <p>Nicholas and Nathaniel Hastings, identical twins, are at completely different places in their lives.<br /> Nick is committed to his best friend and <strong>soulmate</strong>. He’s anxious to make Abby his wife.<br /> Nate is a wild bachelor playboy at a crossroads. <strong>True love will blindside him</strong>, hard and fast!</p> <p>Over the course of one weekend, a series of <strong>mishaps and a wild mix-up</strong> forever change their lives! Abby makes a heartbreaking mistake and calls off the wedding to Nick.</p> <p>Will fate intervene and bring Nick and Abby back together?<br /> Will Nate find out a <strong>major secret</strong> before it’s too late?</p> <p><em><strong>Perfect for readers who enjoy identical twin mix-ups and second-chance romance!</strong></em></p> </blockquote> <p style="font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/256112342-double-trouble-for-nick" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> / <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HC63DRL9" target="_blank">Amazon</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">—</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>EXCERPT:</strong></p> <p>“Rush this? Are you kidding me over here?” she stammered. “I’ve been wanting you for years. I think I’m finally ready,” she said, offering him a small smile, as she blushed. “I really mean it, Nick. I know you’ve dated other women, with my blessing, but it’s been bothering me. Seeing you with Sadie lately has been driving me crazy. I know she has the hots for you and I don’t like it, at all,” she huffed.</p> <p>“Is that so?” he smirked. “Well, I never thought I’d hear you say you were jealous. I think I actually like the sound of that, coming from you. But to set the record straight, I have zero interest in Sadie. In fact, I have zero interest in anyone long term, but you, Abs.”</p> <p>A breathtaking smile spread across her face. She reached over to hold his hand.</p> <p>—–</p> <p>“What’s going on, Abby?” he asked quietly, watching her over the brim of his glass.</p> <p>“I thought we could hang out, find something new to do? Maybe even something dangerous, you know, like strip poker or something?” she suggested, but wouldn’t look him in the eye.</p> <p>Okay, now he knew something was off. She didn’t even know how to play poker. What the hell? Knowing her better than she knew herself, he was determined to draw her out.</p> <p>“So, this idea for strip poker? Is this something new or…” he trailed off, watching her closely. She was not like most of the other women at school. Abby was smart, but vulnerable. She was naïve when it came to relationships. He’d accepted that a long time ago and loved her just the way she was.</p> <p>“Well, is strip poker something you’re interested in? Have you played it before? I mean, I haven’t, but I’m willing to. I just thought it would be fun, sexy even,” she said shyly, still not looking him in the eye.</p> <p>“Hmm, sexy huh? I do like the sound of that,” he said with a smirk. Then he put his glass down on the table and turned toward Abby. “But do you know what interests me more? How about you tell me what’s on your mind? Why are you about to come out of your own skin, Abs?” he asked gently. He tilted her chin up to lock their eyes. He took both her hands in his.</p> <p>She looked at him and took in a deep breath. He had a calming effect on her. She offered him a warm soft smile as her eyes watered. The same pretty blue eyes he stared into at the playground when they were seven and he’d helped her off the merry-go-round.</p> <p>“There she is. There’s my girl. What can I do to help?” he whispered.</p> <p>Tears started flowing lightly down her cheeks. Her lower lip trembled. And then the other shoe dropped. “I don’t even know how to seduce you. I came over here to seduce you. Now I’m just a blubbering mess,” she cried.</p> <p>“Abs, look at me,” he demanded gently as he met her gaze. His heart fluttered. “Don’t you understand? There is no comparison. You do not now, nor will you ever, have to compete with anyone for my attention. You need to always know that,” he said, staring into light blue eyes that took his breath away.<br /> <br class="blank" /></p> <img src="https://www.xpressobooktours.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/10/May.png" alt="" style="float: left; margin: 0 15px 15px 0; display: inline-block;"> <blockquote style="margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px;"> <p>Author Bio:</p> <p>May Wynn writes contemporary romance novels known for their emotional depth, engaging characters, and a satisfying happily-ever-after. A lifelong reader, her passion for storytelling began early, inspired by a close mentor who introduced her to a wide range of authors and genres. Together, they shared their own version of a book club before book clubs were even a trend.</p> <p>After a successful career in the corporate world, May turned her focus to writing, bringing her love of romance to the page. She is an enthusiastic world traveler. She and her husband share a love of culture, history, and adventure, having traveled to more than 60 countries together. She draws inspiration from the places she has visited, weaving them into the stories she creates. </p> <p>May lives in Florida with her family, where she enjoys writing on her lanai with a latte in hand, surrounded by the beauty of nature.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://maywynn.my.canva.site/" target="_blank">Website</a> / <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/72513113.May_Wynn" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maywynnauthor" target="_blank">Instagram</a> / <a href="https://www.facebook.com/maywynnauthor" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p> </blockquote> <p><br class="blank" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>GIVEAWAY!</strong><br /> <a class="e-widget no-button" href="https://gleam.io/CZewx/double-trouble-for-nick-blitz" rel="nofollow"><br /> Double Trouble for Nick Blitz<br /> </a><br /> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://widget.gleamjs.io/e.js" async="true"></script></p> <p style="text-align: center;">—<br /> <a href="https://xpressobooktours.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter" style="max-width: 65%; height: auto; margin-bottom: 15px;" src="https://www.xpressobooktours.com/wp- content/uploads/sites/3/2022/10/Xpresso.png" /></a></p>

Friday, October 30, 2026

 

Safe in Sound
Ania Ray
(A Blue Spruce Hills Novella)
Publication date: October 29th 2026
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Holiday, Romance

She’s “happy,” but someone might say she’s “settled.” What happens when the life that makes you feel safe is also the one keeping you small?

Thirty-four-year-old piano teacher Riley O’Connor believes her chance to become a world-class musician has sailed. She’s content-ish with her life in Blue Spruce Hills, a quaint mountain town that is safe, quiet, and predictable. Instead of performing on stages, she teaches the neighborhood kids, hangs out with her best friend Clara, reads books surrounded by her houseplants, and rehearses like she’s about to be called to join the London Philharmonic.

Though she’d be too scared to go. Grammy called her ’Fraidy Cat, after all.

When what Riley thinks is a break-in turns out to be a dog who won’t leave, she’s thrust into a series of events that challenge her to confront her anxiety. First, the social kind: the veterinarian is incredibly handsome. And kind. And grieving his wife. And looking for someone to give his son piano lessons.

She agrees.

Suddenly, Riley is on a winter hike with a man where bears, snakes, and fatal injury are possibilities. And when an opportunity arises to accompany renowned violist Albi Drechsler, the dream she’d long ago decided was out of reach is suddenly within it. To get what she wants, she must prove that fear doesn’t have the final word. But could she actually leave the safety of Blue Spruce Hills?

Safe in Sound is a story about overcoming fears, leaning into friendship, and trusting that even when the night feels darkest, love can hold you through. If you miss your loved ones a little extra during the holidays, you’ll love this redemptive story that proves those we miss most can still find a way to make us courageous.

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EXCERPT:

I exhale, the breath in front of me a wisp reminiscent of the steamed milk Clara’s grandmother would mix into the hot chocolate we’d share after school. While I waited for Grammy and Pappy to come home from the Mom and Pop store they owned and ran together, Clara was my safe place.

I stuff my gloved hands in my pockets. This morning I am hanging an angel on a doorknob with someone who risked social status by befriending me. The school playground was too giant a target for a skinny eight-year-old with fiery hair. Grammy always said I’d grow into my hair one day, but I’m pretty sure the “big-tempered redhead” myth fell apart with me. Maybe because Clara has always been my fire. I’m more like old embers buried under kindling.

So way back when… gosh, has it really already been over two decades? Way back when Clara asked if I wanted to skip on the sidewalk with her—and my answer was a genuine yes—we began our friendship.

Basically, I’ll do whatever Clara asks. She knew I was the new kid and approached me anyway. Anyone who does that—when kids seem to feel most powerful when they’re being mean and exclusive—deserves to have their best friend wake up early.

And even though I’d love to still be sleeping right now, three blissful hours remaining in my regular schedule, I feel a thrilling anticipation at seeing my best friend. Sure, I see her in passing every weekday, and we catch each other up in text messages all the time, but to sit down and really connect usually only happens when she comes over once a month. And we’ve missed a lot of those lately because she’s doing big baker things.

And I do little piano teacher things.

It’s fine. I’m happy.

Author Bio:

Hi, I’m Ania Ray, an author of women’s fiction that dives into the raw, transformative journeys of complex female characters. My books force each protagonist to confront the worst of herself before she evolves into the hero of her own story.

The Cromwell Rules trilogy features interconnected standalones, so you can enjoy each book individually or follow Lily Cromwell's entire arc from start to finish. In The Cromwell Rules and Breaking the Rules, I explore how boundaries can feel stifling or nonexistent, and how we each must find our sweet spot of self-respect.

When I’m not writing, I lead Quill & Cup, a writing community that helps authors finish the stories that matter to them. Outside of writing, I’m a wife, a mom to a toddler who’d live outdoors if she could, and a tea lover (Cinnamon Apple Spice is my favorite).

If you love reading novels with relatable, complex characters and emotionally gripping stories, you’re in the right place.

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Thursday, October 29, 2026

 

COVER REVEAL: Locket's Chain (Queens of Anarchy MC: Maryland)

There's only so much a woman can take before she intervenes and extracts the root of the villainy to protect her found family.

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A new suspenseful, standalone biker romance from USA Today bestselling author Esther E. Schmidt is up for preorder! Cover Design: Gchelle Design. Release Day: April 15, 2027

More information about the Queens of Anarchy and all the authors in the Kings of Anarchy world: kingsofanarchymc.com

 




Young Adult Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Contemporary Romance, Magical Realism, Contemporary Fiction

Date Published: May 30, 2026



What if the second chance you wished for came at the cost of everything you loved?

At eighteen, Solehn has everything figured out. A thriving social life in New York, a close-knit circle of friends, and a future she's carefully imagined. But when her family unexpectedly falls apart, she's uprooted from everything familiar and forced to spend her final semester of high school in Austin, Texas. Determined not to disappear into a life she never chose, Solehn reinvents herself. She trades vulnerability for sharp edges, falls into friendships that demand more than they give, and slowly becomes someone she barely recognizes. Then there's Alexander. Quiet, observant, and seemingly immune to Solehn's carefully constructed defenses, Alexander is the boy next door who sees the person beneath her performance. Their unlikely connection grows through rooftop conversations, shared silences, and an understanding neither knows how to ask for. But when tragedy strikes, Solehn discovers that a mysterious yellow umbrella holds an impossible promise: the chance to go back and change everything. Armed with knowledge of what lies ahead, Solehn sets out to rewrite the past. Yet the closer she gets to saving the person she loves, the more she questions whether love means holding on, letting go, or accepting what cannot be controlled. Because second chances aren't always gifts. Sometimes, they come with a price.

Seasons of Blooming is an emotional coming-of-age novel exploring messy girlhood, complicated families, friendship breakups, first love, grief, and the desire to undo our greatest regrets. Blending contemporary realism with magical realism, Doreen Otaru explores what it means to lose yourself, find your people, and discover that growing up isn't about becoming perfect. It's about learning when and how to bloom. For readers who love complex characters, slow-burn romance, found family, unexpected twists, and stories that linger long after the final page.

 

About the Author

 

 Doreen Otaru is a multidisciplinary storyteller and creative strategist whose work explores human connection, culture, and the evolving relationship between media and community. Drawing from experiences across storytelling, design, and collaborative creative spaces, her work is rooted in curiosity, emotional honesty, and a deep appreciation for the ways stories shape how people see themselves and each other.


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Title: Whisper My Name
Series: The Last Best Place for Love Book #8
Author: Giulia Lagomarsino
Genre: Small Town Romance
Tropes: Opposites Attract; Alpha Hero; Emotional Scars; A Doozy of a Secret; Willing to Risk Everything for Her
Release Date: November 9, 2026
Cover Design: Artscandare
Photographer: Wander Aguiar



I’d risked a lot in my life because of my job.
Pedos? Eliminated.
Cheating spouses? They always seemed to have an accident.
People who couldn’t pay their dues? Well, they needed to be taught a lesson.

The list went on and on, and I’d never once cared about the sacrifice I was making.
Until her.

Feisty, funny as hell, cute as a button…
But that all changed the night of the fire.
The night I ran in and nearly died for her.

Hell, she nearly died.
It was sheer luck that she survived that night. By all accounts, she should have died.
And that should have been my wakeup call, my chance to turn it all around.

But my life was not my own, and if she ever found out, it would be the end of whatever this was between us.

I’m no good for her, but I never wanted to change my life as much as the night I heard her Whisper My Name.





 





I'm a stay at home mom that loves to read. Some of my favorite titles are Pride and Prejudice, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Horatio Hornblower. I started writing when I was trying to come up with suggestions on ways I could help bring in some extra money. I came up with the idea that I could donate plasma because you could earn an extra $500/month. My husband responded with, "No. Find something else. Write a blog. Write a book." I didn't think I had anything to share on blog that a thousand other mothers hadn't already thought of. I decided to take his challenge seriously and sat down to write my first book, Jack. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed writing. From there, the stories continued to flow and I haven't been able to stop. I hope my readers enjoy my books as much as I enjoy writing them. Between reading, writing, and taking care of three small kids, my days are quite full.

 

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