Title: Violent Little Thing

Series: Don't Date Him #10

Author: Lani Lynn Vale

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Tropes: Grumpy/Sunshine, One Night Stand, Small Town Sports Romance, Widower, Single Mom, Second Chance

Release Date: October 6, 2026

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The first time Courtland Navarro saw Charleigh Lynn Kensington, she was yelling at her old boss about a yeast infection.

Court didn’t know that his heart could even beat after the loss of his late wife, but in that moment, when she was yelling about a bladder infection from hell, he realized that maybe he hadn’t died inside after all.

The second time he saw her, he was protecting her from herself.

The big—actually quite small—bad—more like a pissed-off Chihuahua—Marine thought she could handle herself. And honestly, she might have been able to. But she was five-foot-nothing, had crazy blonde hair, and looked like one hell of an easy target.

To say that they got off on the wrong foot would be an understatement.

Then, searching for something to do with his life after getting out of prison, he finds a mechanic shop for sale. So he buys it.

Little did he know that Charleigh had wanted that shop.

And now she had even more reason to hate him.

She tries her hardest to hold on to the anger, the utter dislike of all things Court Navarro. But Charleigh doesn’t stand a chance.

Court has set his sights on her, and there’s nothing that she can do but surrender.

But, maybe, that was what she wanted all along.

Someone to fight for her.

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ONE NIGHT WITH NUMBER NINETEEN

Elise Faber

Release Date: September 28

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It was supposed to be one night.

Now I can’t seem to let him go.

As a single mom, my life is built on routine, responsibility, and putting my son first. There isn’t room for distractions—especially not from a playboy hockey player with a reputation as big as his ego.

One night with Sawyer Hill, star forward for the Grizzlies, was supposed to be a moment of indulgence. Nothing more.

Only…he keeps showing up. Keeps looking at me like I matter. And worst of all, he looks at my son like he plans to stay.

But I’ve trusted the wrong man before, and I won’t make that mistake again.

Except—

The more he shows me who he is…

The harder it is to walk away.

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USA Today bestselling author Elise Faber writes romances with swoony, possessive heroes who fall hard and fast—and have just the right amount of heat. When she’s not writing about hockey or cheering on the Sharks, she’s playing it—her favorite date nights happen on the ice with her husband. Off the rink, you’ll usually find her soaking in the bathtub with a book or bingeing reality TV. Elise lives in Northern California with her husband and two teenage boys, and firmly believes happily-ever-afters are non-negotiable. Connect with her on Instagram, TikTok, or at elise@elisefaber.com.

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Showing Up for The Mountain Man

Mountain Men of Wattle Creek Book 1

by Rebecca Barber

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𝘼 𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡-𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙛𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙝𝙞𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙖 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠-𝙤𝙗𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙤 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙛𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩, 𝙛𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙖 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚.

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Austin West came to the mountains to disappear.

After catching his fiancée cheating with his director, the Hollywood heartthrob is done with love, fame, and trusting anyone. Then he meets Bailey Prescott—a small-town librarian obsessed with fictional book boyfriends and convinced real men never measure up.

Bailey should be a passing distraction.

Instead, he's completely gone for her.

Between stolen glances in the library, small-town gossip, and a secret that could send him running back to Hollywood, Austin and Bailey are about to discover that the best love stories don't happen in books—they happen when you least expect them.

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FALLING FOR LOVE

Carly Phillips

Release Date: September 17

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One reckless night was supposed to be forgettable.
Instead, it changed everything.

I wasn’t looking for trouble when I met Jack Dare in a Charleston bar.

But one look at the devastatingly handsome stranger and suddenly I wanted things I’d spent years denying myself.

Freedom.
Desire.
Him.

So for one night, I stopped being careful.

One drink turned into stolen kisses.
One kiss turned into a night I still can’t forget.
And by morning, I disappeared before Jack could learn the truth about me.

Because men like him don’t survive people like my ex-boyfriend.

Powerful. Ruthless. Obsessed with control.
The kind of man who doesn’t let go once he decides you belong to him.

I thought leaving was the only way to protect Jack.

Until two pink lines changed everything.

Now I’m standing outside his Miami doorstep pregnant, terrified, and running out of options.

But the man who opens the door isn’t shocked.
He’s furious someone made me afraid to come to him.

Jack Dare is protective, relentless, and impossible to walk away from.
The kind of man who would burn the world down for the people he loves.

And the more danger closes in around us, the harder it becomes to remember this was never supposed to be forever.

Because Jack isn’t letting me run again.

And for the first time in my life…
I don’t want to.

Perfect for readers who love surprise pregnancy, one-night stands that turn into forever, protective alpha heroes, emotional intensity, dangerous exes, found safety, and guaranteed happily-ever-afters.

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Carly Phillips is the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of over eighty sexy contemporary romances featuring hot men, strong women, and emotionally compelling stories her readers have come to expect and love. She is happily married to her college sweetheart and lives in Westchester County, NY. She is the mother of two adult daughters and three crazy dogs who star on her Facebook and Instagram pages. She loves social media and is always around to interact with her readers. Way back in 2002, Carly’s book, The Bachelor, was chosen by Kelly Ripa and was the first romance on a nationally televised book club. Carly loves social media and interacting with her readers. For more information on upcoming releases, sign up for her newsletter (below) and receive two free books!

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    SAVAGE TRUCE BY MICHELLE HEARD Release Date: September 7th     Genre/Tropes: Forced/Arranged Marriage / Power Imbalance / Forced Proximity / Touch her and die / He falls hard / Years of pining / Age Gap / Plus-size Heroine OTT Possessive/Protective /Obsessed Hero / Who Did This to You? / Hidden Identity / MMC takes revenge for her! / Caretaking/Hurt-comfort / Found Family / Virgin MFC / Second Chance at First Love SERIES: Heart of Crime Series, Book 1 - A complete standalone BRATVA Romance     SAVAGE TRUCE by Michelle Heard is NOW LIVE! Make sure to grab this all-new mafia romance TODAY! AVAILABLE NOW!! Amazon: https://geni.us/jq7ag           BLURB   I was born into Bratva royalty, but that never made me a princess. My entire life I’ve been mocked and ignored, and the only place I’ve ever felt like myself was at the theater, with a needle in my hand and beautiful fabrics around me. That’s where I met him. A stranger with a missing button, clear blue eyes, and a voice that made the world feel less cruel for one stolen night. We only exchanged our first names and talked the night away over warm coffees and pastries before my life came crashing down around me. Years later, my grandfather is dead, the Bratva is at war, and I’m imprisoned because of my family. I’m broken, bruised, and forgotten until the new pakhan comes to inspect his prisoners. Rodian Volkov. The man I never forgot. Only now, he isn’t a stranger with gentle hands and friendly eyes. He’s become savage just like the rest of the men who bend the knee to him. He’s now the monster I fear. When he tells the Bratva he’s marrying me to bring peace, I’m too terrified to argue. Because saying no to the pakhan is never an option.         About Michelle Heard: Michelle Heard is a Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling Author who loves creating stories her readers can get lost in. She resides in South Africa with her son where she's always planning her next book to write, and trip to take.   Connect w/Michelle: Website: https://michelleheardauthor.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MHeardAuthor FB Readers Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/118971435201074 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authormichelleheard Amazon: https://amazon.com/author/michellehorst Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18108320.Michelle_Heard BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/michelle-heard TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authormichelleheard Newsletter Signup: https://preview.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/p6m4o4

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    JETMIR BY EVA WINNERS   Release date: September 3rd   Genre/Tropes: Mafia Romance / Age-Gap / Second Generation of Belles & Mobsters SERIES: Legacy of Heathens Book 5 * All books are interconnected standalones   JETMIR by Eva Winners is NOW LIVE!   Make sure to grab this all-new age-gap, mafia romance TODAY!   AVAILABLE NOW! https://geni.us/kgdkaF         BLURB   I’ve always been the good girl. The adored daughter. The sheltered sister. The innocent, younger friend. Then I met Jetmir Volkov. A morally corrupt heir to a mafia empire. A beautiful monster wrapped in tailored suits and bloodstained promises. I fell into his bed… and followed him all the way to the altar. I thought marrying him was the most dangerous thing I’d ever do. I was wrong. Because when his lies finally shattered our marriage, I ran back to my family. Back to safety. But men like Jetmir didn’t let go. My ruthless and unhinged ex-husband dragged me back into his world with cold hands and darker intentions. He chained me to himself. He destroyed every wall I built while away from him until I was breathless, furious… and screaming his name again. I fought him at every turn. Then the bodies started piling up. Anyone who came for me and threatened to take me from him. Dead. And I finally understood that when Jetmir vowed until death do us part, he meant every word. Jetmir Volkov would burn down the cities and paint the whole world red just to keep me beside him. And the worst part? Beneath all the violence, obsession, and ruin… he was the only one I wanted.         MEET EVA WINNERS:   Eva Winners released her first novel Second Chance At Love in 2020 and has been writing feverishly ever since. She writes about everlasting romance for every century focusing on characters emotional development and always guarantees an HEA.   She loves yoga, wine and her kiddos. In her spare time, she seeks adventures either hiking through trails, yoga or exploring the beaches.   Writing books has always been her passion and she brings real life to the forefront in everything she writes about.   Deeply passionate characters and stories will draw you in and you'll never want to leave.   Follow her on social media to stay up to date with all her new releases!       CONNECT WITH EVA WINNERS:   FB group: https://bit.ly/3gHEe0e FB page: https://bit.ly/30DzP8Q Insta: http://Instagram.com/evawinners BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/eva-winners Amazon: http://amazon.com/author/evawinners Goodreads: http://goodreads.com/evawinners Twitter: https://twitter.com/EvaWinners TikTok: https://bit.ly/40IPbpM Pinterest: https://pin.it/1vq7GIf Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3HCeoJF Newsletter sign up www.evawinners.com

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MAKE IT LAST

J.H. Croix

Release Date: August 7

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A freshly divorced heroine. A rugged small-town Alaska firefighter, and the accidental glacier rescue that changes everything.

My marriage blew up. So I went to Alaska. Obviously, the logical next step. If my cheating ex hadn't gotten caught, I'd still be the fool who thought I had forever. Instead, I'm on a reckless divorce trip, trying to figure out what starting over even looks like. I came to the wilderness to find myself again, not to break my ankle on a freezing glacier.

Enter Tanner Houlton.

He's a local hotshot firefighter, a flannel-wearing knight, and the exact kind of steady, protective man who shows up when everything goes wrong. I'm an expert at hiding my pain behind loud laughter, but Tanner sees right through my defenses.

What I don't expect is how much that steadiness costs him. He has his own scars, yet he's determined to prove I'm worth fighting for. I swore off men the second I signed my divorce papers, but as the snow melts around us, this broody firefighter is slipping past all of my defenses.

Perfect for readers who want a healing, slow burn romance featuring a heroine learning to trust again after betrayal and a steady devoted hero. Ideal for fans of Elsie Silver, Devney Perry, and Lucy Score.

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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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SAVING FOREVER

Kat Mizera

Release Date: July 30

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One year.
One contract.
One fake wife I can’t let go of.

As a professional hockey player, I don’t lose—and I don’t do relationships. But my family demands a wife, and I don’t need the distraction.

So I buy one.
One year.
Two million dollars.
No feelings.
It should’ve been simple.

Except she’s everything I didn’t plan for—smart, tempting, impossible to ignore.

My teammates love her. My family is convinced. And I can’t keep my hands off her.

She was only supposed to be temporary.

But now she’s mine.

I don’t share.
I don’t lose.
And I won’t let her walk away.

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Meet Kat Mizera:

USA TODAY Bestselling Author Kat Mizera was born in Miami Beach with a healthy dose of Wanderlust. She's lived from coast to coast, and everywhere in between, but home is wherever her family is. A devoted mom and wife to her wonderful and supportive husband (Kevin) and two amazing boys (Nick and Max), Kat loves to travel the globe with her adventurous, hockey loving family. Greece is at the top of that list. She hopes to one day retire there, spending her days writing books on the beach.

Kat is former freelance sports writer who now writes steamy hockey romance about her favorite fictional teams, the Las Vegas Sidewinders and the Lauderdale Knights. The library of novels she's penned also include sexy contemporary stories about baseball stars, alpha sex club owners, bodyguards, rock stars, and royalty. Regardless of genre, her books about bad boys with hearts of gold will steal your breath, rock your world and melt your heart.

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    TWISTED INTELLIGENCE by Eden O’Neill   Release date: July 28th   Genre/Tropes: Enemies-to-Lovers / Near Distant Future / He’s her bodyguard/protector / Older MCs/30s / Diverse / Robot Spice! / Corrupt Massive Corporation/Government SERIES: Book 1 of the Love and Robots series - Standalone     TWISTED INTELLIGENCE by Eden O’Neill is NOW LIVE!! Make sure to grab this all-new enemies-to-lover, dystopian romance TODAY!     AVAILABLE NOW! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYW2Z9S1         BLURB   Vivian Graves lives in a world of her husband’s creation. Benjamin Graves is the founder of Simulation Technology. His world thrives on control. Even when it comes to his wife. And his wife needs to be controlled. Enter ADAM, short for Artificial Dynamic Adaptive Machine. An ADAM’s prime directive is to serve and this ADAM knows his job only too well. He will bend the assignment known as Vivian Graves and break her if need be. He will do so for her own good and will eliminate all threats and rogue variables to do so. Even if that obstacle is himself. Her protection is his main objective. Her resistance is her own. Vivian won’t be broken. Not again. And ADAM will not feel for her. An ADAM doesn’t feel. An ADAM doesn’t love, and this ADAM is programmed to survive. He has before. Twisted Intelligence is a sci-fi dystopian romance set in the near distant future. It’s book one in the Love & Robots series and is a standalone with dark elements. The book is 18+. A full list of content warnings will be posted on the author’s website upon release.           About the Author:   Eden O’Neill is an Amazon top 10 bestselling romance author known for sweeping readers off their feet with dark romance, fire-emoji-level spice, and a whole lot of angsty feelings. Eden inspires audiences to embrace their desires without shame—whether they want to fulfill them through fiction…or otherwise. She teases over 100,000 followers on Tiktok and Instagram every week with her sassy (and ultra spicy) videos that pack an emotional punch. Her debut dark romance series featuring a found family spanning multiple generations has sold over 85,000 ebooks and paperbacks and continues to tantalize readers with passionate stories about morally gray heroes and the heroines who have no problem breaking them. When Eden is not penning spicy reads, she can be found at Disney World with her favorite human and a vegan beignet. She’s also a dog mom of one good corgi and another one who’s doing her best.   Connect with Eden:   Website: https://edenoneill.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/edenoneillwrites/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edenoneillwrites/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edenoneillwrites Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19967303.Eden_O_Neill BookBub:https://www.bookbub.com/authors/eden-o-neill Amazon: https://bit.ly/4j3XA02      

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