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Riggs Wheeler was my first everything.

My first crush.

My first kiss.

My first heartbreak.

He was my older brother, Beck's best friend, and I used to follow them constantly--begging to be included.

Go home, Tagalong. You're too little to keep up.

That's what Beck always called me.

Tagalong.

Not Riggs though--he always called me Gem.

I used to think it meant something. Grew up believing that someday he'd open his eyes and see me. Someday, he'd realize that what he's been looking for has been right in front of him all along. When he joined the military, I panicked because someday wasn't coming soon enough and if I wanted him to see me before he left, I'd have to make him look at me.

I'd have to tell him how I felt.

What I wanted before it was too late.

When I kissed him that night, he kissed me back.

I thought that meant something too.

I was wrong.

Now Beck lives in LA--a big-time movie star and I'm still little Tagalong. Still trying to keep up. Still looking for a place to belong. Someone to call home.

When Riggs comes back to Barrett it becomes my job to take care of him.

A wounded warrior, he's so bitter and broken I barely recognize him.

But he still calls me Gem.

Still looks at me like I'm something worth seeing.

Still kisses me like he means it, and maybe, just maybe... that's enough to heal us both.

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USA Today best-selling author Megyn Ward lives on coffee, chocolate and more than the occasional glass of red wine. When she's not spending time with the hot, dirty-talking heroes and the strong, capable women who love them who live in her head, she's busy chasing chickens, hanging laundry and burning dinner. Either way, she is almost always in the company of her nine dogs, her truest and most faithful companions, and her almost as faithful husband, Joe.

Megyn is also the author of the award-winning Sabrina Vaughn thriller series and the Georgia Fell romantic suspense series, written under the name Maegan Beaumont.

 

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Book Review for The Chateau on Sunset by Natasha Lester

 The Chateau on Sunset by Natasha Lester

Published:  June 2, 2026 by Ballantine Books

Genre: Historical Fiction, Retelling

 

Taken from Goodreads:  Epic Love. Tragic Loss. Beautiful Friendship. The entrancing story of an orphan who grows up surrounded by the beautiful and the broken in the world's most infamous hotel.

After her parents' deaths, Aria Jones is sent to live with her reclusive starlet aunt at the Chateau Marmont, the hotel on Hollywood Boulevard with a notorious reputation.

Left alone to wander the hotel, Aria sees everything-all the ways people wheel and deal for fame. But the Marmont isn't meant for young girls with big hearts, and Aria discovers an insidious secret that will haunt her childhood.

As she matures, she finds solace in the hotel's library. Her sole goal is to be as inconspicuous as possible. Until one day, the hotel is sold to mysterious rock star Theo Winchester and his troubled daughter, Adele. Will Aria realise there's more to life than being invisible?

My Thoughts:  I am a fan of Natasha Lester’s.   She is one of my favorite historical authors.  The Chateau on Sunset was an easy choice for me to pick up and read.   I loved the idea of a young girl coming to a renown hotel and living a unique life.   The people she meets are stars, the parties she attends are the most sought after, and the gossip she learns can change lives.

The Three Sisters are great characters.   I tried very hard to love them.   They just seemed a little flat to me.   I wanted them to be more, be bigger but they just were not.  I felt like their lives were on repeat, they did the same things, and they saw the same people.   Their world could have been so big but it was kept small.  

I will read more of Natasha Lester’s book in the future. 

Thank you Ballantine Books for a copy of the book via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

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Praise for The Chateau on Sunset

Captivating from its very first page, The Chateau on Sunset blends the beloved Jane Eyre story with the rich and colourful history of the entertainment industry from the 1950s to the 1970s.

Praise for the Natasha Lester bestseller The Mademoiselle Alliance:

'Entertaining and engrossing . . . Natasha Lester uncovers stories of women from history and drapes them in velvet' The Australian Women's Weekly

'Lester writes with razor-sharp research and admiration for a woman whose name deserves to be blazed across the pages of history' KATE QUINN

 

Cover Reveal for The Hollow Crown by Martina Boone

 

The Hollow Crown
Martina Boone
(The Five Crowns, #2)
Publication date: March 9th 2027
Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Romance

Every night, magic makes him forget her. Every day, she makes him fall for her again.

Flora Domhnall survived the Hunt, claimed the Crown of Moonlight, and woke a magic unseen in Alba Scoria for over four hundred years. But her coronation didn’t end the war. The Highlands are still burning, and the immortal warrior Flora needs at her side is still bound by oaths that see her as a threat. Chyr loves her as fiercely as she loves him—but if he remembers who she is, the oaths carved into his flesh will force him to kill her.

Each morning, he wakes wary, lost to her, and dangerous. Each day, he is drawn back by echoes of a love he cannot name. By evening, tenderness returns, desire returns, and with them come glimpses of the man who chose Flora over a crown, a kingdom, and the oaths that keep him chained.

Then she has to let him go again.

The Raven Queen is still waging her war across Alba Scoria. She turns hunger, grief, and fear into weapons, leaving poisoned wells, starving villages, and broken clans in her wake. To save her people, Flora must become more than a symbol, more than a queen. She must become the healer of a wounded land—even if that means trusting the man whose love may be the most dangerous thing about him.

The war needs them both. But if Flora cannot break the oaths carved into Chyr’s flesh, the love that saves him each day may become the wound neither of them survives.

The Hollow Crown is the second book in The Five Crowns, a sweeping Celtic romantic fantasy series of forbidden magic, impossible oaths, ancient queens, Highland war, and a love story fierce enough to defy the gods. For the full emotional impact, begin with The Crown of Moonlight.

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Martina Boone is the award-winning author of romantic fiction set in magical places. Her books blend lush writing, strong heroines, wounded heroes, atmospheric landscapes, history, folklore, family secrets, and magic woven through the ordinary world. When she isn’t writing, she can usually be found traveling, reading, studying history and folklore, wrangling wildflower meadows, or playing with Shetland Sheepdogs and tuxedo cats.

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Audiobook Review for A Founding Mother: A Novel of Abigail Adams by Stephanie Dray, Laura Kamoie

A Founding Mother: A Novel of Abigail Adams by Stephanie Dray, Laura Kamoie

Published:  May 5, 2026 by William Morrow Paperbacks

Genre:  Historical Fiction, American Revolution

Taken from Goodreads:  In time for the 250th Anniversary of the birth of the United States comes a sweeping, intimate portrayal of Abigail Adams—wife of one president and mother to another—whose wit, willpower, and wisdom helped shape the fledgling republic. A stunning historical novel with modern-day implications from the New York Times bestselling authors of America’s First Daughter and My Dear Hamilton.

In the heart of revolutionary Boston, Abigail Adams raises her children amid riots, blockades, and the outbreak of war. While her husband, John Adams, rises from country lawyer to nation-builder, often away for years at a time, Abigail builds her own independence—managing their farm, making lucrative investments, amassing savings, battling plague and loss, and defending their home. Unafraid to speak her mind, she famously offers fearless political counsel, urging John to “remember the ladies” in the new government. Through it all, she becomes his most trusted confidante and indispensable ally.

When peace is secured, Abigail steps onto the world stage—exchanging ideas with Thomas Jefferson in the French countryside, navigating court life as the wife of the Minister to Great Britain, and presiding over the parlor politics of the early American republic in New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. Even after her husband’s presidential administration, she continues battling political foes and working behind the scenes to advance her family, secure independence for the women in her life, and ensure a better life for the next generation of Americans.

From war-torn streets to the chandeliered halls of power, A Founding Mother is the unforgettable story of a woman ahead of her time—one whose voice, vision, and valor still resonate powerfully today.

 

My Thoughts:  Why can’t history not be taught like this in school?  I learn so much from every book that I have read or listened to that Stephanie Dray and Laurie Kamoie write.   I love that their books are the women of history stories.   A Founding Mother is the story of Abigail Adam, the wife of the second president of the US and mother to the 6^th president of the US.   What an amazing lady.   

I listened to the audiobook version of this book and could not get enough.   While listening at work, I found myself forgetting to work and just listening to the story of the phenomenal woman.     There is so much important history that happens around Abigail Adams and her family.   She is important to the USA that we know today.

A Founding Mother is the perfect historical fiction book to be read during the 250 year anniversary celebration of the USA.  

Thank you William Morrows for a copy of the audiobook via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

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Book Review for Road Trip by Mary Kay Andrews

Road Trip by Mary Kay Andrews

Published:   June 2, 2026 by St. Martin's Press

Genre:  Romance, Ireland

Taken from Goodreads:  The Queen of the Summer Read is back with her first novel in two years!

Maeve and Therese Dunigan are sisters—but the two have been estranged for years. They could not be more Maeve, a rule-follower and Therese, a rebel. But when their mother's death brings the family back together, the two find that they have inherited a painting—one that could be worth millions and could save each of them from their respective wolves at the door. The only issue is, the painting might be a fake and the only way the can solve the problem is to find the original. This means a road trip—to Ireland, to their family roots, and to a mysterious crime that occurred years ago. With tensions simmering, the two hit the road and find themselves on twisty lanes, in colorful villages, at local pubs, and with handsome men whose gift of the gab is surpassed only by their charm. Can Maeve and Therese find the real painting, remove a family curse, solve a cold case, and actually survive without killing each other? Join Mary Kay Andrews on a road trip that will entertain you for miles.

 

My Thoughts:   How can I resist a trip to Ireland with two sisters to find out about their past and learn what their future could hold?  I cannot resist.   There is so much to discover about the sisters and their family.  

The relationship between Maeve and Therese is not easy.  They are as opposite as can be with a long history to work through.   The trip to Ireland is the perfect way to work through that history and find out what their futures hold.   I felt like I was right beside them as they walked to the local pubs, listened to the local music, visited the local distillery.   When they were researching their family, I had hopes that they would find the answers they were looking for. 

Mary Kay Andrews wrote an amazing book that I could not put down.  I am already a fan of MKA and cannot wait to hear others are saying about her writing.

Thank you St. Martin’s Press for a copy of the book via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

 

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Available Now!! Ruby and the Royal by Christine DePetrillo

 

Title: Ruby and the Royal: A Red Riding Hood Meets Prince Charming Fractured Fairy Tale

Series: Fumbled Fairy Tales Series

Author: Christine DePetrillo

Genre/Tropes: Fantasy Romance; Fractured Fairy Tale; Opposite sides of the tracks; Fish out of water; Royalty; He falls first; Alternative fairy tale 

Release Date: June 16, 2026

One quick shake of the master book of fairy tales creates a jumbled mess of the treasured stories on the pages inside—and Ruby finds herself in a forest that is not her own.

Having spent years running through the woods she calls home with a pack of werewolves, Ruby is no stranger to peril. She plots heists with the werewolves by day then carries out the plans by night, all with the intent of stealing from the rich to give to the poor. Ruby does not have much herself aside from the red hooded cloak her grandmother gave her, but she is determined to do good . . . even if it breaks a few laws.

When she and the werewolves wake up in an entirely different realm one morning, they resort to their usual strategies in solving problems—scout around and make a plan. They discover a kingdom and hear news of a royal ball to be held there. Recognizing an opportunity for their largest raid yet, they hatch a new scheme, and after a makeover, Ruby attends her first ball.

Inside the castle, Prince Henri Charming dreads the task of selecting a bride at tonight’s ball, the duty of becoming king one day, and the planned future ahead of him. He would much rather read his books, write in his journals, and ride his beloved horse through the forest bordering the kingdom. Out in nature, he can breathe far better than he can within the stone walls of the castle where the weight of expectations often overwhelms.

At the ball, Ruby captures Henri’s interest for she is unlike any of the other noble ladies in attendance. Dancing with her is all it takes to make Henri change his mind about getting married. Unfortunately, one of the werewolves has also changed his mind and has devised a new plan—one that causes Ruby and the pack to face a horrible fate.

Unless they trust the prince, embark on an adventure, and accept that love is the strongest magic of all.

Ruby and the Royal is an opposite sides of the tracks, fish out of water, royalty, he falls first, no spice, alternative fairy tale between a bold and sassy commoner and a prince who is much more than charming.

THE FUMBLED FAIRY TALES SERIES is a collection of reimagined stories by authors who turn fairy tales on their heads to deliver stories that speak to the heart. Inside, you’ll discover bold heroines and unforgettable characters who refuse to wait for rescue, choosing instead to find their own way to a well-deserved Happy Ever After.

“Your Highness.” Lady Cinderella’s voice had a slight sting to it now. “I must protest. Is not the purpose of this ball for you to spend time with multiple ladies so you may choose from amongst a variety?”

She made it sound as if the prince was attempting to choose the ripest tomato from a street peddler by holding each one in his hands and testing its firmness.

Prince Henri did reach out and give the young woman’s arm a quick squeeze. “I thank you for your concern, Lady Cinderella, but I must catch my breath for a moment. I shall return shortly.”

Did that mean he intended to dance with other ladies, Lady Cinderella included? Had he found the woman to be . . . a ripe tomato?

Ruby clenched her teeth, but she was being ridiculous. Of course, the prince would dance with other ladies. Lady Cinderella was right. This ball was in his honor and had one goal—to find him a wife.

And that was not Ruby.

Christine DePetrillo can often be found hugging trees, conversing with dragonflies, and walking barefoot through sun-warmed soil. She finds joy in listening to the wind, bathing in moonlight, and breathing in the fragrances of things that bloom. If she had her way, the sky would be the only roof over her head.

Her love of nature seeps into every story she tells. As does her obsession with bearded mountain men who build, often smell like sawdust, and know how to cherish the women they love. Today she writes tales meant to make you laugh, maybe make you sweat, and definitely make you believe in the power of love.

She lives in Vermont with her husband and many woodland creatures who defend her fiercely from all evils.

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Release Blitz for Until I Found You by Erika Kelly

 

Until I Found You by Erika Kelly is now live!

Pie-Baking Quarterback. Single Dad. Summer Road Trip.

Decker McKenna lives for football--but a three-year-old with big blue eyes is about to rewrite his playbook.

Willa Holland came home to restore her family's inn, not to get tangled up with a grumpy quarterback. But watching him try so hard--and stumble so sweetly--at being a father makes it impossible for her to resist.

Late-night baking. Small-town charm. And a little girl who shows them what really matters.

Steamy small-town romance with a grumpy quarterback, a charming innkeeper, and a daughter who changes the game.

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Meet Erika Kelly

Award-winning author Erika Kelly writes sexy, passionate, and emotional contemporary romance. Married to the love of her life and raising four children, she lives in the southwest, drinks a lot of tea, and is always waiting for her cats to get off her keyboard.

 

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