Cover Reveal ~ Love in Maple Falls Series

 

Fake Off with Fate
Whitney Dineen

She’s a closet designer for the rich and famous and he’s a broken-hearted captain of a pro-hockey team. Neither of them is looking for love.

Ashlyn:
An unexpected trip home to Maple Falls gets even more surprising when I inadvertently become acting mayor.
Add a huge crisis and a smoking hot hockey player, and I’m in over my head before I know it.

I’m only here for a short time, so I will not fall for Mr. Tall, dark, and adorable. I don’t care how helpful and kind he is. Long-distance never works, so the answer is no.

Jamie:
I’m sick of the press hounding me about my last relationship, so when the opportunity arose to captain a new hockey team in smalltown Washington, I jumped at it.

Too bad I didn’t ask more questions before moving here, like, “Are there bears, and will they be living in my backyard?”

Then there’s Ashlyn. The last thing I expected was to meet a funny, sassy, and good-hearted woman like her. I swore off love after my last heartbreak, but my heart is acting like it missed the memo.

There’s no way I’m going to pursue her. Unless of course, fate has intervened, and we were meant to be…

Welcome back to Maple Falls—the small town where hockey players fall in love! This is a multi-author series of seven full-length books that could be read as standalones, but we think you’ll enjoy them best in order.

Offside and Off-Limits
Kate O’Keeffe

I survived chronic illness and a cheating ex. Surely I can resist one charming hockey player…right?

Clara
Working as the social media manager for a pro hockey team is all fun and games—until you trip into the arms of their biggest flirt during a livestream. Now the fans are shipping us, my boss is thrilled with the engagement, and I’m stuck dodging feelings for Cade Lennox, aka the certified charmer. The problem? My contract says he’s off-limits. My heart, unfortunately, didn’t get the memo.

Cade
I came to this small town to turn over a new leaf. But you know what they say about the best laid plans. All bets are off the second Clara Johnson literally stumbles into my arms and straight into my heart. She’s focused, loyal, and the most beautiful challenge I’ve ever met. All I have to do is prove I’m worth the risk.

Offside and Off-Limits is part of the Love in Maple Falls sweet hockey romcom multi-author series. It’s a forbidden love story between one flirty hockey player and the team’s social media manager in this small town romance with all the sizzle and chemistry, but none of the spice.

Checking Mr. Wrong
Anne Kemp

She’s a grump with a grudge. He’s a sweetheart with a slapshot. Sparks were expected, but the fireworks? Pure magic.

Mabel: Returning to Maple Falls wasn’t part of my five-year plan—or my backup plan. Or any plan, really. But here I am, back in my quirky hometown, dodging my mother’s judgment and trying not to cringe every time someone mentions the viral moment. (Yes, that one. No, I don’t want to talk about it.)

When my editor sends me to cover the NHL’s shiny new team, the Ice Breakers, I’m all in—until I meet Asher Tremblay. He’s their too-charming defenseman with a knack for wrecking my focus and my sanity. Equal parts infuriating and irresistible, but falling for him? Not on my agenda. Nope.

Asher: I’ve worked my whole life to make it in the NHL. A new team means a fresh start, and I won’t let anything distract me—least of all a snarky reporter who seems determined to hate me on sight.

But the more I see Mabel, the more I want to know what’s behind her walls. She’s fire and chaos, and I’ve spent my whole life playing it safe. Maybe she’s exactly what I need. I came to Maple Falls to chase my dream, but now all I want is her.

Checking Mr. Wrong is part of the Love in Maple Falls sweet hockey romcom multi-author series. It’s a grumpy sunshine story with forced proximity in this small town romance with all the sizzle and chemistry, but none of the spice.

Skating and Fake Dating
Ellie Hall

She’s a disaster with a planner. He’s a perfectionist with a past—and their fake relationship just might be the biggest mess of all.

Bailey
I’m a walking contradiction—professional on the job, a hot mess at home, and working my “I’ve got this” smile until my cheeks ache while hiding my hobbies: making maple butter and finding a husband. With my perfect sister’s recent engagement, I’m desperate to avoid Mom’s pitying looks and matchmaking attempts.

Carson
I used to be hockey’s laid-back southern charmer until a crushing rejection from my high school sweetheart transformed me into a workaholic. When I’m unexpectedly traded to a new team, rumors circulate about whether the gentleman wingman lost his edge. I’ll do whatever it takes to prove them wrong.

Bailey
When our worlds collide after a dessert disaster, we come up with a mutually beneficial solution to our respective woes: a fake relationship. The rules are simple: I get a “successful” boyfriend for family events. He gets a “stable” girlfriend for team image. No feelings, no complications, and a definite expiration date.

Carson
But between posing as a couple at the fall festival, midnight maple butter-making sessions, trying to keep our stories straight, and undeniable chemistry, what started as a convenient lie is beginning to feel inconveniently real. As the clock runs down on our arrangement, we’ll have to decide: walk away when the final buzzer sounds, or take a shot at the love neither of us saw coming.

Skating and Fake Datingis a heartwarming hockey romcom featuring Bailey and ‘Bama who are perfect for each other in all the most imperfect ways, plus, small-town charm, family shenanigans, and a guaranteed happily ever after sweeter than homemade maple butter blondies.

Goalie and the Girl Next Door
Elsie Woods

She’s the town’s resident ice queen. He’s the suave French goalie determined to melt her completely.

Marcy
I came to Maple Falls to rebuild my life with nothing but four pencil skirts and a broken heart, courtesy of my hockey-playing ex. I like numbers because they don’t lie, and I like my quiet ranch life because it’s predictable.

Enter Clément Rivière—the devastatingly charming French goalie who shows up shirtless to help with barn work, whispers sweet French nothings to our goat, and looks at me like I’m the only woman in the world. But I’m not the only one falling for his act—half the town’s women are already under his spell, and I refuse to be just another conquest.

Clément
I traded Paris for small-town Washington to chase my big league dreams and restore a historic house that’s trying to kill me daily. What I didn’t expect was the town’s brilliant, beautiful accountant who treats me like I’m a tax audit waiting to happen.

Marcy Fontaine sees right through my act and makes me want things I never knew were missing. But she’s been burned by a hockey player before, and I’m running out of time to prove I’m different. There’s a ticking time bomb inside me, and my career is on the line.

If I can’t stay, we’ll both have to decide if love is worth the risk—or if some dreams are too good to be true.

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Goalie and the Girl Next Door is a grumpy-sunshine, wounded hero, fish-out-of-water hockey romcom. Add some goat whispering, sunrise kisses, and a guaranteed happily ever after sweeter than maple cupcakes and you have this sweet romance with all the heart and no spice.

Welcome back to Maple Falls—the small town where hockey players fall in love! This is a multi-author series of seven full-length books that could be read as standalones, but we think you’ll enjoy them best in order.

Soulmates and Slapshots
Melissa Baldwin

She’s escaping the city. He’s chasing a fresh start. In a town full of surprises, love might be the biggest one.

Fiona

I’m a city girl turned temporary small-town resident—yes, I know, sounds cliché. But I needed this. A break from Manhattan… and from the near-collapse of the life I thought I had figured out. When my aunt invited me to Maple Falls, I didn’t hesitate. I packed my suitcase and left the city lights behind for something quieter.
Life moves slower here, and maybe that’s exactly what my overworked brain needs. I’ve even made a few new friends—one of them being Weston Smith, a new player for the Ice Breakers hockey team. He happens to be there for me at a pivotal moment, no questions asked.
Meanwhile, there’s a major crisis unfolding in town, and I feel pulled to get involved. Maybe it’s the fresh air or maybe it’s Weston. I came here planning to leave, but the longer I stay, the harder it is to imagine walking away from this town… and from the people who are starting to feel like home.

Weston

New team, new town—Maple Falls is my fresh start. Everything I’ve heard makes me think I’m exactly where I’m meant to be. Joining the Ice Breakers is a chance to prove myself, both on and off the ice.
What I didn’t expect was how much this team means to the town or how fast a certain city girl would get under my skin.
Fiona is bold, energetic, with a softer side she doesn’t show. Before I even realize what’s happening, I’m pulled into a personal crisis she’s going through and a plan to help Maple Falls through a crisis. Not that I mind. The more time I spend with her, the deeper I fall.
Maple Falls isn’t just where I play hockey anymore—it’s starting to feel like where my future begins.
Soulmates and Slapshots is part of the Love in Maple Falls sweet hockey romcom multi-author series. In this slow burn, soulmate romance, a charming city girl meets a nice guy who falls first. It’s set in a small town with all the sizzle and chemistry, but none of the spice.

Welcome back to Maple Falls—the small town where hockey players fall in love! This is a multi-author series of seven full-length books that could be read as standalones, but we think you’ll enjoy them best in order.

The Icing on the Cake
Grace Worthington

So why am I dreaming about kissing the one man I swore I’d never fall for?

LUCIAN
Keeping my hockey identity secret was supposed to be temporary—just long enough to figure out my next move with the girl next door.

She’s everything I didn’t know I needed: strong, stubborn, and completely immune to my charm.

There’s just one problem: she’s sworn off hockey players for good.

And when she finds out I’m not just the guy who fixes her appliances but the one who used to fill arenas, I’ll lose the only woman who’s ever made me want something more than the game.

Falling for the baker next door wasn’t part of the plan.
But with her?
It just might be the icing on the cake.

The Icing on the Cake is a sweet, small-town hockey romance filled with secret identity twists, cinnamon roll heroes, found family vibes, neighbors-to-friends-to-lovers romance along with just enough sizzle to make you swoon, but still closed door with all the yearning and tension a romance reader could ask for.

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Preorder Blitz ~ The Lovelace Protocols by Mikala Ash

 

Steampunk Romance

Date Published: August 1, 2025

Lust in space!

Automaton engineers Clara Wheeler and Edmund Blake, groundbreaking developers of the first robot program, the Lovelace Protocols, are sent by Queen Victoria to the moon on a mission of vital importance to the Empire. They are to help Mon Ilson, the Lunarian Emperor of Space, conduct experiments on their bedroom automatons: Jack and Jill.

There is a darker aspect to the experiments. Spiritualist Cordelia Warrington, her automaton lover Adam, and Harry Kincaid of the Home Office are there to do the unthinkable: transfer a human soul into an automaton’s body.

Supervised by the beautiful Lunarians Pamela Fyfe and Burton Sobel, the group pass the three days of the journey with card games, dancing, and a wild weightless orgy. To her horror, Clara discovers that her machines have more than sex actuating their cogs and pistons. Death is also on the program.

 

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Clara Wheeler, Automaton Engineer

1868 -- A Royal Command

Edmund says composing riddles is childish, but I find them to be so much fun. Even while working.

Knowledge, he has, But never ideas.

Skills, he has, But never control.

No children has he, Nor can ever be.

Dependent souls has he, But master he can never be.

What is he?

“Slower,” I commanded.

JN32’s response was sluggish.

“Stop.”

“I saw,” Edmund muttered, and took his trusty turnscrew to JN32’s exposed innards.

I gave my aching thighs a stretch before resting my ankles on JN32’s broad shoulders. The automaton had not yet been given a face, so I was looking at the brass framework from which distinctly inhuman oculi stared down at me with mechanical indifference.

“Hurry up. I’m getting cold.”

“Just a jiffy.”

The certification room never seemed to be at the right temperature. One would think being rogered for two hours without pause ought to have raised my body temperature enough to boil water, and that may have been true in the first thirty minutes where I usually achieved several climaxes. But when it came time to make final adjustments, my level of passion had declined markedly. So far JN32 had performed to a standard which, by human standards, was spectacular.

Edmund began to whistle a music hall tune he’d picked up during his last weekend pass. He had been deliberately torturing me with “Champagne Charlie” ever since.

“This does not qualify as a jiffy,” I complained.

“Nearly there.” He finally stepped back and gave me that quirky smile of his. “When you’re ready.”

“Resume,” I commanded, and JN32 began moving his hips. Slowly at first, following the appropriate Lovelace Protocol, one of several thousand which governed all the behaviours the automaton could express. This particular set ensured that the pace and magnitude of his strokes built up gently so as not to injure the customer with a sudden assault. A half minute later when he’d concluded the sequence of graduated steps, I commanded him to go faster. His response was also to specifications, and his thrusts accelerated. Automaton cocks, if not restrained, are like the pistons of a locomotive, and the resulting friction could be discomforting and downright dangerous.

“Lubricate.”

The rim of JN32’s cockhead immediately released a measured amount of specially blended synthetic oils that matched the average viscosity of vaginal fluid, and I felt the improvement almost at once.

“Again.”

“What?” Edmund asked, looking at me over the top of his notebook.

“I was just getting a little dry,” I replied.

He raised a quizzical orange eyebrow. “That’s not like you.”

I returned what he unkindly termed my Medusa glower. “Faster, JN32.”

I was rewarded with an immediate quickening. My body shook with each thrust so that my breasts jiggled and swayed. Now came the test of Edmund’s adjustment.

“Slower.”

This time JN32’s response was immediate, and the protocol smoothly reduced stroke speed by a quarter, then a half.

“Faster.”

JN32 complied.

“Slower.”

“That’s good,” Edmund muttered. “No lag that I could see.”

“Nor I,” I responded between gasps. A pleasant pair of climaxes had surprised me.

“He found the spot, did he?” Edmund quipped.

Another series of small climaxes overtook me. “Never… you… mind…” I replied as waves of pleasure pulsed through my body, radiating from quim to chest in gusts of white-hot flame. “Stop.”

“What’s wrong?”

“I just need a moment.”

Edmund’s gaze travelled from my eyes to my heaving breasts and to my quivering belly to where my body joined with JN32’s. My gaze dropped to the decided bulge in Edmund’s trousers. I pushed away the readily evoked images of his thick ten inches ploughing the artificial sheath of a female automaton. After a few moments I had collected myself enough to resume the test.

I took JN32 through the advanced routine where his cock would vibrate at variable speeds sequentially from the head down to the base of his shaft. Then with the “wiggle” command the top half of his shaft moved up and down and then side to side as his cock moved inside me.

This is my favourite part of the test, one which gave me exquisite pleasure, particularly on the outstroke where the movement stimulated my swollen nub. I must admit it made me squirm every time. I peeked through my eyelashes to note that Edmund had seen my response. The bulge had doubled in size. Served him right for inflicting me with one of Charlie’s song lines: “Come and join me in a spree.”

 

About the Author

Aussie Mikala Ash used to be a mild-mannered training & development consultant by day, and a wild sci-fi and paranormal adventure writer by night. Now she is a brazen full-time writer and nature photographer who is concentrating on having among other things, “… bags, and bags of fun!” Mikala can be found on Facebook and on Twitter.

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Audio Blitz ~ Captured Wolf - Sevyn Rose Series by Karina Espinosa

 

   

Title: Captured Wolf (Sevyn Rose, 2)

Author: Karina Espinosa

Genre: Urban Fantasy

Audio Publisher: Tantor Media

Narrator: Avery Reid

Publication Date: July 29^th, 2025

Hosted by: Lady Amber’s PR

Blurb: 
In the captivating world of supernatural factions, Sevyn Rose emerges from years of obscurity, catching the attention of everyone around her. The key to their relentless pursuit lies in her elusive mother, whose sudden phone call sparks Sevyn's curiosity to uncover the truth behind her disappearance.

Amidst the ensuing chaos, Sevyn becomes the target of vicious attacks by the witches, only to be repeatedly rescued by an enigmatic figure shrouded in mystery. Although this stranger refuses to reveal his motives, Sevyn finds solace in his unwavering protection, even if his presence borders on stalking.

Complicating matters further, Sevyn's relationship with Christian, her mate, is strained and hanging by a thread. Together, they must confront a crucial decision: should they preserve or sever their mating bond?

Caught in a perilous tug-of-war between witches, mages, and vampires, Sevyn embarks on a relentless quest to find the answers she desperately seeks. Will she unravel the mysteries surrounding her mother's disappearance? And, in the ultimate test of resilience, will Sevyn ultimately reunite with her long-lost mother?

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Karina Espinosa is the Urban Fantasy Author of the Mackenzie Grey novels and The Last Valkyrie series. An avid reader throughout her life, the world of Urban Fantasy easily became an obsession that turned into a passion for writing strong leading characters with authentic story arcs. When she isn't writing badass heroines, you can find this self-proclaimed nomad in her South Florida home binge watching the latest series on Netflix or traveling far and wide for the latest inspiration for her books. Follow her on social media!

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Book Tour ~ WHIZ KID - South Philly VS. The Mainline by Joel Burcat & David S. Burcat

 

Historical Fiction

Date Published: 07-01-2025

Publisher: Sunbury Press, Inc.

Whiz Kid is a powerful coming-of-age novel set in 1950 Philadelphia, where Jewish Navy veteran Ben Green faces impossible choices.

Pressured by his pregnant wife to finish his novel or take a secure job at a prestigious ad agency, Ben must also navigate the era’s class divisions and antisemitism. His best friend’s elite world clashes with his working-class South Philly roots and Jewish identity.

Temptation, ambition, and loyalty collide—especially when Ilene, a captivating classmate, threatens to unravel his carefully balanced life. As the Phillies’ Whiz Kids chase a pennant, Ben’s own reckoning builds to a climax, culminating in a surprising decision that redefines his future.

Co-written with David S. Burcat, Joel Burcat’s late father, Whiz Kid is a deeply American story of resilience, legacy, and the true cost of following one’s heart.

 

Chapter 7

The lights in the Solomon house were dimmed, the table in the storeroom was cleared, and the noise of the family and festivities had finally died down. Ben worked especially hard to help Manny and Leah, and was particularly attentive to Debby, hoping to get back into the family’s good graces. He did not leave the table after dinner as he had done in recent seders with the family. Ben even sat through Manny’s incantation of the conclusion of the Passover seder for almost an hour after the dinner, even though he hardly had a clue what Manny was chanting. Ben hummed along with Manny and Uncle Haim.

When it was over, Ben worked the hardest of all the guests to clear the storeroom to get ready for Sunday night’s seder. He made sure he was the last one to say goodbye to the guests and to walk them to their homes or cars.

Finally, Debby and Ben were alone in their room. Debby had already turned off the light on her nightstand and laid on her back watching Ben comb his freshly washed hair. She had hardly said a word to him the entire evening, although Ben had chirped away merrily as though nothing untoward had occurred.

“Debby, I was thinking maybe when the semester is over we would go to the shore, Atlantic City, maybe Ventnor. What do you think?”

She let the question hover in the air for a long moment. Finally, she replied, “It’s only April. It’s still freezing outside and you’re thinking about the beach?”

“No, Hon, I’m just thinking of fun things we can do before the baby comes along and changes everything.”

“You think I don’t think about that?” replied Debby. “I’m scared to death that you’re going to graduate from college, I’m going to have a baby, and you’re not going to have a job. How are we going to afford all the things we’ll need? Did it occur to you that we’re going to have to pay for the hospital? Food? Clothing? I want you to get a steady job. I’m tired of living with my parents. How do you think that’s going to be when we have a baby? What, we’re going to have a crib in the bedroom I grew up in with Pop and Mom down the hall?”

Ben started to interrupt and thought better of it.

“You’re the one who wants to pursue this dream of writing a novel, but right now I don’t see how that’s going to pay the bills. How are we going to afford anything while you’re sitting at my little desk over there tapping away on your typewriter? How exactly are we going to take care of ourselves, the baby, while you write this book?”

“Wait a minute, this probably isn’t the best time to have this conversation. It’s late, you’re tired, you’ve been sick all day—”

“Nice of you to finally notice that—”

“I told you, I apologize. What did you want me to do? Call you on my Dick Tracy Two-Way Wrist Radio? Stan just showed up at work tonight. He didn’t realize it was Passover, he wanted to take us both out. I messed up and didn’t realize what time it was, the time just got away from me. I’m sorry. Again.” Ben sat on the bed next to Debby and put his hand on her shoulder. She sat up, pulling away from his grasp.

Debby spoke quietly but evenly. “Look, I won’t be able to work for at least a little while after the baby is born. We can’t make my parents raise a baby while I work as a receptionist and you play on your typewriter. We’re going to need an income, a real income, and your job driving the elevator up and down at the Moffitt Building isn’t going to cut it.”

Ben looked at the floor. “I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry,” he sighed. “Okay, look, let’s make a deal. I told you that Stan has been after me to join him at his father’s ad agency. Frankly, I think he’s saying this because he still feels he owes me after Okinawa. Maybe because he knows I’m a much better writer than he is. Anyway, he thinks his father will hire me, but I’m not so sure. His father’s firm has never hired anyone Jewish and I doubt his old man will start doing so now just because Stan tells him he wants to even things up with his war buddy. I’m not planning on hiding what I am even though I don’t really go in for all this religion stuff. I’m sure Ledyard will figure it out soon enough. Anyway, I’ll tell Stan that I’ll interview, but if I get any interest in this book from a publisher, I want to finish it and go from there.”

“So what’s the deal? You’ll interview with Mr. Ledyard and somehow or another put them on hold while you finish the book? No way. They won’t agree to that, not while there are thousands of other vets and college men looking for a job. Also, I can’t wait forever for you to get a job. I want a deadline. A date. If you don’t get a book deal by a date, then you either take a job with Mr. Ledyard or look somewhere else and take that.” Debby’s eyes were smoldering and her brow had furrowed.

“Well, that could take a while, I have no control over it. There are a lot of guys writing books. I’m not the only one. I may have to wait just to hear from a publisher or agent. I don’t have anything yet that’s remotely publishable. Ask Professor Chesterfield.”

“I don’t care. I need to know that my baby is going to have a father with a real job and a home. At the very least, an apartment. If you’re going to be a writer, that’s fine, but you have to earn a living wage at it. If you’re going to work for an ad agency, that’s fine, too. The baby is due on October 15th. By October 1st I want you to either have something in writing from a publisher saying you’ve got a deal or you go to work for Mr. Ledyard. That’s it. No extensions. No negotiations. I can’t have this baby not knowing where I’m going to live or whether we’ll be mooching off my parents forever.” Debby rolled over and looked at the wall.

The conversation was over. Ben stood and walked around the bed to the window. He pulled down one of the slats and looked onto Seventh Street, below. It was dark and quiet. After a moment, he parted the covers and got in bed. He put his arm around his wife and held her. He wondered when he would feel the baby. He could tell that Debby was softly crying and held her tightly until she fell asleep.

When Debby’s breathing was slow and deep, Ben rolled on his back and put his hands behind his head. He had about four months to finish Penn, write something decent, and get it into the hands of a publisher or agent. If he was going to have a chance at a response by October, that meant he had to write something credible by maybe July. Sooner was better, but he wasn’t even sure he was capable of finishing the book. Once he started working at Phipps & Ledyard, or anywhere else, between a baby and the job, there would be precious little time to write. Debby’s deadline was nearly unachievable. He lay in bed a long time staring at the ceiling until he drifted off into a fitful night’s sleep.

 

About the Author

Joel Burcat is a novelist and retired lawyer living in Harrisburg, Pa. His previous novels, Reap the Wind, Drink to Every Beast, Amid Rage, and Strange Fire have been award-winning thrillers. He is a Gold Medal Winner from Readers’ Favorite, a Finalist of the Next Gen Indie Book Awards, and a winner of the PennWriters Annual Writing Contest. Strange Fire was a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Week.

David S. Burcat was a Navy corpsman in World War II, a graduate of University of Pennsylvania (English Literature and Dentistry), and a proud son of Camden NJ and his adopted town of Philadelphia. He worked in advertising in the 1950s before returning to Penn to study dentistry. He wrote Match Point, the novella within the novel, in about 1950. He died in 1998. Whiz Kid- A Novel is his first published book. Dave was the father of co-author, Joel Burcat.

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Preorder Blitz ~ Memphis Heat by Marteeka Karland

 

 

Paranormal Romance

Date Published: August 1, 2025

Publisher: Changeling Press

 

Memphis, Tennessee. The Russian mob has declared war on the MPD, leaving a team of dead cops in their wake, and the city of Memphis caught in their crossfire.

Stakeout (Memphis Heat 1)

Jarod took a bullet to the chest. But he didn’t die. While he was bleeding out, he was bitten. By a werewolf. Now he can smell his partner’s attraction, but his bite didn’t exactly come with instructions. Two partners who always have each other’s backs share everything -- but the one thing they need to share the most.

Streetwise (Memphis Heat 2)

When Officer Butch Carson and his rookie trainee, Regan “Sundance” O’Malley, are caught between the MPD and the Russians, they have no one they can turn to but each other. The more they learn about being werewolves, the tighter their own bond becomes. And the more determined they are to stop the assassins who nearly added them to the growing list of victims.

Strikeforce (Memphis Heat 3)

Lt. Jamie Callahan’s convinced there’s a mole in their pack, and he and his new partner must figure out who set them up -- and who’s responsible for the deaths of their former lieutenants.

Takedown (Memphis Heat 4)

Two packs fight for the heart of the city. The Russian mob and the MPD stand at odds, the city of Memphis caught in the middle. The new Alphas plan to leave their enemies in the dust. But it’s their friends they should be watching out for.

When the final takedown comes, there will only be one Alpha standing.

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Excerpt from Stakeout

"You're a real asshole, you know that, don't you?"

"Yes, dear," Jarod answered with a suppressed chuckle in his tone.

She was going to smack him any moment now. "That. That right there. That's the reason you're paying alimony to two ex-wives. Fuck you and your yes, dear. I've had shorter dry spells between engagements. I. Need. To. Fuck. Now!"

"You're just bored."

Belle squirmed in her chair, practically grinding her pussy against the worn upholstery. "No shit. What gave it away?"

"Told you not to come. ADD and stakeouts don't go well together."

She pointed the butt of her service revolver at him, resisting the urge to throw it. "Somebody has to watch your back. Besides. You used to be better at keeping me distracted."

A sideways grin quirked his face. "We used to have... interesting... ways of keeping ourselves entertained, didn't we? Not exactly professional, but..."

"Used to being the operative phrase here. What the hell is wrong with you, anyway?"

"Wrong with me? I got shot, remember?"

As if she could forget. "Yeah. And by all reports you should have died. But you didn't. And ever since you've been treating me like..."

"I'm trying to act like a professional. I've been treating you like a cop. Like my partner."

He attempted to look offended at that. Nearly pulled it off. Professional, my ass. "We were a hell of a lot more than just partners, Jarod. You can't deny that."

"Yeah, well, maybe if I'd been acting a little more like a cop and a lot less like your lover, we wouldn't have been in a position where you could have gotten killed." The bitterness in his tone surprised her.

She kept her voice low and steady, bottling up the frustrated anger that threatened to overwhelm her. "I wasn't the one who got shot, Jarod."

"Could have. Could have been you first up that alley, just as easy as me. And it would have been my fault."

This argument was getting them nowhere. Damn it, she was horny as hell and he was right there! "Shut up and fuck me --" she reached for her police baton -- "Or I'll do it myself."

Binoculars focused on the dilapidated warehouse across the street, he didn't even glance her way. "Go ahead."

Did he think she wouldn't? Staring at Jarod's lovely backside, Belle unzipped her jeans and shimmied them down her hips enough to give herself access to her pussy lips. It was his own fault. He was tall, handsome, built and reasonably single, if you didn't count the excess baggage, but she still might have resisted -- if he didn't smell like liquid sex poured into a cop suit. She wanted to reach over, undo his belt, and suck his cock right down to the root. Then they'd see how professional he could be. Fuckhead.

With that thought Belle kicked the jeans the rest of the way off and switched the baton around so the handle lined up with her pussy. With one thrust she impaled herself right down to the crossbar.

Fucker. If he didn't get off on that, he was gay.

"Shit, Belle! What the hell are you doing?"

"We're undercover. Normal people do not sit in sleazy, run-down motels next to vacant buildings for hours at a time and stare at locked doors. Only reason to be here is to fuck."

As if he'd suddenly gotten into the spirit of things, Jarod reached out and grabbed her shoulders, throwing her against the window. His mouth found the juncture of her neck and shoulder, and he bit down with more aggression that she was used to from him, but she was so horny, she didn't give a shit.

He yanked her head back, and his mouth found hers in a jaw-breaking kiss before he broke away, pushing her back. "You wanna play? Fine. Your turn to watch the Russians." He pulled her closer and spun her around. She braced her hands on the dirty plate glass window...

 

About the Author

Marteeka Karland is an international bestselling author who leads a double life as an erotic romance author by evening and a semi-domesticated housewife by day. Known for her down and dirty MC romances, Marteeka takes pleasure in spinning tales of tenacious, protective heroes and spirited, vulnerable heroines. She staunchly advocates that every character deserves a blissful ending, even, sometimes, the villains in her narratives. Her writings are speckled with intense, raw elements resulting in page-turning delight entwined with seductive escapades leading up to gratifying conclusions that elicit a sigh from her readers.

Away from the pen, Marteeka finds joy in baking and supporting her husband with their gardening activities. The late summer season is set aside for preserving the delightful harvest that springs from their combined efforts (which is mostly his efforts, but you can count it). To stay updated with Marteeka's latest adventures and forthcoming books, make sure to visit her website. Don't forget to register for her newsletter which will pepper you with a potpourri of Teeka's beloved recipes, book suggestions, autograph events, and a plethora of interesting tidbits.

 

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Release Blitz ~ To Be A Fae by Tricia Copeland

 

 

Title: To be a Fae (Realm Chronicles 5)

Author: Tricia Copeland

Genre: YA fantasy

Publication Date: July 29^th, 2025

Cover Design: Shower of Schmidt Designs

Hosted by: Lady Amber's PR

Blurb: 
Evil lurks in unexpected places.

Poised to usher in a new era of unity for all fae, Queen Titania grasps for a solution for her people. With chaos in the human realm and her own, she’s stretched to make progress in either.
She finds she can’t turn her back on the witches when they’re so close to finding the key to ending Sonia’s reign of terror, but Titania worries for her fae and their need for continuity.
Both realms are on a collision course with chaos, and Titania must choose whether her people will be best served by aiding in the battle the witches wage against Sonia or by stabilizing warring forces in the fae realm.
One fateful day turns the tide, leaving Titania questioning all her allies.
How do you stop evil when it resides within everyone?
To be a Fae is the final book in the Realm Chronicles series and a harrowing, twisted tale of a fae queen’s attempts to secure the realms of Middle and Upper Earth.

Read To be a Fae to embolden Titania as she fights for peace today!

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Tricia Copeland believes in finding magic. She thinks magic infuses every aspect of our lives, whether it is the magic of falling in love, discovering a new passion, a beautiful sunset, or a book that transports us to another world. An avid runner and Georgia native, Tricia now lives with her family and four-legged friends in Colorado. Find all her titles from contemporary romance and fantasy, to dystopian fiction at www.triciacopeland.com.

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Audio Blitz ~ Sinner - Joey Santana: Book 2 by Karina Espinosa

 

Title: Sinner (Joey Santana Book 2)

Author: Karina Espinosa

Genre: Urban Fantasy

Cover Designer: Orina Kafe

Audio Publisher: Tantor

Narrator: Nicole Poole

Publication Date: July 29^th, 2025

Hosted by: Lady Amber’s PR

Blurb: 
What if I were in two places at once?

 

That’s the question I have to ask myself after the death of my father. Plagued with night terrors and lack of sleep, I keep blacking out and finding myself in strange places. Reed has memories of me that I don’t have, and the question remains, am I going crazy?

 

Accused of murder, I make a deal with the shadiest supernatural in all of the supe district. And while this deal might keep me from behind bars, it has me chained to an open debt that one day he’ll come to collect. 

 

After another human murder, the humans are pushing for the Registration Act even more with the support of Humans United and it’s looking bleak for supernaturals. The Senate is going to vote and it’s now just a countdown for when they’ll be coming for us.

 

Can we keep our freedom from the humans? Am I really going crazy? Or will our house of cards finally come crashing down?

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Karina Espinosa is the Urban Fantasy Author of the Mackenzie Grey novels and The Last Valkyrie series. An avid reader throughout her life, the world of Urban Fantasy easily became an obsession that turned into a passion for writing strong leading characters with authentic story arcs. When she isn't writing badass heroines, you can find this self-proclaimed nomad in her South Florida home binge watching the latest series on Netflix or traveling far and wide for the latest inspiration for her books. Follow her on social media!

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Release Blitz ~ HUTCH by Apryl Baker

 

Title: Hutch

Author: Apryl Baker

Genre: Sports Romance

Publication Date: July 29^th, 2025

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Blurb:
This is my year.

I’m not vain, but I have to admit, I’ve got it all—good looks, great friends, and I’m the star of my college hockey team.

And to make things perfect, my dream team, The Minnesota Raptors, is scouting me.

One small problem…my speed is off, and we can’t figure out why. The Raptors will look elsewhere if I can’t get my moves back. Try as I might, nothing works, frustrating me and my coach.

Enter Daisy.

She doesn’t know the first thing about hockey.

She doesn’t care that I’m one of the biggest college hockey stars in the US.

She doesn’t want me.

But she does help me get my speed back. She makes me remember why I love hockey, and when I’m not thinking about all the pressure, everything clicks again.

Except for her.

The word “date” scares her.

She’s important, though. She’s the one. I know it.

But she’s not falling for my charm.

She does agree to be my friend, though, and she learns to trust me, eventually opening up about her past, including a relationship that almost killed her.

With that in mind, I set about trying to win her over to Team Hutch and our happily-ever-after.

Just when everything begins to fall into place, her ex shows up, declaring she belongs to him. I promised to keep her safe.

But I can’t be everywhere all the time, and in the end, asshat takes her right out from under my nose. Now it’s become a race to save her.

I can’t lose her, though I’m not sure Fate agrees.

But I never run from a fight, and I will find her. She gave me back my future, and now I’ll make sure she has one too.

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So who am I?

Well, I’m the crazy girl with an imagination that never shuts up. I LOVE scary movies. My friends laugh at me when I scare myself watching them and tell me to stop watching them, but who doesn’t love to get scared? I grew up in a small town nestled in the southern mountains of West Virginia where I spent days roaming around in the woods, climbing trees, and causing general mayhem. Nights I would stay up reading Nancy Drew by flashlight under the covers until my parents yelled at me to go to sleep.

Now, I live in a small town in West Virginia where I entertain my niece and nephew and watch the cats get teased by the birds and laugh myself silly when they swoop down and then dive back up just out of reach. The cats start yelling something fierce…lol.

I love books, I love writing books, and I love entertaining people with my silly stories.

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