Ebook Review: Shooting Stars Above (The Celestial Bodies #1) by Patricia Leavy

 

Blurb: 

For fans of Colleen Hoover comes an emotionally charged contemporary romance about an internationally best-selling novelist and a federal agent fighting to heal past wounds.

Tess Lee is a world-famous novelist. Her inspirational books explore people’s innermost struggles and the human need to believe that there is light at the end of the tunnel—but despite her extraordinary success, she’s been unable to find personal happiness. Jack Miller is a federal agent working in counterterrorism. After spending decades immersed in a violent world, a residue remains. He’s dedicated everything to his job, leaving nothing for himself.

The night Tess and Jack meet, their connection is palpable. She examines the scars on his body and says, “I’ve never seen anyone whose outsides match my insides.” The two embark on an epic love story, but old traumas soon rise to the surface as Jack struggles with the death of a loved one and Tess is forced to confront her childhood abuse. Can unconditional love help heal their invisible wounds? Together, will they be able to move from darkness to light?

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My Review - 4 of 5 stars - 

Tess and Jack clicked immediately. I enjoyed all their friends who supported their decision to share their lived. Tess kept her life private as much as possible considering she was a celebrity of sorts. Her past continued to cripple her as well. She was so generous with time and money and very loyal to friends. Jack had his own issues with his military past and all the violence he had seen. He tried very hard to keep his temper under control, though he lost it a couple of times. They were so sweet together, comfortable with each other, and trusted in their love. There were moments of emotion when pasts were brought up. The secondary characters added much to the story. I loved Omar.

This is my unsolicited review.

Audiobook Narrator Reveal: I've Got a Crush on You (Darling Springs #2) by Lauren Blakely, narrators Vanessa Edwin and Connor Crais

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely, comes the second standalone small town rom com in her upcoming Darling Springs series, I’VE GOT A CRUSH ON YOU!

This spicy, grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity, workplace, forbidden small town romantic comedy will be narrated in duet by Vanessa Edwin and Connor Crais!

Releasing July 28th in all formats, including the deluxe edition paperback featuring stunning salmon-colored sprayed edges, and free to read in Kindle Unlimited, check out the narrator reveal video below and pre-order your copy today!

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About I’VE GOT A CRUSH ON YOU (Coming 7/28/2026):

My secret workplace romance starts innocently enough…at a birthday party.

But when a rowdy partier knocks me into a lake and a sexy stranger comes to my rescue – my night becomes one to remember.

A night so steamy I almost forget why I've sworn off men after a failed office romance.

But I’m focusing on my shiny new future—my dog-training business is suddenly the hottest thing in town, thanks to a new actress client.

Trouble is, the brand new doggy daycare in Darling Springs that I’ve contracted with… is owned by none other than my sexy stranger. Thanks, fate.

Sawyer turns out to be a total grump in a tailored suit, no matter how sunshine-y I am. Even when he squeezes that hard body past me as I bring donuts to work. Or when he pretends he’s not roaming his dark eyes over me as I teach Fido to sit, stay and come.

But when I need a dance partner for the town fundraiser that my client’s roped me into, I sense an opportunity. And, it turns out Mr. Serious Boss is up for dance lessons.

Then the entire Dirty Dancing experience.

Giving into our chemistry once won’t hurt. Two might be pushing it. By the seventh, it’s undeniable--I’ve got a crush on him too.

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ABOUT LAUREN BLAKELY:

A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sexy, feel-good and witty. Her books have been featured in US Weekly and People. Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and she is the vegetarian at your dinner party. 

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Excerpt Reveal: A Forced Bond (Dark Pack Series #1) by Ann D. Lang

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“You cannot be serious! No, Dad, just – no!” I am pacing up and down in front of my dad’s desk, the old wood floor of his packhouse office creaking with every heavy step. We have been at this for a while, and I am beyond agitated.

“It’s not just about me, can’t you see that? I will not force an innocent girl into becoming my luna! Dad, that’s insane!” My wolf is so close to the surface as I walk up to my father’s desk and lean over it that my voice comes out like a growl. “There is no way! I’m not doing this!”

The blood is rushing up a storm in my ears. This cannot be happening. They cannot be serious. Why would the Council of Elders agree to such a horrible idea? Why would they do this? Who even comes up with something like this?

I cannot believe my dad would even suggest something as outrageous as an arranged mating. I can feel my body heat rising and start tasting metal in my mouth. I desperately try to take deep breaths, attempting to rein in my wolf. I need to calm down, and fast. Shifting is strictly forbidden in the packhouse; that is one of our pack’s most basic rules. One I fully support, too.

But it is too late.

My wolf is taking over, making me sense Jackson’s hand stretching toward me before I feel it on the back of my shoulder. A growl rips from my throat as my wolf breaks out of me, and I shift faster than I ever have before. Twisting, I jump onto Jackson’s chest, making him lose his balance and fall backward. My wolf senses take in every detail as Jackson’s head bounces onto the floor with a hard thud. The whole room shakes. Still mid-fall, I know I have screwed up big-time. I try to brace a split second before my father’s massive wolf slams into me. The force of his jump over the desk takes us both tumbling all the way across the room, where I slam hard against the doorframe. A rib cracks from the impact, and the pain comes simultaneously with the sharp sting as my dad’s fangs pierce through the fur and skin of my exposed throat.

I can feel the vibration of his growl as I lie helplessly underneath him.

The stare he gives me is somehow angry, disappointed, and deeply worried all at the same time. It hits me straight in my bones, and a shiver goes through my wolf.

“Thirty lashes for shifting in the packhouse,” he orders, and I see my friend Hunter swallow hard. “Then three nights in the dungeon. Silver shackles. Water only.”

Hunter’s eyes find mine, wide with shock. There are few punishments worse than silver shackles for a wounded wolf. Not only will the silver keep me in my human form, but it will further slow the healing process, all but guaranteeing me three days and nights of brutal pain.

I really screwed up badly.

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Release: Crossing the Line (Royal Bastards MC - Durango, CO Chapter #7) by Nicole James

CROSSING the LINE

Series: #RoyalBastardsMC - 8th Run DURANGO, CO CHAPTER

Author: Nicole James

Cover Designer: Crimson Syn - Syn Ink Books LLC  

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🌶From Wall Street Journal and USAToday bestselling author comes a BROTHER’S BEST FRIEND, steamy MC romance.

I knew Keno was dangerous the second he walked into my bar.

He’s a nomad with the Royal Bastards.

A badass biker.

The kind of man who won’t take no for an answer.

And my brother’s best friend.

I thought I’d escaped my past, running thirteen hundred miles to start my own life, but it just showed up on my doorsteps in the shape of the man I’d always crushed on.

Before, Keno barely knew I existed.

Now that I’m all grown up, he’s suddenly set his sights on me.

But I’m not his for the taking.

I’m trying to save my business, and the last thing I need is a possessive biker with a cocky smile obsessed with me.

Only Keno won’t backdown.

Not when he’s decided I’m his.

Not even when I sass him at every turn.

Not even when my brother finds out.

Because Keno won’t stop until I belong to him.

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Audiobook Release: Stay With Me (Dangerous Obsession #1) by Nikki Sloane, narrators June deBorahae, Ryan Hudson, Chris Merlin, with my review

 

Stay With Me by Nikki Sloane is now live on audio!

Narrated by: June deBorahae, Ryan Hudson, & Chris Merlin

When the spotlight turns deadly, survival becomes the performance of her life.

A single gunshot rings out, shattering Laurel Hayward’s debut as a professional dancer—and witnessing an assassination is only the beginning of her nightmare. The ruthless killer will stop at nothing to find her—determined to possess her or silence her forever.

Enter Deputy U.S. Marshal Jason Dunn: handsome, confident, and far too good at getting under Laurel’s skin. Keeping her alive is his job, but keeping his distance? Impossible. Alone in the secluded safe house, the line between duty and desire blurs into something too powerful to resist.

Laurel needs Jason to survive. Jason needs her to finally capture the ghost who’s haunted his career for years. But as their attraction ignites, the obsessed killer returns with a deadly final act . . .

And it could cost them everything 

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My Review - 4 1/2 of 5 stars - 

4 1/2 stars. Laurel witnessed an assassination and got caught up in one man's obsession. Jason tried to protect her and stay professional, but the flame between them burned bright. He almost lost his job, but circumstances put a different plan in motion. Jason wanted to protect Laurel, and I loved how gruff he tried to be but softened for her. Laurel was able to face a lot of violence, yet could take action. The last bit of the story was entertaining even though I knew what was truly happening.
The narrators (June deBorahae, Ryan Hudson, Chris Merlin) did a great job. They had me feeling the emotions as well as the story.

Release: The Yellow Hair (A Nick Drake Novel #10) by Dwight Holing with a giveaway

The Yellow Hair

A Nick Drake Novel, Book 10

by Dwight Holing

Mystery, Contemporary Western, Native American Literature

Date Published: 04-30-2026

Publisher: Jackdaw Press

New Badge. Old Blood.

Nick Drake traded his past for the Sheriff’s star, but Harney County doesn’t do election honeymoons. His tenure kicks off with a double homicide staged as a murder-suicide—a lie Nick isn't buying. As he digs into the crime’s rotting core, the rookie Sheriff finds himself fighting a war on two fronts: a lethal learning curve with unproven deputies and a political recall designed to bury him. In the high lonesome where secrets kill, Nick must strike first and strike hard. Because in this office, the only thing shorter than his term is his life expectancy.

 

About the Author

Dwight Holing is the award-winning author of twenty books, including the bestselling Nick Drake Mysteries and the popular Jack McCoul Capers. He is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and Western Writers of America. He lives beside a coastal river in California with his wife and two dogs who’d rather swim than walk.

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Teaser: Pushing Styxx (Satan's Keeper MC #10) by E.C. Land

It's the most possessive first kiss of her life...

Love a protective Alpha hero? Preorder Pushing Styxx by E.C. Land now!!

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Family is everything, even if it's one you never saw coming.

Styxx

Six months ago, my life was chrome, asphalt, and club business. Now, it’s colic, three a.m. feedings, and trying to figure out how a man with blood on his hands is supposed to raise a daughter. Getting my own place away from the clubhouse was supposed to give us a fresh start, but now I’m drowning. And my brothers' ol' ladies are protective as hell, but they can’t be here every time the baby cries.

Lucky for me, one of the girls next door won't stop offering to babysit. And when I finally take her up on it, it's her older sister who has my attention. I realize I know who she is. Seen her before. Only never in the light of day. She's dancing at night to pay their bills, and seeing her now, I can tell she's on the run from something. I should keep my distance, but I can't help myself. So when their past catches up to them, I'm not about to let them face it alone. I'm used to fighting for my club, and I'm prepared to do whatever it takes to fight for all three of the girls who have become mine.

About E.C. Land

E.C. Land grew up in the country and has it deep in her bones. As she grew up, if she wasn’t out on the ball field or playing in the woods, she had her nose stuck in a book. Now she writes romantic suspense stories, specializing in MC (motorcycle club) romance. She plans to broaden her writing horizons in the near future and move into other forms of romantic suspense. When she’s not writing, she’s spending time with her husband, three kids, and fur babies. 

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Cover Reveal and Preorder: Every Shattered Note (Heartbreak Mixtapes #3) by Claudia Burgoa

Every Shattered Note 

by Claudia Burgoa 

Releases on May 20th!

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From USA Today bestselling author Claudia Burgoa comes a slow-burn, mistaken-identity romance about hidden fame, second chances at life, and the woman who accidentally falls for a rockstar in disguise.

I plan other people’s love stories for a living. Perfect nights. Perfect moments. Perfect control.

So when my guitarist cancels an hour before a high-profile event, I do what any professional would do—panic quietly and pray for a miracle.

Then he walks in.

Late. Soaked from the rain. Incredibly handsome. Unapologetically charming.

A man I absolutely shouldn’t notice.

He plays music like the storm outside taught him how to feel.

He saves the night. And without meaning to, he starts unraveling mine.

I don’t know that he’s a world-famous musician in hiding.

I only know that when he looks at me, the world stops spinning.

I build love stories for other people. It’s chaotic, but it’s always strategic, straight-forward.

But this time, the one falling—hard, fast, and completely unplanned—is me.

There’s no seating chart that can contain, or explain, the storm that is Dexter Vaughn. But maybe his humor, guitars, and big heart is exactly what I need to build my own breathtaking love story.

 

Cover Reveal and Preorder: A Very Grumpy Veterinarian (Wolf Valley: Grumps #14) by Shaw Hart

A Very Grumpy Veterinarian 

by Shaw Hart 

Releases on May 29th!

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I think I’m finally ready to fall in love… I just didn’t expect it to be with my grumpy boss.

Pearl
I’ve worked at Wolf Valley Veterinary Clinic for years.
I love my job, I love the animals, and I loved working with Dr. Harris before he retired.
Then his replacement gets here, and I realize that there might be something else I love about my job.
Him.
Dr. Wells Bennett.
He’s quiet, brooding, annoyingly handsome, and the kind of man who looks at you once and sees too much.
He showed up a few months ago to help out his mentor, but then he stayed.
Took over the clinic.
Took over my routine.
Took over my peace of mind.
Now I’m dealing with a boss who barely talks, glowers at anyone who smiles with me, and finds excuses to stay late when I’m the only other one here.
I should be focusing on my work, but all I can think about is what it would feel like if my grumpy vet finally made a move.

Wells
I came to Wolf Valley to help my mentor through his last months at the clinic.
I thought it would be temporary.
Then I met Pearl.
She’s sunshine and fire all wrapped into one gorgeous, curvy woman who cares more about animals than most people care about each other.
The first day I saw her hold a trembling puppy to her chest and whisper softly to comfort him, I was done for.
Completely gone.
So, when my mentor retired, I didn’t hesitate.
I stayed.
But things are complicated.
Pearl works for me, and I’m terrified of risking the one bright thing I have here.
Only now, every day she’s near me is torture.
Every smile she gives someone else is a punch to the gut.
And every time she brushes past me in the hallway, I have to remind myself she’s not mine.

Not yet.

 

Cover Reveal and Preorder: The Ugly Stick (Stallions Hockey Romance) by Cori Lane

The Ugly Stick 

by Cori Lane 

Releases on May 26th!

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When hockey’s grumpiest single dad returns to my hometown, he doesn’t even recognize me as the ugly duckling from his past.

I was the most forgettable girl in high school. You know the one – fat, braces, bad clothes, the works. And so painfully awkward that it never occurred to me to fight back, even when the other kids said I got beat with the ugly stick.

But ten years later, I’m a whole new woman. I’ve lost weight, gained confidence, and all I want is to enjoy the new life I’ve built and leave the past where it belongs.

Of course, that would be a whole lot easier if I didn’t just find out that big-time hockey star Caleb Stone, the leader of that crew of popular kids who made my high school life so miserable, is back home to play for the Stallions this year after losing his temper on the ice one too many times to stay in the big league.

It’s bad enough that he’s got the whole town talking, but now he’s eating at the diner where I work, shopping where I shop, and to top it off, he’s even living in my building!

Then I see him with his daughter. Daisy has Down syndrome and a smile that lights up a room. And as the sweet little girl and her single dad melt my heart, I start to wonder if maybe Caleb Stone isn’t the man I always thought he was.

So much for leaving the past behind me…


If you’re craving a clean, no spice romance with elements like:

• a hockey celebrity returning to his home town
• an ugly duckling becoming a swan
• a single dad with a very special daughter
• a cozy small-town setting
• forced proximity
• a grumpy sunshine duo you can’t help rooting for

This is the book for you!