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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Preorder: Property of Jersey (Kings of Anarchy MC: New York #3) by Janine Infante Bosco
Release Boost: Christmas Encore (Sugarville Grove Series) by Tess Thompson
Some love stories never take their final bow.
He left her without a word. Now he’s back—with scars, regrets, and a love he can’t outrun.
Fifteen years ago, Roan Hayes vanished from Sugarville Grove, leaving behind the girl he loved and a town that never forgave him. Now, a career-ending stuntman injury sends him home, determined to start over quietly with a gritty new gym. But his fresh start collides head-on with the past when he discovers his business shares a wall with hers.
Reese Monroe has been back in Sugarville Grove for years, running her beloved Sugar Plum Dance Studio after a dazzling ballet career that ended too soon. Outwardly, she’s thriving—teaching young dancers, filling her days with music and movement—but privately, the pressure to stay in control still haunts her. The last thing she needs is Roan walking back into her world… still magnetic, still stubborn, and still capable of upending everything.
As their lives—and their businesses—intertwine, old sparks burn hotter than ever. But forgiveness doesn’t come easy, and trust is even harder. Can Roan prove that first love deserves a second chance, or will past heartbreak take its final bow?
BINGE THE WHOLE SERIES!
Monday, February 16, 2026
Ebook Review: Redeem (Bering Sea Crabbers #4) by Jessica Buss
Blurb:
Brock & Courtney's Second Chance Romance
We’re heading back to the Bering Sea… are you ready? Move over, cowboy romance, the Bering Sea crabbing captains are the new heroes in town. Ready to set your heart ablaze, these sea cowboys are made to handle the most rigorous and dangerous situations.
Bookbub: Redeem: Second Chance Romance (Bering Sea Crabbers Book 4) by Jessica Buss - BookBub
Goodreads: Redeem (Bering Sea Crabbers #4) by Jessica Buss | Goodreads
My Review: 5 of 5 stars -
This was a sweet, wonderful story, a beautiful way to end the series. The history between Courtney and Brock was touching, emotional, and, in the end, satisfying. I enjoyed their reconnection despite the big secret. Brock pulled me in as he accepted what was presented to him, even though he had some anger, hurt, and mistrust to work through, and worked hard to do what was right for himself and his heart. Courtney had her reasons, but I loved her honesty and desire to straighten out the situation and reconnect with her past relationships. I had plenty of tears as Courtney and Brock took this second chance to rekindle their love.
I received a copy through Enticing journey Book Promotions, and this is my unsolicited review.
Release: Redeem (Bering Sea Crabbers #4) by Jessica Buss with my review
Redeem
Series: Bering Sea Crabbers Book 4
by Jessica Buss
Release: February 16, 2026
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3LJNkOU
Bookbub: https://bit.ly/4bvbUxp
Genre/Tropes:
Small Town
Blue Collar
Past Abuse (FC)
High School Sweethearts
First Everything
She Runs
Secret Baby
Second Chance
Blurb:
In fisherman tales, there's always talk about the one that got away… This is that story.
When they were in high school, Brock and Courtney felt they were destined to be together. They'd had their future all mapped out. Until a week before graduation, when two pink lines changed everything, diverting the course of the life they'd planned.
Young and scared, Courtney made the impossible decision to keep it a secret and leave their hometown, never planning to return, and breaking both their hearts in the process.
And for years, her plan works. Until her abusive father dies, leaving her mother rudderless in her newfound freedom. Returning home with her secret daughter is the only answer. But what will happen when she comes face-to-face with the past she's tried so hard to forget but couldn't?
Thirteen years after the only woman Brock has ever loved ran from the small Alaskan island they'd called home, he learns she's back—with a preteen daughter. Too many emotions and unanswered questions hang heavy between them. And when the answers are brought to light, the chasm between them widens further. Will it be possible for them to reconcile for their daughter's sake?
Buy Links (Kindle Unlimited):
Universal: https://mybook.to/bscredeem
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9B8DRGG
Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0F9B8DRGG
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F9B8DRGG
Amazon AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0F9B8DRGG
Also Available (Kindle Unlimited):
Baited (Bering Sea Crabbers, Book 1)
Universal: https://mybook.to/bscbaited
Caught (Bering Sea Crabbers, Book 2)
Universal: https://mybook.to/bsccaught
Released (Bering Sea Crabbers, Book 3)
Universal: https://mybook.to/bscreleased
Author Social Media Links:
Universal- https://linktr.ee/jessicabussauthor
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jessicabussauthor
TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicabussauthor
Twitter- https://twitter.com/JessicaBuss907
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jessicabussauthor/
Webpage - https://907publishing.wixsite.com/my-site
Bookbub - https://www.bookbub.com/authors/jessica-buss
Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22475276.Jessica_Buss
Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Jessica-Buss/e/B0B3LHQXFY
My Review - 5 of 5 stars -
This was a sweet, wonderful story, a beautiful way to end the series. The history between Courtney and Brock was touching, emotional, and, in the end, satisfying. I enjoyed their reconnection despite the big secret. Brock pulled me in as he accepted what was presented to him, even though he had some anger, hurt, and mistrust to work through, and worked hard to do what was right for himself and his heart. Courtney had her reasons, but I loved her honesty and desire to straighten out the situation and reconnect with her past relationships. I had plenty of tears as Courtney and Brock took this second chance to rekindle their love.
Blitz: Unexpected Altars Anthology with a giveaway
Unexpected Altars
Christian Devotional, Inspirational Personal Testimonies
Date Published: 11-15-2025
Publisher: Acorn Book Services
All royalties from this devotional book will be donated to the building fund for Oakland Community Church's new building. Oakland's goal is to design a biophilic building that takes advantage of the beauty of our Jefferson County location.
https://mybook.to/UnexpectedAltars
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Books I Plan on Reading February 15-21
All were completed this week. Results:
Ebooks:
Maybe This Once by Sophie Sullivan (Contemporary Romance) - 4 stars
The Midnight Taxi by Yosha Gunasekeras (Crime/mystery) - 4 stars
Mistress of Wyndview by Jane Charles (Historical Romance) - 5 stars
Audiobook:
Mr. Heartbreaker by Piper Rayne (Hockey Romance) - 4 stars
Ebooks planned for this week:
Sale!!! The Lake Bittersweet Collection by Jennifer Bernard
This complete collection includes:
Download them all or fill in gaps in your collection. Or gift the entire collection to a friend! Happy Galentine's Day, Happy Valentine's Day, and love to all!
Release: When He Was a Rogue (The Duke's Legacy #2) by Tess Thompson
James Ashford has survived disgrace, war, and years on the edges of society. Now he is determined to reclaim his family's honor by restoring Ashford Manor, the crumbling estate that once defined his family's legacy. To see it rise again, he turns to Georgiana Hartwell—a widowed lady bold enough to continue her late husband's architectural practice.
For Georgiana, the commission is more than a livelihood. It is her chance to prove her worth in a world that would rather dismiss her, while earning the dowry her younger sister needs to secure a good match. Yet even as her passion for the project grows, so too does the pull she feels toward the roguish man who defies every rule of society.
But their budding partnership faces powerful enemies: Georgiana's manipulative mother, determined to control her future, and a predatory figure from her past who refuses to let her go. With scandal circling and danger drawing near, James and Georgiana must decide if they will risk reputations, safety, and the carefully built walls around their hearts—for a love strong enough to redeem them both.
When He Was a Rogue is a sweeping Regency romance of passion and redemption, where every page tugs at the heartstrings and proves that love—once found—is worth every risk. Step into The Duke's Legacy Series by USA Today bestselling author Tess Thompson today.
Note: This series is part of Dragonblade's Sweet Dreams line, so this is a sweet, wholesome Historical Romance where passion beyond the bedroom door is left to the reader's imagination.
Audiobook Review: Mr. Heartbreaker (The Nest #1) by Piper Rayne, and a full cast of narrators
Blurb:
I made a deal with my brother a long time ago to never date his teammates.
Technically, Rowan Landry, the hot as hell center for the Chicago Falcons, is no longer my brother’s teammate. Or his best friend. Their college days are long behind them, and they barely talk now.
Also, I’m not dating him—we’re just sleeping together. There’s a difference.
Except there’s not a lot of sleeping going on, and neither one of us wants to stop what we’re doing.
It’s all fun and games until my brother is traded to the Falcons, because Rowan doesn’t know I’m the new goalie’s little sister. Oops.
Audible: Mr. Heartbreaker Audiobook by Piper Rayne
Bookbub: Mr. Heartbreaker by Piper Rayne - BookBub
Goodreads: Mr. Heartbreaker (The Nest #1) by Piper Rayne | Goodreads
My Review - 4 of 5 stars -
An entertaining listen. Kyleigh and Rowan started off as mutual bedtime buddies though they knew each other years ago. The chemistry was off the charts, and they fell before they knew it. Complications came in the form of Kyleigh's brother being traded to Rowan's team. Between the steamy scenes, arguments between Rowan and her brother, teammate Henry's son Brody, and Ruby, there was plenty to keep me interested.
I loved the narration by a full cast, Erin Mallon, Sean Masters, Connor Crais, JT Harding, Troy Duran, Teddy Hamilton, CJ Bloom. Well done, and I look forward to the next.
This is my unsolicited review.
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Ebook Review: Mistress of Wyndview (The Wynd Brothers #1) by Jane Charles
Blurb:
Was Caroline Sutcliffe the one woman who could fill the emptiness within?
At the age of eight and twenty, Sterling Wynd, Earl of Wyndham, left England.
Duty weighed heavily on him, and solemnity filled his soul. However, before he turned thirty, chose a suitable wife and went about begetting heirs, he wanted to do something for himself—see the world. Or at least the part that had made his family wealthy.
Caroline Sutcliffe had once loved deeply. She’d married quickly and her husband soon went off to war. But after receiving word of his death, and finding herself alone, she returned to her father and the Cape Good Hope to carve out a new life for herself and her daughter.
She had not expected to meet a handsome English Lord filled with duty and in possession of so little humor. Further, she could not understand why she was drawn to him. Yet, Caroline knew that she could love Sterling deeply and passionately, but she feared he was not capable of either.
Will Sterling find a way to open his heart and let go of his control or will he lose the one woman who could fill the emptiness within?
Tropes you'll love:
- Slow Burn
- Opposites Attract
- Widow
- Friends to Lovers
- Series Starter
- Regency Romance
- Steamy Scenes
- Unconventional Heroine
- Broody Hero
Read in Kindle Unlimited!
The Wynd Brothers
Book 1 - Mistress for Wyndview
Book 2 - Miss Wylde and the Wynd
Book 3 - Whispers in the Wynd
Book 4 - Chasing the Wynd
Book 5 - The Lady and the Wynd
Goodreads: Mistress of Wyndview (The Wynd Brothers #1) by Jane Charles | Goodreads
My Review - 5 of 5 stars -
Found it hard to put down. I loved the different setting and the characters. Caroline was doing what she had to in order to keep her family in a home. She was loyal to her family, caring to all those around her, and so very helpful. She tried to hide her intelligence and abilities from Sterling when he showed up to visit his holding. It was entertaining to watch everyone tiptoe around him, trying to keep everything secret to help Caroline. Throw in some matchmaking by Sterling's mother for both, and this was a wonderful read.
I received an ARC, and this is my unsolicited review.
Preorder: Property of Jersey (Kings of Anarchy MC: New York #3) by Janine Infante Bosco
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