|
Iron Canuck Reviews & More
Book and audiobook reviews, promotions of new releases, cover reveals, sales, and more.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Free!!! Riptide (Kismet Cove #1) by Susan Hayes, for a limited time
Two Selkie Shifters. One Fated Mate. A Secret That Could Destroy Them All.
Riptide by Susan Hayes is absolutely free!
Read for FREE Now!
✔️ Fated Mates
✔️ Why Choose Romance
✔️ Paranormal Shifter Romance
A letter from her dead mother sends Jessica Martin across the country to the wilds of the west coast in search of answers. Instead, she finds two gorgeous men who want her in their lives, and in their bed.
Rory Frazier's birthright is to lead a secret colony of mythical shifters known as selkies, but only if he and his blood brother, Evan Sinclair, can find their mate.
Rory Frazier's birthright is to lead a secret colony of mythical shifters known as selkies, but only if he and his blood brother, Evan Sinclair, can find their mate.
Fate brought them together, but uncovering the colony's dark past might just tear them apart.
Cover Reveal and Preorder: Owen (The Wolfe Mountain Men #1) by Cassie Colton
by Cassie Colton
Read With Kindle Unlimited
After ten years of silence, Owen Wolfe returns to Wolfe Mountain to lay his father to rest and face the five brothers he left behind after a bitter family rift. The plan is simple—settle the estate and walk away again.
But Jeremiah Wolfe had other ideas.
But Jeremiah Wolfe had other ideas.
At the reading of the will, the brothers learn their father left the rundown Wolfe Mountain resort, along with its abandoned cabins, failing ski lodge, and the legendary wolf-shaped peak, to all his sons… including one they’ve never met. There’s only one condition: every brother must remain on the mountain for one full year or lose everything. The mountain will go to Leslie Wilkins, Owen’s former fiancée.
If they stay, a five-million-dollar purchase offer is waiting at the end of that year.
As suspicion grows and secrets begin to surface, the Wolfe brothers must put aside a decade of anger to uncover the truth about their father’s death… and decide whether Wolfe Mountain is worth saving.
But for Owen, the greatest battle isn’t on the mountain. It’s proving to Leslie that the man who once walked away is not the same man who returned.
Because losing his family again isn’t an option.
Cover Reveal and Preorder: Striker (Phantom Ops #2) by Samantha Wilde
by Samantha Wilde
Releases on June 11th!
Available on All Platforms
Striker is the second book in the heart-stopping Phantom Ops series by bestselling author Samantha Wilde. A tempting read stocked with heat, danger, and heroes that fall fast and hard for the women they love.
He’s the alpha with stealth precision. He never misses the shot.
One job unravels him . . . she unravels him.
Striker expected to find their target. Instead he found tawny eyes and long blond hair wrapped in abuse and neglect.
He has one shot to get her out alive—and he can’t miss.
One mission
One woman.
He’s the alpha with stealth precision. He never misses the shot.
One job unravels him . . . she unravels him.
Striker expected to find their target. Instead he found tawny eyes and long blond hair wrapped in abuse and neglect.
He has one shot to get her out alive—and he can’t miss.
One mission
One woman.
All in.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Excerpt Reveal: Just Playing for Keeps (Hockey Ever After #2) by Lauren Blakely
When she’s fake dating the hockey star, but he was never faking it…
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely, comes the next standalone hockey rom com in her brand new Hockey Ever After series, JUST PLAYING FOR KEEPS! This spicy, fake dating, grumpy/sunshine, only one bed in a room, opposites attract hockey romance releases June 3rd in all formats, and will be free to read in Kindle Unlimited. Check out the excerpt below, and one-click your copy today!
✦ Amazon ➜ https://blkly.pub/JustPlayingAMZ
✦ Audible ➜ Sign up for an alert!
https://www.subscribepage.com/LaurenAudio
Read the Excerpt:
“I don’t want to be your plus-one, sweetheart. I want your ex, and everyone else, to think I’m your real date.”
She’s quiet for a long beat. Eyes flickering. Brow furrowing. “You do?”
That might sound f*&k-all pushy, so I amend it. “Fake date.”
She tilts her head, a small, curious smile forming. “You’re saying you want to fake date me for all the wedding events?”
This makes perfect sense to me. A plus-one can be anyone—a friend, a rando, some guy who lives across the country and happens to be in town. But a date? That signals something important.
“What I’m saying is a plus-one is a cop-out. But being your new guy? That says your ex is a dumbass for losing you, and you’re moving the hell on like the f*&king goddess you are.”
Maybe I’ve said too much with goddess, but the way her smile spreads is divine.
“Looks like you just got yourself a fake date then, mister.”
I inch closer, tuck my thumb under her chin, like I did the night I walked her to her door. Her breath catches. I slide my thumb gently along her jaw. “See you soon.”
About JUST PLAYING FOR KEEPS (Coming 6/3/2026):
Ever hear the story about the dating coach who got dumped on the hockey arena’s jumbotron?
Everyone did. But I lived it. Including the moment when Lake Axelrod, the team’s broody, tattooed right winger, swooped in on skates to rescue me from public humiliation.
Even more surprising? When the famously grumpy (and ridiculously sexy) hockey star insists on being my fake boyfriend for my sister’s high-profile wedding.
It’s the perfect plan. His family stops pressuring him to settle down, and I’ll get the ultimate revenge, since my ex is the best man. Bonus – I might even salvage my professional reputation.
We need rules though.
To pull this off, everyone from his teammates to my boss has to believe we’re a real couple.
That means swoony touches and knee-weakening kisses are required.
When it ends, we walk away.
But the intensity in Lake’s eyes after every post-game kiss makes me wonder if he’s pretending. With each whispered secret, the line between fake and real bends. Until it shatters one night in a hotel room.
Soon, he isn’t just playing the protective boyfriend—he’s the only one who truly sees me.
If I’m not careful, I’m going to break the most important rule of all: don’t fall for your fake date.
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.
Connect w/ Lauren:
Website: laurenblakely.com
NL Signup: http://laurenblakely.com/newsletter
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LaurenBlakelyBooks
Instagram: http://instagram.com/laurenblakelybooks
Teaser: One in a Billion (Accidentally Yours #1) by Jennifer Bernard
by Jennifer Bernard
Releases on June 2nd!
Available on All Platforms
First in a new series where meet-cutes go wrong… or exactly right.
Pilot Rory Baker was born to fly. Schlepping around Lincoln Kerr, a billionaire with an ego as big as his bank balance? Not so much. Especially when Lincoln suddenly demands they fly to Hawaii despite severe weather warnings. Rory’s perfect flying record is about to crash and burn—literally. It’s a miracle he survives. Even more miraculous that rescuers find him in the middle of a Hawaiian jungle, and one of them is the hottest woman he’s ever seen…who also happens to swing a machete like a champ. Rory makes a snap decision: pretend to be his boss until he knows who he can trust.
Mathilda Wheeler is living on borrowed time. An agreement with her parents has allowed her to live the carefree life of a grad student for nearly a decade, but she’s been avoiding a major decision—one that’s about to track her down all the way from England to a hidden research camp in a lush Hawaiian valley. Why now, when she’s finally found a man she could love? And why him, billionaire Lincoln Kerr, the very type she’s been avoiding? Though…Mathilda has to admit, he’s unlike any rich guy she’s ever met. For instance, even some of her fellow scientists seem to know more about Lincoln’s personal and professional life than the man himself.
Hidden identities, ancient bequests, intimate nights, a jackass billionaire…and speaking of, what was Lincoln Kerr’s super-secret trip to Hawaii all about, anyway? Rory and Mathilda have no idea. But judging by the sudden appearance of murder drones and masked commandos, clearly there’s more to this story than an accidental one-in-a-billion meet-cute.
Pilot Rory Baker was born to fly. Schlepping around Lincoln Kerr, a billionaire with an ego as big as his bank balance? Not so much. Especially when Lincoln suddenly demands they fly to Hawaii despite severe weather warnings. Rory’s perfect flying record is about to crash and burn—literally. It’s a miracle he survives. Even more miraculous that rescuers find him in the middle of a Hawaiian jungle, and one of them is the hottest woman he’s ever seen…who also happens to swing a machete like a champ. Rory makes a snap decision: pretend to be his boss until he knows who he can trust.
Mathilda Wheeler is living on borrowed time. An agreement with her parents has allowed her to live the carefree life of a grad student for nearly a decade, but she’s been avoiding a major decision—one that’s about to track her down all the way from England to a hidden research camp in a lush Hawaiian valley. Why now, when she’s finally found a man she could love? And why him, billionaire Lincoln Kerr, the very type she’s been avoiding? Though…Mathilda has to admit, he’s unlike any rich guy she’s ever met. For instance, even some of her fellow scientists seem to know more about Lincoln’s personal and professional life than the man himself.
Hidden identities, ancient bequests, intimate nights, a jackass billionaire…and speaking of, what was Lincoln Kerr’s super-secret trip to Hawaii all about, anyway? Rory and Mathilda have no idea. But judging by the sudden appearance of murder drones and masked commandos, clearly there’s more to this story than an accidental one-in-a-billion meet-cute.
Teaser: A Very Grumpy Veterinarian (Wolf Valley: Grumps #14) by Shaw Hart
A Very Grumpy Veterinarian
by Shaw Hart
Read On All Platforms
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.
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.
Teaser: The Ugly Stick (Stallions Hockey Romance #1) by Cori Lane
by Cori Lane
Read With Kindle Unlimited
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:
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!
Cover Reveal and Preorder: Foolish Pride (The Last Best Place for Love #5) by Giulia Lagomarsino
Foolish Pride
Series: The Last Best Place for Love Book 5
by Giulia Lagomarsino
Release Date: June 1, 2026
Photographer: Wander Aguiar
Model: Jonny James
Cover Design: Artscandare
Goodreads: https://bit.ly/49JvjZw
Bookbub: https://bit.ly/3PjjUZA
What to Expect:
Small Town Romance
Friends with Benefits Agreement
Childhood Enemies/Small Town Secrets
Curvy Heroine
Grumpy x Sunshine
Blurb:
Crawling back home with my tail between my legs was not the way I saw my life going.
I had it all.
A fantastic job. A fiancée who adored me, and a life any man would dream of.
That’s about the time it all fell apart.
But Montana has a way of healing all wounds, from the beautiful sunrises to the fresh mountain air.
Sure, my father still hated me for leaving. My mother still defended him at every turn.
And the gossip…
It was enough to drive me insane.
And then I sat next to her at The Beaver and Boot.
Gorgeous, curvy, full of life, and so easy to talk to.
She was perfect.
Until I realized she was the same girl I tormented as a kid.
Yep, I was that boy who didn’t know how to tell a girl he liked her, so he picked on her. And boy, did she let me know how much she hated me.
Every Tuesday and Thursday night.
But the one thing she couldn’t ignore was the undeniable chemistry when my body was pressed against hers.
It was only supposed to be a friends with benefits situation, but she wormed her way into my head, and made it impossible to ignore my own Foolish Pride.
PreOrder Links:
Universal: https://mybook.to/FoolishPrideTLBPFL
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0GRKKLBQS
Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0GRKKLBQS
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0GRKKLBQS
Amazon AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B0GRKKLBQS
In the Series (Kindle Unlimited):
Series Universal: https://mybook.to/LastBestPlaceLove_GL
Hard Rock Bottom of Your Heart
Universal: https://mybook.to/HardRockBottom
Real Good Man
Universal: https://mybook.to/RealGoodManTLBPFL
How Forever Feels
Universal: https://mybook.to/HowForeverFeels
Shut Up and Kiss Me
Universal: https://mybook.to/ShutUpAndKissMe
Author Bio:
I'm a stay at home mom that loves to read. Some of my favorite titles are Pride and Prejudice, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Horatio Hornblower. I started writing when I was trying to come up with suggestions on ways I could help bring in some extra money. I came up with the idea that I could donate plasma because you could earn an extra $500/month. My husband responded with, "No. Find something else. Write a blog. Write a book." I didn't think I had anything to share on blog that a thousand other mothers hadn't already thought of. I decided to take his challenge seriously and sat down to write my first book, Jack. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed writing. From there, the stories continued to flow and I haven't been able to stop. I hope my readers enjoy my books as much as I enjoy writing them. Between reading, writing, and taking care of three small kids, my days are quite full.
Social Media Links:
Website: https://giulialagomarsinoauthor.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crazybookladylover/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17110361.Giulia_Lagomarsino
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/crzybookladyluv
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/giulia-lagomarsino
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Giulia-Lagomarsino/e/B0779R1L7C
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giulialagomarsinoauthor
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1hJvcaUsEG5wQH_K_QDonQ
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@giulialagomarsino
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Audiobook Release: Untamed (Beneath the Reign #1) by Luna Mason, narrators Elle Sonali and Sebastian York
Untamed by Luna Mason is now live on audio! Narrated by: Sebastian York & Elle Sonali Are you ready for cowboys to enter the mafia underworld?
People call me by different names depending on which version of me they know. Listen today! Audible: https://bit.ly/4niDOAD Amazon: https://bit.ly/4u8V0e8 Goodreads: https://bit.ly/48HuAI4 |
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Cover Reveal: The Gift (Empath Investigations #1) by Maddie Taylor
Thrills meet chills when The Gift by Romantic Fiction by Maddie Taylor releases in just a few weeks! Check out the incredible cover now. ...
-
The Third Estate Secrets of the Manor by D.R. Berlin Suspense Thriller Date Published: December 26, 2024 In a...
-
POPPY AND PA by Kristyn Jewell GENRE : Children's Fiction BLURB : Poppy cannot wait for summer to arrive so she can travel to her favo...
-
WESTON'S LADY by Bobbi Smith GENRE : Historical Romance BLURB : Come One! Come All! To Weston’s Wild West Texas Stampede There were Cow...























.jpeg)
