Audiobook Release: Ryder (Lucky River Ranch #5) by Jessica Peterson, narrators Lila Winters and Stephen Dexter

Ryder by Jessica Peterson is now live on audio!

Narrated by: Lila Winters & Stephen Dexter

One hard fall in the rodeo ring.
One maddeningly gorgeous cowboy.
One chance at love she swore she’d never take.

Billie Wallace has spent her whole life trying to prove she’s more than the Wallace Ranch’s “wild” only daughter. All she wants is a shot at barrel racing—and a purpose beyond crunching numbers in her daddy’s office. But when her very first run ends in disaster, Billie lands flat on her back with Ryder Rivers—her childhood crush, her brother’s best friend, and the town’s notorious heartbreaker—hovering over her.

In all the years she's known him, Ryder has never entertained Billie's shameless flirting. But after her fall, he's suddenly everywhere—showing up to help her when she’s hurt, staring at her across the honky-tonk when she’s trying to move on with a bronc rider, and encouraging her to explore her dream career.

Before either can really register what’s happening, their partnership sparks into much more than just dust and arguments.
Late nights turn into stolen kisses. Stolen kisses turn into something that feels dangerously like forever. Ryder swears he’s not the staying kind, but the way he looks at Billie like she’s the only woman in the world makes everyone start to wonder if he’s ready to stop running…

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My Review -  4 of 5 stars - 

Billie's feelings of Ryder began a long time ago, but he was her brother's best friend. As Billie was trying to figure out her life, she became injured during a rodeo. Ryder rushed to help her, performed CPR, and then their attraction began in earnest. Billie needed the reinforcement of Ryder and family to move toward a dream of hers. She hated hurting her brother, but she found that others already saw their connection. Ryder was patient for the most part and also did not want to hurt her brother. There were plenty of steamy scenes and some giggles and smiles.
I enjoyed the narration by Lila Winters and Stephen Dexter. They did a good job with all the different characters. It added to the story.

I received a copy through Valentine PR, and this is my unsolicited review.

Audiobook Review: Ryder (Lucky River Ranch #5) by Jessica Peterson, narrators Lila Winters and Stephen Dexter

 

Blurb: 

One hard fall in the rodeo ring.
One maddeningly gorgeous cowboy.
One chance at love she swore she’d never take.

Billie Wallace has spent her whole life trying to prove she’s more than the Wallace Ranch’s “wild” only daughter. All she wants is a shot at barrel racing—and a purpose beyond crunching numbers in her daddy’s office. But when her very first run ends in disaster, Billie lands flat on her back with Ryder Rivers—her childhood crush, her brother’s best friend, and the town’s notorious heartbreaker—hovering over her.

In all the years she's known him, Ryder has never entertained Billie's shameless flirting. But after her fall, he's suddenly everywhere—showing up to help her when she’s hurt, staring at her across the honky-tonk when she’s trying to move on with a bronc rider, and encouraging her to explore her dream career.

Before either can really register what’s happening, their partnership sparks into much more than just dust and arguments.
Late nights turn into stolen kisses. Stolen kisses turn into something that feels dangerously like forever. Ryder swears he’s not the staying kind, but the way he looks at Billie like she’s the only woman in the world makes everyone start to wonder if he’s ready to stop running…

RYDER is an interconnected standalone book in the Lucky River Ranch Series. Coming April 2026!

Amazon: Amazon.com: Ryder (Lucky River Ranch Book 5) eBook : Peterson, Jessica: Kindle Store

Audible: Ryder Audiobook by Jessica Peterson

Bookbub: Ryder (Lucky River Ranch Book 5) by Jessica Peterson - BookBub

Goodreads: Ryder: Lucky River Ranch, Book 5 by Jessica Peterson | Goodreads

My Review - 4 of 5 stars - 

Billie's feelings of Ryder began a long time ago, but he was her brother's best friend. As Billie was trying to figure out her life, she became injured during a rodeo. Ryder rushed to help her, performed CPR, and then their attraction began in earnest. Billie needed the reinforcement of Ryder and family to move toward a dream of hers. She hated hurting her brother, but she found that others already saw their connection. Ryder was patient for the most part and also did not want to hurt her brother. There were plenty of steamy scenes and some giggles and smiles.
I enjoyed the narration by Lila Winters and Stephen Dexter. They did a good job with all the different characters. It added to the story.

I received a copy through Valentine PR, and this is my unsolicited review.

Ebook Review: Pressed to the Nines (Charmed Inn Mysteries #4) by Misty Simon

 

Blurb: 

"Cozy fans will be charmed.” —Publishers Weekly

There’s a wedding in the works at The Charmed Inn, and Roxy Gleason is the main star this time.
The final countdown is on for the nuptials the entire Gleason family has been waiting for, and Roxy just wants to get all the way to saying “I do” at the altar with no missteps. Everything is set, everyone has their assignments, and this is going to go off without a single hitch. It has to.
But Roxy isn’t counting on finding the owner of the florist shop dead when she shows up to get her order of a dozen bouquets. And she certainly isn’t expecting to be pulled in to yet another investigation, this time because she’s the main suspect.
All hands are on deck to solve whodunnit before Roxy’s happily ever after turns into a life sentence.

Fans of Lucy Score, Melissa F. Miller, Dianne Harman, Lynn Cahoon, Deany Ray, Kathi Daley, and Merryn Allingham will enjoy Misty Simon.

Amazon: Pressed to the Nines (The Charmed Inn Mysteries Book 4) - Kindle edition by Simon, Misty. Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

B&N: Pressed to the Nines (The Charmed Inn Mysteries, #4) by Misty Simon | eBook | Barnes & Noble®

Kobo: Pressed to the Nines eBook by Misty Simon - EPUB | Rakuten Kobo United States

Google: Pressed to the Nines by Misty Simon - Books on Google Play

Goodreads: Pressed to the Nines by Misty Simon | Goodreads

My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

I really enjoyed this story. It pulled me in from the start, and I had to see if I could figure out the culprit before the end. I felt like I missed an important clue because I didn't guess everyone involved, though a comment midway through the book did alert me to an alternative. The humor throughout kept me smiling, even when threats were thrown about. Roxy was a kick in the pants, and I loved all the familial support and the fact that the family was growing. The love and caring shown by all family touched my heart. I look forward to more in this series.

I received an ARC through Booksirens, and this is my unsolicited review.

Audiobook Preorder: Love Overboard by Kandi Steiner, narrators Hannah Chiclana and Walker Williams

Love Overboard by Kandi Steiner is now available for pre-order on audio!

Narrated by Hannah Chiclana & Walker Williams

Releasing on April 21, 2026

From USA Today, #1 Amazon, and BookTok bestselling author Kandi Steiner comes a sizzling, second-chance romance set on the high seas—perfect for fans of Below Deck and readers who crave angsty, high-stakes love stories.

Ember Reed is finally living her dream: chief stew on a Mediterranean superyacht, sun-kissed days at sea, and the star of Close Quarters, the hottest new reality TV show. But just as she finds her stride, the producers throw her a curveball—by hiring the one man who nearly sank her.

Finn Pearson was the one that got away. The boy who kissed her like they had forever, then left without a word. But now he’s the chef in her new crew, and the cameras are watching their every move, innocent, or not.

Even on a superyacht, there's nowhere to hide from the past. Every stolen glance, every whispered argument, every lingering memory threatens to ignite what never fully burned out. And as the tension spills into their day jobs, even the dinner service is spiralling into disaster.

They’ve crashed before… but could eight weeks at sea be their second chance to get it right? Or will it be the storm that finally sinks them for good?

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Blitz: Tilly and the Wisdom Trials (Critter Quest Academy Collection #1) by David Tra

Tilly and the Wisdom Trials

by David Tra

Children’s Fantasy Adventure, Educational Fiction / Learning Adventure,

Date Published: February 27, 2026

In this imaginative and heartwarming picture book, Tilly and the Wisdom Trials introduces young readers to a world hidden beneath the prairie - a place where learning is a magical adventure and knowledge is the key to unlocking ancient secrets.

Tilly, a clever and kind-hearted young badger, discovers a mossy wooden gate hidden among vines and roots, setting her on an unexpected path: the legendary Wisdom Trials. With her loyal companions, the Brainy Bunch, she journeys through a series of challenges that test more than just book smarts. From riddle gates and logic tunnels to kindness puzzles and courage quests, each trial demands wit, empathy, and commitment.

Written in lyrical rhyme and brimming with wonder, Tilly and the Wisdom Trials is the first book in the Critter Quest Academy Collection - a series that blends adventure, problem-solving, and joyful learning in an underground world of whimsical crifters. Ideal for fans of The Questioneers and The Tale of Despereaux, this story celebrates curiosity, resilience, and the magic of a mind set on discovery.

 

About the Author

David Tra is a computer scientist, educational game developer, and children’s author who creates story-driven learning experiences that blend games, books, and curiosity. He is the creator of Critter Quest Academy, an interactive educational platform and book series that turns problem-solving into adventure.

David previously developed the educational math games El Mathador and Treasure Math, helping students build confidence through play. He is also the author of The Star of Shanraz, a novel for teen readers. His latest work focuses on the Prairie City Adventures and Critter Quest Academy books, beginning with Tilly and the Wisdom Trials, the featured launch title that introduces young readers to a whimsical underground world where questions, puzzles, and curiosity guide the journey.

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Free!!! Philip's Rules (Bridal Discipline #1) by Golden Angel, free for a limited time

She expected a marriage of convenience, not a sinfully searing passion that burns behind closed doors...

Download Philip's Rules by Golden Angel Romances while it's free!!

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He was looking for love. She needed a defender. Together, they could have everything.

The death of Lady Cordelia's husband left her at the mercy of his cruel heir, a distant cousin who makes her an offer she has to refuse. Desperate to escape a dishonorable fate - and protect her stepdaughter - she accepts the first honorable offer of marriage that she receives – the powerful and stern Marquess of Dunbury. She was prepared to be the perfect, placid, accommodating wife… she never expected the passion and sinful pleasure her new husband brought to their wedding night.

The Marquess of Dunbury was enamored of Lady Cordelia from the moment he met her and laid his claim immediately. Once she's his, he can't keep his hands off her, even when they risk being caught during secret rendezvous just outside the ton's ballrooms. He sees everything she doesn't believe she is and he's going to make her see herself the way he does.

Everything would be perfect... except for one person who is determined to ruin Cordelia's newfound happiness.

 

Teaser: Property of Heat (Kings of Anarchy MC - Virginia #3) by E.C. Land

He's got no time for trouble... but he can't resist a damsel in distress.

Preorder your copy of Property of Heat by E.C. Land today!

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One look was all it took to set this heart of stone ablaze.
Heat
I'm the president of the Kings of Anarchy MC: Virginia Charter. My reputation for being who I am and taking no shit from anyone all while taking care of business precedes me. It's part of the reason I got the title and the gavel.
I protect my own. Club and family. They are what matters to me, and I refuse to let them down because I know what it's like to lose someone who's counting on you.
My brothers and I are still on the hunt for one we should've saved.
Each lead goes nowhere. Nothing helps. But we won't stop until we bring her back, doing whatever it takes to make sure she comes home again.
In the middle of all of this, a new face shows up out of thin air.
I don't have time for her ordeal. More trouble is the last thing I need. But Mckenna's pleading eyes tell me she's in deep with someone she used to trust.
Someone who means to do her harm.
And I may not be looking for an ol' lady of my own, but I'm not about to let another woman suffer when I can save her.
The heat of flames will destroy those who come to take what is now 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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Release: Trouble's Turn to Lose (Carolina Tale #3) by Susan M. Boyer

There's trouble in paradise... and it’s wearing pearls.

  
Trouble's Turn to Lose by Susan M. Boyer is out now in all formats at all major retailers!

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Private Investigator Hadley Cooper has a knack for finding trouble—and this time, it’s wearing pearls.

Life on Sullivan's Island is about as close to bliss as it gets—bike rides at sunrise, cases that don't make headlines, and a romance with SLED agent Cash Reynolds that's finally on solid ground. They have one ironclad rule: never work the same case.

When a wealthy Charleston socialite turns up dead, Cash charges her housekeeper, Bridget Donovan, with murder. But the young single mother has a formidable ally in Carolyn Talbot, a local matriarch who implores Hadley to help. Hadley's heart overrides her head, and her agreement with Cash is gone like confetti in a hurricane.

Soon she's wading through a tangle of suspects—blue bloods with deadly secrets, her client's scheming ex-monster-in-law, and the greatest unknown country singer in Nashville. But Hadley's also grappling with a mystery closer to home—one that will shake everything she thought she knew about her family.

To find justice for Bridget, Hadley will have to risk her heart, her life—and maybe her grip on reality.

About The Author

Susan M. Boyer is the USA Today bestselling author of fourteen novels. Her debut novel, Lowcountry Boil, won the 2012 Agatha Award for Best First Novel, the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense, and garnered several other award nominations. Subsequent books have been nominated for various honors, including Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance Okra Picks, the 2016 Pat Conroy Beach Music Mystery Prize, the 2017 Southern Book Prize in Mystery & Detective Fiction, the 2024 Independent Publisher Book Award in Southeast Regional Fiction, and the National Indie Excellence Award. Susan and her husband call Greenville, SC, home and spend as much time as possible on the Carolina coast.

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Release Boost: Her Savior (Malone Brothers #3) by Samantha Cole

Her Savior 

by Samantha Cole 

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“Steamy and suspenseful, with a couple to root for and an evil villain to hate, [this] is the kind of romantic suspense I love to read!”—NYT Bestselling Author Christy Reece

He never planned to fall for her.

Now he'll risk everything to save her.

As a special agent--and a self-proclaimed bachelor--Brian Malone has rules that keep his life controlled and complication-free.

Until Tess Bingham.

Tess has sacrificed too much to gamble on a man with a reputation for being a player. She put med school on hold to raise her teenage brother, Andy, and built a stable life working as the medical examiner's assistant.

When a storm damages their home, Brian offers Tess and Andy the use of his family's beach house while repairs are made. Soon, he's checking in far more often than necessary--and pretending the attraction between them doesn't exist becomes impossible.

Then Tess disappears.

Now Brian isn't just investigating a crime...he's hunting the people responsible. 

Because this isn't just another case. It's the woman who won his heart.

And he'll break every rule to bring her home.

 

Release: Tempting the SEAL (A Tidehaven SEAL Romance) by Shaw Hart

Tempting The Seal 

by Shaw Hart 

Available now!

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Available with Kindle Unlimited

Neither of them planned for this.

Fern:
I’ve orchestrated dozens of perfect weddings, but planning my cousin’s lavish seaside ceremony might be my breaking point.
Between demanding relatives and last-minute disasters, I’m close to losing my mind.
The only bright spot is the quiet, watchful man stationed near the doors.
The second I see Jackson, I forget all about floral arrangements and the stress of my job.
When he looks at me, I feel things that I've never felt before.
He’s a Navy SEAL, a man built for danger and discipline, and for some reason, every time I smile at him, his jaw tightens like I’m a problem he can’t solve.
I tell myself not to care, that a man like him would never be interested in me, but I can't seem to help myself.
I want the sexy SEAL.
I just have no idea how to make that happen.

Jackson:
I’m only doing security at this fancy coastal wedding as a favor to my friend.
The job is supposed to be easy.
Just smile. Scan the exits. Stay professional.
That was the plan… until I see her.
Fern, with her warm eyes, mouthwatering curves, and sugar-sweet smiles.
One look and I know I don’t just want a week with her.
I want everything.
Now I just need to convince her that we’re meant to be and that the next wedding she’s planning needs to be ours.