COVER REVEAL - Smash by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland

 

Title: Smash

Authors: Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland

Genre: Standalone Contemporary Forbidden Romance

Cover Design: Sommer Stein, Perfect Pear Creative

Photographer: Michelle Lancaster, @lanefotograf

Model: Callum Arnold

Release Date: October 25, 2026

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A new, shockingly forbidden standalone from New York Times bestselling authors Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland…

Sometimes one floor is all that separates the life you planned from the life you never saw coming…

Moving to New York with my boyfriend, Calder, was supposed to be a fresh start.

A new city. A new job. A beautiful brownstone in Brooklyn we'd call home. The beginning of our forever.

There was just one catch: Calder’s best friend lived in the apartment downstairs.

Rafe—a gifted artist who smashed glass into masterpieces. With his unruly blond hair and piercing eyes that seemed to see right through me, he was impossible to ignore.

He was also completely off-limits.

Yet somehow, every walk past his apartment or trip to the basement laundry room turned into another deep conversation neither of us ever wanted to end.

At first, it was innocent.

Then I found myself looking forward to running into him again.

Before long, I was creating opportunities to be around him.

Somehow, Rafe and I made each other feel seen in ways neither of us expected.

I tried to ignore our connection, reminding myself that Calder’s best friend was the last man on Earth I could ever fall for.

But with every stolen moment, that lie became harder to believe.

Maybe some love stories aren't about finding the right person—but what happens when you find them too late.

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PENELOPE WARD

Penelope Ward is a New York Times, USA Today and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of contemporary romance.

She grew up in Boston with five older brothers and spent most of her twenties as a television news anchor. Penelope resides in Rhode Island with her husband, son, and beautiful daughter with autism.

With millions of books sold, she is a 21-time New York Times bestseller and the author of over thirty novels. Her books have been translated into over a dozen languages and can be found in bookstores around the world.

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VI KEELAND

Vi Keeland is a #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author. With millions of books sold, her titles are currently translated in twenty-seven languages and have appeared on bestseller lists in the US, Germany, Brazil, Bulgaria and Hungary. Three of her short stories have been turned into films, and two of her books are currently optioned for movies. She resides in New York with her husband and their three children where she is living out her own happily ever after with the boy she met at age six.

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New Release: KNOT A PROBLEM by Dani Grimes

 KNOT A PROBLEM

Dani Grimes

Release Date: September 10 

Meet Dani Grimes:

Dani is an author of spicy romance novels with heart and emotionally intelligent characters. She aims to write characters who understand themselves, apologize when they do something wrong, generally navigate life's challenges without having unnecessary emotional drama, and have great sex.

When Dani isn't writing, she is spending time with her family (both human and fur), drinking coffee, or reading. She has been devouring romance, whether it be contemporary or fantasy, for as long as she can remember and is happiest when discussing all the great books she is reading.

Dani is the author of the Oahu series (four books) and the Boston series (three books).

Connect with Dani Grimes:

https://www.instagram.com/danigrimesauthor/

Blurb:

Ally Winchester is a rare female alpha who has been with her mate Wyatt James since they were in high school. Neither of them cares that a bonded alpha pair is rare and not as strong as an alpha-omega pairing, they’ve always known they were true mates and they’re happy with their relationship as it is.

While Wyatt investigates the drug ring in Mirror Lake and the recent arson case in Crescent River, Ally keeps serving the local crowd at her bar until one night, a wounded omega shows up in need of help.

Gemma Cruz is injured, on the run, and doesn’t trust a soul. Despite her guarded demeanor, Gemma instantly connects with Ally, and Ally’s alpha instinct to protect Gemma is unlike anything she’s ever experienced before. Wyatt, on the other hand, doesn’t know how to feel about taking in the primary suspect in his investigations.

Before they know it, Ally and Wyatt are hiding Gemma as the connection between the three of them continues to grow and Wyatt tries to piece together what’s happening and who he can trust. Gemma’s presence in their lives makes it clear that not all fated mates are couples, and perhaps a piece of Ally and Wyatt’s fate was always missing before now.

In order to explore their new relationship dynamic, they need to clear Gemma’s name and avoid getting caught in the crosshairs of Vargkung as he spirals out of control, going to great lengths to cover his tracks, and risking his own exposure.

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Available in KU 

Knot A Problem (Mirror Lake, #2) by Dani Grimes Knot A Problem is the second installment in the Mirror Lake series, and it captures everything I love about small-town romance: heartfelt emotion, deep love, personal trauma, healing journeys, a touch of spice, and a compelling mystery.

 The story follows Ally and Wyatt, an established alpha couple who have been together since their high school days. Despite their strong bond, they've always felt that something is missing in their relationship.

 That’s where Gemma Cruz comes in—a traumatized omega on the run from her father, hesitant to let anyone get too close.

 I thoroughly enjoyed watching the relationship between Ally, Wyatt, and Gemma unfold in such an authentic way. Their connection didn’t happen overnight; it required patience, open communication and trust between them all. 

Knot a problem is a great addition to this series.

AUDIO PROMO BLITZ: SWEET SOMETHING by Lane Hayes

 

AUDIO BLITZ: SWEET SOMETHING by Lane Hayes

Series: Wood Hollow Stories, Book 2

Prior Reading: Prior reading recommended but not essential

Genre: Contemporary, Rom-Com, Small-Town, Sports

Tropes: Small-Town, Single Dad, Sports, Rom-com

Trigger/Content Warnings: This deals with surrogacy. All happy. There is also a death of a sibling off page.

Designer: Sleepy Fox Studio

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The baker, the grumpy lumberjack, and a new dad journey…

Dexter

The donut business is booming in Wood Hollow, along with my flag-football program. Now I’m ready to take on a new challenge—parenthood. See, I’ve always wanted to be a dad and it’s finally happening. Wood Hollow is the perfect place to raise a child. It’s quiet, safe, and the folks here are friendly.

One glaring exception is the grumpy lumberjack…who ends up being besties with my surrogate. What are the odds? 

Yeah…this will be interesting. 

Viggo

I’m a logger. I like wood. That’s it. Maybe that makes me a solitary person, but so what?

Unfortunately, I can’t ignore the handsome donut man’s new dad-to-be situation. Not when it concerns an old family friend.

Look, I don’t want to be involved, but I have no choice. And if that means I’ll have to step outside of my comfort zone and do people-y things to make sure Dexter is a going to be a good dad, so be it.

It doesn’t mean I like Dexter. He’s accidentally funny, kind of sweet, very hot, and—

Okay, fine. 

Maybe I like him too much.

Sweet Something is an MM bisexual, grumpy/sunshine, small-town romance featuring Wood Hollow’s hottest baker and the grumpy lumberjack with a big heart.

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Sweet Something is the story of Dexter, a donut shop owner, and Viggo, a lumberjack, who find each other in a small Vermont town.

Both have past traumas, and I loved watching them slowly open up, learn to trust each other, and fall in love. 

Their relationship develops at a lovely, realistic pace, giving us the chance to really see how perfectly they complement each other.

Dexter is sunshine with a little anxiety, while Viggo is steady and grounding. Together, they leave the past behind and begin building the family and future they both want.

I really love Lane Hayes’s writing — smooth and easy to read /listen to.

Perfect narration by Nick J.Russo.

about the author:

Lane Hayes  lives in sunny Southern California with her amazing husband, who thankfully doesn’t mind cooking, and their fabulous fox red Labrador, George, who’s pure mischief. Both provide oodles of inspiration for the low-angst, humorous books Lane loves to write.

She’s been telling stories about sexy, funny, sometimes geeky and quirky men who find love for a dozen years now and loving every minute. In her previous life, she sat at a desk and dealt with numbers, so yes…romance is much more satisfying!

Lane loves tea, travel, and chocolate…in any order. Add a book and she’s set!

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New Release: MONSTROUS SERPENT by E.V. Olsen

 

 

 

MONSTROUS SERPENT

E.V. Olsen

Release Date: September 8 

Meet E.V. Olsen:

I am a short story romance author who loves Over The Top alpha males who are possessive and completely obsessed with their person or mate. Nothing will get in their way from claiming what's theirs. 

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https://linktr.ee/evolsenbooks

Blurb:

I was never anyone's first choice. Until two monsters made me their only one.

One bad decision leads me into the woods and straight into the hands of two masked strangers who chase me through the dark, pin me down, and leave me questioning everything I thought I knew about myself.

Then I learn who they are.

Serpents.

And not just any Serpents, but six-foot-ten Hunter Kincaid and his other half, six-foot-eight Atlas Trembley.

Atlas gets under my skin like a splinter. He fights me, steals from me, and doesn't care that I want to kill him. He's counting on it.

Hunter doesn't speak. He takes. He decides. And he's decided on me.

They even call me Little Titan like I belong to them.

The worst part?

I want to belong to the two hockey players who fight over marshmallows and look at me like I'm the best thing that's ever happened to them.

But Hunter's past isn't done with him. And when it threatens to tear us apart, I learn exactly what kind of monsters my Serpents are.

*Monstrous Serpent is an MMM college hockey romance featuring an over top hockey players and a rival team's star player. Grab your copy today.*

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From the “ Primal Chase “ I was invested!

 Dark MMM Hockey The Serpents and the Titans . 

 We’re back in the dark romance hockey world, but this time the Serpents are taking centre stage. 

Cody never expected catching his girlfriend cheating would land him in the sights of Atlas and Hunter—but once these two decide he’s theirs, there’s absolutely no escape.

 Atlas and Hunter have a bond built on friendship, trauma, and a whole lot of denial. 

Add Cody and their undeniable chemistry into the mix, and things get deliciously complicated. 

 The banter between these three was EVERYTHING—funny, filthy, and completely addictive. 

Add secrets, dark pasts, possessiveness, and plenty of tension, and I was hooked!

Release Blitz: Mac Meyers Needs Me by Helena Hunting

 MAC MEYERS NEEDS ME 

By Helena Hunting

Tilton University #2

Release Date: September 10, 2026

Cover Design by Hang Le

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Illustrations by Mary Livas

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Mac Meyers. 

My secret crush. 

Most unattainable guy on campus. 

Relentless flirt (except with me). 

Being friends with the guy on campus that everyone wants comes with its own set of problems.

None of us can eat in the cafeteria without being interrupted ten times.
Well, I’ve had enough.

So the most unhinged thing comes out of my mouth: I tell them to leave my boyfriend alone. 

Except Mac is not my boyfriend. 

Not even close. 

Until he looks at me like I have the most inspired idea.

My name is Ophelia Forrest-Hammer, and Mac Meyers wants to be my fake boyfriend.

But I wish he was my real one.

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Amazon → https://books2read.com/u/3n66r6

Audio → https://geni.us/j94dIi 

Paperback → https://geni.us/MMNMpaperback 

Goodreads → https://geni.us/MacMeyersNeedsMeGR

Mac Meyers Needs Me is Mac and Fee’s book and boy are you in for a surprise!!

This story is truly wonderful with so many feels!

I’m coming down from a veritable high from reading it and I have to say that their journey is not without some difficulties but it’s an all encompassing beautiful love story!

I feel that Mac and Fee complete each other and their friend group is so supportive and so much fun! 

Mac is swoony and struggling with his hockey skills. Fee is an emotional girl and a budding artist. I loved and felt for both of them. 

I devoured this book and really didn’t want it to end! 

About Helena Hunting: 

NYT and USA Today bestselling author, Helena Hunting lives outside of Toronto with her amazing family and her adorable, emotional cat, who thinks the best place to sleep is her keyboard. Helena writes everything from emotional contemporary romance to romantic comedies that will have you laughing until you cry.

Website: http://www.helenahunting.com/

Amazon: http://amzn.to/1y6OBB7

BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/helena-hunting 

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