Sunday, August 23, 2026

REVIEW TOUR - The Fall Affair by Vi Keeland

 



Title: The Fall Affair
Author: Vi Keeland
Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Opposites Attract/Found Family
Release Date: August 18, 2026


BLURB

She’s counting down the days until she leaves Tuscany. He’s counting on making her stay.

Some people go to Tuscany to find themselves.
I went to escape—New York, my ex’s new relationship, and a career that derailed the moment I was passed over for partner.
My plan was simple: settle my eccentric Italian grandmother’s estate, sell whatever wasn’t nailed down, and return to the life I’d worked too hard to lose.
Instead, I walked into a mess—a crumbling antique shop, two hundred acres of leased vineyard land, and one infuriating clause in the will: Live and work in the shop for three months, or inherit nothing.
Then there’s the neighbor I clash with instantly. Matteo Lucchese is the infuriatingly handsome winemaker who leases my family’s land and refuses to be impressed by my credentials—or my attitude. He’s rugged and stubborn, stuck living in a time that has long passed us by, and the word rush isn’t part of his vocabulary. Basically, we’re exact opposites.
But as the days stretch into weeks, Tuscany chips away at the armor I didn’t realize I was wearing, and Matteo shows me the appeal of slowing down, of staying rooted, of wanting something other than climbing the corporate ladder.
I came to Tuscany to escape.
But now that the countdown to going home was on, I wasn’t sure if I was ready to leave. And the life I was falling for came with a looming expiration date.







WHAT TO EXPECT

Opposites Attract
Under the Tuscan Sun Vibes
Found Family
NYC Heroine x Italian Hero
Late-summer Magic






PURCHASE LINKS
eBook available in Kindle Unlimited



What an incredible audiobook! 


I laughed, I cried, and I couldn’t stop listening to this beautiful audiobook! Connor Crais and Andi Arndt were absolutely fantastic and brought every emotion to life.


Set in the stunning Tuscan countryside, the story follows Allegra as she travels to Italy to settle her grandmother’s estate. She doesn’t trust easily, and neither does her neighbor Matteo, a winery owner still carrying the scars of a past relationship. Their friendship slowly grows into something more, but both are afraid to take the next step.


The story weaves between the present and Matteo’s past, revealing why his heart is so guarded, while Allegra uncovers family who I secrets that change everything she thought she knew.


I loved watching this story unfold. It has romance, mystery, family secrets, and a wonderful cast of characters. From start to finish, I was completely invested and highly recommend both the book and the audiobook.




The Fall Affair is a wonderful, intriguing story. It is full of surprises, secrets and of course, romance. 

Allegra Bianchi travels to Italy after her grandmother passes away. The will has some stipulations and Allegra has to navigate her new life as it where. Meeting Matteo though, who knew her grandmother, makes her life more interesting. Oh yes.

The sizzling chemistry that bubbles to the surface between them, is difficult to ignore, however Allegra is undoubtedly undecided about her future. I mean, who could blame her. 

I really loved Matteo, he’s caring, charming but also guarded. 

I feel like, throw in the Italian countryside, the slower pace of life, a hot Italian man 

and certain things Allegra finds out, should be a no brainer, however she does have to make some decisions. Will she choose wisely, taking everything into consideration and throw caution to the wind or go back to her life in New York? 

I have to say though, my heart belongs in Italy now….

I loved how the storyline unfolded and especially how it ended. Well done!



AUTHOR BIO


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, Israel, 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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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

RELEASE BLITZ - The Fall Affair by Vi Keeland

 



Title: The Fall Affair
Author: Vi Keeland
Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Opposites Attract/Found Family
Release Date: August 18, 2026


BLURB

She’s counting down the days until she leaves Tuscany. He’s counting on making her stay.

Some people go to Tuscany to find themselves.
I went to escape—New York, my ex’s new relationship, and a career that derailed the moment I was passed over for partner.
My plan was simple: settle my eccentric Italian grandmother’s estate, sell whatever wasn’t nailed down, and return to the life I’d worked too hard to lose.
Instead, I walked into a mess—a crumbling antique shop, two hundred acres of leased vineyard land, and one infuriating clause in the will: Live and work in the shop for three months, or inherit nothing.
Then there’s the neighbor I clash with instantly. Matteo Lucchese is the infuriatingly handsome winemaker who leases my family’s land and refuses to be impressed by my credentials—or my attitude. He’s rugged and stubborn, stuck living in a time that has long passed us by, and the word rush isn’t part of his vocabulary. Basically, we’re exact opposites.
But as the days stretch into weeks, Tuscany chips away at the armor I didn’t realize I was wearing, and Matteo shows me the appeal of slowing down, of staying rooted, of wanting something other than climbing the corporate ladder.
I came to Tuscany to escape.
But now that the countdown to going home was on, I wasn’t sure if I was ready to leave. And the life I was falling for came with a looming expiration date.







WHAT TO EXPECT

Opposites Attract
Under the Tuscan Sun Vibes
Found Family
NYC Heroine x Italian Hero
Late-summer Magic






PURCHASE LINKS
eBook available in Kindle Unlimited



AUTHOR BIO


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, Israel, 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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Sunday, August 16, 2026

New Release: KNOT A CHANCE by Dani Grimes

 



KNOT A CHANCE

Dani Grimes

Release Date: August 14 


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:

Bennett Winchester is perfectly content with his life in Mirror Lake. He owns his own garage where he works as a mechanic, has two sisters and good friends to spend his time with, and he doesn’t mind not being in a relationship—until Felix Kipling arrives in town and starts working at the bar owned by Bennett’s sister. The second Bennett lays eyes on Felix, his alpha instincts make it clear he’s looking at his true mate, and he’ll do anything to be with him.


Felix has a past that makes him wary of a potential relationship, but Bennett isn’t easily deterred and he’s willing to take everything at Felix’s pace, no matter how long he has to wait to claim Felix as his omega. The two quickly realize that what they have is so much more than a casual fling, but it may not matter when an accident puts Felix in a coma.


Dealing with his confusion about the cause of the accident, suspicion of everyone around him, and the return of Felix’s mate, Bennett is faced with an impossible choice: does he bond the man he loves to him without his explicit consent, or allow Felix’s ex to be involved in decisions that directly impact Felix’s health?


As the sheriff of Mirror Lake, Bennett’s best friend, starts to piece together the makings of a larger criminal organization, Bennett’s concern that Felix’s ex had something to do with the accident only grows. But there is nothing Bennett won’t do for his omega, even if it means risking everything to protect him.



Buy Link:

https://amzn.to/4esIa3P 

Available in KU 






"Knot a Chance" is the first book in the Mirror Lake Series.

Bennett Winchester is a mechanic who runs his own shop, living a quiet life in Mirror Lake with his family and friends. That all changes when Felix Kipling shows up. From the moment Bennett meets him, he’s got this gut feeling that Felix is his true mate. But Felix has been through a lot and is pretty wary about trusting anyone, so Bennett takes it slow, wanting to let their relationship unfold in its own time.

Just when things start to heat up between them, disaster strikes—Felix ends up in a coma after a terrible accident. Now Bennett's stuck making some tough calls about Felix’s future and suspects the crash wasn’t just a freak accident. With the local sheriff digging into a bigger criminal scheme and Felix’s ex popping back into the picture, Bennett’s ready to do whatever it takes to protect the guy he loves.

Saturday, August 15, 2026

New Release: THE LONG WAY FOUND by CJ Chambers


 THE LONG WAY FOUND

CJ Chambers

Release Date: August 13 


Connect with CJ Chambers:

https://www.instagram.com/cjchamberswrites/ 


Blurb:

Two decades ago, Jack Garrison boarded a plane for West Point and left Luke Calder behind.


Luke stopped waiting. Eventually.


Now, as he approaches forty, Luke has built a life he loves in Calder Ridge, the Colorado mountain town he's always called home. The past is finally where it belongs.


Then Jack comes back.


After a decorated Army career, a failed marriage, and a lifetime spent wondering about the boy he left behind, Jack plans only a brief stop.


Everything changes when he sees Luke again. Confident. Stronger. Somehow even more handsome than Jack remembered.


Their attraction flares to life again, but desire is the easy part. Heartache and distrust don't disappear overnight. What happens when the boys who lost each other grow into men who finally have a chance to get it right?


Some first loves fade into the past. But some are worth taking the long way to find again.



Buy Link:

https://a.co/d/0aTMyuBM 

Available in KU







A beautiful second-chance, small-town MM romance that completely stole my heart. ❤️

I really loved that our two main characters were a little older.

Twenty years ago, Jack left Calder Ridge to attend West Point, leaving Luke behind. Luke stayed and built a life for himself, making a good name in the town. But Jack has never forgotten Luke — and he’s always carried the guilt of the way he left.

Now, twenty years later, Jack is back.

Being reunited brings all those old feelings rushing back, but can you really go back to where you left off after so much time apart? Have their feelings remained strong, or has twenty years changed them both too much?

I loved watching Jack and Luke find their way back to each other. 

A heartfelt, beautifully written romance about love, regret, forgiveness and finding your way home to the person who has always held a piece of your heart.

**A wonderful story that I absolutely couldn’t put down!** ❤️


Friday, August 14, 2026

EXCERPT REVEAL - The Fall Affair by Vi Keeland

 



Title: The Fall Affair
Author: Vi Keeland
Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Opposites Attract/Found Family
Release Date: August 18, 2026


Take a sneak peek of THE FALL AFFAIR.
You know you want to...


Allegra: I think you’re pretty amazing. I’m going to bed smiling on the eve of what might turn out to be one of the worst days of my life. Thank you for coming here with me.

The reply came almost instantly.

Matteo: I think you’re pretty amazing, too. And I love your smile.

That made my already-big grin grow wider. Rather than text back, I decided to take a selfie of me beaming to show him I wasn’t kidding. I held my phone out, tilted it down for a good angle, and snapped a photo of me lying in bed. Only when I checked the picture, I realized the camera had caught a lot more than I’d intended. Yes, I was smiling, but I was also wearing a black slip nightgown, the top of which was lace and showed a lot of cleavage. I hadn’t been going for sexy, but damn, it was.

I bit my lip, debating whether I should take another. Then the wine, or maybe the adrenaline, pushed me. Screw it. Send.

My heart raced as I watched the status go from Delivered to Read. The dots on the screen started to bounce around, then stopped and started twice before an incoming text arrived.

Matteo: You’re gorgeous. And that photo just made its way into my private folder.

A shiver ran down my spine.

Allegra: And what exactly are the photos in your private folder used for?

Matteo: I think you know the answer to that.

My thighs pressed together thinking of Matteo pleasuring himself to my picture. I hadn’t intended this conversation to go this way, but now that it had…

Allegra: I think it’s only fair that I have a picture for my private folder, then.

This time a response didn’t come right away. After a minute or two, I thought maybe I’d taken things too far. But then my phone chimed, a photo lit up my screen, and my breath caught.

Oh. My. God.

Matteo was sprawled across his bed, sheet slung low on his hips. His muscular chest was bare, and his beautiful Italian skin was golden and smooth except for the sexy happy trail that led down to where it was covered. One arm was bent behind his head, showing off the cut of his biceps, and his gaze was on me, even through the photo. And God, the sinful smirk on his lips made it impossible to look away.

After a few minutes of staring, I swallowed.

Allegra: I’m speechless, and that’s saying something. LOL. Wow. Just wow. I’m not sure I’ll be able to sleep after seeing that. I’m a little riled up.

His near-instant response left no doubt that he’d been waiting for my text.

Matteo: For the record, my door is open if you ever want to come see it in person…








AUTHOR BIO


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, Israel, 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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