Duet Narration by: Connor Crais & Christine Lakin Also featuring: JF Harding, Sean Masters, Teddy Hamilton, CJ Bloom, Erin Mallon, Willa Jaymes, Meg Sylvan & Austin Stone
The Troublemaker is Easton Bailey’s book and I just want to say be prepared for a surprising but also a wonderful unexpected journey!!!
I bloody loved this story! Particularly the banter..
But it’s the underlying caring way Easton is, that made me swoon!
I also really loved Hadley!
After her grandma passes and with stipulations for her to be married to get the book store, needless to say Easton and her, have an interesting time ahead of them!
This fake marriage story has twists you will not expect and an emotional one too!
This is also the final book in The Dugout series and it ends with a bang!! Absolutely brilliant!!
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.
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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.
Riley Hart’s love of all things romance shines brightly in everything she writes. Her primary focus is Male/Male romance but under various pen names, her prose has touched practically every part of the spectrum of love and relationships. The common theme that ties them all together is stories told from the heart.
A hopeless romantic herself, Riley is a lover of character-driven plots, many with flawed and relatable characters. She strives to create stories that readers can not only fall in love with, but also see themselves in. Real characters and real love blended together equal the ultimate Riley Hart experience.
When Riley isn’t creating her next story, you can find her reading, traveling, or dreaming about reading or traveling, and spending time with her two perfectly snarky kids, and one swoon-inducing husband.
To my dad, Hunter King is a football prodigy destined for greatness.
The son he always wanted.
To me, Hunter King is the guy I’ve loved most of my life.
The guy who happens to be my dead brother’s boyfriend.
We were kids when Hunter came into our lives—the boy with the skill my brother didn’t have and the drive I lacked. The one who was always kind to me, who cared about my photography when to my dad, it was a hobby, not worth anyone’s time.
Looking at the world through the lens of my camera is the only thing I’ve ever wanted.
Other than Hunter King.
Hunter
I would be nothing without the Blakes. Coach Blake nurtured my football talent from high school through college and now professionally. For all intents and purposes, he was my father. And when I started dating his son Ellis, it felt like I truly became part of the family.
But since Ellis died, nothing feels right anymore—not even the game I’ve always loved.
Until Lucas walks back into my life.
With each lingering touch, I feel sensation returning. Every kiss breathes air into my lungs. And for the first time in three years, it feels like my heart starts beating again.
But with every embrace, I’m betraying Ellis’s memory. The media, my team, Coach Blake will all condemn me. I’ll no longer be their Comeback King. I’ll be the man who is sleeping with his dead boyfriend’s brother.
This story is absolutely beautiful and super emotional! "The Comeback King" by Riley Hart (Necessary Roughness #1) takes you on a heartfelt journey about love, loss, and healing.
Hunter, a star football player, is completely lost in his grief after his boyfriend, Ellis, passes away. Just when he’s feeling stuck, things start to change when he reconnects with Lucas, who happens to be Ellis's brother.
Lucas has always had feelings for Hunter, but Ellis was the one who captured his heart first. Their relationship isn’t exactly easy, especially with all the baggage from the past. Still, once they start to embrace their feelings for each other, the connection becomes undeniable.
This book is incredibly well-written. The characters feel real and relatable, making their struggles and growth really hit home. Riley Hart does an amazing job capturing their pain and hope. The writing pulls you in completely—I felt like I was right there with the characters, living the story alongside them with every page.
PROMO BLITZ: Blue Line Collision by Christie Gordon
Length: 97,000 words Series: Desert Elite Hockey, book 1 Prior Reading: Prior reading recommended but not essential Genre: Sports Tropes: gay hockey romance, bisexual. awakening, rockstar romance, opposites attract, secret relationship, found family, hurt/comfort, caretaking, instalust to emotional slow burn, celebrity/fame gap Trigger/Content Warnings: This book’s themes include absent/neglectful parents, the death of a parent (past), past trauma from abuse, alcoholism, drugs and gun violence. Designer: Christie Gordon
I came to celebrate my call-up to the NHL playoffs. I didn’t expect a rockstar to turn my world upside down.
Evan Crosby After five years grinding in the AHL, I finally get my shot with the Coyotes. The playoffs are my chance to prove I belong in the NHL. No distractions. No mistakes. Then I walk into a bar in Scottsdale to celebrate… and lock eyes with him. Ronan Vale—dark hair, sinful eyeliner, and a voice that’s haunted my playlists for years. A rockstar who looks at me like I’m the only man in the room. I’ve always dated women. My career is hanging by a thread. And the last thing a playoff rookie needs is a scandal. But the way Ronan touches me? The way he makes me feel? Suddenly the biggest risk of my career isn’t on the ice. It’s falling for him.
Ronan Vale Fame taught me one thing—never let anyone close enough to break you. Music is safe. Touring is safe. Casual hookups are safe. Then Evan Crosby crashes into my life—sweet, nervous, and completely new to everything I am. He says this can’t be real. That his career could shatter if anyone finds out. But the way he kisses me tells a different story. And when the final buzzer sounds on his playoff run, he’ll have to decide. Protect the career he’s fought for… Or risk everything for a love neither of us saw coming.
Blue Line Collision launches the Desert Elite Hockey series and spins off from the Desert Ice Hockey and Desert Football worlds. Inside you’ll find a bisexual awakening, a closeted playoff rookie, a broody rockstar, secret hookups, found queer hockey family, and a love that hits harder than a body check. Grab your copy today for hard hits, backstage heat, and a love that refuses to stay in the closet.
This book is absolutely brilliant from the very first page to the last.
A beautifully written love story, it has stayed with me long after I finished reading it a few days ago. I’m still reliving every moment.
The way Evan navigates his feelings and comes to terms with acceptance is written exceptionally well, making his journey both believable and deeply moving. Ronan, the lead singer of the rock band Vanta Crown, is equally captivating.
The attraction between Evan and Ronan is undeniable from their first meeting, and when they cross paths again their chemistry is electric!
With Evan called up for the NHL playoffs, he can’t afford any distractions—but some connections are impossible to ignore.
An emotional, heartfelt, and unforgettable romance that I highly recommend.
about the author:
Christie Gordon is the author of steamy, heartfelt gay romance novels that explore the emotional journey of men discovering themselves and finding love. It all started when she stumbled upon MM fanfiction by accident—and let's just say, it was love at first read. Inspired by the genre's mix of passion and complexity, Christie transitioned from reading about men in love to writing her own stories. After taking fiction writing classes at a local community college, she published her first MM romance novel in 2009 with a small press, and she’s never looked back.
When she’s not writing, Christie watches boys-love dramas, creates digital art, or is serenaded by her snoring one-eyed rescue pug. A graduate of both Electrical Engineering (BS) and Business Administration (MBA), she spends her "day job" navigating the high-tech world, but her heart belongs to the characters who live in her books. Christie currently resides in the Phoenix metro area, though she’s also lived in California’s Bay Area and Minnesota (which probably explains her deep love of pumpkin spiced latte coffees and hockey).
She’s also the proud mother of two young-adult sons who provide plenty of material for stories—usually in the form of chaotic shenanigans. But no matter what, Christie’s always up for a new adventure, whether it's on the page or in the real world.
This series just keeps getting better and better! Lani Lynn Vale never ceases to amaze me with how she makes each couple and each character so unique!
Spicy Disaster is Odin and Constance’s story. This book tugged on every heart string I have and then some!
Odin is the big, grumpy Viking looking biker but has his own hidden secrets. Reading the previous books, I had no idea that Odin was a medical examiner or was a doctor in his previous life. I especially loved the fact that he has super rare blood type (something I didn’t know existed until this book!).
Constance is a single Mom who is struggling to look after her sick daughter, Wendy. Wendy needs regular blood transfusions to stay healthy but the problem is that she also has this unique and rare blood type. When Constance is one day looking for a donor to help Wendy, a mysterious email pops up and tells her to move, she doesn’t even hesitate! She would do anything for Wendy. I also loved the fact that Constance helps her family and their wild life recovery centre. Another fierce, fantastic and unique heroine, whom I loved from the very start!
I loved how both characters developed throughout this book. Odin becomes just a smidge more soft and falls in love with not only Constance but also Wendy. I loved how many animals made an appearance in this book as well. Not only the wild life but Constance’s near pet Osprey, Possum. Love that bird!
I can’t wait to read what magic Lani Lynn Vale writes next!
Lani Lynn Vale is an American author of humorous romantic suspense novels. Born in the Great State of Texas, she has lived the majority of her adult life in East Texas where most of her novels are based. She’s married to her high school sweetheart whom her readers refer to as “LLV’s Bearded Half.” She published her first novel, Boomtown. in the summer of 2013 after the birth of her third child. She’s gone on to publish over 100 novels, with most of them going on to become USA Today Bestsellers.
