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REVIEW: The Lines We Draw by CD Rachels (Artists and Athletes #1)

- August 19, 2026

THE LINES WE DRAW Artists and Athletes - Book One by CD Rachels Release Date: February 2, 2022 Review A secret relationship between the soccer captain and art major. It’s not as angsty as you might expect, but also not without some tension. Ravi is closeted, and Steven has a bad romantic history with closeted men, so there is bound to be tension. But there is also a very strong bond that is fun and sweet, and a little ridiculous in the way the young can be! But they also had some good discussions, and ultimately did a good job of working through things. It’s a great series, and lots of other wonderful couples to come. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Staying a closeted soccer player was a lot easier before I met this gorgeous arts major. Now I want so much more, but is he worth the risk? Ravi I’m perfectly fine in my comfort zone. As co-captain of my university soccer team, I know my place. I play hard on the field and my teammates look up to me. Would they look...

REVIEW: We Are Just Us by Jude Bradley

- August 19, 2026

WE ARE JUST US by Jude Bradley Release Date: August 18, 2026 Review A fantastic new author and story. This story felt honest, the characters a little messy, the topics relevant. Kieran and Rory stumble into each other's lives, and it seems inevitable that they find their happy ending, even if it's not smooth sailing or easy. The beach can make many things better, but it’s not a complete cure. Love, compassion, and honesty are what make things last. Though there is plenty of emotion and depth, there is also plenty of fun times too. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis He thought he was moving to a new town… instead, he was coming home. "I saw you naked." "That was an accident." "Still counts. I figure the Universe likes symmetry." Kieran Doyle is a liar. Small ones, mostly. “I'm fine. No one special. Everything's great.” The kind of lies you tell the people you love when the truth feels like a weight only one of you should carry. H...

RELEASE BLITZ: The Sasquatch and the Hairdresser by Chloe Archer

- August 18, 2026

One's a hairdresser. One's a hopeless romantic sasquatch. It totally works. Length : 90,000 words Series : Monsters Hollow Prior Reading : Prior reading recommended but not essential Genre : Cozy/Low Spice, Monster, Paranormal, Small-Town Tropes : Hurt/comfort, monster/human pairing, cozy magical small town, found family, sasquatch romance Trigger/Content Warnings : Mention of intimate partner violence and sexual assault in the past (not graphic), loss of a grandparent in the past, past as a teen runaway Designer : Natasha Snow https://geni.us/SasquatchHairdresser Hal Mystic Hollow is home, the place where I belong. I've found friends, purpose, and a community that embraces me exactly as I am. The only thing missing is someone to build a happily ever after with. Then Skylar Wright checks into my bed-and-breakfast. He's beautiful, guarded, and carrying hurts so deep they make my heart ache. Every instinct I have tells me to shower him with...

REVIEW: The Sasquatch and the Hairdresser by Chloe Archer (Monsters Hollow #3)

- August 15, 2026

THE SASQUATCH AND THE HAIRDRESSER Monsters Hollow - Book Three by Chloe Archer Release Date: August 15, 2026 Review A fun and thoroughly positive story. In a sanctuary town, Skylar finally finds a place to call home and a person (okay, Sasquatch) who is perfect. Supportive, thoughtful, and just a downright good person. Not that it’s one-sided, because Hal is the kind of person who will work himself to the bone for others, but forget to feed himself along the way. But Skylar sees him, and won’t let it go unappreciated. And while there is some interesting drama going on in town, their relationship is pure sunshine and love. I love the townfolk and am invested in the magic and problems of the town. I’m also obsessed with the group chat Hal is part of. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Sometimes the biggest heart belongs to the biggest monster. Hal Mystic Hollow is home, the place where I belong. I've found friends, purpose, and a community that embraces me exactly a...

REVIEW: Starlight by TJ Nichols (Legends Series)

- August 15, 2026

STARLIGHT Legends Series by TJ Nichols Release Date: May 28, 2025 Review A great addition to the Legends series. Mothman and his human. Both men are grieving something; the forest is their comfort place. And though their first and second meeting are traumatic, they fall into an easy existence with each other. Easy, not peaceful, because Akai is dramatic! Cole isn’t just grieving; he’s also dealing with family and expectations he never asked for. His cabin and now Akai are the only things that bring peace. Someone who sees him. But figuring out how to be together when Cole doesn’t fly and the human world can’t know about him. I love that they figured it out, there were some wonderful workarounds. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis A little stalking never hurt anyone… Or at least that’s what Akai told himself every time he checked on the human building the cabin deep in the woods. Before that, the man had camped there alone. Akai wants to believe that he...