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REVIEW: Bales and Brawn by Jem Wendel (Foggy Basin Season Three)

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  BALES AND BRAWN Foggy Basin Season Three by Jem Wendel Release Date: August 17, 2026 Review Zane is a grumpy grumpster - the kind who carries the weight of everything on his shoulders. Losing his mom, caring for his brother and father, he’s loyal but also tired. And Devin, who gets to see the whole country, a little irresponsible, rubs Zane the wrong way. He’s a reluctant boss, always makes sure Devin knows he’s on probation. But as time goes on, those walls come down, and somewhere along the way, Zane finds someone to care for him and help him experience more of life, and Devin finds a home. It’s a lovely addition to the Foggy Basin series. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Devin I’ve only just arrived in this small town and I’ve managed to make an enemy, so it’s a surprise when he offers me a job. Zane is uptight and can’t seem to stand my presence so I’m surprised when he throws down a challenge. One I don’t hesitate to accept. But I soon find out there’s more to Za...
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REVIEW: Worse than a Paper Cut by Dahlia Donovan

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  WORSE THAN A PAPER CUT by Dahlia Donovan Release Date: August 6, 2026 Review Dahlia writes such wonderful queer romances, and this one is especially packed full of emotion and touching moments. We also get some amazing autistic and asexual representation. Prisca loses her anchor and friend Angus. Kauri had been there as the doctor through the process. All those hours, helped them build a connection. In the aftermath, when she feels like she’s drowning, but Kauri helps her navigate the overwhelming emotions, and how to move forward. How to live again, while still remembering. Together the embark on a road trip to honour Angus, and somewhere along the way, they find a future together. It’s a really beautiful story. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Retired autistic rugby player Prisca Heath has spent the past year caring for the man who raised her. When Angus’s sudden decline leaves her grieving and alone, she struggles to imagine a future without him. An unexpected conn...
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REVIEW: The Human's Heart by Michele Notaro (Brinnswick #2)

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  THE HUMAN’S HEART Brinnswick - Book Two by Michele Notaro Release Date: August 20, 2026 Review So great to get the continuation of this cute couple. Still trying to figure out how to be together, trouble finds them, and though horrible, it also helps find a way forward! This book also greatly highlights the amazing found family this world is created on. And lovely to witness both of them find themselves settled within it. Great story. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis I know Zay’s scared of losing me, but I really, really don’t want to become a vampire. Who would want to drink… that for the rest of forever? Blech! With my and Zay’s viramore bond complete and our lives settling down after what happened over the winter, it seems all my mate can think about is impending doom. Or rather, the fact that I’m human and mortal and he isn’t. It’s not that I want to grow old and die. It’s not that I want Zaos to wind up alone. Not at all. It’s just… being a vampire is so, so, so...
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REVIEW: Harvest Heat by Silvia Violet (Frostwick Harbor #1)

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  HARVEST HEAT Frostwick Harbor - Book One by Silvia Violet Release Date: August 20, 2026 Review I love a misunderstood guy. And Rhys is definitely misunderstood by many. Though thankfully, he also has a crew of people who totally get him and have his back. Rhys is the hometown native, so he knows firsthand what life is like in a small town, and its gossip mill. Caleb is a transplant who has opened a ‘rival’ coffee shop. He’s a sunshiny man who loves sweet, flavourful coffee concoctions. And he’s completely intrigued by Rhys and his coffee purest shop. The attraction is evident, and over time they connect secretly.  Both romantically and to create a drink for the upcoming festival. Rhys is completely wrapped up in the idea of keeping everything between them secret. This causes some push and pull between them. It’s a fun story, with some entertaining side characters and lots of small-town charm. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Rhys likes his life controlled, quiet,...
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REVIEW: The Art of Drowning by EM Denning

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  THE ART OF DROWNING by EM Denning Release Date: August 20, 2026 Review An absolutely stunning novel! It’s full of emotional turmoil, but it’s beautiful and satisfying.   Admittedly, this paralleled a bit of my own life. I lost my brother this year, but we hadn’t been speaking for a few years prior. I love him, but that complicated relationship mixed with his death is an emotional field of landmines. So this story really hit me deep. Callum and Damien are orbits in Sam’s life. The possessive, angry man dictates their life and happiness. Making them all miserable. Then he dies. Sam's death brings a whole host of new complicated emotions, but it also brings Callum and Damien back together. We get to witness their past and how they built their love in the quiet moments they were alone, how they were torn apart, and the present, when they are forced to reckon with the past, their own roles in the end of their relationship, and who they want to be now that they see what the f...
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RELEASE BLITZ: Harvest Heat by Silvia Violet

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  HARVEST HEAT by Silvia Violet — MM Grumpy Sunshine Rival Coffee Shops Cozy Small Town Romance | Release Blitz Release Blitz HARVEST HEAT by Silvia Violet Series: Frostwick Harbor #1 Release Date: August 20, 2026 Genre: MM Cozy Small Town Romance Tropes: Grumpy/sunshine, opposites attract, neurodivergent hero, fall vibes Cover Design: Meg Neal ...
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