🔖 REVIEW BLITZ 🔖 Sullivan by Melanie Moreland

Sullivan by Melanie Moreland

Release Date: April 22, 2026

Pages: 319

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Suspense

A brand new contemporary romance from New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Melanie Moreland. Prepare to be swept away by this love story of two opposites who collide in all the right ways — and the man who refuses to let distance keep them apart.

Sullivan Black

Powerful. Confident.
Sully Black is a highly sought-after corporate solicitor with ties to a dangerous world…one he cannot escape.
One he never wanted to be free of until it threatened to destroy something he never thought he would have.
Love.

Autumn Briggs

A woman visiting Scotland, hoping the shadows in her life dissipate, gone forever by the time she returns home to Canada.
When an unexpected storm brings the two strangers together in a small cabin, another tempest occurs. One filled with emotions, passion, and talks of forever.
She captivates him.
He fascinates her.
When the outside storm passes and reality sets in, will their new love withstand the pressures of their worlds colliding?
Can she accept the light and the dark?
Can he protect her from her past?
Is forever just a word—or their new way of life?

Author's Note: If you are looking for a later-in-life vacation fling that becomes so much more, a forced-proximity slow burn with just-one-bed tension, a touch-her-and-die hero who will cross oceans to keep her safe, and a love story that proves distance is no match for forever — Sullivan is the book you've been waiting for.

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My Review:

In Moreland’s latest release we are taken back to the dangerous world of the Canadian syndicate in Sullivan. This time bringing the Scottish side into the mix as two unlikely individuals are brought together by chance in this steamy romance.

As a sought-after corporate solicitor, Sullivan “Sully” Black, has achieved a lot in in career as he always keeps himself busy. Taking a small break is the last thing he wanted, until his assistant booked him a train ticket to the small town of Lachlan, where he owns a cottage by the sea. What Sully wasn’t expecting to find was a beautiful woman fainting in front of him. At work, he is a cut-throat solicitor ready to do his job. But looking at the woman in front of him, his first instinct is to make sure she is fine.

The attraction between them is magnetic doesn’t remember ever having such a strong reaction to woman before meeting Autumn Briggs. She tells him that she is there on a work exchange program and knows his cousin, Bonnie. There is a part of him that feels at peace with her around and knows that he should leave. Until a storm brings the two of them together and they are unable to leave until further notice. This would ultimately bring them closer as the two began to confide in one another. Soon they cross the line of no return and Sully makes it his mission to make things work with Autumn once they go back to Edinburg. But what starts off as an unexpected encounter, her past and his world could threaten a chance at a future together.

I absolutely loved reading Sullivan! It’s clear from the very beginning that the main characters have an instant connection and it just keeps growing the longer they spend together. For Autumn it was hard to leave her aunt behind in Canada, but when the opportunity presented itself to leave for a while, she took it. Hoping that it would help her escape her past. Little did she know that meeting Sully would change her life forever. Meanwhile, Sullivan has done everything to make a name for himself, but his past with the syndicate is something that he hopes it does’t hurt his chances with Autumn. It would take a course of events to lead them back into his world in order to keep her safe. I loved seeing them interact with his cousins (from previous books in the series) and just how well they protected Autumn as she became important to Sully. There was a strong family bond/connection in this book that I really liked. The ending was so sweet and I cannot recommend it enough! :)

***I received an advanced copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own.***

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Meet Melanie Moreland:

New York Times/USA Today bestselling author Melanie Moreland, lives a happy and content life in a
quiet area of Ontario with her beloved husband of twenty-seven-plus years and their rescue cat,
Amber. Nothing means more to her than her friends and family, and she cherishes every moment spent
with them. 

While seriously addicted to coffee, and highly challenged with all things computer-related and
technical, she relishes baking, cooking, and trying new recipes for people to sample.
She loves to throw dinner parties, and also enjoys traveling, here and abroad, but finds coming home is
always the best part of any trip.

Melanie loves stories, especially paired with a good wine, and enjoys skydiving (free falling over a fleck
of dust) extreme snowboarding (falling down stairs) and piloting her own helicopter (tripping over her
own feet.) She’s learned happily ever afters, even bumpy ones, are all in how you tell the story.

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🔖 REVIEW BLITZ 🔖 Revelation by Cleo White

Release Date: April 25, 2026

Series: Royally Forbidden #2

Pages: 416

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Once upon a time, there was a princess locked in a tower, guarded by an obnoxiously attractive dragon with a superiority complex.

Her crime, you may ask?

A single, topless, crowd-surfing incident. Which was photographed, published by multiple news outlets, and “jeopardized” her father’s high profile election campaign.

Faced with the threat of being cut off—and forced to rely on her non-existent life skills—the princess had little choice but to accept her punishment: house arrest at the family estate for the duration of the campaign.

A campaign which will last eight. Freaking. Months.

As if all this wasn’t terrible enough, the princess’s only company—the dragon—was even more unpleasant than the punishment itself. He hated her at first sight; most likely for the crime of being pretty, and rich, and way better than him at literally everything.

Mean, condescending, and a total turd, the dragon seemed to want nothing more than to assert his authority over the princess. She believed—quite rightly—that being insanely hot doesn’t give you the right to treat people that way.

It wasn’t long before the princess decided her only recourse… was war.

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It only takes a scandalous set of topless pictures to change the course of Blair Porter’s life forever. Having being born in a world of wealth and privilege, she has always known what her place in the family is. After all, Blair’s dad happens to belong to a very special circle of people in the aristocracy. Lord Albert Porter isn’t just anyone, he holds a lot of influence in Stellan and hopes to leverage that in order to become the country’s next prime minister. But Blair’s recent indiscretion could up costing her dad the election.

A call to the family’s ancestral home of Thornhurst, ends up deceiving her into staying there for the next eight months until the election is over or risk losing her trust fund. With no other choice, Blair gives in only to find out that her dad has hired a someone to guard her while in the estate. A very good looking and infuriating guard who seems to hate her right away. There are a lot of things that the press gets wrong about Blair and she vows to make Damien see that she is different. Yet, no one warm her that by spending a lot of time with Damien, that her heart would be on the line.

I really enjoyed reading Revelation, this enemies-to-lovers romance had me hooked from the very beginning. Just when her dad thought that it would be a good idea for Blair to be out of the spotlight, another type of trouble ends up finding her at her family’s estate. Only, meeting Damien for the first time leaves her with the impression that he doesn’t like her. He is strict, demanding and ready to put her in her place. The problem is that there is something about Damien that keeps drawing Blair closer. Though no matter how much he tells her about himself, she can sense that he is not telling her everything. Something that she needs to figure out before it’s too late. All in all, I would highly recommend checking out this book! The first book in the series became of my favorites and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series! :)

***I received an advanced copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own.***

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🔖 REVIEW BLITZ 🔖 Falling for Real by Carly Phillips

Falling for Real by Carly Phillips

Release Date: April 16, 2026

Series: Dare to Fall #2

Pages: 138

Genres: Romance, Novella, Contemporary

One canceled date. One overbooked hotel. One fake boyfriend who feels way too real.

I fly into a destination wedding expecting maid-of-honor chaos—not to share a room with Tristan Hayes, the devastatingly charming nightclub owner I’ve crushed on for too long.

When the hotel runs out of rooms, Tristan gives his to an elderly couple without hesitation. I see the kind of man he is… and offer to share my king bed. Just for the weekend. Totally innocent.

Until my ex shows up.
With a date.

Suddenly Tristan’s hand is on my waist, his smile lethal, and he’s my fake boyfriend. Temporary. Perfect.

Except the chemistry isn’t fake.
And wedding weekends don’t last.

Or do they?

A fun, flirty wedding-weekend romance featuring fake dating, forced proximity, one bed, and a hero who always shows up—with a guaranteed HEA.

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My Review:

What was supposed to be a short arrangement turned into so much more in Phillips’s latest release, Falling for Real. As the second book in the Dare to Fall Series, this romance will leave you wanting for more!

While attending her cousin’s wedding in Key West, Kaylee Martin is hoping that the lack of date can go unnoticed with the rest of her family. Having broken up with her boyfriend not that long ago, she is not ready to face him again. Yet, Mark is part of the wedding party and has brought along his newest girlfriend. So, when her longtime crush, Tristan Hayes pretends to be her date for the wedding. Kaylee goes along with it, not realizing that her heart was about to be put to the test.

When the resort runs out of rooms, Tristan offers to give his room to a couple that was celebrating their anniversary. Leaving him without a room for the wedding weekend, until Kaylee offers to share her room with him. Neither of them bought a date and seeing how her ex treated her was enough for Tristan to offer to be her pretend boyfriend. But the more they got to know each other, the more it became clear that she is it for him, Tristan just has to convince Kaylee to give them a shot before it’s too late.

Overall, I throughly enjoyed reading Falling for Real. This novella might be short, but it packs a punch when it comes to the romance between the characters. They might look like complete opposites, but it’s clear from the very beginning just how similar they both are. While some might think that Tristan is a bit of a playboy, he wants something real and serious. He doesn’t want to waste time dating someone longterm if the chemistry is not there. On the other hand, Kaylee has been hurt in the past and that hasn’t stopped her from wanting something real. It’s the wedding and those around them that ultimately brings them together and I cannot wait to read the next book in the series! I would highly recommend checking out Falling for Real, you will not regret it! :)

***I received an advanced copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own.***

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Meet Carly Phillips:

Carly Phillips is the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of over eighty sexy contemporary romances featuring hot men, strong women, and emotionally compelling stories her readers have come to expect and love. She is happily married to her college sweetheart and lives in Westchester County, NY. She is the mother of two adult daughters and three crazy dogs who star on her Facebook and Instagram pages. She loves social media and is always around to interact with her readers. Way back in 2002, Carly’s book, The Bachelor, was chosen by Kelly Ripa and was the first romance on a nationally televised book club. Carly loves social media and interacting with her readers. For more information on upcoming releases, sign up for her newsletter (below) and receive two free books! 

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