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The more I read, the harder I am to impress, and it takes an outstanding book these days to truly shake me into submission. Admittedly, a kinky, sports-flavoured romance penned by one of my favourite writers of late is not a far-fetched bet, yet I never expected to become so infatuated and utterly consumed by this story to the point of re-reading it over and over again in a matter of weeks. Ali Hazelwood continues to bring complex, STEMinist heroines to life with unmatched precision and attention to detail, celebrating their resilience and drive to succeed as well as their softer, more vulnerable parts. And this time around, she does it by deep-diving into the gruelling world of competitive water sports, with the story of two college athletes with something very unexpected in common.

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I’m a huge fan of Catherine Bybee’s romances, forever addicted to the timeless romanticism of her love stories, the superb writing, and the incredible character development, so any new book of hers automatically jumps to the top of my reading list. This series centres around the Stone siblings whose estranged father suddenly dies, leaving his multibillion-dollar business to them. But the father’s will also reveals a half brother they didn’t know existed, and in order to fully come into possession of their inheritance, they must find him. This book is the lost brother’s story—the tale of a blue-collar worker who becomes a billionaire overnight. But before his existence is even made public, a tabloid reporter starts snooping around him, looking for a connection between him and the Stone family, only to end up helping him navigate his newly found reality. A comfort read!

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There’s something downright breathtaking about a Kate Canterbary novel and the way her characters pull you in straightaway with the sheer freshness and candour of their quirks and wit. But it’s the way she then breaks them wide open, tenderly, carefully, that has you hooked on her every word. Two perfect strangers meet at a wedding—he’s the best man, she’s not even supposed to be there—thinking one unforgettable night of passion would be all they’d ever have. But when their paths cross again, their new working relationship throws a wrench in any desire they might have of pursuing a romantic connection. Canterbary takes the familiar workplace romance trope and turns it on its head in this heartwarming, fun, thoughtful story about finding the courage to believe in love, and it just so happens to be one of my favourite reads of the year.

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A young woman stricken by grief after the gruesome murder of her beloved mother moves into a secluded cabin by the lake, looking for peace and quiet, only to discover that she is not only sharing the lake with a rowdy neighbour, but the lake is also believed to be haunted by lovers who were murdered there almost two decades before. We return to Misted Pines with yet another intricately plotted, beautifully paced, spine-tingling whodunit with a beautiful love story (or three) at its core. This gripping tale about long-buried secrets, family bonds, and unexpected twists had me guessing until the very end.

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Bookish News

Lily Sawyer meets her unexpected match in Sebastian Thorne, an aristocrat of noble lineage, in Samantha Young’s all-new enemies-to-friends-to-lovers romance set in Edinburgh, Scotland, and we have the gorgeous covers. It comes out on Jun 19.

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Elsie Silver has revealed the cover of the fourth and final book in the Rose Hill series. It’s an age gap, ex boyfriend’s dad, forced proximity romance, out on Sep 9.

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We have the gorgeous cover of the fourth book in Natasha Madison‘s Dream series, out on May 9. This is Emmett and Lilah’s story, and it’s a grumpy/sunshine, single dad, enemies to lovers, boss/employee, age gap romance.

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An age gap, enemies to lovers, sibling’s ex, forced proximity romance is coming in May from Elizabeth O’Roark, and we have the gorgeous cover.

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NBJ WEEKLY RECAP

New & Upcoming Releases; Bookish News; Latest Top Recommendations

25 March, 2025

NEW RELEASES

✭ NBJ TOP RECOMMENDATION | SECRET IDENTITY + SECRET ENEMIES WITH BENEFITS + FAKE MARRIAGE + BILLIONAIRE ROMANCE

When a secret enemies-with-benefits situation turns into the world’s most public fake marriage…

The world knows me as Landry Davis, supermodel. A beautiful face and killer abs that have spawned a hundred fantasies.

To my friends, I’m simply Landry, the snarkiest (read: most fun) member of our billionaire brotherhood.

But to Kenji Toma, the gorgeous and oh-so-capable personal assistant I’ve been in love with for years, I’m “effing Landry,” the charming slacker who disappears for weeks only to resurface in trouble. His favorite enemy-with benefits. A man he refuses to fall in love with (though I’ve tried) and also can’t resist managing (a fact I’m not too proud to take advantage of).

What none of them know is that I have another title–in fact, a whole other life. One I was born into. One that comes with sprawling estates, a coronet, and a metric ton of familial and political expectations. A life I’ve kept secret for way too long… and hope to keep secret for just a little while longer.

At least until I learn Kenji is in danger.

When all my money and fame can’t save the man I love, I don’t hesitate to use long-hidden political power to whisk him to safety, even though it means outing myself as Viscount Hawling, the elusive heir to the Davencourt earldom…

And pretending the man who loves to hate me is actually my doting husband.

This is the fifth and final book in The Billionaire Brotherhood series of standalone novels with interconnected characters.

Series recommended reading order: Prince of Lies | Marrying Mr. Majestic | Inheriting Miss Fortune | Protecting Mr. Fine | Finding Lord Landry


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MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE + SMALL TOWN

I never expected to inherit a sprawling estate in a small town I’d never even heard of.

To claim it, I have to outmaneuver my scheming cousin and fulfill one impossible condition:

Find a groom.

Enter Ledger Timberbridge—the infuriatingly charming stranger I crossed paths with on my solo (read: canceled) honeymoon.

Now, he’s here in Birchwood Springs, fighting to save his family’s struggling logging company.

And somehow, he’s probably my only shot at keeping my inheritance.

A marriage of convenience between us seems like the perfect solution.

But between small-town secrets, high-stakes family drama, and the undeniable spark between us, nothing about this arrangement feels simple.

As the lines between convenience and something real begin to blur, I have to decide:

Can I trust Ledger with my heart, or will this small town end up costing me everything?

This is a standalone novel in the all-new The Timberbridge Brothers series.

Series recommended reading other: Pretend We Are Us | Under the Same Sky (May 2025) | When Love Found Us (Jun 2025) | Midnight Between Us (Jul 2025) | The Last Call Home (Sep 2025)

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ENEMIES TO LOVERS + COMING OF AGE + FORBIDDEN LOVE + SMALL TOWN

I didn’t follow Wyatt Stone to college, I followed my heart. He just happened to be there.

Against the odds, our love has only grown stronger over the last three years. Now Wyatt’s entering his final college football season, only a few months away from the pro draft this spring. And despite how hard I tried to deny living the same love story as my parents, it seems I’m destined to become the wife of an NFL quarterback. Forever the cheerleader. Truthfully? I can’t imagine life turning out any other way.

However, dreams are temporary. And sometimes, it’s the things that happen when we’re wide awake that forge our stories. Our love is about to face its toughest test yet, and as badly as my heart wants to hold on to what we were, I’m not so sure it’s possible. More importantly, I’m not certain it’s the right choice for either of us.

Now, Wyatt . . . he’s a lot like my father. He’s stubborn. What we’re facing is a whole lot heavier than being down by a touchdown with only seconds to go. But Wyatt doesn’t back down from a fight. It’s just that this one might not win him the game in the end.

This is a second-generation novel from The Waiting series world.

Series recommended reading other: Home Game | Game Face | Final Down (Jun 2025)


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PRESIDENT’S DAUGHTER + FORBIDDEN LOVE + MOTORCYCLE CLUB ROMANCE

She’s the one woman I can never have. Now, I’m the only man who can keep her alive.

Ember
Being the daughter of a motorcycle club president means two things—power and protection.
But it also comes with one unbreakable rule: No biker touches the president’s daughter and lives to tell about it.
Which means Hudson “Atom” Addams, the club’s brooding enforcer and the man I’ve loved half my life, will never be mine.
Until the Bratva rolls into town, demanding protection money.
Now, my father is forcing me to accept Atom’s protection.
Close quarters. Late nights. And the one man I swore I’d never beg for again.

Atom
Five years ago, the woman of my dreams laid her heart at my feet.
I wanted to claim her. Keep her. Make her mine.
Instead, I let her go.
Butcher’s warning was clear—touch his daughter, and I’d be dead before sunrise.
So I buried my need for her and turned my back.
Now, the Bratva is making a play for her bar. And to make matters worse, she’s got a boyfriend.
I should walk away. I should let her go. But I’m not that strong.
Protecting her means breaking the rules. Claiming her means starting a war.
And I’ll burn this town to the ground before I let her slip away again.

This is a standalone novel in the Iron Outlaws MC Colorado series, a spin-off from the Iron Outlaws MC series.

Series recommended reading order: The Grief We Hold | The Oath We Take | The Fire We Crave (Jun 2025)


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ARRANGED MARRIAGE + AGE GAP + FORBIDDEN LOVE + ENEMIES TO LOVERS + FORCED PROXIMITY + MAFIA ROMANCE

The Roríguez cartel is spinning out of control, tragedy putting the alliance and our future in question.
I’m Emiliano Ruiz and throughout the last few years, I’ve witnessed my sisters being doled out to members of the Luciano Mafia. The cartel has also taken famiglia women. It doesn’t matter if it’s the Luciano famiglia’s turn to take a bride.
My mind is set—it’s my turn.
I never imagined marrying a young bride until I caught sight of Isabella Luciano. She’s only eighteen, and with her long yellow hair and big brown eyes, she’s a vision to behold. She sees me, however, through the tinted lens of her father’s hatred.
Carmine Luciano’s disdain of the cartel and the alliance isn’t a secret. His opinion won’t stop me. I’ll prove to Isabella that even bad men can be good husbands.
No matter what her father says or what happens in our war, Isabella will be mine.

This is a standalone novel in the Brutal Vows series.

Series recommended reading order: Now and Forever | Till Death Do Us Part | Bound By A Promise | Queens and Monsters | To Have and To Hold


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GRUMPY/SUNSHINE + FAKE DATING + FORCED PROXIMITY

Sybil Sweet has always been lucky, but lately she can’t catch a break. After years of bouncing from job to job in search of something that feels right and from man to man in search of something special, Sybil is worried that she’s the directionless, floundering daughter her family thinks she is. All she really wants now is a little financial stability and carb comfort. Lucky for her, she’s got just enough in the bank to buy a lottery ticket, and the late-night donut store is open.

Kieran Anderson put his dreams of becoming a doctor on hold to take over running his family’s bakery, and after fighting a losing battle to save the place, he’s exhausted, broke, and no closer to getting back to school. But when a whirlwind of a woman sweeps in late one night, flirty energy gives way to more…until she runs out the next morning, leaving behind her winning lottery ticket.

Lucky for Kieran, his attempt to return the ticket looks like a grand romantic gesture and goes viral, sending sales through the roof. In an effort to keep the store afloat and to convince Sybil’s family she can make good relationship choices, they agree to fake a relationship for three months. Even with hundreds of millions of dollars, finding each other might end up being the sweetest bit of luck for both of them.

This is a standalone novel.


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COWBOY TURNED CRIME BOSS + OLDER BROTHER’S BEST FRIEND + HATE TO LOVE + AGE GAP

Grant Stockton is the devil incarnate. The cowboy turned casino-owning crime boss has been the bane of my existence for as long as I can remember—first as my older brother’s best friend, then as my guardian when my brother died at his side, and now as the rival bar owner and landlord running me into the red.

He might be the head of The Quiet Horsemen, the man everyone else in this town fears, but I’m not about to cede a single inch of ground to him.

If I have to lie, cheat, and steal to keep him from finding out my bar’s underwater—well, that’s exactly what I’ll do.

At least until he breaks into my apartment and discovers my secret. One that gives him all the leverage he needs to control my fate.

My only reprieve is that The Horsemen are in the middle of a war, one that’s been spilling blood for the better part of a decade, and his enemies are closing in on our small mountain town.

Which is why I’m taken off guard by the demand he makes in exchange for keeping my secret.

Apparently there are benefits to being at the mercy of the devil…

This is the second book in The Quiet Horsemen series of standalone novels with interconnected characters.

Series recommended reading order: Bull Rush | Dark Horse | West Bound (Sep 2025)


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PARANORMAL ROMANCE

Discover a brand-new world where demons, vampires, fallen angels, gods, and fae roam the earth in modern day Seattle… 

There isn’t a lore that doesn’t exist around Mt. Olympus, and nobody is safe from the wrath of the immortals who watch.

My only goal: Beat him at his own game.
His: Save the world and himself.

Thousands of people have disappeared from this world by way of his hand and the universe breathes for only one more drop of blood–mine.
He promised he would help me find my brother.
He lied.

I don’t know why I immediately trusted Cyrus. He was stunningly gorgeous, nice, and so accommodating that maybe I felt too safe—maybe that was the first red flag.
The second was that he always said my missing twin was fine, that he’d come back when he was done traveling and that I should stay put until his return.
Looks are deceiving. And I forgot..

Now I’m completely screwed. I’m trapped here until the eclipse and the great Sun God says I’m the last sacrifice he has to make in order to ascend to Olympus. I have so many questions about the mixed mythology and each answer that crawls out of Seattle has me more terrified and confused than the first.

I’m surrounded by fallen angels, demons–basically every terrifying yet perfectly normal looking creature on the planet and working at a bar called Styx, counting the days until two of the very coins I take on a daily basis will be used to cover my travel.

Anubis seems nice enough but I don’t want to die. There has to be a way and I’m hellbent on finding it even if it means I join the other side.

This is the first book in the all-new Dark Olympus series.


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FRIENDS TO LOVERS + MOTORCYCLE CLUB ROMANCE

Brought up in the world of motorcycle clubs, Swan Daniels is the shy, quiet princess of Hawks who loves her simple life of reading and working at the library.

She’s content. Happy even.
She doesn’t want anything to change.

Until it does.

Tragedy strikes.
And Swan’s world darkens in a way she’s never experienced before.

This is the fourth book in the Hawks MC: Next Generation series of standalone novels with interconnected characters.

Series recommended reading order: Coyote | Ruin | Texas | Swan


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PARANORMAL ROMANCE + SHIFTERS

Enemies clash, Secrets burn, and Love defies every law…

Emily Nightsom is a wolf shifter born to lead. Strong, fierce, and fiercely loyal, her pack has always assumed she’ll rise as their next alpha, even though she has repeatedly said otherwise. But Emily harbors a secret—a weakness buried so deeply she’s sworn no one will ever discover it. If it comes to light, it could shatter her pack’s trust and destroy the one thing she’s fought to protect: her family. She’s willing to shoulder the burden of leadership if she has to—but not until every other option is gone.

Then there’s Jackson Tryne, Alpha of the Slate Pack. Enemy. Annoyance. Predator. The wolf shifter who kissed her years ago on a reckless dare—and left her wanting more even as she swore she’d never forgive his arrogance. Jackson has wanted Emily ever since that moment, but her rejection only fueled his desire to prove himself worthy of the untouchable, untamable wolf who refuses to be claimed. Now, with a deadly assassin closing in on her, Jackson doesn’t hesitate: he takes her, hides her, and vows to protect her—even if it means breaking every law of the packs.

Emily’s fury is matched only by the fire between them. She’s spent years fighting her feelings for Jackson, but he’s done waiting. As the danger around them grows, her carefully guarded walls start to crumble, exposing not just her heart but the secret that could ruin her. Jackson is determined to have her, no matter the cost, but when the truth comes out, will he still see her as the fierce warrior he’s always loved? Or will it tear them—and their packs—apart?

This is a standalone novel in the Stope Packs series.

Series recommended reading order: Wolf | Alpha | Shifter | Predator | Enforcer (2026)


Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU

WALLFLOWER HEIRESS/REFORMED RAKE | MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE + HISTORICAL ROMANCE

Stuart Gilden, the arrogant and cold Duke of Camden, is suffocating beneath a mountain of debt caused by his wastrel father and gambling brother. To make matters worse, he’s being blackmailed by a mysterious enemy who has threatened to destroy him. Enter Miss Rosamund Payne, London’s greatest heiress, who has the wealth Camden so desperately needs. There’s just one problem: she’s his scoundrel brother’s former fiancée.

For years, the unassuming Rosamund has been plagued by fortune hunters, but one hurt her more grievously than the rest. When that rogue’s brother comes to her with a shocking proposition, she’s cautiously intrigued. Soon, Rosamund finds herself exchanging venomous barbs and searing kisses with the insufferable duke, lured by the prospect of revenge and the undeniable heat smoldering between them.

With their marriage of convenience secured, Camden’s problems should be at an end. But in truth, they’ve just begun. Because his enemy has only grown bolder and more demanding. And the once unwanted wife beneath his roof is proving a maddening temptation he can’t resist, no matter the cost.

This is a standalone novel in the Wicked Dukes Society series.

Series recommended reading order: Duke with a Reputation | Duke with a Debt | Duke with a Secret (Jun 2025)


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The more I read, the harder I am to impress, and it takes an outstanding book these days to truly shake me into submission. Admittedly, a kinky, sports-flavoured romance penned by one of my favourite writers of late is not a far-fetched bet, yet I never expected to become so infatuated and utterly consumed by this story to the point of re-reading it over and over again in a matter of weeks. Ali Hazelwood continues to bring complex, STEMinist heroines to life with unmatched precision and attention to detail, celebrating their resilience and drive to succeed as well as their softer, more vulnerable parts. And this time around, she does it by deep-diving into the gruelling world of competitive water sports, with the story of two college athletes with something very unexpected in common.

Read More...

I’m a huge fan of Catherine Bybee’s romances, forever addicted to the timeless romanticism of her love stories, the superb writing, and the incredible character development, so any new book of hers automatically jumps to the top of my reading list. This series centres around the Stone siblings whose estranged father suddenly dies, leaving his multibillion-dollar business to them. But the father’s will also reveals a half brother they didn’t know existed, and in order to fully come into possession of their inheritance, they must find him. This book is the lost brother’s story—the tale of a blue-collar worker who becomes a billionaire overnight. But before his existence is even made public, a tabloid reporter starts snooping around him, looking for a connection between him and the Stone family, only to end up helping him navigate his newly found reality. A comfort read!

Read More...

There’s something downright breathtaking about a Kate Canterbary novel and the way her characters pull you in straightaway with the sheer freshness and candour of their quirks and wit. But it’s the way she then breaks them wide open, tenderly, carefully, that has you hooked on her every word. Two perfect strangers meet at a wedding—he’s the best man, she’s not even supposed to be there—thinking one unforgettable night of passion would be all they’d ever have. But when their paths cross again, their new working relationship throws a wrench in any desire they might have of pursuing a romantic connection. Canterbary takes the familiar workplace romance trope and turns it on its head in this heartwarming, fun, thoughtful story about finding the courage to believe in love, and it just so happens to be one of my favourite reads of the year.

Read More...

A young woman stricken by grief after the gruesome murder of her beloved mother moves into a secluded cabin by the lake, looking for peace and quiet, only to discover that she is not only sharing the lake with a rowdy neighbour, but the lake is also believed to be haunted by lovers who were murdered there almost two decades before. We return to Misted Pines with yet another intricately plotted, beautifully paced, spine-tingling whodunit with a beautiful love story (or three) at its core. This gripping tale about long-buried secrets, family bonds, and unexpected twists had me guessing until the very end.

Read More...

Bookish News

Lily Sawyer meets her unexpected match in Sebastian Thorne, an aristocrat of noble lineage, in Samantha Young’s all-new enemies-to-friends-to-lovers romance set in Edinburgh, Scotland, and we have the gorgeous covers. It comes out on Jun 19.

Read More...

Elsie Silver has revealed the cover of the fourth and final book in the Rose Hill series. It’s an age gap, ex boyfriend’s dad, forced proximity romance, out on Sep 9.

Read More...

We have the gorgeous cover of the fourth book in Natasha Madison‘s Dream series, out on May 9. This is Emmett and Lilah’s story, and it’s a grumpy/sunshine, single dad, enemies to lovers, boss/employee, age gap romance.

Read More...

An age gap, enemies to lovers, sibling’s ex, forced proximity romance is coming in May from Elizabeth O’Roark, and we have the gorgeous cover.

Read More...

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