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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

🔖 REVIEW BLITZ 🔖 Just One More Affair by Carly Phillips



Just One More Affair by Carly Phillips

Release Date: May 12, 2025
Pages: 184
Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Oops, she did it again…

A one-night stand with a billionaire.
A surprise pregnancy.
Can she trust his love?
Or is it the baby tying them together?


Charlotte Kendall never expected history to repeat itself after a one-night stand at a wedding. Especially since a past encounter left her co-parenting twin daughters she adores. Except this time, her baby daddy is a man she can’t resist.

Billionaire Jared Sterling always gets what he wants—and he wants Charlotte Kendall. When he learns she’s pregnant, he’s all in. But Charlotte’s past has taught this independent, single mom to guard her heart. She doubts Jared’s motives and believes he’s only invested for the baby.

Their chemistry is undeniable and Jared will do anything to convince Charlotte she’s his endgame. But her life is complicated and when her brother’s recklessness puts Charlotte in danger, Jared takes over, proving he’s offering the love and stability she has always craved.

Now Charlotte must decide—will she keep running from the man who’s offering her everything, or take a chance on love?




My Review:

As the fifth book in The Sterling Family, Phillips delivers a steamy second chance romance between a business mogul and an archeologists in Just One More Affair. Can a second one-night stand end up turning into a forever?

After having a one-night stand that gave her twin daughters, Charlotte Kendall never expected to be invited to her old one-night stand’s wedding. But that’s one of things that she loves about her relationship with Noah Powers, that they can be good co-parents and friends. While Charlotte was pursuing her archeological dreams in Egypt, she is grateful to have Noah to help her take care of the girls. While trying to enjoy the last day with her daughters, Charlotte spots Jared Sterling, the handsome Sterling brother that has been extra charming since the minute they met. 

It’s evident that they have a connection, one that they would later on explore. Only time around, she would go back to Egypt only to find out that is is pregnant again and the father is thousand of miles away. It is then that Charlotte makes the decision to come back home to take care of her daughters and tell Jared that he is going to be a dad. She was definitely not expecting for Jared to be like Noah, he is set on to win her over no matter what. Yet, she fears that he is only worried for their baby and not really her. Yet, it would take a twist in events to prove to them that they might just be it for each other.

I absolutely loved reading Just One More Affair, after reading Just One More Temptation, I was happy to find out that Charlotte was going to get her own story. It’s been years since Charlotte had to be a single mom, she has been relying on herself even longer and that’s what has made her guard her heart. It’s hard to rely on other people, but Jared is different and the fact that he wants her to feel like she belongs in his life it’s difficult. Jared Sterling never expected to settle down anytime soon, not after working day-and-night at Sterling Investments. But seeing Charlotte again has him rethinking his own future, especially after he finds out that he is going to be a dad. Neither of them expected to develop strong feelings for each other and he vows to prove that he will never walk from them. I loved the interactions that we get from the rest of the family, Charlotte’s daughters quickly embrace Jared and it was sweet to see. The ending was perfect for them and I cannot wait to read the next book in the series! :)

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

My Rating: 4.5/5


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Thursday, April 17, 2025

🔖 BLOG TOUR 🔖 The High Priestess by Michelle Heard {REVIEW}




The High Priestess by Michelle Heard

Release Date: April 10, 2025
Pages: 263
Genres: Romance, Mafia, Contemporary

From USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard comes a new STANDALONE, full-length MAFIA ROMANCE novel.

As the eldest daughter of Ilias Dimitrou, I’m next in line to become the head of the Greek mafia. I’m getting good at putting on an act while I learn everything I need to know about the organization, but behind closed doors, I’m terrified. If my father’s men catch a whiff of my fear, they’ll rip me apart.

Before I’m able to take over from my father, we’re attacked. I have to depend on my newly formed alliance to come to the rescue while I fight with every ounce of strength in my body to stay alive.

Barely surviving when my entire family is slaughtered, I end up being guarded by Lincoln Knight. For some reason, the damaged sniper refuses to leave my side, and I find myself becoming more and more dependent on him. He follows me like a deadly shadow, and I’m well aware of the fact that he’s the only person standing between me and certain death.

When I take my rightful place as the head of the Greek mafia, can I conquer my fears and become the strong leader I was born to be?



My Review:

If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would, The High Priestess has proven to be one of my favorite books of the year. Heard delivers a captivating mafia romance that had me swooning and rooting for the characters until the end. A must-read!

At the beginning of the story we are introduced to Cassia Dimitrou, heir to become the head of the Greek mafia. At twenty-eight years old, Cassia has been training and shadowing her dad for the past year. But even though to some she might be making progress in her training, to her everything that she’s had to endure has only solidified the fact that Cassia is afraid. Every time she has to deal with killers and criminals, there is a part of her that wonders if she’ll ever be a good leader. It doesn’t help that her stubborn father doesn’t want to retire, so she’s left with dealing with the alliance that he formed with other mafia leaders.

Up to this point Cassia has been able to convince them that she is a force to be reckoned with. Yet, her dad wants nothing to do with them now, all while provoking their enemy, the Bravta. When the Russian mafia attacks them by surprise, she is forced to see her family killed in front of her eyes. She didn’t think she was going to make it. Until a mysterious stranger saves her and takes her back to safety. Apprehensive and a little scared of him at first, Cassia thinks that Knight is going to turn on her. Little does she know how much the tortured stranger would end up changing the course of her life. The more time they spend together, the harder it becomes for her to not develop strong feelings for her bodyguard. The bodyguard who promises to protect her with his own life, all while helping her get her throne back.

Lincoln Knight is not afraid to kill, not after what he’s seen over the years. His time as a Navy Seal came to an abrupt end when he lost his sister. And it was the way he lost her that made him want to avenge her death. Aligning himself with the mafia by chance gave him more reasons to use his skills as a sniper. He was too late in saving his sister and he promises to not repeat the same mistake. So does his best to protect Cassia, she begs him to save her sister and that’s his undoing. It touches him that she wants to give her life for her sister and Knight recalls his own lose. It’s not easy to get her to agree to let him be her bodyguard, but eventually she gives in. Knight seems to be the only one to see through Cassia and the lack of confidence that she has. Yet, underneath all of that he sees a fierce leader and he vows to protect her with his life. Not realizing that she would manage to break down the walls around his heart.

I absolutely loved reading The Hight Priestess, it’s by far the best in the series. There is so much depth when it comes to the characters and their stories. They have lost so much and they are able to rely on each other for support. Although Cassia has always known that she would one day take over her dad, she can’t help to feel like a disappointment to her parents. She doesn’t think she is capable of being the cold hearted leader that she is expected to be in order to run the Greek mafia. It takes a lot to run an old-schooled organization and they will not take kindly or respect her if she shows fear. But having Knight with her gives Cassia a renew purpose and she has a lot to grow within herself to change the organization. Knight was the tortured hero in the story, everyone needs a Knight in their lives. He is protective when it comes to Cassia and he too has a lot to change, especially over his guilt for not being there to protect his own sister. This book has everything you can think of, from action to a full on sizzling romance that had me emotional at the end. I would highly recommend it, cannot wait to read more from the author in the future! :)

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

My Rating: 


About Michelle Heard:

Michelle Heard is a Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling Author who loves creating stories her readers can get lost in. She resides in South Africa with her son where she's always planning her next book to write, and trip to take.


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Wednesday, April 16, 2025

🔖 REVIEW BLITZ 🔖 Just a Little Crush by Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde



Just a Little Crush by Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde

Release Date: April 15, 2025
Pages: 208
Genres: Romance, Contemporary

It’s just a little crush. What could possibly go wrong?

I’ve had more than enough relationship drama to last a lifetime, so romance with Stevie Palmer, the gorgeous server I had a hot one-night stand with, isn’t in the cards. However, she would make the perfect fake girlfriend to help me win my custody battle.

When I offer her an obscene amount of money to play along, she agrees. I insist this arrangement is strictly business. No feelings. No complications.

Easy, right?

Except nothing about Stevie is easy. She’s unexpected softness, stubborn as hell, and impossible to ignore. I tell myself I can keep my hands off of her. That I can ignore the way she makes me feel. Then one kiss turns into another. One night into more. And suddenly, our perfect little arrangement is anything but simple or straight forward.

With so much at stake, can I turn our fake relationship into a real happily ever after? 



My Review:

I loved the authors’ previous collaboration in the Dare Crossover, so I was excited to read their new series together. Needless to say, as the first book in the Sterling Family Crossover, Just a Little Crush does not disappoint at all. Phillips and Wilde deliver a sweet second chance romance between a real estate mogul and a server that will leave you wanting for more!

For Stevie Palmer, working at The Black Door and interning at Dare PR all while getting her degree in marketing keeps her busy these days. Ever since moving from Connecticut to New York three years ago, she’s been working really hard to better her life and of her sister’s who just got out of an abusive relationship. Stevie’s job now is to make sure to provide for them and hoping to get a full-time job at the marketing firm. While attention her best friend’s birthday, Stevie bumps into her friend’s brother, Caleb Sterling. 

Having met at The Black Door a year ago, they’ve always been cordial with each other, but there is something about Caleb that keeps pulling her closer. It’s when they cross the line of no return that their lives truly change forever. Caleb has a proposition for her, one that will change the course of their lives as she pretends to be his girlfriend in order for him to get custody of his son. Neither of them expected their feelings for one another to grow so much, it’s clear that she is out of his league and Stevie starts to question of their future together. All while Caleb is doing everything he can to make sure he keeps her for good.

I truly loved reading this book, it’s such a great start to the series! Their chemistry is sizzling and we can see that from the very beginning. It’s evident that Stevie fears not being good enough for Caleb, they come from two different worlds. His life as a wealthy real estate mogul attracts the wrong attention and Caleb has worked really hard to make a name for himself away from his prestigious family. The custody battle that he finds himself in is just prove that Caleb is willing to do anything for those he loves. He cares about Stevie and will do anything to prove that they might just be it for each other. All in all, I enjoyed their story and the ending, it fit the characters really well. I would highly recommend it! :)

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

My Rating: 4.5/5


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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Meet Erika Wilde:

Erika Wilde is a Bestselling author and is best known for her super sexy Marriage Diaries series and The Players Club series, and has also co-written multiple series with Carly Phillips, her best friend and writing buddy for the past twenty years. She lives in Oregon with her husband, and when she's not writing you can find her exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest. For more information on her upcoming releases, please sign up for her newsletter (below).

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