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Friday, June 19, 2026

Book Tour: No Matter What by Stephen Suffron @RABTBookTours




Young Adult / Coming of Age / Christian

Date Published: April 14, 2026

Publisher: Clay Bridges Press



Most people don’t know quite what to make of Jay McGee. His teammates call him “Mac Daddy” ('90s slang for a smooth-talking ladies' man). But Jay is nothing like that. In fact, he just doesn’t fit neatly into any box—honors student, basketball player, church kid—and he’s okay with that, as long as two people notice: Coach Mays, the fiery perfectionist standing between Jay and his basketball dreams, and Nicole Ellis, the cheerleader he’s secretly liked since sixth grade.

When Jay finally seizes a moment of boldness with Nicole, he steps into new territory—only to discover her life is far more complicated than he ever imagined. Maybe he should just focus on basketball. Except Coach Mays seems blind to Jay’s potential, harping only on his flaws.

Caught between pressure, failure, and secrets no one talks about at Sunday school, Jay is forced to wrestle with deeper questions—about who he is, what he believes, and what it really means to be seen, to love, and to become someone worth noticing . . . no matter what.

 

What makes it unique:

This book provides a practical way for teens to engage with difficult questions and feel seen in the struggles they’re facing, while also being educational and presenting hard truths everyone will have to wrestle with. It helps the reader ask tough questions about who they are, who they want to be, where they want to go in life, and who they want to bring along on the journey.

The engaging characters and witty conversation pull in the reader and command attention and focus. This is not a story that will be read and quickly forgotten. Unlike generic "coming of age" books, No Matter What tackles the struggles of adolescence with taste and decency, allowing the reader to think and feel throughout the story without becoming unnecessarily uncomfortable or awkward.

 


Interview with Stephen Suffron

Author of No Matter What 


Could you tell us about any research trips you took for this story? Which places did you visit, and what made them essential to your writing?

This book draws from my own high school memories, so I didn't travel anywhere except into my own past. The work was recalling my feelings and beliefs from those years and expressing them through Jay — drawing from real events in my life while adapting the facts to the story I wanted to tell. My dad still lives in that same town, though, and it was fun to go see some of the sites from the book, like the old Dairy Queen, and how some have remained unchanged while the town has changed drastically around them.

What's the strangest thing you've ever had to research online for your book?

One that stands out: I originally had a character use a Cold Stone Creamery coupon, until a proofreader pointed out that Cold Stone didn't reach Texas until the 2000s. It was actually Marble Slab Creamery in that area at that time — frustrating to have missed, since I had already been pretty careful about that kind of detail. I looked up what movies were playing in November 1993, verified the actual box score from that specific Astros game, and researched music, stores, and other period details to make sure everything matched not just the decade but the exact year and month.

What research (history, mythology, science) goes into your world-building?

My world-building was really about making 1993-94 feel authentic. I didn't rely on memory alone — I researched stores at the mall, songs that were popular at the time for the dance and player introduction scenes, and anything else that wasn't central to my own teenage world but that I still wanted to get right. Some details I was confident enough to leave to memory — the 59-cent Taco Bell menu, for example — but I wanted readers who lived through that era to smile at those “memory unlocked” moments and to immerse present-day teens in their parents’ world.

Have any of the people you've known, past or present, left a lasting impression on your writing journey? If so, we'd love to hear about a memorable experience that stands out to you.

My writing style is really my own, though I've been shaped and encouraged by many teachers and professors over the years. The push to share this story with a broader audience came from reading it aloud as I went along to the ladies in my office, Trudy and Debi. They wanted to know what happened next, so I had to keep writing! And once it was finished, they pushed me to explore getting it published. I probably never would have finished without them, and I certainly wouldn't have published without them.

Do you write in the same genre all the time?

No Matter What is actually a departure for me. I haven't written a lot of fiction, and when I have, it's mostly been short stories or monologues that get inside the heads of biblical figures. For this book, I decided to revisit a short story I wrote back in college — when the 1990s was contemporary — and build it into something that speaks to both teens and their parents.

If so, have you ever consider writing in another one?

I've actually started work on two other books. One tells the story of Paul's shipwreck from the end of Acts through the eyes of Julius, the centurion in charge of him. The other follows Jay McGee into his junior year of college, where he faces new questions about identity and purpose. So I'm keeping a foot in each genre.

Which character, supernatural or human, do you enjoy writing the most and why?

I love writing human characters wrestling with the bigger questions in ordinary circumstances. Jay was a joy to write for exactly that reason — he's not a kid who has it all figured out, but he's trying to do the right thing. His story isn't a prodigal or conversion story where he comes to faith and everything falls into place. Instead, he learns who he is and what love is, even through failure and disappointment.


About the Author


Stephen Suffron is a dad and longtime pastor, currently serving at First Baptist Church in Denison, Texas. He loves telling stories that connect people across generations through humor and biblical truth. No Matter What began as a short story for a college class and was later expanded into a novel to help guide his own teenagers through high school. Steve and his wife have been married for more than twenty years and are raising four children together.


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Book Blitz: Undercover Lover by Jacqueline Francis @RABTBookTours



A Fake-Dating Romance

Date Published: June 11, 2026



I didn’t join the force to play dress-up in designer heels and pretend to be someone’s girlfriend, but apparently life has a twisted sense of humor. And mine comes with a six-foot-something ego, a movie-star smile, and a peculiar knack for getting under my skin.

Marco Dal Santo is everything I don’t trust: cocky, charming, reckless, and way too comfortable in a world built on smoke and mirrors. I’m supposed to use him to get close to people who hide crimes behind champagne and expensive suits. He’s supposed to be a means to an end. Convenient. Temporary. And fake.

But there’s one small problem. It doesn’t really feel fake because every time he touches me, every time he pushes past my defenses and makes me feel something real, I forget that we’re supposed to be pretending. Somewhere between the staged kisses and very real arguments, the lines get blurred, and I can’t tell what’s part of the job…and what isn’t.

We’re caught up in a world where one wrong move can get us killed, yet I’m starting to realize the most dangerous part of this case isn’t the criminals we’re chasing.

It’s him.

Because if anyone finds out I’m developing genuine feeling for my fake boyfriend, I’ll lose my badge, my mentor’s trust, and possibly my heart in the process.

So yeah…I’m in way over my head.

And the worst part?

I’m not sure I want to be rescued.

 

Trigger warning: Gun violence, trauma victim and grief.


About the Author


Number cruncher by day, raging romance novelist by night; Jacqueline’s creative inspiration stems from romance and all its literary and rom-com depictions. Matters of the heart are what fascinates her, because ultimately, what makes a life out of - what would ordinarily be a typical existence - is Love


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Book Blitz + #Giveaway: Camp Shifter series by DJ Jennings @XpressoTours

Camp Shifter series
DJ Jennings
Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Romance

Welcome to Camp Shifter, where one mysterious letter changes everything. Hidden from the human world, Camp Shifter helps newly awakened shifters navigate their new lives—and discover the fated mates destiny has chosen for them. Filled with irresistible attraction, laugh-out-loud moments, emotional journeys, and steamy romance, these stories feature bears, wolves, owls, and other shifters finding love when they least expect it. From enemies-to-lovers and rejected mates to second chances and insta-love, the Camp Shifter Series delivers heart, humor, passion, and happily-ever-afters in a world where fate always has a plan—and love changes everything.

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Author Bio:

The author of the Camp Shifter series, Darla Josephine “DJ” Jennings, is originally from Ohio but now lives in Massachusetts in a household full of people who drive her nuts, but she loves them anyhow. She fills her days with writing, business management, and the never-ending task of herding cats.

Learn more about her in the New York Times bestselling novel, Random Acts of Crazy by Julia Kent, where she stars as one of the main characters. That’s right! DJ Jennings isn’t real, but Julia Kent sure is. :)

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Blurb Blitz + Review + #Giveaway: The Engine in the Sky (The Dyson Bridge Series #3) by V.G. Harrison @AuthorVGH @GoddessFish



This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. V.G. Harrison will be awarding a $10 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour.

Blurb: 

When Professor Meridia Vail’s space station is hurled across time and dimensions, she and the rest of the Bridgeway crew wake on an alternate Earth that's only five years into the future but looks like it's a century behind her technology. Their goal is to reclaim their crippled station, return to their dimension, and hope that a mysterious interdimensional illness doesn't kill her and her people first.

Stuck on a backwards version of her own planet, Meridia must deal with governments who want her technology and intelligence agencies who want control. Nobody trusts anyone, and the longer they delay, the closer the Bridgeway gets to a catastrophic reentry.

However, the greatest shock comes when Meridia meets her doppelganger, a brilliant mechanic with a loving family that leaves her heart aching for the life she could have had.

As time is running out for her crew and New Earth, Meridia faces an impossible mission: return to the station, save her crew, and prevent a global disaster. Duty first. Family second. When Meridia is thrust into a situation where the two become synonymous, she must decide how much she's willing to risk for a world she's sworn to save and a life she can never have. 
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I followed her down the semi-busy hall until we arrived at a first grader’s room. Meridia peeked her head inside, smiled at the teacher, and motioned for a little girl to come into the hall. She beamed when she saw her mother and ran into her arms. When she saw me, she stopped, her dazzling light-brown eyes enlarged.

My heart swelled to the point that my gaze blurred with unshed tears. She was beautiful. She had olive skin and frizzy hair that barely stayed in place with two green barrettes to hold back the curly onslaught. Her smile was perfect, even with the one missing tooth in the front. I didn’t believe in instant love, but this little girl made me feel nothing less than that. Meridia—the other me—had a child. I mean, I knew she had a kid, but nothing prepared me for actually meeting her.

"Who’s that, Mommy?" she asked.

Meridia knelt. "Remember when I told you I had a twin sister who came from space and that’s why the reporters were at our house? Well, this is her. This is Astronaut Meridia. Meridia, this is my daughter Felicity."

The little girl let go of her mother before rushing to wrap her arms around my waist.

"I have two mommies now," she declared. "Best day ever!"

Oh. My. God. It took everything inside me not to cry happy tears. Her little arms spewing with love for someone she had just met was incredible. Who would ever deny this beautiful little girl?



My Review:


The Engine in the Sky is the third installment in V.G. Harrison’s The Dyson Bridge Series, and it is a magnificent continuation of the saga. I was captivated by this series from the very first page of the first book, Abandon Station. Discovering that more tales awaited me in this incredible universe was a delightful surprise.


In The Engine in the Sky, we follow Professor Meridia Vail as she encounters her twin sister and a newfound family on Earth. Vail quickly feels a strong sense of love for her new family, wondering how her life might have unfolded differently had she taken another route. The parallels between Prof. Vail and her Earth family are simply astounding!


Currently, Professor Vail and her crew are stranded on this New Earth after their ship was propelled through space, landing them in a dimension that closely resembles their own. The notable difference is that they possess a level of intelligence that is centuries ahead of the inhabitants of this New Earth.


All Prof. Vail and her team desire is the resources necessary to repair their ship and return to their own planet or universe. However, the inhabitants of this New Earth appear to have other intentions, aiming to assert control over everything. Trust becomes a significant issue, as no one can discern who is trustworthy and who is not.


I eagerly anticipate exploring more of this extraordinary universe in future installments of The Dyson Bridge Series, and I sincerely hope that additional books will be forthcoming. I am certainly not ready for this journey to conclude.


I wholeheartedly recommend The Engine in the Sky, along with every book in the series, to all science fiction enthusiasts! Be sure to acquire a copy of The Engine in the Sky and the entire series today! I suggest beginning with the first book, Abandon Station, followed by the second book, Among Us, before delving into the third book, The Engine in the Sky.


About the Author:


Amazon best-selling author, V.G. Harrison enjoys creating smart heroines who are more comfortable dealing with things like Fine-structure constant and quantum entanglement than the fallout from their conflict. She loves to write stories that leave her audience so engaged they can't sleep at night, thinking about the possibilities.

V.G. holds a Bachelors in Biomedical Engineering and a Masters in Information Technology. When she's not writing, she's an IT manager for a healthcare information systems company.

Her ever-growing list of hobbies include astronomy, attending comic cons, keeping an eye on the cryptocurrency and stock markets, hydroponics gardening, hiking, and connecting with her daughter, Collie, on a cool level.

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

Book Tour + #Giveaway: Navigate Cancer by Teresa Ferreiro-VilariƱo @RABTBookTours




Coaching for Resilience

 

Leadership / Self-Help / Health / Business

Date Published: April 29. 2026

Publisher: Serapis Bey Publishing, Arizona, USA

 


This empowering book launches the new Cancer Compass; an essential self-leadership resource for people facing cancer. It extends its reach to caregivers, healthcare professionals, and organisations committed to offering meaningful support to anyone in their workforce dealing with cancer. It encourages us to see cancer not solely as a medical challenge, but as a profound moment to honour the resilience of our human spirit, embrace growth, and reclaim control of our lives for a brighter future.

Teresa Ferreiro-VilariƱo challenges her readers to shift their perspective, prioritising personal empowerment, connection and purposeful living. Her insights about resilience coaching and each person’s human potential are uplifting. Her book is deeply rooted in practical application, including thoughtful exercises and tools that prompt us to access our inner resources, engage in self-discovery and cultivate our secure bases. These unique gifts guide us to align our decisions with our values and goals, helping us chart a path forward with choice, clarity and confidence.



Interview with Teresa Ferreiro VilariƱo

Author of Navigate Cancer 


Do you have a routine or something you do to get you in the mood to write?

Yes. I write in the morning, when my mind feels fresh and focused. I like to know I have at least two uninterrupted hours ahead of me. Before I start, I make myself a cup of tea and settle into a quiet space. Having that small ritual helps me transition into writing mode.

Do you have a special song, drink, or food you enjoy while you are writing?

Tea is my constant companion while I write. I usually write in silence, as I find it easier to listen to my own thoughts that way. 

How do you know what to write?

That's a great question. Before I begin writing, I spend a lot of time creating the structure. I start with the table of contents and then develop bullet points for each chapter or section. Once I have that roadmap, writing becomes much easier because I know exactly where I am going. Each day, I choose one section and focus on bringing those ideas to life. I aim to write at least five pages a day.

What does a typical writing day look like for you?

My writing days start early. I practice yoga, walk my son to school with our dog, and then return home to make a cup of tea and begin writing. Mornings are when I feel most creative and focused, so I reserve them for deep work, including coaching sessions. After lunch, I usually switch to other activities related to my work that require less concentration.

Do you do anything special to celebrate after writing “the end”?

Yes. I usually go out for lunch with my family. For me, the celebration is less about what we do and more about taking a moment to acknowledge the achievement. Writing a book is a long journey, and I believe it is important to pause, reflect, and celebrate before moving on to the next challenge.

How long does it take you to write a book?

It varies enormously. My first book took only four months to write. Navigate Cancer – Coaching for Resilience was very different. It took me about three years to write, but it was built on five years of doctoral research and many more years of personal and professional experience. In some ways, I had been writing that book long before I ever sat down at my desk.

What is the most difficult part of writing a book?

For me, the most difficult part is knowing when to stop. Writing is a creative process, but learning never ends. As an author, you keep discovering new ideas, insights, and stories that could make the book even better.

With Navigate Cancer, there were at least three occasions when I thought I had the final manuscript, only to have a new idea emerge that significantly enriched the content and led me back to rewriting parts of it. At some point, you have to accept that the book is ready to leave your hands and begin its journey with readers.

That takes a different kind of courage than writing the first draft.


About the Author


Teresa Ferreiro-VilariƱo is the Founder and CEO of Kimberlite (https://www.kimberlite.es), an innovative organisation dedicated to providing comprehensive support to people navigating cancer—particularly within corporate settings—through professional coaching. A Master Certified Coach (MCC) accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Teresa brings more than 20 years of experience working with leaders and organisations worldwide.

At the age of 36, a breast cancer diagnosis marked a turning point in her life, redirecting her focus toward empowering people living with cancer. In the years that followed, she authored her first book, I Have Breast Cancer–What Now?, recognised for its inspirational and practical guidance, embraced motherhood, and founded a charitable initiative supporting young women navigating motherhood after cancer. She later earned a PhD focused on applying professional coaching methodologies to the specific needs of people facing serious health challenges. In recognition of her commitment to patient advocacy, she was honoured with the European Patient Champion Award by EyeforPharma in 2019.

Teresa is also an executive coach and coaches across multiple programs at IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland, including the flagship High-Performance Leadership (HPL) Program, supporting leaders in developing resilience, clarity, and sustainable performance.

 

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Book Tour: The Mind-Spirit Bible Practice by Nicole DoƱa @RABTBookTours




A Trauma-Informed DBT Inspired Guide to Renew the Mind & Spirit


Christian Living / Nonfiction / Spiritual Growth

Date Published: April 21, 2026

Publisher: Lucid Books Publishing



Are you a person of faith who loves God deeply but still feels overwhelmed by anxiety, shame, trauma, or emotions that seem too heavy, too human, or too unholy? Do you ever feel at conflict between your therapy and theology?

The Mind-Spirit Bible Practice was written for you.

In these pages, author and mental health advocate Nicole DoƱa bridges the gap between faith and psychology—showing how Scripture and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) can work together to bring emotional and spiritual wholeness. Drawing from her own story of healing and resilience, she offers practical tools and biblical insight to help you regulate emotions through grace, find God’s presence in your pain, and live from “the mind of the Spirit” (Romans 8:6).

Whether you’re a believer, clinician, or ministry leader, this book is a resource for experiencing lasting healing—where emotional health and spiritual transformation finally become one.

 

 


About the Author

 


Nicole DoƱa is a Christian author, nonprofit founder, and mental-health advocate passionate about integrating faith and psychology for emotional healing. She is the author of The Mind-Spirit Bible Practice—a groundbreaking guide that bridges Scripture and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to bring emotional and spiritual wholeness to believers, clinicians, and ministries alike. A brain tumor survivor, wife, and foster mom, Nicole writes from lived experience, weaving neuroscience, trauma recovery, and biblical wisdom into a practical framework for transformation. She has led policy reforms in San Francisco for system-involved youth, advanced statewide mental-health reforms across California, and collaborated with global brain-health leaders through the University of California, San Francisco. In 2015, she received a Certificate of Honor from the San Francisco City & County Board of Supervisors for her contributions to mental-health policy and advocacy. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, Josh.


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Book Blitz + #Giveaway: The Wednesday Box by Jonathan Kieran @jkieran_author @XpressoTours

The Wednesday Box
Jonathan Kieran
Publication date: June 18th 2026
Genres: Dark Fantasy, Fantasy, Horror

Some stories begin with “Once Upon a Time…”
This one begins with loneliness.

From the bestselling author of WistWood comes THE WEDNESDAY BOX, an illustrated supernatural horror novel for readers who love the haunting edge of stories like Coraline, The Thief of Always, The Graveyard Book, Neverwhere, and The Nest.

“At its heart, it’s a brilliant coming-of-age tale that isn’t afraid to get dark, showing the world through the eyes of a young girl dealing with heavy, adult-sized burdens.”

“Beneath all the strange events, this is also a story about exhaustion, poverty, protection, and the terrible compromises people make when they’re trying to survive. That emotional foundation makes the darker turns of the story hit much harder.”

May has learned to survive in a world of shrieking subway rails, soot-stained skies, and apartment hallways where silence, caution, and never asking for too much are simply facts of life.

But when a hulking stranger in a raincoat the color of broken promises begins to haunt her steps—on the train, in the tunnels, at her own door—May realizes that keeping quiet will no longer keep her safe.

Wednesday is the only day May cannot be alone.
The only night.

And when her weary mother leaves her with a new caretaker, May discovers that the tempting contents of an ancient box hold dangers far worse than anything she has ever feared

The greatest danger, however, is not what hunts her, but the impossible choice before her…
Tell the truth and risk losing the one person she cannot live without.
Or keep silent and face the darkness alone.

Because below the city, something is hunting.
And it knows her name. 

“You’ll feel for May, just as I did. It’s quietly devastating in all the right ways.”

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“I was absolutely gripped by how this story manages to be both terrifying and incredibly moving. At its heart, it’s a brilliant coming-of-age tale that isn’t afraid to get dark, showing the world through the eyes of a young girl dealing with heavy, adult-sized burdens. It feels like a fever dream you don’t want to wake up from—part mystery, part dark fairy tale—and the pacing is just perfect. It never rushes; instead, it lets the mystery coil around you until you’re completely pulled in. If you’re looking for a book that challenges you and lingers in your mind long after you finish reading, this is it.”

“From the very first page, The Wednesday Box pulls you into a world of creeping dread and unsettling wonder, masterfully balancing psychological darkness with raw emotional stakes. Thoughtful, tense, and hauntingly beautiful, this is a story whose rich atmosphere and emotional intensity will linger with you long after the final page is turned. You’ll feel for May, just as I did. It’s quietly devastating in all the right ways.”

“With The Wednesday Box, Jonathan Kieran delivers a striking dark fable that effortlessly bridges the gap between coming-of-age fiction and sophisticated adult fantasy. While the story centers on a young heroine navigating a perilous world, its core themes—confronting class divide, deep-seated neglect, and the sheer psychological weight of enduring hardship—track directly with mature, real-world anxieties. Kieran weaves a starkly beautiful tapestry of gothic atmosphere and fairy-tale danger, prioritizing emotional realism over easy genre tropes. It is a sharp, unsettling, and lyrical read that will deeply resonate with anyone drawn to high-stakes psychological tension and evocative, atmospheric storytelling.”


Author Bio:

Jonathan Kieran is an author and illustrator with a passion for world travel and ancient history—and an occasionally bewildered grasp of the present. He lives in a rustic house in the woodlands not far from Big Sur, California, where he awaits the future confidently with plenty of firewood, a new cat named Beezley, mercurial internet access, a magical footbridge (troll-infested and everything), and a reasonable supply of Cabernet Sauvignon. There also appears to be a significant Pinot Noir backup; viticultural shortages are not to be countenanced.

Jonathan’s interests are eclectic. He is as likely to regale you with an account of his latest misadventures in the Midi-PyrĆ©nĆ©es as he is to ask if you happen to have any spare cookies about the house—and if so, whether you might part with five of them. Nothing piques his interest like a good old-fashioned discussion about cryptozoology, Tuscan cuisine, classical English literature, the perils of pop culture, or the harrowing details of great white shark attacks.

In addition to running up and down various mountainsides to burn off calories accrued from the wanton consumption of baked goods, Jonathan enjoys a good party with people unafraid to laugh, and he veritably lives for bedtime.

He is the author and illustrator of The Wednesday Box, WistWood and the Enchanted Heritage Chronicles, with more adventures to come.

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Review: Luxe Into Love: Soulmate Registry (Fairy Tales With Fangs #14) by D. N. Leo @dnleostory

Luxe Into Love: Soulmate Registry

Fairy Tales With Fangs #14

by D. N. Leo

Published: June 12, 2026

Publisher: Narrative Land Publishing

Genre: Romance, Shifter Romance, Fated Mate Romance, Clean Romance, Paranormal Romance,

Blurb:

Three billionaire alpha wolves. Three women who can't be bought. One fairy godmother who is, frankly, out of patience.

Yachts. Helicopters. A private island and a recording studio nobody's allowed to enter. The richest alphas on the coast think a wallet can solve anything — a wedding, a curse, a fated mate who'd rather drown than be bribed. The Soulmate Registry has news for them. So do the sidekicks.

Three standalone fated-mate novellas. Three fairytale retellings with fangs. Zero cheap endings.

CLAIMED BY THE HARBOR She rammed her jet ski into a billionaire's superyacht, dragged him out of the water — and her wolf claimed him before her brain could object. Now an alpha who owns the harbour stands between her dying village and a developer with a bulldozer, the thing that grabbed her ankle in the dark wasn't kelp, and Surf — the audiobook-quoting husky who repels lawyers with paperwork he invents on the spot — keeps warning her that big boats mean big problems. Cinderella, with a Little Mermaid bite. The broke girl who won't be bought, and the man who keeps trying.

LOVE IS A DANGLE A billionaire's helicopter dragged her off a skyscraper by her own safety rope — and mid-air, the alpha at the controls bit her, claimed her, then handed her a business card and offered "compensation." She has five days, one black-tie gala, and a magician who needs their bond completed by midnight to harvest everything she was born holding. Pumpkin, her ex-special-ops corgi, has already filed an incident report. It is four pages. Cinderella on a ticking clock, and the worst first impression in matchmaking history.

THE FORBIDDEN TUNE She crashed a rented speedboat into a recluse's private island and woke a wolf she never knew was watching. Oscar Calloway forbade music, wore a suppressant for fourteen years, and would genuinely rather buy a man's entire life than admit to a single feeling — and he's hiding a curse that makes loving her lethal. Only Pitch, a 131-pound Newfoundland with perfect pitch and a paralysing fear of water, can hear the way out. Beauty and the Beast, scored for one very brave dog.

Inside this paranormal romance collection:

  • Fated mates & accidental mating claims

  • Billionaire alpha werewolves who can't buy their way out of love

  • Cinderella & Beauty and the Beast retellings with teeth

  • Talking animal sidekicks with strong opinions and zero discretion

  • Fake dating, hidden identities, a sea witch, and a curse or two

  • A Soulmate Registry run by a fairy godmother with firm views on your love life

  • Found family, dry wit, and a guaranteed — but hard-earned — happily ever after

Edgy cozy. Romance with teeth. Each story stands alone; together they're a binge.

If you love shifter romance, paranormal romantic comedy, and fated-mate fantasy where the heroine wins, the alpha gets humbled, and the animal sidekick steals every scene — welcome to the Happy Novels universe.

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My Review:


CLAIMED BY THE HARBOR

Liv and her Alaskan husky, Surf, are out on her jet ski when she glances up to see a superyacht. With no time to alter her course, she collides with the boat, sending its occupant into the water. Both Liv and Surf also plunge into the sea, and something beneath the surface seizes her as she attempts to swim back up. In a moment of instinct, she grabs the man and bites him — her wolf asserting ownership while she exclaims, 'mate.'

The man attempts to buy Liv off by offering to purchase her struggling town, but she refuses to entertain the idea. Liv is determined to save her town, but not through blackmail. She is determined to find another way to save her community.

CLAIMED BY THE HARBOR is a remarkably captivating tale featuring compelling characters and an endearing canine companion. I found myself wanting nothing more than to embrace Surf tightly — a gesture I suspect he would not appreciate at all.



LOVE IS A DANGLE

Eve Santos and Pumpkin, an exceedingly self-satisfied corgi, are struggling to survive after a helicopter yanks them off a building using her safety rope. In a desperate move, Eve seizes the costly cat carrier — currently occupied by Pumpkin — which he had borrowed from a Persian cat named Mr. Whiskers, as it slides off the edge of the building. A strikingly handsome man emerges from the helicopter and seizes Eve by the wrist. While Eve and Pumpkin dangle precariously in midair, he bites her, asserting his claim over her as his wolf howls about their destined bond.

The man, Ostrey Ashford, who nearly jeopardized her life, hands Eve a business card featuring his name and contact details, offering her financial compensation for the trouble caused. Both Eve and Pumpkin are indignant at his audacity. Meanwhile, Eve grapples with the bewildering reality of having been bitten and the impending claim by his wolf.

I can vividly imagine the expression on Eve’s face as she storms off the rooftop, infuriated by the bite and the offer of monetary compensation. And we must not overlook Pumpkin’s response as he attempts to defend his human companion. I found it utterly delightful.



THE FORBIDDEN TUNE

Journey Adams, the executive producer of the Lunar Tide Music Festival, encounters Pitch — a 131-pound Newfoundland who is thrown from a building right in front of her. He had just been fired again. During rehearsal, he tells a little girl that she is off-key.

Journey decides to walk him home — Pitch is reluctant to return to his owner and wants Journey to take him along. She is determined to rescue Pitch from that house.

Journey applies for a producer position at the Conservatory. However, there is a small issue — she lost her ability to hear music a long time ago. Still, she hopes to fix this with Pitch’s assistance.

The first task for Journey is to convince the Conservatory to accept Pitch back. But she also needs to persuade Pitch to be less rude and outspoken.

THE FORBIDDEN TUNE is a touching yet sometimes melancholic story. Pitch and his owner, Gerald, are mourning Elanor, Gerald’s late wife. It’s heartbreaking to witness their sorrow in everyday life and how they cope with it.

When Journey’s past catches up with her, she flees again with Pitch by her side — right into a yacht and a man who rescues both of them from the water. Who is this enigmatic man? A mysterious figure who makes Journey’s wolf stand up and shout mate. I was captivated by Journey and Pitch’s story from the very first page.


Luxe Into Love

I have genuinely relished every moment spent reading the three tales in Luxe Into Love: Soulmate Registry. Each story stands out as unique and is masterfully crafted in its own distinct style. They revolve around women and their chatty animal companions, who encounter a dashing alpha wolf, wealthy and convinced he can escape the bonds of mating through his riches.

The imaginative worlds brought to life in each narrative captivated me, making it impossible to put the book down. The world-building was exceptionally executed in every tale. I eagerly anticipate diving into more of these wolf claims wolf stories in the next Fairy Tales With Fangs story.

Check out all the books in the Fairy Tales With Fangs I’ve read.

Hitting Into Love #1

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Serving Into Love #2

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Breaking Into Love #3

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Tackling Into Love #4

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Freefalling Into Love #5

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Sideways Into Love #6

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Unmasking Into Love #7

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Returning Into Love #8

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Crossing Into Love #9

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Memories Into Love #10

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Pivoting Into Love #11

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Wild Into Love #12

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Snow Into Love #13

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Luxe Into Love #14

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