The Legacy of Summer

Title: The Legacy of Summer

Series: Summers in Seaside Collection (2025)

Author: Hope Irving

Genre: MM Romance

Tropes: Enemies-to-Lovers

Release Date: July 31, 2025

Two guys locked in a quiet war until the music—and whatever’s building between them—breaks through the silence. Is this their shot at something real?

EZRA

I’ve worked too damn hard to earn my place here as a program assistant, resident, and musician. The youth center gave me a roof, a reason to stay clean, and a shot at being more than what people see: tats, blue hair, and a temper.

Then he walks in like he owns the place.

Sasha doesn’t belong here. Smug grin. Preppy clothes. Ridiculous freckles. He plays at being the cool guy, but I see right through him—he’s hiding something. And I don’t trust pretty boys with perfect smiles. Especially not ones who make my skin itch in all the wrong ways.

SASHA

I came back to Seaside, Oregon, to clear my head, find some guidance, and play guitar, not clash with the world’s angriest violinist. Ezra acts like he’s got me figured out from day one, but he doesn’t know me. He doesn’t know how loud the silence is at home, how much I need this band to feel like I matter somewhere.

Still, every glance from him sets me on edge. Rehearsal is a battle. He’s infuriating, impossibly talented, and far too distracting.

The rock legend mentoring us says whatever’s between us—resentment, rivalry, whatever it is—needs to fuel our performance.

But what if the tension breaks us before the music ever begins?

Expect stubborn characters who would wear their hearts on their sleeves if they could, a group of misfits about to become a band, a welcoming youth center, plenty of pent-up tension, wise old rock legends, strong online friendships, a high-stakes stage performance, and some fun piercings.

Sasha did something to me today. Lit something I haven’t felt in a long time. If ever. Confusion. Longing. Want.

I wanna deck him. I wanna kiss him. I wanna say something mean enough he ghosts me for good.

But some messed-up part of me wants to see if he’d stay.

Pretty Sasha, hell you doin’ to me?

(Copyright - Hope IRVING 2025)

Hope Irving is a USA Today and Top 15 Amazon Bestselling author.

She lives in Paris, France, with her supportive husband and creative teenage daughter. The French indie author spent a couple of years in Texas, where she earned her MBA. With many friends, relatives, and readers in the States, the US has a big place in her heart. Although French is her mother tongue, she chose to write her novels in English because it simply feels right for her characters.

A natural introvert, she enjoys tormenting her flawed characters with a hint of darkness and sometimes magical elements. Still, her heart melts when love conquers all.

Her work has been described as “genre-defying,” “refreshingly unique,” and “an emotional rollercoaster read.”Learn more about Hope’s life in Paris, her love of multi-layered, swoon-worthy heroes that don’t play by the rules, and her book-loving world on her website. To keep up with all the latest, follow Hope on social media or join Hope’s mailing list for a FREE book as a welcome gift, exclusive book information and great deals.

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Faking the Pass

Title: Faking the Pass

Series: Lowe Bros #1

Author: Tru Taylor

Genre: Steamy Small Town Romantic Comedy

Tropes: Football Romance, Fake Marriage

First Love/Second Chance, One Bed

Cover Design: Emily Cover Design

Release Date: September 5, 2025

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Fake marry the smokin’-hot NFL quarterback who dumped me in high school? Hard pass.

…Or it would be, if my Hollywood disaster of an ex-fiancé wasn’t trying to destroy my career—and bankrupt me in the process.

Cue Presley Lowe.

Big-time quarterback. Bigger ego. Even bigger... contract.

The boy who broke my heart, then dared to somehow get even hotter with age.

He says a fake marriage will solve both our problems.

I say he’s lost his mind.

But I’m broke, blacklisted, and backed into a corner.

So now I’m wearing Presley’s ring, taking couple-selfies, and sleeping one wall away from the man who gave me my first heartbreak—and my last good kiss.

I pretend not to notice when he walks around shirtless.

He pretends he doesn’t remember exactly how I like to be kissed.

We’re both lying.

But it’s all temporary. Totally fake.

Right?

So why does every look he gives me scream mine?

And why am I starting to feel like there’s nothing I wouldn’t give to keep hearing him say, my wife?

What happens when your fake husband is also the boy you never got over?

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Award-winning romance author Tru Taylor writes small town romance that’s hot and sunny and a little bit funny.

She runs on Coke Zero and dark chocolate, lives for lunches with her girlfriends, and drives to the town beach several times a week to watch the sun set over the water.

She loves LOVE and will attempt to turn any show or movie she’s watching into a romance whether it is one or not. Star Wars? A romance. Lord of the Rings? Clearly a romance. The Expendables? Okay, well not even Tru can redeem that one.

When she’s not writing, Tru enjoys watching movies and reading books with happy endings, spending time with her husband and two kids, and sneaking Hershey’s Kisses from the top shelf of the freezer throughout the day.

Tru is the author of the Eastport Bay small town rom com series and loves living in a small New England town where she’s surrounded every day by the beautiful coastal setting you see brought to life in her books.

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Captured Wolf

   

Title: Captured Wolf (Sevyn Rose, 2)

Author: Karina Espinosa

Genre: Urban Fantasy

Audio Publisher: Tantor Media

Narrator: Avery Reid

Publication Date: July 29^th, 2025

Hosted by: Lady Amber’s PR

Blurb: 
In the captivating world of supernatural factions, Sevyn Rose emerges from years of obscurity, catching the attention of everyone around her. The key to their relentless pursuit lies in her elusive mother, whose sudden phone call sparks Sevyn's curiosity to uncover the truth behind her disappearance.

Amidst the ensuing chaos, Sevyn becomes the target of vicious attacks by the witches, only to be repeatedly rescued by an enigmatic figure shrouded in mystery. Although this stranger refuses to reveal his motives, Sevyn finds solace in his unwavering protection, even if his presence borders on stalking.

Complicating matters further, Sevyn's relationship with Christian, her mate, is strained and hanging by a thread. Together, they must confront a crucial decision: should they preserve or sever their mating bond?

Caught in a perilous tug-of-war between witches, mages, and vampires, Sevyn embarks on a relentless quest to find the answers she desperately seeks. Will she unravel the mysteries surrounding her mother's disappearance? And, in the ultimate test of resilience, will Sevyn ultimately reunite with her long-lost mother?

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Karina Espinosa is the Urban Fantasy Author of the Mackenzie Grey novels and The Last Valkyrie series. An avid reader throughout her life, the world of Urban Fantasy easily became an obsession that turned into a passion for writing strong leading characters with authentic story arcs. When she isn't writing badass heroines, you can find this self-proclaimed nomad in her South Florida home binge watching the latest series on Netflix or traveling far and wide for the latest inspiration for her books. Follow her on social media!

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Hutch

Title: Hutch

Author: Apryl Baker

Genre: Sports Romance

Publication Date: July 29^th, 2025

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This is my year.

I’m not vain, but I have to admit, I’ve got it all—good looks, great friends, and I’m the star of my college hockey team.

And to make things perfect, my dream team, The Minnesota Raptors, is scouting me.

One small problem…my speed is off, and we can’t figure out why. The Raptors will look elsewhere if I can’t get my moves back. Try as I might, nothing works, frustrating me and my coach.

Enter Daisy.

She doesn’t know the first thing about hockey.

She doesn’t care that I’m one of the biggest college hockey stars in the US.

She doesn’t want me.

But she does help me get my speed back. She makes me remember why I love hockey, and when I’m not thinking about all the pressure, everything clicks again.

Except for her.

The word “date” scares her.

She’s important, though. She’s the one. I know it.

But she’s not falling for my charm.

She does agree to be my friend, though, and she learns to trust me, eventually opening up about her past, including a relationship that almost killed her.

With that in mind, I set about trying to win her over to Team Hutch and our happily-ever-after.

Just when everything begins to fall into place, her ex shows up, declaring she belongs to him. I promised to keep her safe.

But I can’t be everywhere all the time, and in the end, asshat takes her right out from under my nose. Now it’s become a race to save her.

I can’t lose her, though I’m not sure Fate agrees.

But I never run from a fight, and I will find her. She gave me back my future, and now I’ll make sure she has one too.

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So who am I?

Well, I’m the crazy girl with an imagination that never shuts up. I LOVE scary movies. My friends laugh at me when I scare myself watching them and tell me to stop watching them, but who doesn’t love to get scared? I grew up in a small town nestled in the southern mountains of West Virginia where I spent days roaming around in the woods, climbing trees, and causing general mayhem. Nights I would stay up reading Nancy Drew by flashlight under the covers until my parents yelled at me to go to sleep.

Now, I live in a small town in West Virginia where I entertain my niece and nephew and watch the cats get teased by the birds and laugh myself silly when they swoop down and then dive back up just out of reach. The cats start yelling something fierce…lol.

I love books, I love writing books, and I love entertaining people with my silly stories.

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