Dog-Eared Daydreams

The Summer King by Jennifer L. Armentrout Release Date: April 7, 2026 Blue Box Press About The Summer King From #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes the complete Summer King saga—three parts, one epic romance. Cold. Heartless. Deadly. Whispers of his name alone bring fear to fae and mortals alike. Caden, the Prince, is the most dangerous being in the mortal world—haunted by a past he couldn’t control and driven by a singular desire: revenge. And there’s only one person who can help him. Brighton Jussier knows better than to trust him. Raised in the Order, she’s seen the atrocities Caden is capable of. Reformed or not, she wants nothing to do with him…until he leaves her no choice. Forced into an uneasy alliance, she discovers the man beneath the ice—a man whose touch burns with forbidden heat and whose gaze holds a wicked promise. But there’s someone out there who wants to return the Prince to his former self. A walking, breathing...

Ryder (Lucky River Ranch #5) by Jessica Peterson Release Date: April 7, 2026 About Ryder One hard fall in the rodeo ring. One maddeningly gorgeous cowboy. One chance at love she swore she’d never take. Billie Wallace has spent her whole life trying to prove she’s more than the Wallace Ranch’s “wild” only daughter. All she wants is a shot at barrel racing—and a purpose beyond crunching numbers in her daddy’s office. But when her very first run ends in disaster, Billie lands flat on her back with Ryder Rivers—her childhood crush, her brother’s best friend, and the town’s notorious heartbreaker—hovering over her. In all the years she's known him, Ryder has never entertained Billie's shameless flirting. But after her fall, he's suddenly everywhere—showing up to help her when she’s hurt, staring at her across the honky-tonk when she’s trying to move on with a bronc rider, and encouraging her to explore her dream career. Before either can really register what’s happen...

The Wild Card (The Dugout #2) by Piper Rayne Release Date: April 2, 2026 About The Wild Card Getting pregnant after a one-night stand with my brother’s best friend was never part of the plan. We're talking about Foster Davis here. Chicago Colts closing pitcher. The broody king of one-word answers. And the man everyone knows keeps one foot out the door. Surprisingly, when two pink lines turn my world upside down, Foster doesn't run. He steps in, he shows up, and he insists we do this together. Pretending we're fine is easy. Pretending this is just about the baby? Not so much. Because Foster is gentle when no one's watching. Because he looks at me like I'm something worth protecting. Because the walls he's built start to crack—and I'm the one he's letting inside. Our arrangement was supposed to be simple. Boundaries were set. Co-parents and no catching feelings. Okay, maybe a few sex lessons were added in too. Bad idea, I know. Be...

Note: An advance reader copy (ARC) was provided by the authors via Valentine PR. Did I correctly guess who the male main character was going to be in the second The Dugout book? Nope! I went with the wrong twin, but whether you guessed wrong or right, the writing duo that is Piper Rayne still delivered a highly entertaining and swoon-worthy accidental pregnancy, falling-for-your-sibling's-best-friend (or alternatively, falling-for-your-best-friend's-sibling), sports romance. If you've read the series starter, The Hotshot , then you know that at the end of the book, thirty-year-old podcaster Callie Carlisle shared a bit of news with her best friend; One hot hook-up has led to her being pregnant.  The Wild Card  reveals who the father is, and if you've read the blurb, then you know that it's none other than Foster Davis. Yup, it's none other than the thirty-three-year-old closing pitcher for the Chicago Colts, who also happens to be Callie's brother's...

This Guy (Wood Hollow #1) by Lane Hayes Release Date: March 25, 2026 About This Guy The football star, the lumberjack, and a small-town love story… Silas Not to sound dramatic, but I can’t decide if I’m a hot mess, a has-been…or both. There’s nothing quite like being in the spotlight at my lowest point. I could use a break from LA and my agent—just for a little while. But Vermont in the middle of a blizzard? Probably not a great idea. However, the sexy lumberjack who lives next door is a sweet surprise. And so are his kids and the town. I like this place. I could be happy here…at least till my new season begins. Cooper My time is split between work and fatherhood. That’s it. Boss and Dad. Maybe that’s why the football star is a breath of fresh air. Silas is funny, charismatic, and cool. My kids love having a celebrity living next door. And me? I can’t remember the last time I felt quite so alive. Yes, I’m well aware this isn’t going anywhere. Our worlds are just ...

Rise of Ink and Smoke (Frozen Fate Spin-off) by Pam Godwin Release Date: March 24, 2026 About Rise of Ink and Smoke A spinoff of the Frozen Fate trilogy by Pam Godwin, New York Times , Wall Street Journal , and USA Today bestselling author. Wolfson Strakh fought his way to freedom, and it still isn’t enough. With ink-stained fingers and his fierce Alaskan family at his side, he should feel whole. Instead, the past clings like scars, leaving a loneliness that won’t release him. Until Dove Rath blows it apart. A runaway bride with a rifle, she’s the dangerous fairytale princess of his dreams. But she isn’t here to be saved. She’s here to end her stepbrother, Jag Rath. Ruinously handsome and lethal behind a keyboard, Jag drags old darkness into Alaska, twisting protection into possession and loyalty into hunger. Curiosity sharpens. Desire flares. Boundaries blur. Secrets stir. Jag’s past threatens the freedom Wolf bled for, the love he never expected, and the woman caught ...