Cover Reveal: Fake It Until It’s Real and Fight It Until We Can’t by Tina Gallagher & Cissy Mecca

 Join us for this exciting spotlight featuring the covers for Fake It Until It’s Real and Fight It Until We Can’t by Tina Gallagher & Cissy Mecca. Fans who love forced proximity romances will sink their teeth into these sexy, small-town romances. Keep scrolling for more details about these sexy covers. 
 

Title: Fake It Until It’s Real
Authors: Tina Gallagher & Cissy Mecca
Release Date: 04/28/2026
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Word Count: 58,000
Trope: Small-Town, Fake Dating, Forced Proximity, Cinnamon Roll Hero, Friend’s Brother, Blue Collar Hero, Matchmaking Dog, Found Family
 
She's afraid she's too much. He's convinced he'll never be enough.
Maplemoor is Jess Harper's fresh start. A quiet place to rebuild after a future that never happened. Now she has a book club that feels like family, a coffee shop that knows her order, and a life that finally feels steady again.
What she doesn't have is a date to her best friend's wedding—the one where her ex and his brand-new fiancée will also be there.
Enter Caleb Ward. Dependable. Steady. The kind of man who shows up before you even have to ask—for everyone except himself. He's got a life in Maplemoor that works for him, but when it comes to love, he keeps his walls firmly in place—and exactly where he wants them.
Agreeing to be Jess's date to the wedding is just a favor. Nothing more.
Until it isn't.
One weekend together. One very convincing performance.
Turns out the line between pretending and real is thinner than either of them thought. The hard part is knowing which side they're on.

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Title: Fight It Until We Can’t
Authors: Cissy Mecca & Tina Gallagher
Release Date: 05/12/2026
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Word Count: 65,000
Trope: Small-Town, Rivals to Lovers, Forced Proximity, He Falls First, Found Fmaily, Competence Kink

He's a property analyst hired to find the cracks.
She's the operations manager who will make sure he doesn't.
Carli Porter runs The Lochwell like it's hers. The coffee shop is her living room. Its book club members are her family. The residents are her friends. The pub is her Friday night. The only problem? The building belongs to someone else, and that someone just sent his best friend to decide its fate.
Alexander Grassi is smart and annoyingly hard to hate. He also has the kind of forearms that make it very difficult to stay mad at him. (She's tried. It hasn't worked.) He's supposed to write a report, hand it over to his friend and leave. He wasn't supposed to start showing up to trivia night. Or turning her coffee cup so the handle faces her. Or looking at her like she's the best thing in a building full of things worth saving.
She says his report could ruin her life.
He says she's not wrong.
She says that's makes him the last person she should want around.
He says he's staying anyway.
Because some legacies (and people) are worth fighting for.
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About Tina Gallagher

Tina Gallagher grew up and continues to live in Northeast Pennsylvania. As a tween, she and her best friend would create happily ever afters for their favorite soap opera couples. Eventually, the soap operas lost their appeal, but the writing never did. Before living her dream as a full-time author, she worked a spectrum of jobs ranging from baking and cake decorating to marketing and project management. In between creating memorable characters, traveling, and taking pole dance lessons, Tina enjoys spending time with her two grown children and Golden Irish named Thea.
 
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About Cissy Mecca

A "recovering" 8th-grade teacher and curriculum consultant with a PhD in Language & Literacy, Cecelia loves writing high-heat, emotionally charged romance. The Brands (The Mecca Romance Multiverse): Cissy Mecca: Contemporary Romance, Cecelia Mecca: Medieval and Scottish Historical Romance. C.L. Mecca: Fantasy and Paranormal Romance. Mecca Romance Signature Style: Heroines: Bold, strong women who fall hard but never lose their identity. Heroes: High-heat, protective, and intense. Vibe: Visceral, sensory-rich escapes... from family-owned vineyards to the war-torn Anglo-Scottish borders. Other Info: Representation: Katie Reed (Katie Reed Literary) Personal: Married, two teens, Disney enthusiast, traveler, and wine lovers Authority: PhD background makes her an excellent guest for craft-focused podcasts or literacy-based panels.
 
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Cover Reveal: Until I Found You by Erika Kelly

 

Erika Kelly has revealed the cover for Until I Found You!

Releasing June 18, 2026

Pie-Baking Quarterback. Single Dad. Summer Road Trip.

Decker McKenna lives for football--but a three-year-old with big blue eyes is about to rewrite his playbook.

Willa Holland came home to restore her family's inn, not to get tangled up with a grumpy quarterback. But watching him try so hard--and stumble so sweetly--at being a father makes it impossible for her to resist.

Late-night baking. Small-town charm. And a little girl who shows them what really matters.

Steamy small-town romance with a grumpy quarterback, a charming innkeeper, and a daughter who changes the game.

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Award-winning author Erika Kelly writes sexy, passionate, and emotional contemporary romance. Married to the love of her life and raising four children, she lives in the southwest, drinks a lot of tea, and is always waiting for her cats to get off her keyboard.

 

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Cover Reveal: The Harbor by Terri Jo

 

Releasing March 31, 2026
 
Izzy Summers' life changes instantly overnight, leaving her homeless and sleeping in her car at a Door County campground. With nothing left to lose, she hides out in the quiet town of Fish Creek with a job and a roof over her head, searching for a way to survive.

That plan unravels when a persistent--and dangerously attractive--sheriff keeps crossing her path. Izzy trusts no one, least of all someone wearing a badge.

Sheriff Tony Fontaine knows Izzy is running from something, and he's determined to uncover the truth. What he doesn't expect is how quickly his curiosity turns personal.

Izzy doesn't want a man.

Too bad the sheriff has other plans.

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About the author:

Terrijo passion for all things books began back in junior high. A dedicated reader from the very beginning, she started writing in her early twenties. She has published six novels under a pen name and co-wrote two anthologies about Deadwood, South Dakota.
Born and raised in Minnesota, Terrijo lives in the Twin Cities her pint size Morkie, Zoey, who loves to make an appearance in her small-town women's fiction.
She writes about genuine issues that many women face today, stories that not only entertain, but give hope, laughter and all the feelings in-between. When Terrijo is not hiding out in her writing cave, you can find her behind the chair of her hair salon in Stillwater, or out on the lakes sailing and dreaming up new plots to help her readers escape reality for an hour or two.
 
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Cover Reveal: Burning Vengeance by Tricia T. LaRochelle

 

Join us for the cover reveal of Burning Vengeance by Tricia T. LaRochelle. Fans who love High Stakes & Forced Proximity Romances will sink their teeth into this steamy, small-town, fireman romantic suspense thriller. Keep scrolling for more details about this sexy cover. 

Title: Burning Vengeance
Author: Tricia T. LaRochelle
Release Date: 03/24/2026
Genre: Romantic Suspense Thriller
Page Count: TBD
Trope(s): Scarred/Reclusive Hero, Strong but Vulnerable Heroine, Love in Unexpected Places, Small-Town Secrets & Gossip, Whodunit Mystery, Forced Proximity, Emotional Healing, High Stakes, Fireman Romance

When Natalie Dugan trades spreadsheets for scrub brushes, she hopes her new cleaning business will give her independence—and the chance to care for her ailing mother. Love isn’t on her agenda, but everything changes when she meets Aaron Marino, a reclusive ex-firefighter scarred by the blaze that nearly claimed his life.
As a string of suspicious fires threatens

their quaint Virginia town, every man in Natalie’s orbit becomes a suspect: her hard-working new boyfriend, her mother’s unfairly maligned partner, her unsettling neighbor, and even Aaron himself. But the closer Natalie gets to Aaron, the harder it is to ignore the spark that refuses to extinguish.

When the truth behind the fires finally ignites, Natalie will have to confront betrayal, vengeance, and danger that hits far too close to home. Survival—and love—depend on whether she can brave the flames of the past … before they consume her.

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About Tricia T. LaRochelle

Since she was a little girl, award-winning author Tricia T. LaRochelle has been obsessed with tragic love stories. No beach reads for her. Bring on the grit with a double side of turmoil. She likes to feel the character’s anguish as they fight to overcome obstacles to be together. Growing up in central Vermont, she has seen her share of tragedy but remains a hopeful romantic. She now lives in central Virginia, where she continues to foster the possibilities of how love can conquer all.

 

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Cover Reveal: Lies the Dirt Keeps by Heidi Christopher

Lies the Dirt Keeps
Heidi Christopher
Publication date: November 13th 2025
Genres: Adult, Horror, Thriller

She came home searching for her sister. What she uncovered could destroy them all.

Johnna LaGrange photographs death for a living. But when she gets the call that her younger sister Ori has vanished from their hometown of Sweetwater, North Carolina, the decay she’s drawn to becomes chillingly personal.

Returning to a town that never forgave her for surviving, Johnna finds her family in tatters—her mother drowning in vodka, her brother partying like nothing’s wrong. Only Shannon, her ex turned detective, is willing to help. But as they dig into Ori’s disappearance, buried memories start to surface—of the stepfather Johnna killed in self-defence, and the darkness that’s lingered in the farmhouse ever since.

When people start dying, and Johnna wakes up with dirt on her hands and blood in her mouth, she begins to question everything—including her own mind.

But the truth is far worse than she ever imagined.

A haunting, explosive thriller about guilt, memory, and the lies we tell to survive—Lies The Dirt Keeps is perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, KL Slater, and Shalini Boland.

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Heidi Christopher was born in West Virginia, raised in southern North Carolina, and now resides on a mountain in Virginia with her family. Her household includes a golden retriever, a golden doodle, and four sassy cats.While studying English Literature at Shenandoah University, Heidi contributed to the University’s newspaper. She is now a freelance editor, specializing in academic editing for grades K-12.Her debut psychological thriller is set to be published in November 2025.To learn more about Heidi, you can follow her on:

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Cover Reveal: Can't Get Over You by Erika Kelly

 

Cover Designer: 
Sarah Kil at Creative Studio 

Erika Kelly has revealed the cover for Can't Get Over You!
  
Releasing October 16, 2025
 
She’s got it all—but none of it’s real.
 
Finlay O'Neill is about to marry the man who’ll make her dreams come true. There’s just one problem… He’s the wrong man. The runaway bride finds herself with an unexpected getaway driver: her bad-boy high school crush.
 
Jude McKenna’s come home to win custody of his late best friend’s son, but who’s going to let a single, tattooed bartender adopt a little boy? Fortunately, fate drops the town’s good girl right into his lap—or at least on the back of his bike.
 
A fake engagement seems like the perfect solution—as long as Finlay doesn’t start believing the lie. Because Jude’s all about the open road, and she’ll never let go of her white picket fence dreams.
 
But, just maybe, he can show her how to break the rules while she teaches him what a real home feels like.
  
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Award-winning author Erika Kelly writes sexy, passionate, and emotional contemporary romance. Married to the love of her life and raising four children, she lives in the southwest, drinks a lot of tea, and is always waiting for her cats to get off her keyboard.
 
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Cover Reveal: Open to Death by Sophie Mattis

Open to Death
Sophie Mattis
(A DI Rena Hunt Mystery, #1)
Publication date: September 16th 2025
Genres: Adult, Mystery, Romance

In the picturesque town of Rucklesby, peace is shattered when a young woman is found brutally murdered in her home. Detective Inspector Serena “Rena” Hunt is called to the scene, still haunted by her last case and questioning her instincts.

The victim, Sicily Avery—a wife and mother—has been stabbed through the heart with chilling precision. When another woman is killed in the same way, Rena realises a calculated murderer is on the loose, leaving cryptic notes on the victims as part of a twisted agenda.

With the body count rising, Rena and her team race to stop the killer before they strike again. Tensions mount with the arrival of new forensic pathologist Dr. Lucas Mann—bringing both friction and unexpected chemistry—as they work together to outwit a murderer who always seems one step ahead.

Open to Death intricately combines themes of murder, betrayal, and the unyielding quest for justice, all while subtly developing a slow-burn romance.

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Sophie Mattis is a British mystery author known for her suspenseful, character-driven stories that keep readers turning pages. Born and raised in the UK, she writes contemporary mysteries featuring complex investigators, layered intrigue, touches of romance, and flashes of humour. When she’s not plotting her next twist, Sophie enjoys travelling, cycling, and curling up with a good crime drama.

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Cover Reveal: Feels Like Love by N.D. Jackson

 

 
Join us for the cover reveal of Feels Like Love by N.D. Jackson. Fans who love Friends to Lovers Romances will sink their teeth into this sexy, small-town, diverse romance. Keep scrolling for more details about this sexy cover.
 

Title: Feels Like Love
Author: N.D. Jackson
Re-Release Date: 07/09/2025
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Word Count: 63K Words
Tropes: Small-Town, Friends to Lovers, Interracial Romance, Holiday Romance, Forced Proximity, Opposites Attract, Grumpy Sunshine, BWWM, Diverse Romance
 
I just wanted to belong…
Sadie had never belonged anywhere other than on stage. A soulful singer and musician, she left home at a young age and never looked back. No one missed her anyhow. Traveling the country with one no good boyfriend after another for work, Sadie settled in New Orleans until another d-bag boyfriend decided she wasn’t enough…and the slutty new bartender was.
She left for Mustang Prairie and the open arms of her half-sister Amelia…or so she thought
I just wanted to protect her…
Dylan Parker retired at the ripe old age of 34. After catching a serial killer who’d tortured Chicago for a decade, he was ready to turn in his homicide detective’s shield.
Needing distance from his high society parents and their social climbing friends he packed up his truck and bought a bar in Mustang Prairie. Getting reacquainted with small town life would be an adjustment…until he met a copper haired amazon with a voice like warm honey.
Sadie was everything he wanted; a friend, a devil’s advocate, a sister, and a confidante. Theirs was a deeply satisfying friendship so Sadie and Dylan fought their mutual attraction.
Can Sadie & Dylan admit that their friendship feels more like love?

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About N.D. Jackson

Wanderer. Lover of books. Romance author. Vegan. Those are just some of the things used to describe me! When I’m not spinning tales of small town and contemporary romance, I love to travel, cook, and watch/listen to true crime, history & strange documentaries and podcasts. I’m a native Chicagoan currently living in Europe who has been in love with books for as long as I can remember. My first book, Conflict of Interest, was published in 2014, and I’ve been writing books ever since! I’m a full-time writer and part-time author, traveler, vegan blogger, and obsessive fan of Dawson’s Creek.
 
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Cover Reveal: Click of Fate by Lauren Helms

 

Join us for the cover reveal of Click of Fate by Lauren Helms. Fans who love He Falls First Romances will sink their teeth into this sexy, one-night stand romance. Keep scrolling for more details about this sexy cover.
 

Title: Click of Fate
Author: Lauren Helms
Release Date: 06/13/2025
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Word Count: 56K
Tropes: One-Night Stand, Opposites Attract, He Falls First, Forced Proximity, Found Family
 
Once upon a time, there was a charming climber and a stubborn photographer who swore she'd never fall—until she did.
Stella
I don't do roots. Or relationships. Or anything that involves the word “forever.”
But Luke Farley? He’s the kind of man who makes one night feel like a promise. With that stupidly perfect smile, a body built for sin, and hands that know exactly what they’re doing—he’s dangerously easy to want.
It was supposed to be casual.
A few non-dates, a little flirting, and zero expectations.
Now I’m staring down feelings I swore I’d never catch… and falling for a man who climbs like he was born to take risks.
And worst of all? I don’t want to run.
Luke
Stella Young walked into my life like a dare I couldn’t resist—smart mouth, with a camera around her neck and zero intention of sticking around. She warned me not to catch feelings.
Too late.
She’s the one I want—complicated, messy, and magnetic as hell.
She says she’s not built for love.
I think she’s just scared of falling.
Good thing I’m here to catch her.
Click of Fate is a swoony, one-night-stand romance about climbing risks, letting go of fear, and finding the kind of love worth falling for.

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About Lauren Helms

Lauren Helms writes romance that’s nerdy, flirty, and just a little bit dirty. Her stories are set in big cities with small-town vibes, where every couple gets their happily ever after—and probably a few swoony gaming references along the way. Her love for love stories started with a book blog and leveled up fast—thanks to her background in video game strategy publishing and a passion for stories that make your heart race. That magic combo sparked her beloved Gamer Boy series, and she's been writing HEAs ever since.
 
She’s also the founder of Indie Pen PR, where she helps fellow romance authors bring their book boyfriends to life and make some serious buzz in the process. When she’s not plotting meet-cutes or helping other authors promote theirs, Lauren’s all about iced coffee, perfectly color-coded planners, and binge-worthy TV.
 
She lives in Indianapolis with her husband and their three aspiring nerds-in-training—where love, laughter, and chaos are always part of the storyline.
 
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Cover reveal: Fallen: Darkness Descending Volume I - Various Authors

Fallen: Darkness Ascending
Multi-Author Anthology
Publication date: September 26th 2025
Genres: Adult, Horror, Paranormal

Dark pacts.

Those fallen from grace now roam the shadows.

The line between salvation and damnation blurs as the wicked are cursed to roam.

In this bleak world, redemption is a mere illusion.

Fear guides each step as they confront the retribution of a world that has forsaken them.

In forgotten realms, the path to salvation leads only deeper into the abyss.

This collection of chilling tales plunges into the depths of your darkest nightmares, where fallen angels and wicked deeds intertwine. Each story unfolds a new layer of terror and temptation, more unsettling than the last, revealing the sinister nature of those once touched by grace.

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Cover Reveal: Empire of Ache & Ruin by Diana A. Hicks

 

Join us for the cover reveal of Empire of Ache & Ruin by Diana A. Hicks. Fans who love Beauty and the Beast Re-tellings will sink their teeth into this sexy, enemies-to-lovers, dark billionaire romance. Keep scrolling for more details about this sexy cover.
 

Title: Empire of Ache & Ruin
Author: Diana A. Hicks
Release Date: May 6, 2025
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Beauty and the Beast Re-telling, Forbidden Virgin Auction, Dark Billionaire Romance, Enemies to Lovers, Possessive Alpha, Revenge, Brother’s Best Friend, Forced Proximity, Shared Trauma
 
While I stand in darkness, she holds the light…
 
The ballet performance of my life ends with a forbidden auction.
 
My older brother’s best friend is the highest bidder.
 
Now he’s here to claim his prize…me.
 
But the reclusive billionaire is no knight in shining armor.
 
Though I’m drawn to him, I know something sinister lurks beneath his steel blue eyes.
 
I must protect my family, even if it means losing myself in the process.

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About Diana A. Hicks

Diana A. Hicks is an award-winning author of steamy romantic suspense and science-fiction romance.
When Diana is not writing, she enjoys hot yoga, kickboxing, traveling, and indulging in the simple joys of life like wine and chocolate. She lives in Atlanta and loves spending time with her two children and husband. Connect with Diana on social media to stay up to date on her latest releases.

Praise for Diana A. Hicks:

"Hicks' first installment of her Desert Monsoon series is confident and assured with strong storytelling, nuanced characters, and a dynamic blend of romance and suspense...A sexy and irresistible tale for fans of contemporary romance." - Kirkus Reviews

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