RELEASE TOUR incl Exclusive Except: Ruthless Titan by E.V. Olsen Length: 62,000 words Series: North Shore Titans book 5 Prior Reading: Recommended, but not essential Genre: dark, hockey Designer: Maldo Designs Tropes: forced marriage, teammates to lovers, broken boys, bi-awakening, virgin MC, hockey Trigger/Content Warnings: MC with history of SA, MC with heavily scarred body, orphaned MC (parental death), drugging, kidnapping, attempted/threat of filicide, PTSD episodes on page, graphic violence, MC with survivor's guilt, hint of history of child abuse, physical and verbal abuse (by parent toward MC), descriptive sex scenes Kink: forced stillness, face sitting…

Reviewed by Sadonna TITLE:  John Wilder Gets Schooled SERIES:  Goose Run AUTHORS:  Lisa Henry & Sarah Honey PUBLISHER:  Self-published LENGTH:  252 pages RELEASE DATE:  December 2, 2025 BLURB: John Wilder is a full time roofer, a part time stripper, and the world’s greatest dad. Okay, so that last one is a work in progress, but Wilder is doing his best—it’s just that between working two jobs and parenting, he’s struggling, and Gracie’s grandparents are just waiting for him to fail.

Reviewed by Sadonna TITLE:  Cozy:  Holiday Stories AUTHOR:  Kim Fielding PUBLISHER:  Tin Box Press LENGTH:  202 pages RELEASE DATE: December 2, 2025 BLURB: Five stories of holiday Dear Ruth Fire Marshal Bryce might be able to take over his late mother’s advice column, but who will advise him when he finds love at Christmastime? Saint Martin’s Day Years after a breakup, Toby travels to Croatia and discovers Saint Martin’s Day—and his old love, Neno.

Reviewed by Mal  TITLE: Ruthless Titan SERIES: North Shore Titans Hockey #6 AUTHOR: E.V. Olsen PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 421 Pages RELEASE DATE: December 2, 2025 BLURB: I never imagined the ruthless Titan would choose me as his rebellion, or that I’d become his shield. Hockey was supposed to be my ticket to stability, earning me a scholarship for an education I could never have afforded on my own.

Reviewed by True TITLE: Something Unbelievable SERIES: Split Rock Ranch AUTHOR: Rory Maxwell PUBLISHER: Self-Published LENGTH: 86 pages RELEASE DATE: November 10, 2025 BLURB: JAMIE CABOT thought this adulting stuff would be a lot easier. He’s got a job—well, two, really—and his very own apartment. Not needing to share a bedroom with his brothers anymore might be the best part. Life is good.

RELEASE TOUR incl Exclusive Excerpt: Baby, It's Cod Outside by Kat Cassidy Length: 47,000 words Series: Silver Shoals #2 Prior Reading: Prior reading NOT required Genre: Small-town, Holiday, Christmas, Rom-Com Tropes: Opposites Attract, Hurt/Comfort, Fake Confidence/Hidden Vulnerability Trigger/Content Warnings: anxiety rep, on page panic attacks, loss from cancer (family member, past) Designer: Kat Cassidy…

RELEASE TOUR - The Roommate Game by Lane Hayes Length: 58,000 words Series: Smithton Bears, #3 Prior Reading: recommended but not essential Genre: contemporary, college, sports Tropes: Hockey, college, opposites attract, roommates Trigger/Content Warnings: n/a Designer: Reese Dante Universal Link Amazon Link The hockey player, the figure skater, and the roommate situation… Gus…

Reviewed by Sadonna TITLE:  Hearts on Ice SERIES:  Games We Play:  Season 2 AUTHOR:  Denver Shaw PUBLISHER:  Shaw's Sweetheart Books LENGTH: 304 Pages RELEASE DATE:  November 14, 2025 BLURB: I’ve stopped pucks my whole career. What I can’t stop… is wanting him. Drew Six years ago, I buried my heart with my wife and daughter. Since then, I’ve lived by one rule—keep it professional, keep it safe.

Reviewed by Kat   TITLE: Bound in Heat and Snow SERIES: Double-Booked for the Holidays Multi-Author Series AUTHOR: Kota Quinn PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 131 pages RELEASE DATE: November 20, 2025 BLURB: A handsome lion alpha, one unsuspecting human, and only one bed. Oh my! It was just supposed to be one night. One perfect night filled with passion, romance, and wishes that might not ever come true.

Reviewed by Lesley TITLE:  Sliding into Love: AN M/X Bellport Romance AUTHOR: A.W. Scott PUBLISHER: Self published LENGTH: 328 pages RELEASE DATE: November 11, 2025 BLURB: Some love stories take years to begin. Royce Bellport has always known who they are. Growing up nonbinary in a small Southern town wasn’t easy, but with a supportive family and a fierce sense of self, they learned to hold their head high.

Reviewed by True TITLE: Murder Under the Mistletoe SERIES: The Naughty List #4 AUTHOR: RS McKenzie and Lee McCormick PUBLISHER: Self-Published LENGTH: 155 pages RELEASE DATE: December 1, 2025 BLURB: Streeter A jackass and a twink walk into a general store. Which one pisses off the psychopath? Which one brings out my true nature? When I moved to Devil’s Point, I wanted to leave my old life behind, become someone new.

RELEASE TOUR - The Roommate Game by Lane Hayes Length: 58,000 words Series: Smithton Bears, #3 Prior Reading: recommended but not essential Genre: contemporary, college, sports Tropes: Hockey, college, opposites attract, roommates Trigger/Content Warnings: n/a Designer: Reese Dante Universal Link Amazon Link The hockey player, the figure skater, and the roommate situation… Gus…

Here are the new releases for the week. Let us know if there's something missing & we'll add it to the list. Title Author Publisher Release Date Other Details Link Murder Under the Mistletoe RS McKenzie & Lee McCormick Self Published 12/1/2025 The Naughty List Amazon Worst. Christmas. Ever. LOCKED Casey Cox Self Published 12/1/2025 Amazon

Welcome to the November 2025 Audio Book of the Month! Here are all our Audio Reviews rated 4 hearts and up from the previous month, in no particular order. Please vote for your favorites. As with all of our Polls, you can vote for as many as you want, but you only get one visit, so make it count! The top two will go through to the Audio of the Year Poll!

Book of the Week Poll Welcome to the Love Bytes Book of the Week Poll! Here are the books which achieved a 4.25 and up review last week from our reviewers. As a reminder, the top two books from each week’s poll will roll into our Book of the Month poll at month’s end. Happy Voting! Please scroll to the very bottom for the voting section…

Book of the Week Winners! Here are the winning books of this week’s Book of the Week Poll. Both will go through to the Book of the Month Poll Reviewed by Sadonna TITLE: Noel I Won’t AUTHOR: DJ Jamison PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 190 pages RELEASE DATE: November 19, 2025 RATING:  BUY LINKS: Amazon Reviewed by Lesley TITLE: Burning For Alexander SERIES: Made Marion Legacy #2 AUTHOR: Lucy Lennox PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 338 Pages RELEASE DATE: November 18, 2025 RATING:  BUY LINKS: Amazon

Reviewed by Sadonna TITLE:  Peppermint Bark AUTHOR:  Kim Fielding PUBLISHER:  Tin Box Press LENGTH:  112 pages RELEASE DATE: November 17, 2025 BLURB: It’s almost Christmas, and Trevor Lowell’s love life has gone to the dogs. What's more, his finances are strained, completion of his college degree feels interminable, and his favorite little kink is no longer making his tail wag. But when his boss—an unusual woman with some tricks up her sleeve—gives him a special gift, Trevor’s life changes in an instant.

Reviewed by Kat   TITLE: Accidentally Double Booked SERIES: Double-Booked for the Holidays Multi-Author Series AUTHOR: Jena Wade PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 144 pages RELEASE DATE: November 17, 2025 BLURB: Omega Kip is ready to find his fated mate, even if it means leaving the only den he's ever known. Temporarily. A getaway to a cozy cabin in the mountains sounds like the perfect place to meet his mate.

Reviewed by Kat   TITLE: Blind Ride SERIES: Roughstock (Book 1) AUTHOR: BA Tortuga PUBLISHER: Turtlehat Creatives LENGTH: 231 pages RELEASE DATE: November 18, 2025 BLURB: Jason Scott is a cowboy who has it all. Until he doesn’t. He’s at the top of the bull riding game, heading for a championship buckle, living the good life on the road with his buddy Andy Baxter.

Title: Essence Author: Mychael Black Cover Art: Angela Knight Genres: Action Adventure, Dark Fantasy, Mystery & Suspense, New Releases, Paranormal, Romance, Urban Fantasy Themes: Dark Romance, LGBTQ+ /Gay, LGBTQ+ /Sex/Gender Shifters & MPreg, Vampires Series: Splintered Bloodlines (#3) Book Length: Novella Page Count: 71 Description Bobby’s always had a thing for silver foxes.

Reviewed by Lesley TITLE:  Finding Home in Comfort SERIES:  Saddle Up AUTHOR: Kerry Kilpatrick PUBLISHER: Self published LENGTH: 264 pages RELEASE DATE:  October 24, 2025 BLURB: Hank’s world is all routines and exotic animals—until a city boy shows up with too many ideas and zero goat sense. Hank My life is quiet, steady, and exactly how I like it. I run an exotic animal ranch on the edge of Comfort, Texas, mind my own business, and keep my heart tucked away where it can’t cause trouble.

Crea Reitan's Malin packs an emotional punch! Have you one clicked yet? One Click Your Copy Today! Amazon Link Cover Designer: Rebeca Covers I’m haunted by a childhood of abuse.   Ten years ago, the Van Dorens rescued me from a megachurch cult where the leader kept me as his. I’ve spent a decade trying to escape my past. But that past refuses to let me go.

Reviewed by Sadonna TITLE: Twist of Fated Mates  AUTHOR:  Lee Colgin PUBLISHER:  Colgin Enterprises LENGTH:  65 Pages RELEASE DATE:  November 20, 2025 BLURB:   Charlie My whole life, I’ve yearned to find my fated mate, only to discover he doesn’t want me. But I won’t take no for an answer without at least a decent explanation. Nigel owes me that much.

Reviewed by Anna Lynn TITLE: Demon Dating Service AUTHOR: Jocelynn Drake PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 250 Pages RELEASE DATE: October 31, 2025 BLURB: Even demons get bored... Luke is a poor grad student, desperate for a cheap place to live. Desperate enough even to live in a house full of demons. (Anything is better than his last roommate.) When the demons find it’s nearly impossible to scare Luke away, they decide on a new plan to amuse themselves.

Reviewed by True TITLE: Malin SERIES: Van Doren #5 AUTHOR: Crea Reitan PUBLISHER: Dragon Fire Fantasy LENGTH: 204 pages RELEASE DATE: November 27, 2025 BLURB: I’m haunted by a childhood of abuse. Ten years ago, the Van Dorens rescued me from a megachurch cult where the leader kept me as his. I’ve spent a decade trying to escape my past.