Thursday, 5 February 2026

A Tiny Little Favor Peyton Banks: Cover Reveal

 

A Tiny Little Favor
Peyton Banks
Publication date: April 17th 2026
Genres: Adult, Comedy, Contemporary, Romance

From USA Today bestselling author, Peyton Banks, comes a steamy rom com about second chances, accidental families, and the most unexpected proposal of all.

He was supposed to be a one-night stand… Now she’s asking him for baby number two.

Five years ago, Tachina Winston made one impulsive decision—a one-night stand with her former client, Vic Maxwell. The result? The world’s cutest little boy and an unconventional but surprisingly seamless co-parenting setup. No drama, no strings, no regrets.

But Tachina has a tiny little problem…

She wants another baby.

Dating apps? Disasters. Blind dates? Even worse. There’s only one man she trusts enough to do this with again: Vic.

Vic isn’t looking for love after a messy breakup. But when Tachina proposes her plan, he can’t deny it—he’s tempted.

And if he agrees, it will come with one condition: he wants to experience everything he missed before.

Easy, right?

Wrong.

Because soon, things get complicated. They’re having adult spend-the-night dates, sharing kisses that last too long, and stirring up feelings neither of them expected.

Then Vic’s ex returns wanting him back, they are forced to decide: was this just a favor with benefits… or the beginning of something real?

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Author Bio:

USA Today best selling author, Peyton Banks, is the alter ego of a city girl who is a romantic at heart. Her mornings consist of coffee and daydreaming up the next steamy romance book ideas. She loves spinning romantic tales of hot alpha males and the women they love. She currently resides with her husband and children in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Wednesday, 4 February 2026

Book Blitz: When Time Flies Jennifer Moreno

 

When Time Flies
Jennifer Moreno
Publication date: February 3rd 2026
Genres: Adult, Comedy, Romance, Time-Travel

She was just a flight attendant…until she landed in her past.

Indy Kash is a corporate flight attendant, jet-setting with the rich and famous in a world most only glimpse through glossy magazine covers. But beneath the polished service and designer luggage lies a past she’s spent years trying to forget. When a mysterious time-slip yanks her mid- flight into the trauma that derailed her life thirteen years ago, Indy is forced to face the crime that destroyed her future—and the man who made sure she took the fall.

Back in the present, he’s suddenly on board her jet, and Indy’s thrown into a battle across time to stop him from destroying the world. With a reluctant spirit guide, a crash course in time travel, and a love she never saw coming, Indy must untangle the past to rewrite her future.

Can she finally clear her name, save the world, and discover if time really does heal all wounds?

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EXCERPT:

The old rage from my liver rose, and my intestines churned like an electric whisk on the lowest speed. I was a cliché of both Chinese medicine and Ayurveda. The fact that my shame, anger, and fear culminated into Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) really made me textbook. As the spiritual experts would say: You keep holding onto old crap.

I’d tried everything to let go of the past. I talked about my feelings to numerous therapists—some good, some not. I even attempted the “woo-woo” including:

Inner child work.

A soul retrieval from a Native American shaman (Apparently my soul couldn’t be retrieved).

Good ole fashioned journaling.

Cry therapy.

Ayahuasca in the Amazon jungle (The result? Shitting and vomiting at the same time).

Exploring my “shadow side.”

Breath work while a didgeridoo played in the background (One word: painful).

Shrooms.

Trauma workshops.

Belief coding.

Vision boarding (I was desperate).

Transcendental Meditation.

Ketamine.

Visits to psychics, mediums, astrologers, and tarot readers, who all agreed…

I was pretty fucked.

Then I returned to the Western approach and did a one-week stint each with Lexapro and Zoloft, which only gave me migraines. I freakin’ loved the I-can’t-even-get-anxious-if-I-wanted-to feeling of Xanax…but alas, it wasn’t enough.

Nothing worked.

I let out a sigh from my belly, as a multitude of yoga teachers had taught me. As I expelled the air, I felt strange…odd…not dizzy, not nauseous, but weird. I checked the monitor that displayed the airshow. Time To Destination, or TTD, was three hours to go until we landed in Teterboro, New Jersey.

The words and numbers on the monitor blurred into an astigmatism.

I rounded the corner into the crew rest and then plopped onto the club seat. Exhaustion crawled through my veins like slow lightning. My vision pulsed. The feeling was jetlag times infinity. I tried to stay centered and think through what was happening. I had been flying, almost nonstop to save money to buy a house. Crossing all those time zones and the constant fatigue combined with the IBD did not make for a healthy lifestyle.

I’d let myself get that run down. Damn.

My body felt weightless. It was like the moment before a fall, that breathless pause—only it never ended. A newfound hum in my ears grew until it swallowed my every thought. My eyes darted over my lap to the khaki fabric wall and finally to the window. The sky brightened to an angelic white, nearly blinding me. I wasn’t dizzy. I had the urge to stare straight ahead, yet I could not focus.

Am I vaporizing?

I stretched out my fingers. They were disappearing! I felt so airy, as if I could levitate off the seat. I grasped the armrests until…

I couldn’t grasp them anymore.

The outline of my body began to blur. I lost the solidity of flesh. Tiny sparks of light flickered along my arms, breaking apart into floating specks, like dust in the sun. These particles—that were once me—scattered outward. Where I had sat, I was now only a swirl of luminous dust, leaving me somewhere between confused and terrified.

The world spun ahead of me, leaving no room for panic, no room to understand. In an instant, purple lightning hummed and sounded like the constant static of a bug zapper. The spinning intensified, yet I wasn’t queasy.

What the fuck is going on?

I realized I was spinning through blackness, as if I was on an otherworldly plane. Then the particles of my body snapped back together and returned it to its human shape. I kept rotating and twirling until, out of nowhere, I smelled old wood and cleaning solution. And then…

There I was, sitting on a chair in a—was it a courtroom?

My mouth was so dry it felt like sand had settled on my tongue. A dull ache pulsed behind my temples, the kind that usually came from waking too early and too thirsty. My eyes darted across the courtroom, desperate to anchor on something steady, but every face seemed sharpened against me, a blur of judgement I couldn’t decipher. My chest tightened, heavy as stone, and though I begged my body to move, shift, or raise even a finger, nothing obeyed. It was as if my body had betrayed me; every molecule refused to budge. Before I could get one thought together, I heard:

“Indy, doodoo, what’s wrong?”

Mom.

Where am I?

Author Bio:

Jennifer Moreno has a master’s degree in creative writing from New York University. She was a corporate flight attendant for six years and is the host of the Corporate Flight Attendant podcast.

She is deeply involved in metaphysical practices, including obtaining certificates in trance and advanced mediumship; medical intuition; and psychic detection. She is also a reiki master and hosted a metaphysical podcast called Two Inches Off the Ground.

In her personal life, Jennifer is a proud Colombian adoptee. As a Colombian American, she enjoys improving her Spanish and exploring her roots in her native Colombia. “Jennifer” is her adopted American name, and “Moreno” is her original Colombian surname, thus combining these different…yet magical cultures.


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Tuesday, 3 February 2026

Score Big Savings on Journaling Supplies from Temu!

 

Score Big Savings on Journaling Supplies from Temu!

Hey papercrafters and planner lovers! If you're building your journaling stash on a budget, Temu is your new best friend. Think washi tape sets under $5, dot grid journals for $3, and sticker books that won't break the bank. These goodies ship fast to Canada and pair perfectly with your bookish projects. Quality holds up great for everyday planning - just check reviews for stickiness!

Why Temu for Stationery?

  • Rock-bottom prices: 20-roll washi sets for pennies
  • Flash sales + free shipping over $29 CAD
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Monday, 2 February 2026

5 Best Beginner-Friendly Goodreads Groups to Join in 2026 (Perfect for New Book Lovers!)

 

5 Best Beginner-Friendly Goodreads Groups to Join in 2026 (Perfect for New Book Lovers!)

Discover the most welcoming Goodreads groups—no experience needed! Jump into fun book chats, build your TBR, and make readers friends today.

Hey bookish friends. New to Goodreads and feeling shy about jumping into discussions? You're not alone. Goodreads groups can feel intimidating at first, but these five most popular, beginner-friendly groups are perfect starting points.

Each one has tens of thousands of members, active-but-low-pressure conversations, and clear "newbie welcome" vibes. I've included direct join links, discussion overviews, and tips for your first post. No prior book club experience required!

Quick tip: Lurk for 1-2 days to get the rhythm, then say hi in the "New Members" thread. Let's find your bookish home! 

1. The Next Best Book Club (25,969+ Members)

The ultimate "help me find my next read" group—massive but super casual.

  • Why beginner-friendly: No monthly commitments. Just ask "What should I read after [book]?" and get 50 personalized recs.
  • Hot discussions: TBR polls, "Books like Bridgerton," buddy reads, genre deep-dives.
  • Perfect for: Romantasy, cozy mystery, and contemporary fans.

Join Now → (25k+ members)

"New members welcome! What's everyone reading this week?" —Weekly pinned thread

2. 2026 Reading Challenge (34,987+ Members)

Set your own goal (5 books? 150?) and track with thousands of supportive readers.

  • Why beginner-friendly: Total flexibility—no "you must finish X books." Celebrate small wins together.
  • Hot discussions: January check-ins, "Books that surprised me," genre challenges.
  • Perfect for: Goal-setters and planner lovers 

Join the Challenge →


3. Addicted to YA (55,000+ Members)

Young adult heaven—romantasy, contemporaries, dystopias, and BookTok faves.

  • Why beginner-friendly: Monthly polls for picks + casual "adaptation watch party" chats.
  • Hot discussions: Fourth Wing theories, Sarah J. Maas ranking wars, newbie rec threads.
  • Perfect for: Your romantasy-loving audience.

Join YA Addicts →

4. What's the Name of That Book??? (90,000+ Members)

Forgotten book detective agency—post fuzzy memories, solve mysteries fast!

  • Why beginner-friendly: Lowest commitment ever. Just describe ("girl finds magic locket") and browse solutions.
  • Hot discussions: "90s YA I can't remember," solved book lists, happy dances when found.
  • Perfect for: Everyone—the universal Goodreads experience.

Solve Book Mysteries →

5. Cozy Mystery Cafe (28,000+ Members)

Your cozy mystery home—cats, tea, knitting, and gentle murders.

  • Why beginner-friendly: "New to cozies? Start here" lists + zero graphic violence talk.
  • Hot discussions: Agatha Raisin love, bakery mystery ranking, tea pairing suggestions.
  • Perfect for: My Grandma's Teacups cozy readers!

Join the Cafe →


Goodreads Newbie Success Roadmap

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3
Join 1-2 groups
Lurk only
"Hi everyone, new reader here!"
New member thread
Vote in poll or ask rec
Your first real post!

Pro tip: Copy-paste: "Hi all! New to Goodreads—love cozy mysteries and romantasy. Any must-read recs? 🥰" 

Why Join Goodreads Groups NOW?

  • Instant TBR boost: 100+ recs tailored to you.
  • Accountability: Reading goals with cheering squads.
  • Bookish friends: Real conversations beyond reviews.
  • Bonus: Many run giveaways and buddy reads!

Ready to Jump In?

Which group calls to you first? Drop your pick (or fave recent read) in comments—I'll cheer you on! 💕

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Happy reading, new Goodreads friends! See you in the groups! ✨