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Cyber Monday Early Bird Book Releases – 11-30-2020

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HAPPY CYBER MONDAY EVERYONE!!! 😀😀😀 I’m still working on this list and will be scoping out the Cyber Monday deals and listing them below, so keep checking back, but in the meantime today’s lists of early bird book releases is fantastic AND!!! You can check out all of Amazon’s ➔➔➔ CYBER MONDAY DEALS HERE.

THREE THINGS:

1.) I’ve decided to try the Glossier makeup products. They had a 20% off sale this week, so I got that glow-ey serum (Futuredew) that seems to be all the rage, and two green (1 dark teal and 1 minty green) eyeliners. I can’t wait until they get here to see if they’re all the hype. I wanted to get the blush too, but I just got a huge MAC refill of my favorite candy colored blush that gives me just the right flush, so I held off for now. Oh and let me know if you use and love any of their products so I can put them on my “try next” list. 😀

2.) I have been gorging on Thanksgiving leftovers and I couldn’t be happier!! I even took that turkey carcass and made a HUGE turkey stock (and I mean rich and gelatinous) and already separated into multiple containers in my freezer, so I have fully taken advantage of everything that turkey had to offer.

3.) Blue is my favorite color. Especially navy blues and royal blues. I also wish I could find more deep forest and emerald green colors in cute boat neck fitted sweaters. I feel like that could be my other favorite color. *hrmph* It almost seems like every adorable top & sweater is every color BUT the deep jewel-toned greens I want.

CYBER MONDAY DEAL FINDS!!!

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➔➔➔ AUDIBLE SUPER-DEAL for the first 6 months! Robin found us this one!!

and…

  2. A Bridge Between Us: A Small Town Romance by K.K. Allen <— SHE LOVED HIM FROM A FAR… “…I should have died that night. Instead, I crossed the moonlit bridge and never returned. ⁣I let rivalry win. If only that had been enough to keep us all safe. If only we didn’t have a bridge between us.⁣..”
  3. Admit You Need Me: A Secret Pregnancy Romance (Irresistible Billionaires Book 4) by Ajme Williams
  4. Daddy Undercover (Crescent Cove Book 9) by Taryn Quinn”…
  5. Thank You, Next: A perfect, uplifting and funny romantic comedy by Sophie Ranald <— DATES HER WAY THROUGH THE ZODIAC!! “...Zoe’s ready to give up on the search for love, until her friend has an idea. Robbie lives by his horoscope, and he’s sure she’s got this dating stuff all wrong. He dares her to work her way through the zodiac until she finds The One. Usually Zoe would laugh at such a suggestion, but desperate times call for desperate measures…”
  6. Unshackle (Deliver Book 7) by Pam Godwin <— PAM GODWIN ALERT!! HE INFILITRATES A CARTEL!! “...When he infiltrates La Rocha Cartel, he must seduce Vera Gomez to determine whether to rescue her. Or kill her. Nothing can distract his icy, lethal focus. Except the cartel’s most feral captive. The nameless, raven-haired beauty is his key to dismantling Vera Gomez. But the ferocious little fighter challenges him at every turn and unknowingly battles her way into his heart…“
  7. A Proposal of Marriage (Brazen Brides) by Cheryl Bolen
  8. Reaper: Devil’s Mayhem MC Romance by Mary Potter
  9. Merry Loves Bright by Brynn Paulin
  10. Monogamy Book Two. Husband by Victoria Sobolev <— THEY DON’T THINK SHE’S GOOD ENOUGH FOR HIM… “…His ring is on my finger, and I’m living in his house in a country on another continent, in a world filled with his friends, yachts, parties, money. We are avoiding each other, we are sleeping in different bedrooms, we don`t even talk. Is this my life now? Do I really need a place for myself in his world, when all I hear is: “You’re not a fit here...”
  11. Court of Midnight: A Reverse Harem Royal Fae Romance (Twisted Fae Book 3) by Lucinda Dark and Helen Scott
  12. Ride or Die: A Crime Fiction Thriller (Darcy Walker Investigations Book 1) by A. J. Lape
  13. Kitty Valentine Dates a Best Man by Jillian Dodd
  14. The Broody Brit: For Christmas ( A Hot Single Father Second Chance Romance) (A Holiday Springs novel) by MJ Fields and Jessica Ruben <— STARTING OVER AFTER HER PERFECT LIFE COLLAPSED!! “...I retreat to my small hometown of Holiday Springs, where life is like a, snow globe, feeling like all of my failings are on full display. Once I get my bearings straight, I’ll trade my old snow boots for brand new stilettos and strut back to New York City. Nothing seems to go right until I meet a hot, British, single father with an adorable son. He may be too good to be true...”
  15. Thrill Seeker (Kings of Vengeance MC Book 5) by Winter Travers and Jennifer Severino
  16. Vengeful Giorgio: A Dark Mafia Romance (The Cavettis and the Bonifacios Book 4) by Emma Vikes and Raven Scott
  17. Arrogant Arrival: A Hero Club Novel by Gail Haris <— CONTRACT PILOT ALERT!! “...Jolene is done with pilots. She’s better than just another quick lay-over. But dating is difficult with her chaotic schedule in and out of airport terminals and hotel rooms all around the world. She’s tired of watching couples fly off to romantic destinations and families spending vacations together. However, she doesn’t plan to be a flight attendant forever. She just doesn’t know what she wants to do yet. One thing she does know is that she certainly doesn’t want to do that arrogant Greek bastard Jim...”
  18. Merciless King: A Hero Club Novel by Ellie Jean <— HE WANTS THE HEAVYWEIGHT BOXING TITLE!!
  19. Cooped Up for Christmas (Eden’s Idyll Series Book 1) by Sabrina York
  20. Best Friends Don’t Kiss by Max Monroe <— FAKE RELATIONSHIP ALERT!! “…I have to travel from New York City–my home and safe haven for the last fifteen years–to my tiny hometown in Vermont for Christmas, my baby sister’s wedding, and my high school reunion. Talk about a trifecta of single-doom. Throw in Callie Camden–aka my high school class’s version of Regina George–and it’s a recipe for certified disaster. Especially since my mouth ran away from me when she asked me if I’d be bringing someone to our reunion, and I told her to put me down for two…”
  21. Victory at Prescott High (The Havoc Boys Book 5) by C.M. Stunich <— REVERSE HAREM ALERT!! “…Victory at Prescott High has always meant escape. Once upon a time, that meant graduation and a one-way ticket out of town. But everything is different now. This year, my life changed in irrevocable ways. The Havoc Boys have a Havoc Girl; they have a queen who wears her crown with pride…”
  22. HIM by J. M. Elliott
  23. Jingle Bell Rock by Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine <— CROSSOVER CHRISTMAS STORIES!! “…Jingle Bell Rock features seven couples from across the Ella and Brooke universe, all coming together in one story to bring you joy, happiness, and a little Christmas cheer…“
  24. The Leopard Twins’ Christmas Mate (Uncontrollable Shift Book 4) by R. E. Butler
  25. Unpredictable Sirens (Supernatural Shifter Academy Book 4) by G. Bailey and Regan Rosewood
  26. Raise Hell: An Enemies to Lovers College Bully Romance by Ashley Gee
  27. My Boss’s Daughter: Bossed by the Billionaire (Book 1) by Kelli Walker
  28. How to Not Fall for Your Ex: A Sweet and Humorous Romance by Meg Easton
  29. Door of Bruises (Thornchapel Book 4) by Sierra Simone <— SERIES CONCLUSION ALERT!!!!! “…Twelve years ago, our fates were sealed with a kiss. We are all, for better or worse, doomed to love each other until death do us part. My heart belongs to Proserpina and St. Sebastian—even if he no longer wants it. Even if she has left it behind to follow him. Delphine’s fled back home, and Becket’s holy calling is in peril. And now only Rebecca and I remain at Thornchapel to face the unknown…”

PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )

  1. The Not-Outcast by Tijan – December 1st 2020
  2. My Brother’s Roommate (Frisky Business Book 2) by Kendall Ryan – December 1st 2020
  3. Hard to Hold (The Play Hard Series Book 2) by K. Bromberg – December 1st 2020
  4. Wedding Date (Dating Series Book 6) by Monica Murphy – December 1st 2020
  5. The Do-Over (The Rooftop Crew Book 5) by Piper Rayne – December 1st 2020
  6. Pretty Monsters by Kimberly Carrillo – December 1st 2020
  7. Coyote (Hawks MC (next generation) Book 1) by Lila Rose – December 1st 2020
  8. Loverboy (The Company Book 2) by Sarina Bowen – December 1st 2020
  9. The Bookworm’s Guide to Faking It (The Bookworm’s Guide, #2) by Emma Hart – December 1st 2020
  10. A Warm Heart in Winter (The Black Dagger Brotherhood World) by J.R. Ward- (“Featuring one of the Black Dagger Brotherhood’s most iconic couples, Blay and Qhuinn“!!!!!) – December 1st 2020
  11. The Bookworm’s Guide to Faking It (The Bookworm’s Guide, #2) by Emma Hart – December 1st 2020
  12. Forever Wild: A Novella (The Simple Wild Book 3) by K.A. Tucker – December 1st 2020
  13. Mistletoe in Paradise: A Christmas Novella by Jill Shalvis – December 1st 2020
  14. The Pleasure House by Kitty Thomas – December 2nd 2020
  15. Learning to Love (Make Me a Match) by Julie Evelyn Joyce – December 3rd 2020
  16. The Revenge Pact (Kings of Football Book 1) by Ilsa Madden-Mills – December 3rd 2020
  17. Two Pink Lines by Chloe Walsh – December 4th 2020
  18. Dylan (Dark Legacy Book 4) by Jaymin Eve – December 4th 2020
  19. Every Last Secret by A. R. Torre – December 1st 2020
  20. The Mistletoe Kisser: A Small Town Love Story (Blue Moon Book 8) by Lucy Score – December 3rd 2020
  21. Not What I Expected by Jewel E. Ann – December 6th 2020
  22. Bonus Kisses by Freya Barker – December 7th 2020

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Victoria Sobolev – Monogamy Series Reading Order + an ebook & gift card giveaway!

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FORBIDDENY ALERT!!!! Oooooooh I’m titillated! I’m in love with these covers, I’m in love with these titles, and I’m in love with the premise of this series you guys!!! And the author is today’s newsletter sponsor, and we’re celebrating her latest release (plus a tease for book #3). 😀 AND!! They’re on Kindle Unlimited!

The author says (about her latest release):

“Monogamy Book Two. Husband”

…This one is special because the story is whole and reflects the deep experience of a woman with insecurities, fears, and hang-ups who wins her fight for happiness in an unfamiliar world. It’s emotional, passionate, and very tender.

About book #1

What starts as an affair and a new experience turns out to be a monogamous lifetime saga. The two fight with borders, morals, infidelity issues, cancer, dark secrets and win

People think that Alex was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, not only rich, but blessed by luck. Men respect him, women dream of him, and Alex alone knows the strength it takes to conceal his tortured soul and devastating secrets.

But despite those powerful life lessons, he has always believed in his father’s words, ‘When you fall in love, you love forever – it’s in our family blood. Look for HER and you’ll find your happiness beyond thought…’

Valeria has never experienced actual romance (an early pregnancy, a hasty marriage, a life filled with work and study) and considers herself a pragmatist. She was taught to live by the rules: if you get married, then you love your husband; if you dream of a new home, then you work hard. But when, against all logic, she finds a beautiful stranger in her bed, her world turns upside down. After all, falling for the forbidden can be too sweet not to try… at least once.

They come from the opposite ends of the globe, but the collision of two soulmates is destined. Fate will send them on a lifelong journey from Eastern Europe to Spain, France, the United States, and back.

Their story is a mix of a beautiful fairy tale and a painful nightmare. It`s not something you`ve heard before: everything is too vivid, too honest, too emotional and too profound.

An attraction at first sight;

A passion that breaks all rules;

A hypnotic melody – it conquers all.

This is one love for life and beyond time,

This is MONOGAMY…

SERIES READING ORDER:

Now time for the giveaway (2 winners):

  • One lucky commenter will get a $15 gift card and
  • One lucky commenter will get two ebooks from the Monogamy series, which can be sent directly to Kindle (we’ll need a direct Kindle address for that).

How to enter for a chance to win it? 

Just answer this fun question (and I LOVE IT!!):

The author wants to know who your favorite married couple is and what book they are from. 🙂

YAY US!! More books to add to our TBR lists!

OKAY SO LET’S DO THIS! I’m dying to know —> Just leave a comment below with the book that has your favorite married couple – and by 10pm EST, Sunday December 6th, 2020, I will randomly select two lucky commenters as the winners.

The winners will be contacted and will have 48hrs to respond confirming their email addresses, so if you are picked, do not delay or you will lose your chance. The prizes will be sent to the winners directly by the author.

Giveaway open to INTERNATIONAL!!! :D

Book Review – Make Me Yours by Melanie Harlow

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I couldn’t help but to jump into this new release!!! It hit the Amazon charts and has stayed there, strong and steady for days with tons of amazing reviews (and it’s currently at the #1 spot!!!).

PLUS!! It had all of my favorite tropes rolled up into one. Sexy-single dad-cop that’s also her neighbor that she’s been crushing on for YEARS!!! YEEEEEEEEEEARS!!!! 😲 YES PLEASE!!!

Very sweet with a minimal amount of angst (just enough to get your blood simmering in a few parts). 😉 Er… in some *ahem* very good 😏 and some… not-so-good ways. 🤨 Tee hee!!

So what’s it about?

Cole (the sexy police officer/single father next door) is Cheyenne’s brother’s absolute best friend, and her childhood crush. Her teen crush. Her current crush! Yep… she has crushed on him FOREVER, pinning away secretly over him, even when he married another girl (and crushed her heart in the process).

I was nineteen and thought I was over Cole Mitchell once and for all. Then I saw him standing at the front of the church in a black suit, tears in his eyes, watching Trisha walk toward him, and it hit me—I’d never be over him. And he’d never be mine. I stayed as long as I could at the reception, then I came home and bawled my eyes out.

Ahhhhhhh the agony of unrequited love. <— I WAS ALL OVER THAT!!!!

They just so happen to be neighbors so she gets to seem him (and his adorable daughter) often,

“Real love doesn’t fade. It only gets stronger.”

“I love my dad the most out of anybody.”

Girl, same, I wanted to say. Instead I leaned down and kissed her forehead. “I know.”

…but she continues to keep her feelings a secret. After all, he’s pretty stoic and reserved, and has never given her any inclination that he might be interested.

“You’re only human, Officer Mitchell. You might look like a superhero—especially in uniform—but underneath it all, you’re a mere mortal like the rest of us. You can admit it. And you can always talk to me.”

Now he’s raising his daughter with the help of his mother (while still coping with the loss of his wife), he’s made it clear to everybody (especially his meddling mom 😉 ) that he’s uninterested in dating. Focused, committed… to his daughter, and his job.

That is, until he starts finally noticing Cheyenne. 😉

My heart was beating hard and fast. I felt ridiculous, like a fifth grader who’d just held hands with a girl for the first time. For f*ck’s sake, I’d tackled her on my bed the other night. This was nothing.

Except, it felt like something.

But then…

“This doesn’t have to change anything. I know we’re just friends.”

He exhaled. “You have no idea how relieved I am to hear you say that.”

*gulp*

Let the fun begin!

It’s a very sweet, lighthearted read that I enjoyed. Easy on the eyes AND the heart (though not without its moments of potential heartache). 😉

Maryse: NANCY & I ARE BUDDY-READING THIS NEW RELEASE!! Melanie Harlow ‘s HOT COP, SINGLE DAD, NEIGHBOR ALERT!! …Oh this one is gonna hit all my buttons, I just know it!!!! 😉

Jennifer: Is this a standalone?

Maryse:  It reads as one, but it comes after “Drive Me Wild” (about a different couple) – though they now appear in this one too. I haven’t read the first one, and I’m having no issues following it. 🙂

Summer: I’m reading it also so far so good 😊

Jenn: EEK! It’s so good!

Maryse: …very good, enjoying it but somewhat predictable – Reasons why he can’t get in a relationship with her etc etc…) though I’m reading it with gusto so I must like it anyway. LOL!

Had this been told strictly from her POV I know it would have affected me even more, not knowing what he was thinking, and having to go solely on his actions, but we get both perspectives throughout. Still, I know there are plenty of readers out there that love both POVs so this one’s for you!!

Plus, did I mention the super-steam? Sweet, gentle, comfortable, fun… and HOT!

And yes… it was somewhat predictable (for me). Like… I kind of new the trajectory it would take, and new *something* was gonna throw a money-wrench in all of it, and it DID!

Now while I analyze my “moments” during the angsty stuff, below, you might want to skip the next part of my review so you can go in “blinder”, so-to-speak. Not that I spoil anything but you know how it goes. I don’t want you going in with any pre-conceived ideas of how this one builds into that “crescendo”.

It had that “moment” where the angst kicks in which had me asking a few questions of my own (and actually in regards to the heroine herself). And with that I mean, I felt that while the drama and her reactions were justified (oh yes, there’s one spot that had it been me? Would have made my blood run cold), I found the drama over-stretched out after awhile, and I couldn’t understand why… considering. You know?

Maybe I forgive too quickly. <— Probably that. *sigh* 😉

All that to say: A fun, heartwarming read, with a Hero I could totally swoon over and a heroine I could connect with – for the most part.

It’s book #2 in the series (though it can easily be read as a standalone – since this is the book I started with), but I bet had I read #1 (Drive Me Wild), I would have been even more attached to the plight of the characters that were the focus in this book. And also, Cheyenne’s moody hot brother (the Hero in the first book) would have totally been my thing too. 😉

4 STARS!!

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Archiving the November 2020 Book Releases

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NOVEMBER 2020

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Reader Question… Solved! The book about the heroine that is staying with her sister, and deals with her rude and dismissive boss…

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Kate needs our book help! Oh I like the sounds of this one! Alpha-jerks are always fun to fume at, and even more fun when they try to redeem themselves. 😉 I wanna know it too!! 😀

She asks:

Hey Maryse,

Hope you are going well! You and your people helped me find a book a while back and I’ve had another buzzing around my head, so thought you might be able to help me again.

Please forgive me if there are spoilers as I’m not sure if half of what I remember is real or I’ve made it up. Sooo….

A youngish woman (I want to say early 20s) has to leave her home (might be an abusive situation but I’m not positive). She goes to where her much older sister lives for help, but her sister is away so it’s her sister’s boss who she sees.

He is very rude and dismissive of her. He helps but thinks she is frivolous and flakey. He thinks this because of things her sister has said about her in the past.

He agrees to help but puts her in an old shack on the property and tries to give her crappy jobs to break her. Btw the boss is the H.

I won’t say how I remember it ending as that’s a spoiler. The sister is the bosses admin/secretary. It’s a farm or ranch type situation.

Anyway, hopefully you and your tribe are able to help. I love these reader questions, I always try so hard to find the answer to others!

Cheers,

Kate

Anyone have a guess?

CorkDork: Arrogant Devil by R.S. Grey! Great book!

Kate: Yes! That’s it! Thanks Corkdork and Maryse. I’m reading it again now and am infuriated and entertained as last time! Cheers!

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