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Latest Romance Book Releases – 04-13-2021

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HAPPY TUESDAY NEW RELEASE DAY!! 60 new books on today’s list, and if I missed any, let me know and I’ll add it. 😀

BLURB JOLTS!! Vampire (Rebecca Zanetti’s latest! She’s a human but with a hidden ability that she has no idea about, and he realizes she’s his mate…), Finding Elodie (she’s on the run and in hiding after so much crazy bad luck… “…They’re all surprised when the first person to radio for help is a woman…”), Bombshells (Sarina Bowen’s latest! His hockey teammate broke her heart…) Devil’s Lair  (HOLY MOLY YES!! She’s his new nanny…  “…The job sounds like the answer to my prayers, but there’s a catch. The child’s father is the most beautiful, most dangerous man I’ve ever met…” and Web of Lies (she married her arch nemesis in Vegas!! LOL!!)

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TODAY’S BLASTS FROM THE PAST 😀 !!

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  1. Vampire: A Dark Protectors/Rebels Novella by Rebecca Zanetti
  2. When the Stars Go Dark: A Novel by Paula McLain
  3. How to Catch a Duke (Rogues to Riches Book 6) by Grace Burrowes
  4. The Venice Sketchbook: A Novel by Rhys Bowen
  5. Bombshells by Sarina Bowen
  6. What You Never Knew: A Novel by Jessica Hamilton
  7. Near You by Mary Burton
  8. Finding Elodie (SEAL Team Hawaii Book 1) by Susan Stoker
  9. Second First Impressions: A Novel by Sally Thorne
  10. Devil’s Lair (Molotov Obsession Duet Book 1) by Anna Zaires
  11. My One Night (On My Own Book 1) by Carrie Ann Ryan
  12. Bookshop by the Sea by Denise Hunter
  13. Love in Color: Mythical Tales from Around the World, Retold by Bolu Babalola
  14. Hana Khan Carries On by Uzma Jalaluddin
  15. Love You So Hard: The Ultimate Sassy Bottom MM Romance by Tara Lain

READER RECOMMENDATIONS & BARGAIN FINDS:

PARANORMAL/FANTASY/SCI-FI/DYSTOPIAN NEW RELEASES:

  1. Vampire: A Dark Protectors/Rebels Novella by Rebecca Zanetti <— SHE HAS NO IDEA OF HER ABILITIES!! “…Dr. Mariana Lopez has finally stopped bailing friends out of difficult situations. Well, except for substituting as the leader for another anger management group, pitching in as a campaign strategist for a prospective sheriff, and babysitting three dogs. Even with such a full life, she can feel the danger around her—a sense that something isn’t right. Nightmares harass her, until the real thing comes to life, and only the dark and sexy male sitting in her group can save her. However, with safety comes a price she might not be willing to pay...”
  2. The Dead Don’t Drink at Lafitte’s (Sam Quinn Book 2) by Seana Kelly
  3. Born This Way: A Paranormal Fated Mates Romance by Macy Blake
  4. What You Never Knew: A Novel by Jessica Hamilton <— GHOST STORY!! “...that’s when she begins to notice strange things happening on the island–missing family possessions showing up, doors locking on their own, unexplained noises in the night, shadowy figures disappearing into the woods. It takes June no time at all to realize that her childhood summers at Avril Island were not at all what they had seemed to be...”
  5. Cake Pops, Charms & Do No Harm (Legacy of Magick Series Book 11) by Ellen Dugan
  6. Scorched by Darkness (Eternal Mates Paranormal Romance Series Book 18) by Felicity Heaton
  7. Retribution: A Dark Sci-Fi Romance (Kall Alien Warriors Book 3) by Sue Lyndon
  8. A Battle of Blood and Stone (Chronicles of the Stone Veil Book 4) by Sawyer Bennett <— SAWYER BENNETT FANTASY ROMANCE ALERT!! SHOULD BE READ IN ORDER!! “…Another day, another step closer to Hell on Earth being unleashed. With every piece that falls into place for the queen of the Underworld, Kymaris gains strength and power that will make it more difficult to defeat her when the time comes. It feels as if we’re in a desperate race to get just one step ahead of her, but my demise feels closer than it ever has before with still so much to do…”
  9. Solace (The Return of the Elves Book 8) by Bethany Adams
  10. Bewitching the Bounty Hunter: A sci-fi fated mates romance (Shifting Planets Book 1) by Lulu West
  11. Magic Dancer Academy: The Pairing: Magic Dancer Academy #1 by Constance Roberts
  12. Hidden Captive (Dragon Enchanted Book 2) by Sophie Stern

CONTEMPORARY NEW RELEASES:

  1. Devil’s Lair (Molotov Obsession Duet Book 1) by Anna Zaires <— HE NEEDS A TUTOR!! BUT THERE’S A CATCH!! “…Live-in tutor wanted for four-year-old. Must be willing to relocate to a remote mountain estate. $3K/week cash. On the run from ruthless killers, I’m down to ten bucks in my wallet and a half-tank of gas in my ancient car when I spot the ad. The job sounds like the answer to my prayers, but there’s a catch. The child’s father is the most beautiful, most dangerous man I’ve ever met…”
  2. Risk It All (MacAteer Brothers Book 4) by ML Nystrom
  3. Sir Jasper (A Year of Surrender Book 1) by Emily Aster
  4. A Gentleman’s Honor: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Melanie Rachel
  5. The Dagger Dance (Lady Fan Mystery Book 7) by Elizabeth Bailey
  6. When the Stars Go Dark: A Novel by Paula McLain
  7. Flash Point (Wildfire Hearts Book 3) by Savannah Kade
  8. How to Catch a Duke (Rogues to Riches Book 6) by Grace Burrowes <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!! MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE ALERT! “…Miss Abigail Abbott desperately needs to disappear—permanently—and the only person she trusts to help her do that is Lord Stephen Wentworth, heir to the Duke of Walden. Stephen is brilliant, charming, and—when he needs to be—absolutely ruthless. So ruthless that he proposes marriage instead of “murder” to keep Abigail safe…”
  9. The Defiant Wife (The Three Mrs Book 2) by Jess Michaels <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!!
  10. The Venice Sketchbook: A Novel by Rhys Bowen <— HISTORICAL WARTIME!! “…Caroline Grant is struggling to accept the end of her marriage when she receives an unexpected bequest. Her beloved great-aunt Lettie leaves her a sketchbook, three keys, and a final whisper…Venice. Caroline’s quest: to scatter Juliet “Lettie” Browning’s ashes in the city she loved and to unlock the mysteries stored away for more than sixty years...”
  11. To Covet a Highland Criminal (Wicked Highland Misfits Book 2) by Lori Ann Bailey
  12. Love in Color: Mythical Tales from Around the World, Retold by Bolu Babalola <— A RETELLING!! “...In her debut collection, internationally acclaimed writer Bolu Babalola retells the most beautiful love stories from history and mythology with incredible new detail and vivacity. Focusing on the magical folktales of West Africa, Babalola also reimagines Greek myths, ancient legends from the Middle East, and stories from long-erased places. With an eye towards decolonizing tropes inherent in our favorite tales of love, Babalola has created captivating stories that traverse across perspectives, continents, and genres...”
  13. Hana Khan Carries On by Uzma Jalaluddin
  14. Teach Me The Ropes (Bachelor Auction Book 1) by Vanessa Vale
  15. The Marriage He Demands: A Passionate Western Romance (Westmoreland Legacy: The Outlaws Book 2) by Brenda Jackson
  16. Finding Elodie (SEAL Team Hawaii Book 1) by Susan Stoker <— NAVY SEAL & PIRATES!!! TROUBLE!! “…Renowned chef Elodie Winters’ dream job, private chef to a powerful family in New York, quickly becomes a nightmare when her employer turns out to be the head of a notorious mob family. Now on the run, she thinks she’s finally safe, having landed in the middle of the Arabian Sea, cook on the Asaka Express cargo ship. When the ship is taken by pirates, she can’t believe her bad luck…but it’s about to take a turn for the better. Scott “Mustang” Webber is pulled from his current mission, along with the rest of his SEAL team, to prevent an act of piracy in the Middle East. They’re all surprised when the first person to radio for help is a woman…”
  17. Bookshop by the Sea by Denise Hunter
  18. Every Time I Fall (Orchid Valley Book 3) by Lexi Ryan
  19. Bombshells by Sarina Bowen <— SARINA BOWEN HOCKEY STARS!! “…who do I befriend on the very first day back at the rink? An amazing female hockey player. I want Sylvie in a way that’s more than just friendly. I crave her. But I have a championship to win, and so does she. Then she gets her heart broken by my teammate, and I make the foolish mistake of comforting her in the best way I know how. Our night together sets off a string of sins…”
  20. Touch by Touch (Riggins Brothers Book 4) by Kaylee Ryan
  21. My One Night (On My Own Book 1) by Carrie Ann Ryan <— CARRIE ANN RYAN ALERT! “…She didn’t want to go to another party, but when her friend pulls her in, she somehow finds herself hiding in a corner with…him. Dillon Connolly. The smirking, so-called good guy with the shadows in his eyes. A single glance, a sweet smile, and she lets herself have one night of giving in. Only she has to promise herself not to fall in love. No matter the cost...”
  22. Mr. Smithfield: A British Billionaire Romance by Louise Bay <—– OOOOH SHE’S OFF LIMITS!!! But then… “…Since my wife walked out three years ago, the only woman who has ever caught my eye is the strictly off-limits sister-in-law of my best friend, Autumn Lumen. But temptation is easy to resist because Autumn is only visiting London from Oregon. Until she moves to London. The nanny quits. And she’s the only woman for the job…”
  23. The Doctor Who Has No Chance (Soulless Book 11) by Victoria Quinn
  24. Found (Powertools: The Shields Book 1) by Jayne Rylon
  25. The Act (Charade Book 2) by Stella Gray
  26. Near You by Mary Burton <— TWO WOMEN MURDERED & SHE REMEMBERS HIM… “…It’s not hard for Ann to be reminded of the charismatic Elijah Weston, who served a decade in prison for arson—a crime that nearly cost Ann her life. Elijah may have been exonerated, but the connection to these rage killings is impossible for Ann to ignore. One of the victims has been identified as an obsessed Elijah groupie. Elijah has obsessions, too. Ever since Ann returned to town, he can’t take his eyes off her. And as a mother with a secret, she’s the perfect victim for an infatuated psychopath…”
  27. Lucky Charmer: Pick-up Lines Book 2 by Kayt Miller
  28. Come To Me (Dare With Me Series Book 3) by J.H. Croix
  29. Second First Impressions: A Novel by Sally Thorne <— SHE IS NOT IMPRESSED! “…Maybe after all that, she can find a cute guy to date. All she needs to do is stay serious—and that’s what she does best. Until, one day, someone dazzling blows in to town. Teddy Prescott devotes his life to sleeping, tattooing, and avoiding seriousness. When Teddy needs a place to crash, he makes a deal with his developer dad. Teddy can stay in one of Providence’s on-site maintenance cottages—right next door to an unimpressed Ruthie...”
  30. Gamble: Brotherhood Protectors World (The Guardian Agency) by Regan Black
  31. Morgan: Brotherhood Protectors World (Boswell Group Book 1) by Deanna L. Rowley
  32. Saving Lauri: Brotherhood Protectors World by Jestina Michaels
  33. Hot Copy: A Novel by Ruby Barrett
  34. Extra Whip: Bold Brew Book 8 by L.A. Witt
  35. Baby for Sugar Daddy: A Secret Baby Romance (Heartstring Dating Agency Book 6) by Lauren Wood
  36. Stolen Lust: A Dark Romance (Beauty in the Stolen: A Dark Romance Series Book 1) by Charmaine Pauls <— DARK READ!!! “…Ian Hart is the most notorious criminal in the country. Like the thief he is, he came in the dark and stole a night of my life. He left me with souvenirs. Disaster and fear are my new realities. I’ll forever look over my shoulder, terrified he’d return, because when he took me, he stole more than just a few hours of my time. His crime has consequences neither of us could’ve imagined…”
  37. More Than Enough (Sisters of Fire Book 1) by Kathryn Shay
  38. Broderick (Sabine Valley Book 2) by Katee Robert
  39. Me and the Sweet Snowstorm (Sweet, Small Town Romantic Comedy in Good Grief, Idaho, Book 4) by Jessie Gussman
  40. Shiv: MC Romance Age Gap ( Wicked Kings MC New York 5) by Autumn Summer
  41. The Girl Who Was Meant To Be Mine (Uncontrolled Heroes Book 2) by KL Donn <— SHE’S AFRAID… “...Calla never expected to fall in love with a man more than twice her size and be afraid of him at the same time. All either of them wanted was to be loved…“
  42. Nashville Nights: A Sexy Rockstar Romance (Music City Lovers Book 2) by Julie Capulet
  43. Harm’s Way: Riot MC Biloxi by Karen Renee
  44. Dickmatized (After Hours Series Book 1) by Leela Lou Dahlin
  45. Decimate: A Good Men Doing Bad Things Novel (Vigilante Justice Book 6) by Kristin Harte
  46. Love Blooms: A Clean Small Town Romance (Bluestar Island, book 1) by Jennifer Faye
  47. Web of Lies (The Goode Life Book 2) by Isla Olsen <— SHE MARRIED HER NEMESIS IN VEGAS!! “…With the current sh*tstorm that is my life, who could blame me for going a little overboard on the cocktails at the bachelor weekend in Vegas? Me. I could blame me. Especially when I wake up with the hangover from hell and the memory of marrying my arch-nemesis, Webster Goode, in a ceremony caught on camera by the reality show Real Vegas Weddings. There’s only one clear path forward: get through my brother’s wedding, get an annulment, and get back to New York and my normal life. All without anyone finding out what Web and I did in Vegas…”
  48. Love You So Hard: The Ultimate Sassy Bottom MM Romance by Tara Lain

PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )

  1. Man Eater: A romantic suspense by January James – April 15th 2021
  2. Words We Never Say by Heidi Dischler – April 18th 2021
  3. The Last Night in London by Karen White – April 20th 2021
  4. Hour of the Witch: A Novel by Chris Bohjalian – April 20th 2021
  5. State of Affairs by Marie Force – April 20th 2021
  6. The Son of Mr. Suleman: A Novel by Eric Jerome Dickey – April 20th 2021
  7. Autumn Night Whiskey (Tequila Rose Book 2) by Willow Winters – April 20th 2021
  8. Lodestone by Katherine Forrister – April 20th 2021
  9. Mirrorland by Carole Johnstone – April 20th 2021
  10. Lover Unveiled by J.R. Ward – April 20th 2021
  11. The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout – April 20th 2021
  12. Quit Bein’ Ugly (The Southern Gentleman Series Book 3) by Lani Lynn Vale – April 20th 2021
  13. The Perfect Daughter: A Novel by D.J. Palmer – April 20th 2021
  14. Chaos and Love: College Sports Romance Stand-Alone (Campus Hotshots Book 2) by Michelle A. Valentine – April 20nd 2021
  15. The Virgin Rule Book (First To Score 1) by Lauren Blakely – April 23rd 2021
  16. The Healing by Lynda Faye Schmidt – April 23rd 2021
  17. Broken French: A widowed, billionaire, single dad romance by Natasha Boyd – April 26th 2021
  18. Bad Intentions (Intentions Duet Book 1) by Ella Frank – April 26th 2021
  19. Mafia King: A Mafia Royals Novella by Rachel Van Dyken – April 27th 2021
  20. Finding Ashley: A Novel by Danielle Steel – April 27th 2021
  21. Find Me: A Novel by Alafair Burke – April 27th 2021
  22. From the Embers by Aly Martinez – April 28th 2021

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Rebecca Zanetti’s Vampire: A Dark Protectors/Rebels Novella is LIVE & we’re having a giveaway!

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Vampire: A Dark Protectors/Rebels Novella <— TOTAL BLURB JOLT on this one!! She has no idea that she has certain abilities, and he just realized she’s his mate!!! P.S. She lets us in on one of her next books (a character readers want more of and have requested). 😉

So what’s it about?

Dr. Mariana Lopez has finally stopped bailing friends out of difficult situations. Well, except for substituting as the leader for another anger management group, pitching in as a campaign strategist for a prospective sheriff, and babysitting three dogs. Even with such a full life, she can feel the danger around her—a sense that something isn’t right. Nightmares harass her, until the real thing comes to life, and only the dark and sexy male sitting in her group can save her. However, with safety comes a price she might not be willing to pay.

Raine Maxwell is one of the Maxwells out of Montana, which means he’s not only one of the most deadly vampires alive, but his path is set and his mate has been chosen for him. To save him—to continue his line. Unfortunately, his mate is an enhanced human female who has no idea of her abilities, of his species, or of her future. He’d like to lead her gently into this new world, but his people aren’t the only ones who’ve found her, which puts her into more danger than she can imagine. Plus, in order to follow his laws, he only has one week to convince her that immortality with him is what she wants—and needs.

**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you’ll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

And here is a fun tidbit about the author!!

Q: Who is the most requested secondary character you are always asked to give a full-length story to and will they ever get one?

A: I think at this point that Garrett Kayrs is the character readers are asking for, and his book is coming out next year. The working title is Garrett’s Destiny, but I may tweak that a bit.

Now for the giveaway!

We’re giving away a Dark Nights swag pack (which includes a 1001 Dark Nights limited edition coloring book, colored pencils, and promo booklet & bookmark).

How to enter for a chance to win it?

Just leave a comment below, and by 10pm EST, Sunday April 18th, 2021, I will randomly select one lucky commenter as the winner.

The winner will be contacted and will have 48hrs to respond confirming their mailing address, so if you are picked, do not delay or you will lose your chance. The Dark Nights swag pack will be sent to one winner by the publisher.

US ONLY for now on this one but all are welcome to comment! 😀

Monday Early Bird Book Releases – 04-12-2021

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It’s Monday already? 😉 Happy Monday everyone!! I hope you all had a great weekend, and if you read (or are reading) something awesome, let me know. In the meantime, here are today’s early birds, and that one to the left is already at #1 on all of Amazon Kindle. Doesn’t surprise me though, considering the authors.

THREE THINGS:

1.) I learned to shoot a bow this weekend. I feel like Katniss. 😉 Though, obviously, not nearly as good. 😂

2.) I was warned that some of my back muscles would feel it the next day, and OMG YES. I thought it would be my right shoulder blade, considering the “pulling back” but it’s actually my LEFT shoulder blade muscle area that is screaming at me right now. It took awhile for my muscles to feel it, but here it is. Also my forearm (left).

3.) I discovered some new music to love over the weekend. My Alexa is probably annoyed with my demands of “play it again”.

LOOK WHAT JUST WENT LIVE :D !!!

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  1. Not Pretending Anymore by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland <— HE’S HER NEW ROOMMATE! Tee hee!!! 😉 “…I’d definitely requested the big guy find me a drop-dead gorgeous man on more than one occasion…just not as my roommate. Declan Tate talked me into interviewing him anyway. While he was amusing and charismatic, I wouldn’t have been comfortable living with a man, so I regretfully declined. Then cupcakes showed up at my door—freshly baked by Declan and just as sinfully delicious as he was. You could say he was persistent. I eventually folded. It wasn’t like I had another viable candidate anyway. Plus, I was interested in someone else. And Declan was into another woman. So it wasn’t like anything would happen romantically…”
  2. The Travel in Between by Chloe L Stevenson
  3. Big Roomie by Penny Wylder
  4. The Dreamer’s Flower Shoppe (Friends & Neighbors Book 2) by Ava Miles
  5. Broken Ride (Men of Valor MC) by Mila Crawford <— HE ONCE SAVED HER… “…He was the quiet one. The deadly one. The man who watched me from afar. I knew Patriot helped save me when I was just a teenager. The seed was planted then and it grew, against all odds, to flower into something beautiful. All it took was our faith in one another. But our lives were intertwined with the scars of our past. Now we have to chip away at our tragic history to find our forever…”
  6. Inherited Malice: A Dark Secret Society Romance by Alta Hensley and Stasia Black
  7. Mr. Second Chance: An Enemies to Lovers Romance by Annabelle Love
  8. Tangled Web: A Small Town Romance (The Cortell Brothers Book 6) by Giulia Lagomarsino
  9. Falling For The Brooding Recluse (Small Town Big Curves Book 4) by Flora Madison
  10. Caged (Gold Hockey Book 11) by Elise Faber <— HOCKEY STAR ALERT!!! She was incredibly shy and avoided them all “…As video coach for the San Francisco Gold hockey franchise, Dani spent her days wrapped in a technological bubble. She studied tape, prepared clips for the players, and generally avoided other people. Until Ethan. She’d thought he was going to ask her to fix his computer. Instead, he’d asked her out...”

PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )

  1. Vampire: A Dark Protectors/Rebels Novella by Rebecca Zanetti – April 13th 2021
  2. When the Stars Go Dark: A Novel by Paula McLain – April 13th 2021
  3. How to Catch a Duke (Rogues to Riches Book 6) by Grace Burrowes – April 13th 2021
  4. The Venice Sketchbook: A Novel by Rhys Bowen – April 13th 2021
  5. Bombshells by Sarina Bowen – April 13th 2021
  6. What You Never Knew: A Novel by Jessica Hamilton – April 13th 2021
  7. Near You by Mary Burton – April 13th 2021
  8. Man Eater: A romantic suspense by January James – April 15th 2021
  9. Words We Never Say by Heidi Dischler – April 18th 2021
  10. The Last Night in London by Karen White – April 20th 2021
  11. Hour of the Witch: A Novel by Chris Bohjalian – April 20th 2021
  12. State of Affairs by Marie Force – April 20th 2021
  13. The Son of Mr. Suleman: A Novel by Eric Jerome Dickey – April 20th 2021
  14. Autumn Night Whiskey (Tequila Rose Book 2) by Willow Winters – April 20th 2021
  15. Lodestone by Katherine Forrister – April 20th 2021
  16. Mirrorland by Carole Johnstone – April 20th 2021
  17. Lover Unveiled by J.R. Ward – April 20th 2021
  18. The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout – April 20th 2021
  19. Quit Bein’ Ugly (The Southern Gentleman Series Book 3) by Lani Lynn Vale – April 20th 2021
  20. The Perfect Daughter: A Novel by D.J. Palmer – April 20th 2021
  21. Chaos and Love: College Sports Romance Stand-Alone (Campus Hotshots Book 2) by Michelle A. Valentine – April 20nd 2021
  22. The Virgin Rule Book (First To Score 1) by Lauren Blakely – April 23rd 2021
  23. The Healing by Lynda Faye Schmidt – April 23rd 2021
  24. Broken French: A widowed, billionaire, single dad romance by Natasha Boyd – April 26th 2021
  25. Bad Intentions (Intentions Duet Book 1) by Ella Frank – April 26th 2021
  26. Mafia King: A Mafia Royals Novella by Rachel Van Dyken – April 27th 2021
  27. Finding Ashley: A Novel by Danielle Steel – April 27th 2021
  28. Find Me: A Novel by Alafair Burke – April 27th 2021
  29. From the Embers by Aly Martinez – April 28th 2021

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Reader Question – The book about the bullies that she trusted and her grandparents disowned her…

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Amanda needs our book help! And all she has is a Youtube video… but maybe you know it?

She asks:

hi, there was an audiobook that i was listening to and the page had nothing about the book.

The book was about a girl whose dad (tilia) died and her grandparents took her in,

Tilia had no idea about her grandparents because they were on her mom’s side and she died, early on.

Talia’s grandparents send her to a boarding school and she meets a bunch of guys who are in charge of the school, the boys turned the school on her and bullied her, somehow they started to be nice to her and she trusted them, but then they backstabbed her and her grandparents disowned her.

here’s the link to the audiobook link

Anyone have a guess?

Sarah: Savage Royals by Callie Rose?

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Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations – 04-09-2021

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HAPPY FRIDAY AND HAPPY WEEKEND MY FRIENDS!! I have another full weekend lined up, but it also includes learning to TikTok ’cause Liz told me I needed to, so I’m in! Eeeeeeeeeep! 😬😂

P.S. My TikTok name is @MarysesBookBlog (nothing’s on there yet, but it’s coming!!)

TODAY’S BLASTS FROM THE PAST!!

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT WE FOUND FOR THE WEEKEND :D !!

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➔➔➔ ALSO!! THE APRIL FIRST READS ARE UP!!!

  • I Pucking Love You by Pippa Grant <— LIVE!! PIPPA GRANT HOCKEY STAR ALERT!! SHE NEEDS A DATE… “…I don’t need a date to a wedding. I need a date to a funeral. Clumsy sometimes fits, but then, that’s true for all of us, right? But adorable? No. Misunderstood? Nope again. I’m just your average girl, standing in front of a funeral invitation, asking it to be a winning lottery ticket instead. And I don’t have a brother, or a best friend with a brother available, which means I’m stuck with Tyler Jaeger. Sure, he’s a professional hockey player who also knows advanced calculus, but let’s say we’re not compatible and leave it at that. I should know. I am a matchmaker…”
  • Sixpence and Selkies (Manners and Monsters Book 5) by Tilly Wallace <— LIVE!!!
  • We’re Made of Moments: A Small Town Single Dad Romance (Cole Creek Book 1) by Molly McLain <— LIVE!!!
  • The Midnight Library: A Novel by Matt Haig <— MONY’S HUSBAND ENJOYED THIS ONE!

Mony: My husband read Midnight Library – another award winner- and thought it was very good. He’s usually a harsh critic so that says something…

Some of my dark reads… They were good & a couple left a deep impression, but now I need “light”.

Now reading some indie & less well known books –

  • Bitter Vows: A Twisted Arranged Marriage Romance (Crimson Falls Duet Book 1) by Dani René <— LIVE!!! “…A contract had been signed. An agreement had been made. She was mine. And I never lose my possessions. However, my Little Red is not what I was expecting—sweet and submissive. She’s fire to my ice, and together, we will detonate…”
  • Healing Hearts: A friends with benefits, small town romance (Hope River Book 3) by Margaret McHeyzer <— LIVE!! “…We started out as friends with benefits, we were never meant to be anything more. I was content with how we were, but feelings developed and Charlie was asking for something I couldn’t give. However, my past is standing in the way. He wanted all or nothing… Losing him isn’t an option...”
  • Eve Langlais <— TESSA LOVES THIS AUTHOR!!!

Tessa: I gotta give love to another author. No new book or anything, but I discovered Eve Langlais during this pandemic and her humor was a godsend. No matter how crappy the day (Over a year with the kid not going to school, just distance learning. YUCK! The first day was yesterday), her books had me giggling.

  • Our Finest Hour <— LIZ LOVED ONE THAT HAS BEEN ROCKING THE AMAZON CHARTS!

Liz: Our finest hour, never read it. Don’t remember wanting to read it. I read it and loved it. I read it because she had a tik Tok and I immediately bought it and loved it. Maryse you need a tik tok!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maryse: Gosh Darnit, I know it. I’m scared of the TikTok. LOL!!!! Fine… I’ll start. 😂 Is it hard? Okay I just downloaded it. Maybe I will do a book box reveal video to start later… (@MarysesBookBlog)

Liz: Oh my gosh so excited. It’s not hard at all. Colleen Hoover is over there too she cracks me up. Ok I’m following and waiting patiently. You could also do something funny with you and Travis your number 1 bookboyfriend

MichelleS: Howdy y’all. I’m popping in to say HI.

I just finished the last book in the Fever Series, A Kingdom of Shadow and Light. It’s finally done. I love it when a series is over, but it also makes me sad. I miss the characters and the world. It wrapped up super quick in the last quarter of the book, Like WHAM…. all wrapped up. Wasn’t expecting that. Anyone else stay with the series to the end?

Jan: I gave up on the series a while ago, even though I did like the first few I read. Maybe I should go back and try the last few. I know what you mean about finishing a series. Totally mixed feelings.

Tessa: I still have to read Shadow and Light. The last book really made me happy, honestly. Wrapping up the character’s storyline like that just… so happy. 😀 But now I’m scared to read this one knowing it’s the last. lol

Mony: wow, quite the accomplishment! I also find it hard to say goodbye to characters in a series 🙁

MichelleS: The Bridge Kingdom – LOVED IT!! Totally a must read for Sarah J Maas fans. Now to see what you’ve been reading and loving.

Kelly: I just finished reading All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata and it was amazing!!! She is so the queen of the slow burn and it was everything you would want and more. The story was really good and OMG Rhodes!

Mony: I loved this book! My favourite trope is enemies to lovers and Zapata delivers with Rhodes as the grumpy hot DILF. 🙂

And, as usual with Ms Z, it’s the kind of book where I had to be patient to read about all the changes and growth in Aurora, Rhodes and his son Amos (with great secondary characters). She did a great job, and I enjoyed and savoured all the bits as the story unfolded.

I felt the same as Harper about the last quarter or so..that part was too long and was disappointing in bringing it all together. But then I thought, so what…the book was really good!
Overall, I’d say this is an epic and beautiful love story about the evolution of two complex and interesting people. 4-4.5 stars for me.

Much better than Hands Down!

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PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )

  1. Not Pretending Anymore by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland – April 12, 2021
  2. Vampire: A Dark Protectors/Rebels Novella by Rebecca Zanetti – April 13th 2021
  3. When the Stars Go Dark: A Novel by Paula McLain – April 13th 2021
  4. How to Catch a Duke (Rogues to Riches Book 6) by Grace Burrowes – April 13th 2021
  5. The Venice Sketchbook: A Novel by Rhys Bowen – April 13th 2021
  6. Bombshells by Sarina Bowen – April 13th 2021
  7. What You Never Knew: A Novel by Jessica Hamilton – April 13th 2021
  8. Near You by Mary Burton – April 13th 2021
  9. Man Eater: A romantic suspense by January James – April 15th 2021
  10. Words We Never Say by Heidi Dischler – April 18th 2021
  11. The Last Night in London by Karen White – April 20th 2021
  12. Hour of the Witch: A Novel by Chris Bohjalian – April 20th 2021
  13. State of Affairs by Marie Force – April 20th 2021
  14. The Son of Mr. Suleman: A Novel by Eric Jerome Dickey – April 20th 2021
  15. Autumn Night Whiskey (Tequila Rose Book 2) by Willow Winters – April 20th 2021
  16. Lodestone by Katherine Forrister – April 20th 2021
  17. Mirrorland by Carole Johnstone – April 20th 2021
  18. Lover Unveiled by J.R. Ward – April 20th 2021
  19. The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout – April 20th 2021
  20. Quit Bein’ Ugly (The Southern Gentleman Series Book 3) by Lani Lynn Vale – April 20th 2021
  21. The Perfect Daughter: A Novel by D.J. Palmer – April 20th 2021
  22. Chaos and Love: College Sports Romance Stand-Alone (Campus Hotshots Book 2) by Michelle A. Valentine – April 20nd 2021
  23. The Virgin Rule Book (First To Score 1) by Lauren Blakely – April 23rd 2021
  24. The Healing by Lynda Faye Schmidt – April 23rd 2021
  25. Broken French: A widowed, billionaire, single dad romance by Natasha Boyd – April 26th 2021
  26. Bad Intentions (Intentions Duet Book 1) by Ella Frank – April 26th 2021
  27. Mafia King: A Mafia Royals Novella by Rachel Van Dyken – April 27th 2021
  28. Finding Ashley: A Novel by Danielle Steel – April 27th 2021
  29. Find Me: A Novel by Alafair Burke – April 27th 2021
  30. From the Embers by Aly Martinez – April 28th 2021

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