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Latest Romance Book Releases – April 16th 2019

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<— Good morning and HAPPY NEW RELEASE TUESDAY!! LOOKIT WHAT JUST WENT LIVE!! It’s already skyrocketed up the Amazon charts, and I can imagine we’ll be seeing it there for awhile. 😉

But! I also highlighted a bunch below that sound great too!

While you’re here, don’t forget to check out these:

  1. Kindle Unlimited Membership super-bargain deal!!!! eek <— Hey guess what??!! I dunno if I read when it was “ending” wrong or if Amazon just extended it, but the Kindle Unlimited Membership deal is still on!!!
  2. Monday Earlybird Book Releases <— Penny Reid & K. Webster just to name a few. 😉
  3. Book Review – The Girl He Used to Know by Tracey Garvis Graves <— 5-STARS!!!! MY. JAW. DROPPED!!!

AUDIOBOOK L:DVERS!

For those going on a road trip soon, or maybe you’ve got some projects that require both hands this weekend but still allows you to “listen”… check out the free audible trial + 2 free audiobooks deal —>

  • AND! Here’s the fun-tool again! —> Find out which of YOUR Kindle books are available as audiobooks at a BARGAIN-PRICE! <— This thing is so cool (Amazon calls it “Matchmaker“)! It’s an Amazon feature, that scans all of your Kindle books and will list all of the ones you have that are also available as an audiobook at a discounted price (not normal audiobook prices). This way, you can switch back and forth, seamlessly between your ebooks and your audiobooks. VERY COOL!
  1. The Mister by E.L. James
  2. Let Me Free You: McClain Brothers, Book 4 by Alexandria House
  3. Halo: Fallen Angel, Book 1 by Ella Frank & Brooke Blaine
  4. Rule Breaker by Lily Morton
  5. Blood Bonds: An Otherworld Novel, Book 21 by Yasmine Galenorn
  6. Wrong Way Home: Taken: Criminal Delights, Book 1 by K.A. Merikan
  7. Protecting Alabama’s Kids: Seal of Protection, Book 10 by Susan Stoker
  8. Mission: Her Defense: Team 52, Book 4 Anna Hackett
  9. The Last Vampire: Books 1-3: Last Vampire Bundle, Book 1 R. A. Steffan & Jaelynn Woolf
  10. The Perfect Dress by Carolyn Brown

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READER RECOMMENDATIONS & BARGAIN FINDS:

Jan: That book up there in Maryse’s list, Cold-hearted Rake, is a fave of mine. A really good historical romance. Great characters, great plot, nice sexy heat level without being ridiculous. It’s the first in her Ravenels series, the most recent of which, Devil’s Daughter, is currently getting tons of great reviews. I’ve loved the whole series, and counting the days till the final book due in 2020. If you like HR or want to try it, snap up that bargain!

Lisa M: For you MC lovers OMG I just finished reading Devils Reach trilogy by JL Drake it was so freaking good. I can’t even recommend it enough. Heavy sigh 10 times over!! So sad it’s over!!!

Ashley: Hey Maryse! I’m reading Good Time Doctor right now and I think it’s going to be my favorite Penny Wylder book! Sooooo steamy and good! I’m reading slowly so it’s not over so fast! And it’s free with kindle unlimited!

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

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CONTEMPORARY NEW RELEASES:

  1. The Mister by E.L. James  <— E.L. JAMES’ LATEST IS LIVE!! He inherited his family’s wealth but… “…his biggest challenge is fighting his desire for an unexpected, enigmatic young woman who’s recently arrived in England, possessing little more than a dangerous and troublesome past.  Reticent, beautiful, and musically gifted, she’s an alluring mystery…”
  2. Until Fools Find Gold: A Providence Gold Series and Until Series Crossover by Mary B. Moore
  3. SEALed Forever (Bone Frog Brotherhood Book 3) by Sharon Hamilton
  4. Hard Sell: A Texas Heat Romance by Camilla Stevens
  5. Conceited (A Crimson Elite Novel) by T.L. Smith
  6. Like The Wind by J. Bengtsson <— POP STAR IN DISTRESS & HE RESCUES HER TOO! “…Reeling from the deception of those closest to him, Bodhi spirals out of control and is sent to a secluded mansion in the coastal mountains of Southern California for some rest and relaxation. But the retreat proves to be anything but relaxing when a raging wildfire sets the landscape around him ablaze. While escaping the flames, Bodhi rescues Breeze, a quirky, pet-loving woman, and together the two fight their way to safety. In the aftermath of the fire, Bodhi and Breeze hit the road to uncover the truth about his family…”
  7. Just a Taste (O’Learys Book 5) by Shannyn Schroeder
  8. Pervade London (Pervade Duet Book 1) by Vanessa Fewings <— SHE DIDN’T REALIZE THE DEPTH OF POWER... but she would. “…You could say that Emily lived for the violin, and that it was her true love. You would have been right… …but that all changed the day she met Xander Rothschild. Emily Rampling thought she understood the nature of power. But she didn’t know the unexpected forms power could take, bending and adapting to suit its needs...” P.S. Check out the cover reveal for the duet conclusion ➔ Pervade London by Vanessa Fewings is live + we have a cover reveal for book two!!
  9. Until Valerie: Happily Ever Alpha World by Jessica Marin <— NAVY SEAL BIKER ALERT!! “…I traded a broken past for a brotherhood I could count on. War changes people, bonds them together, so when our time in the Navy is served, I join my fellow SEALS in Nashville to help start up a motorcycle repair shop. A big city guy like me is enjoying a distraction free small town life. But then Valerie Dawson walks into the shop, wearing those nerdy glasses like it’s her mission to steal my breath away and I know I’m in dangerous territory. She makes me feel things I never thought I could feel and I am determined to make her mine…”
  10. Nobody Does It Better by Lauren Blakely
  11. Until Her Smile: Happily Ever Alpha World by Samantha Lind
  12. Missed Kiss (Nerdy Thirties Book 2) by Cassie Mae
  13. Breaking Without You (Fractured Connections Book 1) by Carrie Ann Ryan <— THEY ARE NOT READY FOR A SECOND CHANCE... “…I fell for Cameron Connolly at the wrong time. And when he left, I thought my life was over. But then, after the worst happened, I truly understood what that phrase meant. Now, he’s not ready for a second chance, and I’m not offering one. Though given that our families have been forced together after losing one of our own, I know there’s no turning back. Not this time. Not again. Not when it comes to Cameron…”
  14. Until the Tequila: A Killers Crossover Novella by Brynne Asher
  15. Until Mani: Happily Ever Alpha World by Rochelle Paige
  16. Forever Mine (Tormentor Mine Book 4) by Anna Zaires <— A CONCLUSION STORY!! “Note: This is the conclusion of Peter & Sara’s story. It is strongly recommended that you read Twist Me and Capture Me trilogies before embarking on this book, as there will be major spoilers for those series.”
  17. Dukes by the Dozen <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE ANTHOLOGY ALERT!!
  18. The Claiming of the Shrew (The Survivors Book 5) by Shana Galen
  19. Bring Him Home by Ella Goode
  20. One Fine Day: an Oyster Bay novel (Bayside Brides Book 2) by Olivia Miles
  21. Daddy’s Best Friend (Once Upon a Daddy) by Kelli Callahan
  22. Pretty Thing by J.A. Huss <— J.A. HUSS ALERT!! HIS BEST FRIEND’S SISTER... “…Every time Kyle caught me lusting after his twin sister, Kali, he reminded me of the rule. “You were my friend first.” If you want to get technical about it, I was Kali’s friend first, not Kyle’s. But that’s not how he saw it. One rule. That’s all we had between us. Just one. Stay away from my sister. All these years I’ve honored that. I never broke his trust. Until now. Because he’s dead. He left us. And being with Kali is the only thing that makes the pain go away...”
  23. Scary Hot: An Until Series and Club Alias Series Crossover by K.D. Robichaux <— OOOOOPS PREGNANCY!! “…Alpha former-military biker. Quirky office manager of a vet clinic. When their best friends meet and have a whirlwind romance, they get swept up in it and have a hot tryst of their own. It leads to a surprise pregnancy—and a soul-deep connection—neither see coming…”
  24. The Doctor by E.L. Todd <— HER EX-HUSBAND’S BROTHER ALERT!! “…My husband left me. After five years together, he realized he was gay. Once the anger had faded away, there was nothing but love behind. This man is still my best friend and I want him in my life. So I move across the hall so we can be as close as we always have. Then his brother moves in for a couple of weeks, a man I’ve never met. He relocates to Seattle to work as an ER doctor at the local hospital. And he’s NOTHING like his brother…”
  25. The Perfect Dress by Carolyn Brown
  26. Until Mayhem: Happily Ever Alpha World by Layla Frost
  27. Until Merri: Happily Ever Alpha World by Suzanne Halliday
  28. Best I’ve Ever Had by Abbi Glines <— THE LATEST BY Abbi Glines IS LIVE!!! “...He wasn’t the same man who had driven out of town a year ago on the motorcycle he’d bought after his best friend’s wedding. From the messy blonde curls he’d let grow out, to the tattoos now covering his arms, part of his chest and even the side of his neck, it all represented a part of his journey. Eli Hardy was back, but he didn’t plan on staying for long...”
  29. The Better Sister: A Novel by Alafair Burke
  30. Twisted Pride (The Camorra Chronicles Book 3) by Cora Reilly
  31. Until the Lightning Strikes: Happily Ever Alpha World by Elle Christensen
  32. Twisted Pride (The Camorra Chronicles Book 3) by Cora Reilly <— CORA REILLY KIDNAPPED MAFIA BRIDE ALERT!! “…A wedding is sacred, stealing a bride sacrilegious. Serafina is the niece of the Boss of the Outfit, and her hand has been promised in marriage for years, but kidnapped in her wedding dress on her way to church by Remo, Serafina quickly realizes that she can’t hope for saving. Yet, even in the hands of the cruelest man she knows, she is determined to cling to her pride…”
  33. Guarding Gaby: A Second Chance Romance (Second Chances Book 1) by Jean Brashear

      

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Reader Question – The book about the heroine that secretly likes it… rough. ;)

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Tatum is looking for this audiobook!

She asks:

I started listening to this audiobook, but have since lost it and can’t remember the name…please help.

It’s about this young girl who secretly likes rough sexual stuff and is told by her mom that she is bad. Then she meets this guy who she tells her secret to and he doesn’t think it’s bad…and they have a relationship/sex.

Do you know which book it is? It has an audiobook version so it would be a semi-popular book.

Have a guess?

Reader Question – The book with the heroine that was banned from team sports because of her antics…

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Author Brei Betzold has one for us! Ooooh I LOVE when authors send us their own reader questions (’cause they’re readers too!) and this one sounds hilarious!! I can already imagine the antics…

She asks:

Hi Maryse,

I’m in search of a book, at this point just to make sure I hadn’t imagined it because no one seems to remember it.

I *think* I read this a few years ago but I’m not positive on the timeline.

I can only really remember one scene, the h is athletic but she’s also very competitive to the point that she wasn’t allowed to play competitive sports in school because of her antics.

She’s dating H (who I think was a cop or some sort of civil servant) and he invites her to play on his softball team with his co-workers and their wives.

She plays extremely well but has a tendency of doing I win dances on the field and yelling encouragements to her team along with taunts to the other team.  Later she tells him that her entire family (I think she comes from a big family with brothers)  was banned from team sports because of their unsportsmanlike behavior.

If I’m remembering correctly it was a romcom.

Thanks

Anyone know it?

Reader Question – The book with an Irish Rugby team and the photographer…

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Yusha needs our book help! Oh Yusha… you just mentioned my favorite key words when it comes to romance books. SLOOOOOWWW BURN!! YES PLEASE!!! I gotta know which one this is, too!! 😀

She asks:

Hello!

I’ve loved/ followed your blog for sooooo long and I’m finally finally hitting the reader question because I’m trying to recall a book and it’s driving me mental! Not even 100% sure this is where I ask but here it goes!

So the book I’m pretty sure revolves around an Irish rugby team from America. The h is a photographer and she shoots the team for an editorial or a calendar! Anyways they become super good friends (with tension) and

*spoiler*

*spoiler*

*spoiler*

Her apartment sets on fire whilst he’s away for a game (and she only breaks her arm) but this helps him come to the realisation that she’s the one ! Sigh!

Such a good slow burn-y book and it was in a series with the other players getting books too!

Please any help!

Yessssssss please help!!!! We gotta know it!! Anyone?

Anya: The Hooker and the Hermit (Rubgy Book 1) by Penny Reid

Reader Confession – Have you re-read any of your childhood favorites?

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Ahhhh I love this subject!! And Leslie is the one that got me thinking:

Leslie M: Ok, so I just read Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret for my “Time’s top 100″ in our challenge. So funny to re-read something from my childhood with an adult perspective. “We must, we must, we must increase our bust.” I feel so far removed from an 11 yr old girl, I could never write a realistic coming of age book. The silly things that seem so important…

Anyway, it was fun. Maybe I need to pull out some Nancy Drew.

Hrmm… thinking back, I can say I definitely have not re-read anything from my childhood (now as an adult) – although throughout my childhood, I re-read my favorites over and over again, especially Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. I couldn’t get enough of that one, and related so deeply to Margaret in so many ways. I wonder how I’d feel about it now? I’m kind of tempted. 😉

I loved all the Judy Blume books (many of them seemed so mature to me – I couldn’t wait to have my first boyfriend and fall in love and these were my “learning” ;). And of course, all of the Sweet Valley Highs (so relevant to my pre-teen years). I think I read them well into my teens, although by then, I was deep into biographies and horror. 😉 And I haven’t even re-read any of those, either… years later.

I wonder what my perspective would be?

What about you? Have you since re-read any of your childhood favorites, and what was it like to re-read from an adult perspective?

Pervade London by Vanessa Fewings is live + we have a cover reveal for book two!!

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Vanessa Fewings is this week’s newsletter sponsor, to celebrate her latest release (Pervade London (Pervade Duet Book 1) that just went live! “A ménage à trois romance between a female violinist and two mysterious British men with untold influence. Their love fuels the power that pervades London.” <—*waggles eyebrows* 😉 It’s gonna be steeeeeeeeaaaammmyyyy!

A bit from the blurb…

You could say that Emily lived for the violin, and that it was her true love. You would have been right…

…but that all changed the day she met Xander Rothschild.

Emily Rampling thought she understood the nature of power.

But she didn’t know the unexpected forms power could take, bending and adapting to suit its needs…

And she’s sent over the cover for book #2 “Pervade Montego Bay” (no preorder yet) but OMG THIS IS GORGEOUS!!! Actually both covers are amazing.

Take a look at this!!!