Maryse's Book Blog

<— OMG MIDNIGHT SUN IS FINALLY LIVE!!! I read what was available of this story years ago – unfinished and still, I loved it so hard. I felt like CRYING when I realized it wasn’t coming out. AND NOW…. here. it. is!!!!! SQUEEEEEEE!!!!!

Leslie M: MIDNIGHT SUN!!!!!!!! *happy dance times infinity*

Maryse: I CAN’T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!

Leah: Twilight is probably my favorite insta love. I’m super excited about midnight sun.

Rae: Midnight Sun. I’d forgotten how much trouble she had with the script. I’ll read this definitely.

Maryse: Me too. I want that old feeling back!!!! YAY US!!!!

Shayla: I ordered mine can’t wait to read it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Ruth: Reading Twilight I discovered reading for pure entertainment, it was my 1st ever paranormal and I have been hooked ever since. I remember going to a used book store by my house and asking the lady for similar books.

Julia: Twilight is the reason I found Maryse’s blog. I remember how I finished the fourth book and was in a deep withdrawal. At some point I googled “what to read after Twilight” and ended up finding Maryse’s Book Blog and that was it for me. Must have been 8 or 9 years ago and we are still together

Maryse: We are. 🥰 ❤️

And while you’re here, don’t forget to check out:

• TWO MONTHS FREE KINDLE UNLIMITED DEAL!!! <— EXTENDED THROUGH AUGUST!! If you haven’t tried it yet, now’s your chance (so many great books available and I mean a TON!!!). 😲❤️
• Monday Early Bird Book Releases – 08-03-2020 <— Yesterday’s in case you missed it.
• Kate Stewart – The Ravenhood Duet Reading Order <— EVERYONE IS GOING CRAZY for this duet!! And it’s complete! 😀

AUDIOBOOK LVERS!

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4. and…
5. Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer
6. Sucker Punch (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Book 27) by Laurell K. Hamilton
7. Wylde (Arizona Vengeance Book 7) by Sawyer Bennett
8. The Night Swim: A Novel by Megan Goldin
9. Dare To Tempt (Dare Nation Book 2) by Carly Phillips
10. Wicked Billionaire (Wicked Horse Vegas Book 9) by Sawyer Bennett
11. Minutes to Die (Homeland Heroes Book #2) by Susan Sleeman
12. The Hacker (The Consultants Book 2) by Nancy Herkness
13. You Had Me at Hola: A Novel by Alexis Daria
14. The Cowboy Says I Do (Tying the Knot in Texas Book 1) by Dylann Crush
15. The Jackal (Black Dagger Brotherhood: Prison Camp Book 1) by J.R. Ward
16. Bride of the Sea Monster (Welcome to Hell Book 9) by Eve Langlais
17. Vying for the Viscount (Hearts on the Heath) by Kristi Ann Hunter
18. The Friendship List: A Novel by Susan Mallery
19. Love and a Little White Lie (State of Grace) by Tammy L. Gray
20. Murder in the East End (A Below Stairs Mystery Book 4) by Jennifer Ashley
21. A Life Once Dreamed by Rachel Fordham
22. The Love Scam by MaryJanice Davidson
23. The Woman in Red by Diana Giovinazzo

READER RECOMMENDATIONS & BARGAIN FINDS:

• TWO MONTHS FREE KINDLE UNLIMITED DEAL!!! <— If you haven’t tried it yet, now’s your chance (you can still get in on it since the deal has been extended through the end of JUNE). 😲👏👏
• and…
• I Bet You by Ilsa Madden-Mills <— SUPER-BARGAIN ALERT!! Nancy found it for us. 😀

Nancy: BET YOU by Ilsa Madden-Mills …Kindle Unlimited, too! This is a full-length standalone sports romance with a swoony, heartfelt HEA.

• The Life Series by Jewel E. Ann <— RECENT READER QUESTION & WE LOVED THIS DUET SO MUCH!! And now it’s super-bargain priced! 😀 And here are my Book Review – The Life That Mattered & my Book Review – The Life You Stole

Lisa M: I read this duet on the weekend. Wow!!!! Ronin Alexander is my new fav book bf!!! 😍😍😍 So many emotions happiness, heartbreak, back & forth. I was all over the map!! 5 star read for me. If you are looking for your next duet this is it!!!! I’m going to have to check out this author’s other books now!!

• Den Of Vipers by K.A Knight <— REVERSE HAREM DARK READ ALERT!! Tanishka loved it and recommends it!

Tanishka: Hey Maryssseee, Ok, so I have another RH booookk. It is Den Of Vipers by K.A Knight. This book is sooo good. I mean if you love a book with a strong female lead, well here you go. I have to warn y’all, it is kind of dark. …It has graphic sex scenes and a lot of violence but it is sooo worth it. I really hope you give it a read.

• Regretting You by Colleen Hoover <— HEAR YE!! HEAR YE!!! I GAVE 4.5 STARS FOR THIS ONE and it’s super-bargain priced right now!!!!! P.S. Here’s my book review.

…Kim: it was very relatable which I think is one of Coho’s great talents. She is always a sure thing for me.

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

1. Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer <— TWILIGHT VIA EDWARD’S POV IS FINALLY HERE!!!!!!! *gasp* I AM READING IT!!! “…This unforgettable tale as told through Edward’s eyes takes on a new and decidedly dark twist. Meeting Bella is both the most unnerving and intriguing event he has experienced in all his years as a vampire. As we learn more fascinating details about Edward’s past and the complexity of his inner thoughts, we understand why this is the defining struggle of his life. How can he justify following his heart if it means leading Bella into danger?”
2. Hunted Mate: Paranormal Werewolf Romance (Fated Mountain Wolf Pack Book 4) by Jessica Aspen
3. Fury of Earth: An Elemental Academy Reverse Harem Fantasy Romance (The Academy of Elements Book 4) by Kat Adams
4. In a Dragon’s Soul (Dragon’s of Mount Teres Book 4) by Riley Storm
5. Sucker Punch (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Book 27) by Laurell K. Hamilton <— ANITA BLAKE ALERT!! “...When she arrives, there is plenty of proof that a young wereleopard killed his uncle in the most gruesome and bloody way possible. As the mounting evidence points to him, a warrant of execution is already under way. But something seems off about the murder, and Anita has been asked for her expert opinion on the crime scene…”
6. Broken River (Grizzly Bear Lake Book 1) by Ruby Shae
7. Bride of the Sea Monster (Welcome to Hell Book 9) by Eve Langlais
8. Fortune Academy: Year Three by J.R. Thorn
9. Welcome to the Jungle (Dark Leopard MC South Texas Book 1) by W. M. Dawson
10. Peripheral by Leslie Fear <— EVERYONE CALLED HER A FREAK… “…I finally escaped, no longer allowing that name to identify me. Now, I’m Elise Crawford. I live in a different place, a bigger city. I have a college degree and live on my own. It’s what I’ve always dreamed of but, with one exception. I still see dead people. I never could escape them. Suddenly, a new man has entered my life. A mysterious man I’m reluctantly attracted to, yet can’t quite figure out. But, I plan to change that too, just like I changed everything else in my life…”
11. Immortality: A Dark Witch’s Tale (The Immortals Book 4) by Maggie Shayne
12. Claimed by the Alpha (Shifters of Ashwood Falls Book 13) by Lia Davis
13. Soulbroken (Legacy of Tril Book 2) by Z Brewer
14. The Jackal (Black Dagger Brotherhood: Prison Camp Book 1) by J.R. Ward <— LATEST BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD SPINOFF!! “…The Jackal has been in the camp for so long he cannot recall anything of the freedom he once knew. Trapped by circumstances out of his control, he helps Nyx because he cannot help himself. After she discovers what happened to her sister, getting her back out becomes a deadly mission for them both. United by a passion they can’t deny, they work together on an escape plan for Nyx—even though their destiny is to be forever apart...”
15. Hunter’s Moon: An Alpha Triplets Book by Minerva Howe
16. Which Witch Is Wicked? (The Witches of Port Townsend Book 2) by Kerrigan Byrne, Tiffinie Helmer, Cynthia St. Aubin, & Cindy Stark
17. The Alien Commander’s Captive: A Sci-Fi Alien Abduction Romance (Orean Warlords, book 1) by Aline Ash and Athena Aston
18. Trey: Son of Tallav (Sons of Tallav Book 4) by Cailin Briste <— SHE’S HIS OPPOSITE!! “…when his boss insists Trey’s perfect for assisting a new hire to develop a cabaret, Trey is nonplussed. How the hell do you make burlesque accurately represent the lifestyle? Then he meets her, and instant attraction has him imagining peeling her clothes off, tying her to a bed, and sinking into her until she can take no more. He’s determined to make her his own despite differences that could thrust them into bitter conflict…”

CONTEMPORARY NEW RELEASES:

2. Wylde (Arizona Vengeance Book 7) by Sawyer Bennett <— HOCKEY STAR USED TO WOMEN WANTING HIM… UNTIL HER! “…When a quirky redhead at the local bookstore stops me dead in my tracks, I decide to pop in and turn on the trusty Wylde magic. As smart and strong-willed as she is beautiful, Clarke Webber isn’t swayed by my witty banter or charming good looks. And when she realizes who I am and the fame that comes along with it, she likes me even less…”
3. The Fallout (The Therapist #3) by WS Greer
4. In Deep (The Blackhart Brothers Book 2) by Blue Saffire
5. Kiss Me Duke (League of Unweddable Gentlemen Book 5) by Tamara Gill
6. An Unfinished Story: A Novel by Boo Walker
7. The Love Scam by MaryJanice Davidson <— HE HAS NO IDEA HOW HE GOT TO ITALY & SHE THINKS IT’S HILARIOUS… “…Claire Delaney finds Rake’s problems hilarious and is not in the least bit sorry of adding to them by bringing Lillith into the mix. A pretty Midwestern girl with a streak for mischief, Claire isn’t the type to hang around with a guy like Rake. Even if he is drop-dead handsome and charming as all get-out. Even if he needs help and she has all the answers. But if this helps Lillith, she will go out of her way. And with a guy like Rake, she’s willing to bend her rules a bit for some fun…”
8. No Regrets by Tabitha Webb
9. The Cowboy Says I Do (Tying the Knot in Texas Book 1) by Dylann Crush
10. Molly Unplanned by Nicki Elson
11. Want You to Want Me (The Want You Series Book 2) by Lorelei James <— SHE’S USED TO BE A STAR HOCKEY PLAYER… “…Now her career consists of several part-time jobs to make ends meet. When Gabi gets a chance at her dream job, she swallows her pride and asks her nemesis—smart, sexy and savvy Nolan Lund—for help…”
12. Murder in the East End (A Below Stairs Mystery Book 4) by Jennifer Ashley
13. A Life Once Dreamed by Rachel Fordham
14. The Night Swim: A Novel by Megan Goldin <— PSYCH-THRILLER ALERT!! HER PODCAST MADE HER FAMOUS... “…Ever since her true-crime podcast became an overnight sensation and set an innocent man free, Rachel Krall has become a household name—and the last hope for people seeking justice. But she’s used to being recognized for her voice, not her face. Which makes it all the more unsettling when she finds a note on her car windshield, addressed to her, begging for help…”
15. A Dazzle of Diamonds (Georgia Coast Romance Book #3) by Liz Johnson
16. Rahab, Woman of Jericho by Diana Wallis Taylor
17. Murder At Midnight: An At Midnight Novel by Jessica Lynn Evans
18. Until Talon : Until Him/Her by Aurora Rose Reynolds <— SHE MOVES TO TENNESSEE TO HELP HER SISTER “…When Mia Allenton’s sister calls, asking her for help after finding out her husband cheated, Mia packs up her life in Montana and moves to Tennessee to be there for her and her three girls. As Mia begins to settle in, a tornado comes through, bringing along with it Talon Mayson, a man determined to prove to her that good men do exist...”
19. Intensive Care: A Diagnosis: Love Medical Romance by Tawdra Kandle
20. Surprised by Love: Historical Western Romance (Bayliss Brides Sweet Romance Book 1) by Emily Woods
21. The Doctor’s Surprise Prescription: A BWWM Romance by Roxy Wilson
22. You Had Me at Hola: A Novel by Alexis Daria <— FAMOUS ACTRESS PAIRED WITH A TELENOVA HUNK!! “…After a messy public breakup, soap opera darling Jasmine Lin Rodriguez finds her face splashed across the tabloids. When she returns to her hometown of New York City to film the starring role in a bilingual romantic comedy for the number one streaming service in the country, Jasmine figures her new “Leading Lady Plan” should be easy enough to follow—until a casting shake-up pairs her with telenovela hunk Ashton Suárez…”
23. The Hacker (The Consultants Book 2) by Nancy Herkness
24. Truth (Betrothed #10) by Penelope Sky
25. Presidential Advantage: Operation First Lady: Romantic Thriller 2020 by Jessica James
26. The Friendship List: A Novel by Susan Mallery <— BEST FRIENDS TRY TO PUSH EACH OTHER OUT OF THEIR COMFORT ZONE… “…Unity Leandre, her best friend since forever, creates a list of challenges to push Ellen out of her comfort zone. Unity will complete the list, too, but not because she needs to change. What’s wrong with a thirtysomething widow still sleeping in her late husband’s childhood bed? The Friendship List begins as a way to make others believe they’re just fine. But somewhere between “wear three-inch heels” and “have sex with a gorgeous guy,” Ellen and Unity discover that life is meant to be lived with joy and abandon..”
27. One Drink (An After-Hours Affair Book 2) by Aria Bliss
28. Her Savage Boss: Office Alpha Boss Curvy Woman Romance (Office Curves Book 1) by Bella Wright
29. This is So Happening (So Far, So Good Book 2) by Amelia Kingston <— THE BROODING MECHANIC & THE PERKY, HAPPY BLONDE CO-ED ALERT! “…Devin Bennett is her complete opposite, the immovable object to Jessie’s unstoppable force. The tall, tattooed and brooding mechanic hates change and the perky blonde co-ed shoving it down his throat. Jessie is drawn to him like a valley girl to an outlet mall, but Devin dodges her advances better than a UFC fighter…”
30. Charming Falls Apart: A Novel by Angela Terry
31. Her Cowboy Billionaire Bad Boy: A Hammond Brothers Novel (Christmas at Whiskey Mountain Lodge Book 5) by Liz Isaacson
32. Dare To Tempt (Dare Nation Book 2) by Carly Phillips <— FOOTBALL STAR ACCUSED! “... She’s with him to do a job, nothing more. But you know what they say about the best laid plans? Sometimes you end up between the sheets with an arrogant football player anyway...”
33. The Fact Checker (Good Seeds Book 2) by Natasha Coker Jones <— PASTOR’S SON GOT HER PREGNANT… “...He’d half expected the fires of hell to incinerate him on the spot. But eight years later, they haven’t. Instead, he reports to a job he adores, and his weekends are filled with more girlish fun than he can keep up with. For the single father from Trinidad, the facts speak volumes. And if being a New York City fact checker has taught him anything, it is to always listen to the facts. Which is why her presence has him stumped. Dr. Abigail Shaw, aka, the one who got away, was supposed to be nicely tucked away in that unfortunate season before the fall. The same mental space he’d reserved for church folk, faith, and victims of his very public shamefest…”
34. Ink All Night: Book 2 of the Permanent Hangover Series by Michel Prince
35. Only Yours (A McDade Brothers Novel Book 2) by Scarlett Finn
36. Wicked Billionaire (Wicked Horse Vegas Book 9) by Sawyer Bennett <— HIS HOUSEKEEPER… “…Everyone wants a piece of me, yet no one is actually deserving of my time. That changes when Bailey Robbins, the smoking hot housekeeper in one of my hotels, catches my attention. Sure, she has curves for days but it’s her smart mouth I can’t help but be intrigued by. I may have avoided relationships all my life, but something about her makes me want to introduce her to my world...”
37. Vying for the Viscount (Hearts on the Heath) by Kristi Ann Hunter
38. Taking the Fall: An Ex-Con/MC Romance by Kally Ash
39. The Woman in Red by Diana Giovinazzo <— HISTORICAL!!! SHE MEETS THE LEADER OF THE BRAZILIAN RESISTANCE “…Forced into marriage at a young age, Anita feels trapped in a union she does not want. But when she meets the leader of the Brazilian resistance, Giuseppe Garibaldi, in 1839, everything changes…”
40. A Foolish Game: A Regency Romance (Regency Brides: A Promise of Love Book 5) by Laura Beers
41. Dante (Hell’s Ankhor Book 6) by Aiden Bates and Ali Lyda <— M/M ROMANCE!! “...I’m old enough to know better than to get hung up on a twenty-year-old twink, but he’s just my type. Problem is, he’s scared of bigger, burlier guys. He needs guidance and protection, the kind I crave giving my subs…”
42. Fire and Diamond (Carlisle Deputies Book 6) by Andrew Grey <— M/M ROMANCE!!
43. Never a Saint (Polished P & P Book 2) by Lila Rose <— M/M ROMANCE!!
44. The Manny: A Guilty Pleasures Edition by Romeo Preminger <— M/M ROMANCE!!
45. The Troublemaker (Players on Ice Book 8) by Cathryn Fox
46. Minutes to Die (Homeland Heroes Book #2) by Susan Sleeman
47. Always Only You (Bergman Brothers Book 2) by Chloe Liese <— HE’S THE NERDY HOCKEY STAR & SHE’S HIS CO-WORKER WITH AUTISM ALERT!! Always Only You is an opposites-attract, forbidden love sports romance about a nerdy, late-blooming hockey star, and his tough cookie coworker who keeps both her soft side and her autism diagnosis* to herself. Complete with a meddling secretary, tantric yoga torture, and a scorching slow burn, this standalone is the second in a series of novels about a Swedish-American family of five brothers, two sisters, and their wild adventures as they each find happily ever after.“
48. A French Affair by Jennifer Bohnet
49. Shattered Kingdom: A Dark High School Bully Romance (Royal Falls Elite Book 2) by Kristin Buon
50. You’ll See by Jesse Bhaird
51. Sea Glass Castle (The Carolina Coast Series Book 3) by T.I. Lowe <— EMBARRASSING DIVORCE FROM A FOOTBALL STAR & HE LOST HIS PREGNANT WIFE… “...when a truck driver fell asleep at the wheel and barreled head-on into his pregnant wife’s sedan, killing her instantly and leaving Wes with a soul so wounded that it has refused to heal. He packed up and left swampy southern Alabama for South Carolina with the hope of fading into the sleepy coastal town of Sunset Cove. Instead, feisty brunette Sophia Prescott will have him braving something different and entirely unexpected...”
52. Hit and Run: A Thrilling Novel of Romantic Suspense (Callahan Security series Book 3) by Lori Matthews
53. Laws of Lust- All Rise (Book 3) A Billionaire Romance by Hannah Hilton
54. Worth The Risk (Royal Bastards MC Book 1) by J.L. Leslie
55. Ruthless Romeo by Emma Vikes and Raven Scott <— MAFIA ROMANCE ALERT! HE KIDNAPPED HER!! “…After the Bonifacios’ betrayal, there isn’t much left of their family – just three beautiful daughters, one for me, one each for my brothers. I killed the rest. Lucia is my unwilling victim, the object of my desire, and the captive I will break before she can run away. She’s afraid of me with good reason. I don’t go easy on anyone, least of all spoiled little mafia princesses...”
56. Building Desire : (AK Construction Book One) by Aimee Sue
57. Cowboy’s Law (Brides of Juniper Junction Book 1) by Celeste Jones
58. Love and a Little White Lie (State of Grace) by Tammy L. Gray
59. Heroes Always Tempt Ladies (Forbidden Kisses Book 5) by Catherine Mayfair
60. Wild Distortion by Tina Saxon <— WHOA! That last sentence in the blurb… “He made me fall in love with him and then left me broken-hearted. My prison was his fantasy. But he wanted to see me again. He offered me something I couldn’t resist. A chance to leave the island. I should have never gone to New York City. I was a stranger in his world, but secrets about a past I never knew lurked in the shadows threatening to unravel my life. I thought I left the mysteries of the island at home. I didn’t know I was one of them. I’m the girl from the island. And I was found dead twenty-four years ago…”

PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )

• Awakened by Him (Zinklaus Trilogy Book 1) by Eyta Jade – August 6th 2020
• Kiss My Cupcake by Helena Hunting – August 11th 2020
• Anywhere But Home: A novel by Daniel Speck – August 11th 2020
• How Much I Feel by Marie Force – August 11th 2020
• Any Day Now (SWAT Generation 2.0 Book 8) by Lani Lynn Vale – August 11th 2020
• No Offense: A Novel (Little Bridge Island Book 2) by Meg Cabot – August 11th 2020
• Vixen: A Dark Protectors/Rebels Novella by Rebecca Zanetti – August 11th 2020
• Three Women Disappear: with bonus novel Come and Get Us by James Patterson – August 11th 2020
• Say No More (Sacramento Series, The Book 2) by Karen Rose – August 11th 2020
• King of Souls: Nicco and Ari Duet #2 (Verona Legacy) by L.A. Cotton – August 11th 2020
• Hush by BT Urruela & Anne Malcom – August 11th 2020
• Star Daughter by Shveta Thakrar – August 11th 2020
• Holding You Close (Noah & Katie duet Book 2) by Kennedy Fox – August 13th 2020
• The Showdown (The Mythical Universe Book 2) by Alicen Scott – August 15th 2020

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