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Book Review – The Difference Between Us by Rachel Higginson

July 31, 2017 By Maryse 6 Comments

The Difference Between Us: An Opposites Attract Novel
Another fantastic installment in this super-funny, butterfly-inducing, realistic series about love, master chefs and the restaurants (or food trucks πŸ˜‰ ) they run.

They can be read as a standalones but I urge you to read them in order, because each book features characters from past (and future) installments, and we get to know them more and more (and get even more attached to them as real people) as the series progresses.

Courtney:Β I just finished the difference between us and I loved it! This series is so good! Can’t wait for Wyatt and kaya’s book!!! read more

Filed Under: My Book Reviews Tagged With: 4.5 stars, contemporary romance, Rachel Higginson

Archiving the July 2017 Book Releases

July 31, 2017 By Maryse Leave a Comment

JULY 2017Β 

Fuel for Fire (Black Knights Inc.)Β by Julie Ann Walker – July 1st 2017 Wish You Were Here: A NovelΒ by Renee CarlinoΒ –Β July 4th 2017 Ashes (The Dark in You)Β by Suzanne Wright –Β July 4th 2017 Vanishing ActΒ by A.M. MaddenΒ –Β July 4th 2017 Wicked KissΒ by Rebecca Zanetti – July 4th 2017 Jilted: A Love Hurts NovelΒ by Sawyer Bennett – July 11th 2017 Eyes On You: A Blasphemy NovellaΒ by Laura KayeΒ – July 11th 2017 Hunger: The Energy Vampires Book TwoΒ by Jacquelyn FrankΒ – July 11th 2017 TrustΒ by Kylie Scott – July 11th 2017 When I Need You (The Need You Series)Β by Melissa Foster – July 12th 2017 The Unrequitedby Saffron A. Kent – July 13th 2017 The Darkest Sunrise (The Darkest Sunrise Duet Book 1)Β by Aly Martinez – July 13th 2017 WreckedΒ by J.B. Salsbury – July 18th 2017 The Broken Puppet (The Elite Kings Club Book 2)Β by Amo Jones 0 July 18th 2017 The Iron Tiara: A Nine Minutes Spin-Off NovelΒ by Beth Flynn – July 18th 2017 Elusive (Shipwreck Book 1)Β by L.A. Fiore – July 21st 2017 The Brightest Embers (A Broken Destiny Novel)Β by Jeaniene FrostΒ – July 25th 2017

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11 Earlybird Book Releases + some that are going live at midnight…

July 31, 2017 By Maryse 49 Comments

Happy Monday and good morning early birds!!! It’s the last day of July, but it brings us a few early book-release treats before tomorrow’s big new release day (some HUGE names going live at midnight!!!), and these book-treats do look yummy! πŸ˜€ I’m especially interested in that M/M book below. That sounds like it was tug at my heart, big time, and I love the premise of a recluse. I didn’t post the whole blurb, but IT gave me a blurb jolt, especially the end.
But first, I’m currently reading Tarryn Fisher’s latest (Atheists Who Kneel and Pray: a romance novel), and of course… I’m so into it. Her voice and writing style and characters always hook me, so I’m excited about getting back to it ASAP!
And for those that missed it, my latest review is upΒ βž”Β Book Review – Gwendy’s Button Box by Stephen King & Richard Chizmar.Β Some of you avoided it because you *think* this is not up your alley. But, in a delightfully unexpected way, it probably totally is.Β FIVE STARS from me and I recommend it to EVERYBODY. DO NOT BE SCARED to read this. Oh it’s chilling and thrilling, but… I promise. It’s what amazing stories are made of.
PLUS!! I have another review coming in just a but (the second in the Opposites Attract series), PLUS, in case you missed this, Thursday had some amazing surprise new releases (two on it that I’ve already read and loved)Β βž”Β Wait a minute… is today part two of β€œTuesday New Release Day”? Holy. Moly.Β so check that post out too. πŸ˜€
Okay and now…
EARLY BIRDS THAT JUST WENT LIVE RIGHT NOW!!!!! read more

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Book Review – Gwendy's Button Box by Stephen King & Richard Chizmar

July 30, 2017 By Maryse 2 Comments

Gwendy’s Button Box
It’s creepy. It’s magnificent. And for me, it’s an easy 5 stars for just having sucked me in right from the very start, and having never let me go. I didn’t put it down (at least… not by choice). πŸ˜‰

Sure, it’s a shorter read, but I honestly felt like this story was complete (mind you, I’d love some sequels… there’s much story potential here).

And personally, if I were you, I’d stop reading this review right now, and JUMP IN to this eerie story, and escape for awhile. πŸ˜‰ Go in as blind as you can. Trust me. It’s worth it, even if you’re not a horror (or scary story fan). This one is so much more than that. read more

Filed Under: My Book Reviews Tagged With: 5 stars, horror, Stephen King

Rachel Higginson – Opposites Attract Series Reading Order

July 28, 2017 By Maryse 1 Comment

<— OMG!! THIS IS A SUPER FUNNY, and yet swoon-worthy romance series that is right up my alley! That book right there to the left? HAD ME HOOKED. Total 5 stars from me (my review).

Maryse: The Opposite of You did not have any kind of wallop, or twist or major angst, or anything crazy in the least. But what it felt like to me, was solid writing with that realistic, fun, β€œadult” (or should I say β€œnew adult”) feel from way back when they were all so awesome.

And entirely from her POV so it kept me always β€œfeeling” like her, and worried, or crushing, or fuming that felt just so natural to me.Β And her β€œissue” that was sort of the β€œscary part” was one that made sense to me, and that many women experience. read more

Filed Under: Reading Order Guide: Tagged With: brooding, chefs, comedy romance, contemporary romance, foodie romance, Rachel Higginson

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This recent release is super-bargain priced today AND I have a fun feature about "Aquarius Men" πŸ˜‰ I LOVE IT!

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A fun tidbit about Aquarius Men in spirit of Authors Lauren Runow & Jeannine Colette’s zodiac-themed romance series!January 21, 2021 By Maryse Leave a CommentRebel Roommate: A Brother’s Best Friend Romance by Jeannine Colette & Lauren Runow IS LIVE!! <β€” HER BROTHER’S BEST FRIEND IS NOW HER R...
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β€œWhat’s your sign?” *wink wink* πŸ˜‰ Here’s a brand new series featuring sexy heroes and their zodiac signs. Are they a match? Your match?

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I'm reading Vi Keeland's "The Invitation" - okay confession time... who went to Ebay to find out if the used diary situation was true??

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This was a great book. And good to know about the diaries. That’s awesome

I did enjoy the book. Didn't know about the diaries though. Anyone think that's where the idea of reality TV came from?

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