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Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations – 05-29-2026

May 29, 2026 By Maryse 1 Comment

<— HAPPY FRIDAY & HOLY MOLY HOW DID I MISS THAT ONE??? *shakes head in chagrined shock* This went live on our big Tuesday new release day, and somehow it totally missed my list. But better late than never, and here it is with amazing reviews, and a TON of them already!

P.S. Are you surprised that it’s the #1 BOOK ON ALL OF AMAZON KINDLE RIGHT NOW???

But that’s not the only new amazing release…

➔➔ TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT WE FOUND TO READ FOR THE WEEKEND !!

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Adriana Locke – Play Me Series Reading Order

May 28, 2026 By Maryse Leave a Comment

HUGELY POPULAR SERIES & BOOK #4 JUST WENT LIVE!! There are 5 books in the series so far (#5 will be going live soon) and this series features so many of our favorite romance tropes!

About book #1:

He’s supposed to be playing rugby—not playing me. I didn’t think it was possible to hate someone. Like utterly despise another human. Then I was hired to babysit the Royals’ newest star and found out just how wrong I was.

My job should’ve been easy. Keep the hotshot on time and out of trouble. But that’s hard to do when I dream of smothering him with his jersey. read more

Latest Romance Book Releases – 05-26-2026

May 26, 2026 By Maryse Leave a Comment

HAPPY TUESDAY NEW RELEASE DAY!! And what a crazy awesome release day it is!!! Lucky us, our favorite authors are back and in full force today, and we have so much awesomeness to choose from.

BLURB JOLTS & STAND OUTS: Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan (<— fake dating!!), The Final Target by Nora Roberts (<— psych-thriller!! Author has a stalker!!), Birds of a Feather: The Secrets of a Knight (Ravenhood Legacy Book 3) (the latest by Kate Stewart!!!), Bad Boy Era: A Best Friend’s Twin Brother Small Town Sports Romance (<— AMY DAWS!! her best friend’s grumpy twin brother!!), The Final Target (<— latest by Nora Roberts blurb jolt psych-thriller!! A young author has a stalker – eeeeeeep!!), A Curse of Beasts and Magic (Beautiful and Beastly Book 1) (<— fantasy romance by Jeaniene Frost & I LOVE this author too!!), How to Train Your Billionaire by Kendall Ryan (<— BLAST from our book past!! This one sounds so good, too!) read more

Historical Mystery Romance, The Peacemaker’s Wife by Julie Dorsey is live!

May 25, 2026 By Maryse 4 Comments

The Peacemaker’s Wife by Julie Dorsey <— HISTORICAL MYSTERY ROMANCE, JUST RECENTLY RELEASED & to celebrate, the author is today’s newsletter sponsor! Note I highlighted my favorite part below. 😉

This gripping historical novel weaves together mystery, love, and resilience against the backdrop of the Civil War–era Blue Ridge Mountains.

A courageous young woman determined to follow her calling as a healer and midwife.
A haunting murder mystery marked by black feathers and a mysterious boot print.
A forbidden love that refuses to fade despite time and danger.
Friendship, loyalty, and sisterhood among strong mountain women.
The turmoil of the Civil War reaching a quiet mountain community.
A story of courage, survival, and a woman reclaiming her power.

In the rugged Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Polly King struggles to survive a violent marriage while pursuing her calling as a healer and midwife. When a string of mysterious murders begins, Polly finds herself drawn into a dangerous search for the truth—while her forbidden love threatens to change everything. read more

Monday Early Bird Book Releases – 05-25-2026

May 25, 2026 By Maryse Leave a Comment

HAPPY MONDAY!! I HOPE EVERYONE has a peaceful and united Memorial Day, and I hope we all get some much needed connecting with friends, family and everyone in between!

I don’t have any big plans today other than re-charging and getting some time with my hobbies (that ALWAYS recharges me for the week).

Jean: Happy Monday…..not! Lol! Hate Mondays….

Cheryl: Happy? Monday. Not sure happy, where did the weekend go??

Leslie: Morning! I’m with Cheryl….Mondays!?! Grrrrrrrr

R. Renee: Mondays are my fave, and this feels like a good one! read more

Maryse's Book Blog

2 days ago

TODAY'S FRIDAY BOOK FINDS!!

---> Cowboys, hockey players, mafia men & a few VERY suspicious characters... 😂📚 My list is FULL of trouble today!!

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Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations – 10-23-2026: www.maryse.net/news/bargain-and-freebie-ebooks/friday-finds-reader-recommendations-10-23-2026.html

3 days ago

READER QUESTION ALERT!!

HAVE A GUESS? ---> Reader Question – The book where she’s mentally ill and lives with two roommates…

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4 days ago

Wareesha LOVED this book and wants more like it...

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Reader Recommendation & Request – Blood of the Fairest (Grimm Fragments Book 1) by Morgan B Lee: www.maryse.net/books/book-recommendations/reader-recommendation-request-blood-of-the-fairest-grim...

5 days ago

THE BIGGEST NEW BOOK RELEASE LIST in ages, is ready!!!

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Latest Romance Book Releases – 10-20-2026: www.maryse.net/book-releases/latest-romance-book-releases-10-20-2026.html

6 days ago

CHECK OUT WHAT JUST WENT LIVE EARLY!!!

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23 BOOKS ON TODAY'S LIST ---> Monday Early Bird Book Releases – 10-19-2026: www.maryse.net/book-releases/monday-early-bird-book-releases-10-19-2026.html

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