Latest Romance Book Releases – 02-13-2024

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY EVE EVERYONE!!! I have BIG plans for my Valentine’s Day tomorrow (I’ll tell you about it soon 😉 *rubs hands together with glee*) and I’m excited. In the meantime, I’m compiling today’s BIG list of new releases, so keep checking back ’cause I’ll be working on this for the next few hours.

BLURB JOLTS: The Influencer (psych-thriller where a famous influencer befriends her husband’s lover and things get out of control), My Anti-Hero by Tijan (she’s a regular girl but a guest on the show ’cause of something she did, and so is a famous Football star, and Lisa M LOVED it – see her comment below), The Last Days of the Midnight Ramblers: A Novel (SHE’S THE GHOSTWRITER!! “...Three Rock & Roll icons. Two explosive tell-all memoirs. One ghostwriter caught in the middle…”) Fangirl Down (Tessa Bailey’s latest!! The grumpy pro-golfer & his fangirl!!)

Don’t forget to check out:

• Carrie Ann Ryan’s “Happily Ever Maybe: A Montgomery Ink Legacy Novella” is LIVE! <— today’s newsletter sponsor + a fun fact about a certain scene…
• Monday Early Bird Book Releases – 02-12-2024 <— yesterday’s includes what I’m currently reading, and one that gave me a blurb jolt!!
• Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations – 02-09-2024 <— in case you missed it! A 5-star ugly-cry recommendation on it!!
• Reader Questions <— Our latest, solved and unsolved <—I LOVE THESE ’cause it introduces us to new books + we get to build mimi-lists of guesses in specific tropes. And you know me. I LOVE lists!!

READER RECOMMENDATIONS & BARGAIN FINDS:

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My Anti-Hero by Tijan <— RECENT RELEASE & BACK ON THE LIST ‘CAUSE LISA M LOVED IT LIKE CRAZY!!

Lisa M: Omg I just finished Tijan’s latest, My Anti-Hero. It was absolutely fantastic!! I could not put it down. It’s a long one too. 5 Star read for me. Definitely going on my Best of for 2024. Tijan’s writing is incredible.

Maryse: This one sounded like my thing because I was so intrigued by the heroine’s story. I want to read it even more now!! 😀

➔➔ CONTEMPORARY:

Girl Abroad by Elle Kennedy <— SHE’S STUDYING ABROAD & HER ROOMMATES ARE GUYS & SHE’S CRUSHING ON TWO THAT SHE CAN’T HAVE + THERE’S A SCANDAL!! “…Abbey has never considered herself a rulebreaker. But soon, she’s lying to her father about her living situation and falling for not one, but two men she can’t have: her rugby-player roommate and a broody musician with a girlfriend. Not to mention, her research for school has gotten her tangled in a deeply hidden scandal of a high nobility family, surrounding her in secrets on all sides...”

Magnolia Parks: Into the Dark (The Magnolia Parks Universe Book 5) by Jessa Hastings <— TRYING TO PLAN THE WEDDING OF THE CENTURY!

Fangirl Down: A Novel (Big Shots Book 1) by Tessa Bailey <— PRO GRUMPY GOLFER WITH A DWINDLING CAREER & HIS FANGIRL! “…Josephine Doyle believed in the gorgeous, grumpy golfer, even when he didn’t believe in himself. Yet after he throws in the towel, she begins to wonder if her faith was misplaced. Then a determined Wells shows up at her door with a wild proposal: be his new caddy, help him turn his game around, and split the prize money. And considering Josephine’s professional and personal life is in shambles, she could really use the cash…”

Wi-Fi Wifey: A Fake Wife, Accidental Pregnancy Romance (Forbidden Doctors) by Sofia T Summers

Stand and Defend: An Ex’s Best Friend Hockey Romance (Lakes Hockey Series Book 4) by Sloane St. James <— HOCKEY STAR ROMANCE!! HER FIANCE IS CRUEL & THEN SHE DECIDES TO LEAVE HIM… “…my fiancé shows just how ruthless he can be and sends me running to the last person I expected: his best man. Camden Teller is a cocky, selfish, womanizing, daredevil—and my new favorite person. Who knew a bad boy would be such a good influence? For the first time, I’m breaking rules and living unapologetically...”

Prescription for Murder (A Villain’s Story FBI Mystery Series Book 7) by Mary Stone <— THRILLER!!

Ready or Not: A Novel by Cara Bastone <— ONE NIGHT STAND & A SURPRISE PREGNANCY!! “…The unplanned pregnancy cracks open all the relationships in her life. Eve’s loyal friendship with Willa is feeling tense, right when she needs her the most. And it’s actually Willa’s steadfast older brother, Shep, who steps up to help Eve. He has always been friendly, but now he’s checking in, ordering her surprise lunches, listening to all her complaints, and is . . . suddenly kinda hot? Then, as if she needs one more complication, there’s the baby’s father, who is (technically) supportive but (majorly) conflicted...”

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The Summer Book Club: A Novel by Susan Mallery <—BOOK CLUB IS TAKING CHANCES!! “…Inspired by the heroines who risk everything for fulfillment, Laurel, Paris and Cassie begin to take chances—big chances—in life, in love. Facing an unwritten chapter can be terrifying. But it can be exhilarating, too, if only they can find the courage to change…”

Ruthless Scars (Prey Security: Bravo Team Book 2) by Jane Blythe <— RESCUED BY THE MAN THAT DESTROYED HER

Her Hidden Smile (Protectors of Jasper Creek Book 2) by Caitlyn O’Leary <— SHE’S THE MISSING PIECE TO HIS BROKEN SOUL…

The Catch (The Influencer Series Book 3) by Amy Lea <— HER FAKE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE GRUMPY FISHERMAN! “...After a boating accident lands Evan unconscious in the hospital, Mel is mistaken for his fiancée by his welcoming yet quirky family, who are embroiled in a long-standing feud over the B&B. In a bold attempt to mend family fences, Mel agrees to fake their engagement for one week in exchange for Evan’s help with her social media content. Amid long hikes and campfire chats, reeling in their budding feelings for each other proves more difficult by the day…”

She Will Be Bold by Lara Grace <— TORN BETWEEN TWO MEN…

Forever my Love (Pride Oregon Book 15) by Jill Sanders <— SMALL TOWN BEACH ROMANCE!!

This Disaster Loves You by Richard Roper — HIS WIFE DISAPPEARED WITHOUT A TRACE & HE THINKS HE’S STILL LOOKING FOR HER & THINKS HE’S FOUND A CLUE... “…Interspliced with Brian’s journey to find Lily is the story of their love—how it started, and the twists and turns that brought them to this moment. As Brian jumps from one destination to the next to find Lily, and the truth behind their story comes into focus, Brian comes back to life with the help of Tess, a sarcastic, kind, and surprising traveling companion. But in order to move forward he’ll need to decide—stay in the past or take a chance on something unexpected…”

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Tangled Destiny: A Valentine’s Day Novella by Pamela Campbell <— SHE’S QUESTIONING HIS COMMITMENT…

The Last Days of the Midnight Ramblers: A Novel by Sarah Tomlinson <— SHE’S THE GHOSTWRITER!! Three Rock & Roll icons. Two explosive tell-all memoirs. One ghostwriter caught in the middle. “…When Mari Hawthorn accepts the job to work with Anke on her memoir, she is dead set on getting to the truth of Mal’s death. She has always been deft at navigating the fatal charms of celebrities, having grown up with a narcissistic, alcoholic father. As she ingratiates herself into the world of the band, she grows enchanted, against her better judgment, by these legendary rock stars…”

Notorious (The LA Defiance MC Series Book 1) by K E Osborn <— BIKER BOOK! WAR IS BREWING BETWEEN THE CLUB & THE CARTEL… “…While Haven is staying at the LA Defiance clubhouse, I notice her inquisitiveness. It seems innocent at the time, but when everything comes to light, the betrayal is brutal, and nothing is as it seems. There’s so much more going on than I could have possibly imagined...”

Love Sick Charity Anthology <— ANTHOLOGY ALERT!! “…Get ready for a love filled holiday, a collection that ranges from sweet smalltown, to dark romance why-choose. Discover new flames, and get reacquainted with some of your favorite characters with this limited Valentine’s Day Anthology, including 13 phenomenal authors...”

Craving My Rugged Lumberjack: A Small Town, Friends to Lovers, Second Chance Romance (Timber Brothers Book 2) by Sierra Hunter

Ginny’s Baby Daddy (Lost River Littles Book 3) by Stella Moore

The Sitcom Star (Chu’s Restaurant Book 1) by Jackie Lau <— THE SITCOM STAR & THE REGULAR GUY! “...Maddie’s gorgeous face appears in ads for Canada’s hit sitcom all over Toronto. He doesn’t expect to see her in real life. He certainly doesn’t expect to spill bubble tea all over her. Their chance encounter leads to him teaching an overworked Maddie how to relax, and to his surprise, the attraction isn’t one-sided...”

The Spy and I by Tiana Smith <— MISTAKEN IDENTITY! “…Right place. Wrong person. After a case of mistaken identity, one woman must work with her sister’s sexy spy partner to save the world in this heart-pounding romantic comedy...”

A Church Girl’s Guide to Courting Danger: A Forced Proximity Love Triangle Romance (Charlesian Courtship Duology Book 1) by Brittney True <— SHE’S NOT YOUR AVERAGE PREACHER’S KID… “...the past returns. When her latest case brings a blast from her past and she has to help her first love’s son escape the meanest gang in the city, Cassie must wrestle with the regrets of her first love while a new flame presents himself (very much against her will)…”

The Enemy: A Billionaire Enemies to Lovers story. (Kings of Ruin) by L Knight <— HE WALKED AWAY FROM HER

Crosshairs: Michael Bennett is the Most Popular NYC Detective of the Decade (A Michael Bennett Thriller) by James Patterson & James O. Born <— PSYCH-THRILLER! “…New York City detective Michael Bennett faces his most terrifying killer ever. It could be anyone. They could be anywhere...”

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A Wild and Heavenly Place by Robin Oliveira <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!! HE FOLLOWS HER TO AMERICA… “…Through secret meetings and stolen moments, their improbable love grows. But then the City of Glasgow Bank fails, and Hailey’s bankrupt father impulsively moves their family across the globe to Seattle, a city rumored to have coal in its hills and easy money for anyone willing to work for it. Samuel is haunted by Hailey’s parting words: Remember, Washington Territory. Armed only with his wits, he determines to follow her…”

A Winter’s Miracle (A Nantucket Sunset Series Book 9) by Katie Winters <— A MIRACLE BABY & A WEDDING!

At First Spite: A Harlot’s Bay Novel by Olivia Dade <— SHE CAN’T STAND HER NEIGHBOR! “...sexy rom-com about a woman who buys the town’s famous Spite House, only to realize the infuriating man she can’t stand lives right next door—and their unwilling proximity might spark something neither can ignore…”

At the River (Columbia River Book 5) by Kendra Elliot <— THREE MISSING TEENS…

Sex, Lies and Sensibility by Nikki Payne <— TWO SISTERS NEED TO REVAMP AN INN & WORK WITH THE LOCALS!

Fish Out of Water by Katie Ruggle <— HER GROUCHY GUIDE… “…When Dahlia Weathersby’s sister disappears on what should have been a simple day hike, Dahlia immediately heads deep into the Colorado Rockies to find her. Knowing she’ll never survive the mountains alone, she convinces the local hermit—adorably grouchy survival expert Winston Dane—to be her guide…”

Billionaire CEO by Leah Marie <— SINGLE DAD CEO, HIS ASSISTANT & HER REPORTS ARE MISSING CRUCIAL DATA DURING A VITAL MEETING…

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How You Get the Girl by Anita Kelly <— F/F ROMANCE!! 

Simply the Best: A Novel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips <— THE SPORTS AGENT & THE FOOTBALL STAR’S SISTER… “...Brett and Rory should never have met, and they absolutely, positively should never have had to deal with the consequences of one stupid, drunken night…one disastrous lie…one career in jeopardy…one missing football player…and a very dead body. It’s going to get messy…and dangerous…and heartbreaking…and sexy…”

The Friendship Study by Ruby Barrett <— SHE’S PAIRED WITH THE GUY THAT GHOSTED HER! 

Breaking Hailey (Shadows of Obsession Book 1) by I. A. Dice <— SHE LOST HER MEMORY FROM THE LAST 2 YEARS... “…One evening, two years’ worth of memories lost. Under the pretense of recovery, my father sends me to an elite boarding college, but soon, my memories start rushing back, and it’s obvious I’m not at Lakeside to heal. I’m here to hide...”

Lost Harbor (An Oceana Series Romance) by Kimberly Cooper Griffin <— F/F ROMANCE!!

➔➔ PARANORMAL/FANTASY/SCI-FI/DYSTOPIAN:

Shifter (Stope Packs Book 3) by Rebecca Zanetti <— SHE HAS THE TINIEST BIT OF ALPHA BLOOD!! “...As the only living wolf pack member with the tiniest drop of alpha blood in her veins, Luna McElhanney is suddenly thrust into the spotlight. Normally content in her solitude, she’s fixated on defeating a deadly enemy in her lab, and now she’s the one being hunted. There’s only one solution, according to the pack, and that’s for her to mate Erik Volk and bring him into the fold…”

Berserker God: A SciFi Fantasy Romance (Brides of the Stone Sky Gods Book 2) by Ursa Dax

Claimed by the Demon: Dark Fantasy Monster Romance (Demonic Desires Book 1) by Allegra Rose

A Moonrise in the Fire: A New Adult Romantasy (An Element of Fire, Book 1) by Tessia Ives <— FANTASY ROMANCE!! “...Fates collide when childhood love Rian is abducted by a threat from a doomed world and Talvi is the only one who can save him. Joined by Caelan and her two best friends, she must race against time to unlock the long-lost secrets of Starstone to track Rian across untold kingdoms...”

Sex, Lies and Sensibility by Nikki Payne

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1. Girl Abroad by Elle Kennedy
2. Fangirl Down: A Novel (Big Shots Book 1) by Tessa Bailey
3. The Catch (The Influencer Series Book 3) by Amy Lea
4. This Disaster Loves You by Richard Roper
5. The Last Days of the Midnight Ramblers: A Novel by Sarah Tomlinson
6. A Wild and Heavenly Place by Robin Oliveira
7. At First Spite: A Harlot’s Bay Novel by Olivia Dade
8. Fish Out of Water by Katie Ruggle
9. At the River (Columbia River Book 5) by Kendra Elliot
10. Simply the Best: A Novel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
11. Ready or Not: A Novel by Cara Bastone
12. Magnolia Parks: Into the Dark (The Magnolia Parks Universe Book 5) by Jessa Hastings
13. The Spy and I by Tiana Smith
14. How You Get the Girl by Anita Kelly
15. The Friendship Study by Ruby Barrett

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