NEW RELEASE TUESDAY & WE ARE FULLY LOADED!!!! 80+ new books with a bunch that I couldn’t help but to highlight.
Blurb jolts? Oh I had ’em! ➔ Blood Type (K.A. Linde’s latest and it’s a vampire book! She’s his live-in consort but he refuses to feed from her…), My Oxford Year (Student-Teacher!! But “…what begins as a casual fling soon develops into something much more when Ella learns Jamie has a life-changing secret...), Savor You (Kristen Proby’s latest, with two famous chefs going head-to-head on a reality TV show. Oh I love chefs!!) and Disturbing His Peace (Tessa Bailey’s latest!!! SQUEEE MEEEEE!!! I just LOVE her cocky cops, and I devoured the first two in this series, and now I have this one! He’s her superior and she HATES his moody self. Sort of. ;)) and Sinister Love (this is actually the conclusion to the duet, but OMG unrequited LOVE!!! And that blurb gave me the ULTIMATE jolt!). I posted book #1 in the bargain finds & reader recs section. 🙂
Don’t forget to check out yesterday’s ➔ Monday Earlybird Book Releases list AND!!! AND AND!!!!! In case you missed it this weekend, I LOST MY MIND over this completed duet. 😀
My latest review is up (5-STARS PLUS!!)
- my book review of Epoch (The Transcend Duet Book 2) by Jewel E. Ann
- my book review of Transcend (The Transcend Duet Book 1) by Jewel E. Ann
LET’S READ!!!! 
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P.P.S. Let me know if I’m missing any or if you loved any (from this list or elsewhere).
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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!
- Iron Princess: The Savage Trilogy, Book 2 by Meghan March
Savor You: A Fusion Novel by Kristen Proby- Murder Takes the High Road by Josh Lanyon
- Only a Millionaire: A Sinclair Novella by J.S. Scott
- Reckless by Lex Martin
- Wilde Fire: A Forever Wilde Novel by Lucy Lennox
- Barbarian Mine: Ice Planet Barbarians series, Book 4 by Ruby Dixon
- Stone Promises: A Stone Brothers Novel by Samantha Christy
- Mr. Fiancé by Lauren Landish
BARGAINS & READER RECOMMENDATIONS (NOTE: bargain priced when I added them, but prices can change on Amazon, so make sure to check before you finalize your order.)
Distorted Love (Dark Intentions Duet Book 1) by T.L. Smith <— UNREQUITED LOVE ALERT!! Possibly a love triangle? Sounds angsty as all-heck and the duet conclusion just released today (below!!) GASP!!!!- The Last Wolf (The Legend of All Wolves) by Maria Vale <— LAURA FOUND US THIS SUPER-BARGAIN!!
Laura: The Last Wolf by Maria Vale is super bargain priced today on Amazon. Many authors I follow have raved about this novel so I one clicked. I’m going to start it tonight. 🙂
- Zodius Series Box Set (Books 1-4) (The Zodius Series Book 5) by Lisa Renee Jones <— LISA RENEE JONES SERIES BUNDLE ALERT!!
Road-Tripped: An Enemies to Lovers Romance (Ad Agency Series Book 1) by Nicole Archer <— HILARIOUS ALERT!! Marina is loving it!!
marina: I picked up Road Tripped by Nicole Archer and it is hilarious.SO FUNNY. Perhaps inappropriately funny to some? But absolutely what I need right now. Not sure if you read/reviewed, didn’t search but just wanted to mention. Reminds me of Wallbanger funny. Will let you know when I’m done but I have a feeling I’m going to plough through the series. Each stand alones I think but related characters?
Last Chance by Lauren Runrow <— LAUREN RUNROW SUPER-BARGAIN!!! Her best friend’s older brother… “…It’s been eight years since I’ve last seen him, and I refuse to live another day without telling him the truth. So here I stand, taking my last chance to get him to notice me, my last chance to see if he feels the same way. I need to know if he is just a fantasy, or if he could be my reality… Before my reality changes forever…”- For the Love of Luca: A Mafia Romance (Chicago Syndicate Book 8) by Soraya Naomi <— MAFIA ROMANCE ALERT!! NAY FOUND US THIS RECENT RELEASE!
Nay: For the Love of Luca (Chicago Syndicate, #8) by Soraya Naomi came out on Tuesday, 4/17. Although it’s part of the series, it can still be read as a standalone because Soraya is great at re-capping so that a new reader won’t be lost. Up until now, books 3 & 4 (which are about a different couple) were my favorites in the series. However, this one may very well have beat them out–she really brings the angst!
PARANORMAL/FANTASY/SCI-FI/DYSTOPIAN
My One and Only (Bewitched and Bewildered Book 10) by Alanea Alder <— “...Living in Storm Keep with mixed blood, Serenity fought for everything she has. When she disobeys the dictates of her Elders to help the sick in Noctem Falls she is unprepared for the kindness and support she receives from it’s citizens, including her own witchborne mate…”- Twin Dragons’ Destiny: Dragon Lords of Valdier Book 11 by S.E. Smith
- Spy Snow Leopard (Protection, Inc. Book 6) by Zoe Chant
- Blood Mate (Project Rebellion Book 2) by Mina Carter
- Claimed By Shadows (Kissed By Shadows Series, Book 3) by Lola StVil
- Shadows & Secrets (Lick of Fire Book 4) by Jane Hinchey
- A Vampire’s Thirst: Quinn by A K Michaels
Wicked and Wild (Bad Things Book 7) by Cynthia Eden <— WICKED MET WILD… (P.S. It’s a standalone). “…Everyone knew that Valerie Storm was the baddest bit—um, witch on the block. She might look like Snow White, but she had the heart of a wicked queen. She turned her enemies to ash, she danced on their graves, and she had to be stopped. But who could stand up to someone so wicked? He was wild. Griffin Bastien was the most powerful shifter to ever walk the earth. His claws had sent plenty of his foes to the grave. Bloodlust burned fast and hard within him, and when his beast took over, there was no stopping him. Then Wicked met Wild…”- Temptation of the Butterfly: A Qurilixen World Novel (Anniversary Edition) (Dynasty Lords Book 2) by Michelle M. Pillow
- Tiger Tears: A Zodiac Shifters Paranormal Romance: Taurus by Catherine Banks
- Hatchet Hollow: A Black Rose Mystery (Black Rose Mystery Novella Book 2) by Amanda McKinney
- Death Cursed (Death Touched Book 1) by Mac Flynn
Midnight Wolf (A Shifters Unbound Novel) by Jennifer Ashley <— JENNIFER ASHLEY ALERT!! “Angus Murray, bouncer for a New Orleans Shifter bar, is sent to round up an elusive, Collar-less Shifter woman, Tamsin Calloway, who is causing trouble for Shifter Bureau, and possesses information they want. If Angus refuses, he risks losing his cub. He finds Tamsin but she’s slippery and not about to be rounded up quietly. In fact, quiet is nothing Tamsin will ever be. She leads Angus on a wild chase, but he’s determined to bring her in to save his son...”- Time Was by Ian McDonald
- Betrayal and Yearning: A Fantasy Romance (Changeling Desires Series Book 1) by Eve Redmayne
Blood Type (Blood Type Book 1) by K.A. Linde <— K.A LINDE ALERT!! VAMPIRES!! SHE’S HIS LIVE-IN CONSORT… but he won’t feed from her! 😀 “In a civilization laid waste by poverty and desperation, Reyna accepts a high-paying position with the wealthy and hungry vampire elite. Her new job is as the live-in blood escort for the intimidating, demanding, and devilishly handsome Beckham Anderson. He’s everything she expected from a vampire, except for one thing—he won’t feed off her...”- The Ortega Project (Vampire Protectors Book 1) by Linnea Alexis
- Assassin’s Soul (The Angel Crusades Book 1) by Noella Royce
- Spellspeaker’s Prophecy (Beasts of Vegas Book 2) by Anna Abner
- Day Reaper (The Night Blood Series) by Melody Johnson
CONTEMPORARY
- Iron Princess (Savage Trilogy Book 2) by Meghan March <— MEGHAN MARCH ANTI-HERO ALERT!! “Meghan March, continues the story of her next devastating and damaged anti-hero in Iron Princess.”
- Royal Treatment: A His Royal Hotness Novel by Tracy Wolff
- Strategic Seduction by Cheris Hodges
- Come from Away by Genevieve Graham
- Total Bravery (True Heroes) by Piper J. Drake
- Wrong Job: An Enemies-to-Lovers Billionaire Romance by Lexi Aurora
- Mail Order Bridesmaid (a fake fiancée romance) by Emilia Beaumont
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Co-Ed by Rachel Van Dyken <— RACHEL VAN DYKEN’S LATEST IS LIVE!!! “…My roommate calls them the pleasure ponies. But the rest of the college campus? They just call them the new face of Wingmen Inc. A paid for relationship service that makes big promises. Breakup? They’ll glue you back together again. Depressed? They have the magic pill. Lonely? Just spend a few minutes while they rub you down and you’ll forget all about it. And broken hearts? Well, that’s their specialty. They’ll fix you. For a price… I swore I wouldn’t get involved...” 
My Oxford Year: A Novel by Julia Whelan <— OOPS!! HE’S HER TEACHER… “…With the promise that she’ll work remotely and return to DC at the end of her Oxford year, she’s free to enjoy her Once in a Lifetime Experience. That is, until a smart-mouthed local who is too quick with his tongue and his car ruins her shirt and her first day. When Ella discovers that her English literature course will be taught by none other than that same local, Jamie Davenport, she thinks for the first time that Oxford might not be all she’s envisioned. But a late-night drink reveals a connection she wasn’t anticipating finding and what begins as a casual fling soon develops into something much more when Ella learns Jamie has a life-changing secret...”- After the Wedding (Worth Saga Book 2) by Courtney Milan
- Deceived & Honoured: The Baron’s Vexing Wife (Love’s Second Chance Book 7) by Bree Wolf
- Only a Millionaire: A Sinclair Novella (The Sinclairs Book 7) by J. S. Scott
- Justin (The Kings of Guardian Book 10) by Kris Michaels
- Siren Enslaved (Texas Sirens Book 3) by Lexi Blake writing as Sophie Oak
- Heart Unbroken (The Potter’s House Books Book 3) by Alexa Verde
- Buckeye and the Babe (Modern Mail Order Bride Book 6) by Olivia Gaines
Misadventures with the Boss by Kendall Ryan <— KENDALL RYAN ALERT!!! OOOOPS! HE’S HER BOSS 😉 “…when she discovers that her very well-endowed secret lover is also her new boss, heartless womanizer and cutthroat CEO Jackson Dane, she chalks it up to a one-time mistake and puts up her best professional front. But Jackson isn’t used to rejection…”- Love Like Yours (The Romance Chronicles—Book #5) by Sophie Love
- Heartstrings (The Rose Brothers Book 3) by Toni Blake
- Shell Game: Sweet and Clean Edition (Sweet Aloha Series Book 8) by Chris Keniston
- Damage: (Lakefield Book 5) by Jennifer Vester
- A Devil of a Duke (Decadent Dukes Society) by Madeline Hunter
- Lady Rogue (Royal Rewards) by Theresa Romain
Savor You: A Fusion Novel by Kristen Proby <— KRISTEN PROBY ALERT!! TWO FAMOUS CHEFS GO HEAD-TO-HEAD ON REALITY TV… “…Mia’s restaurant is being featured on Best Bites TV. To say Seduction is a wild success is an understatement. All the blood, sweat, tears, and endless hours of work Mia has put into the restaurant has finally paid off. Then Camden Sawyer, the biggest mistake of her life, walks into her kitchen . . . Camden’s celebrity chef status is world-renowned. He’s the best there is, and the kitchen is where he’s most at home. He can’t resist the invitation to Portland for a showdown against Mia for a new television show…”- Until We Fall: A Falling Novel by Jessica Scott
- Living with Her One-Night Stand (The Loft Book 1) by Noelle Adams
- Prairie Devil: Cowboys of the Flint Hills by Tessa Layne
- The Potion by R.G. Emanuelle
- Amelia, An Autumn Bride (Brides for All Seasons Book 7) by Hildie McQueen
Fortuity (Fortuity Duet Book 1) by Rochelle Paige <— ROCHELLE PAIGE ALERT!! REMEMBER THE HOT COP THAT WENT VIRAL??? He’s the cover model!!!! 😉 “…I finally caught a break in the form of a second chance. I vowed not to let it go to waste. To make a difference. But I didn’t start really living until I met him. Dillon Montgomery. My complete opposite—except for our matching tortured souls...”- Lord of Fortune (Legendary Rogues Book 3) by Darcy Burke
- This Wilderness Journey (Heart of the Mountains Book 2) by Misty M. Beller
- Love At Last by Claudia Connor
- Thugs: Seven: Thugs and the Women Who Love Them (Book 7) by Wahida Clark
- Naughty Desires (Naughty Shorts Book 1) by Sarah Castille <— MARITAL STRIFE ALERT!! “…We fell in love quickly and wildly. It was everything that neither of us had experienced before and we got married as soon as possible. But what happens when life changes everything? When you start feeling unworthy of your brilliant wife? I’ve shared almost everything about myself with Lily – except my dark desires. I can feel her slipping away from me, but I won’t let her go…”
- Don’t Call Me Cupcake (The Holloway Girls) by Tara Sheets
- Bound To (Bondage in Boston Book 1) by Sionna Fox
- You’ll Always Have Tara (A Riches to Romance Tale) by Leah Marie Brown
- Bella Cove: A Second Chance Romance by Rochelle Katzman
Disturbing His Peace: The Academy by Tessa Bailey <— TESSA BAILEY’S LATEST COCKY COP ALERT!! I’m LOVING this series and am SO excited I have another one to read!!! 😀 He’s her superior and she has a love/hate relationship with him. Mostly hate. 😉 “Danika Silva can’t stand Lt. Greer Burns. Her roommate’s older brother may be sexy as hell, but he’s also a cold, unfeeling robot. She just wants to graduate and forget about her scowling superior. But when a dangerous mistake lands Danika on probation—under Greer’s watch—she’s forced to interact with the big, hulking jerk. Call him daily to check in? Done. Ride shotgun in his cruiser every night? Done. Try not to climb into his giant, muscular lap and kiss him? Umm…“- Conquering Conner (The Gilroy Clan Book 4) by Megyn Ward
- Something Borrowed (New Castle Book 3) by Lydia Michaels
- Lies & Secrets (Boston Latte Book 1) by Fiona Keane
- Ashes (Rusted and Reckless Book 4) by Charlotte Casey <— THE JILTED BRIDE & THE ROCK STAR NEIGHBOR ALERT!! “…Jilted at the altar, Ruby Stevens is ready to start over. Betrayed by her family, she’s free to do what she wants—when she wants. And the sexy singer from across the hall just might be the distraction she needs. But when Nix’s addiction puts him on the edge, it’s up to Ruby to pull him back...”
- Lock and Load (Strike Force Book 2) by Desiree Holt
- The Baby Mission by Vivian Wood
- The Opposite of Never: A Novel by Mary Kathleen Mehuron
- Beyond the Unexpected (Protective Maneuvers Book 1) by McKenna Jeffries
Rome’s Chance: A Reapers MC Novella by Joanna Wylde <— JOANNA WYLDE REAPERS MC ALERT!!! “…Gorgeous and smart, fun and full of wonder, she jumped on his bike and would’ve followed him anywhere. Still, she deserved a shot at happiness somewhere bigger and better than a town like Hallies Falls. Walking away wasn’t so easy that time, but her family needed her and he had a job to do. When she came around a third time, he’d had enough. Randi Whittaker had been given two chances to escape, and now it was time for Rome to take his…”- Shopping for a Billionaire’s Baby by Julia Kent
- Bound by Destiny (Ravage MC Bound Series Book Five) by Ryan Michele
- Mr. Accidental Rival (Jet City Matchmaker Book 3) by Gina Robinson
- In The Darkness: A Project Artemis Novel by K.M. Scott and Anina Collins
Sinister Love (Dark Intentions Duet Book 2) by T.L Smith <— OMG YES PLEASE!!! UNREQUITED LOVE ALERT!! BUT!!! This is the duet conclusion so I posted book #1 up in the bargain finds section!! “…No matter how much my idiotic heart wanted to love him, my head knew better. He didn’t choose me. He chose her. That’s where the problem started. Maybe that’s how it should end.”- Loving the Crown by Violet Paige
- A Highlander’s Hidden Heart (Timeless Romance Single Book 7) by Julie Coulter Bellon
- Tragedy Queens: Stories Inspired by Lana Del Rey & Sylvia Plath <— LOVING THE SOUND OF THIS ANTHOLOGY!! “…Sylvia Plath & Lana Del Rey course through the veins of these dark, sexy, mind-bending, fantastical, romantic, & haunting tales. Authors from different genres came together in their love & passion for these muses…”
- Sunny Harmony (My Day Book 4) by Mary Kelly Reed
- The Curse of Cain: The Cain Trilogy Book 2 by JP Barry
- Forbidden (House of Sin Book 1) by Elisabeth Naughton <— DARK ROMANCE/FORBIDDEN ALERT!! “...I’ve fallen prey to his seductive looks and commanding charisma. I know he is a threat. He’s entwined in a dangerous world I don’t understand. But even that doesn’t stop me from aching for his touch, for the taste of his wicked lips. Before I can truly surrender to the fire smoldering between us, I need to know more. I have to see behind the doors he keeps firmly locked...”
Exploration (Kinky in the City Book 1) by Quinn Ward <— M/M ROMANCE ALERT!!- The Eager Boy (Iron Eagle Gym Book 6) by Sean Michael <— M/M ROMANCE ALERT!!
- Set Ablaze by KC Burn <— M/M ROMANCE ALERT!!
- Ginger Snaps (Belladonna Arms Book 5) by John Inman <— M/M ROMANCE ALERT!!
- Orderly Affair (Hearts and Health Book 6) by DJ Jamison <— M/M ROMANCE ALERT!!
PREORDERS (Next few days, and a few of next week’s!!! )
The Greatest Risk (The Honey Series) by Kristen Ashley – May 1st 2018- Bro Code by Kendall Ryan – May 1st 2018
- A Court of Frost and Starlight (A Court of Thorns and Roses) by Sarah J. Maas – May 1st 2018
- Dark Queen (Jane Yellowrock) by Faith Hunter – May 1st 2018
- Lennon Reborn: A steamy, emotional rockstar romance (Preload Book 4) by Scarlett Cole – May 1st 2018
- The Marriage Arrangement: A Marriage to a Billionaire Novella by Jennifer Probst – May 1st 2018
- His Pawn by Emily Snow – May 3rd 2018
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Wow! So many blurb jolts up there.
It’s great to be a book nerd today. 🙂
I love being a book nerd, Leslie!
Some disparage my love of books and consider it silly, but what do they know? Nothing. That’s what! 😉
Good morning. I agree, Leslie. So many bright and shiny pretty little things to add to the list! I adore having the problem of “what shall I read next?”
Lisa A… Nothing better than too many choices.
I clicked Road Tripped! Sounds like fun and has great reviews. I started Tinfoil Heart last night. Excited to see where it goes. So many books, so little time! Thanks Maryse!!!!
My pleasure Lisa!!!! Quite a few that I wanna read. Tessa Bailey’s is a FOR SURE for me. 🙂
Ooh ooh … so many shiny new books! Too many choices!
Maryse is cracking me up with all her Tessa Bailey love recently.
I know you’ve read her before, but you seemed to be veering into more psych thriller or….not chick lit but romance the romance is sprinkled on top of the heroine’s journey.
And Tessa Bailey is pretty straight up romance.
It’s fun how our reading interests/moods take us on these different paths.
LOL bev!!!
I am right there with you. I’m deeply into psych-thrillers, but there’s something about Tessa’s books (even if a bit formulaic) that is just… breezy. Just enough goofy fun, comedy, and angst to keep me connected to the characters.
Just LOVE her!! Plus. Cops. In. Uniform. 😉
Did you all used to read the Amazon boards, the romance rec ones?
I loved how specific they’d get like some one had loved a book like that and then wanted all of them.
Like:
A book with a beta cop hero who is a single father falling in love with the kindergarten teacher who he went to school with. He needs to be over 6′ her under 5’5. She liver in a fixer upper bungalow and is best friends with her mom.
I loved reading them. They were like personal ads.
Lives.
Hopefully her liver does not have it’s own address.
LOL liver… *snort* 😛
There are tons of goodies up there! Though, it does remind me I still have to read Savage Prince. *grins* I will. I’m just back to PNR mode again. And I pre-ordered Blood Type. I was all set to read it and instead, I got involved with Godhunter by Amy Sumida.
It’s a great book, but my mind has to slow way down when trying to pronounce Huitzilopochtli. It’s one of those names that doesn’t sound like it’s spelled and I start pronouncing it how it is spelled. Who-its-lee-oh-poach-tlee. It’s actually pronounced wee-tsee-loh-pohch-tlee. TOO MANY SYLLABLES! 😛 I hope he dies soon so I don’t have to pronounce that name any longer.
Tessa you just made me snort!!!!!
“TOO MANY SYLLABLES! 😛 I hope he dies soon so I don’t have to pronounce that name any longer.”
Seriously that is a line that we need to keep in our “best of” our blog conversations list.
Nothing for me but Tessa Baileys first in The Academy series was available at the library so thanks Maryse, I’ll try it out. 🙂
I’ve been reading some stuff from your “what to read after 50 shades” list (old school!) lately too!
Steph, I need to update that list but if I tried, the list would become MASSIVE.
Bev – that’s hilarious! Didn’t know Amazon had that fesuture. Now going to go look for it for a good laugh.
Festure, meet liver…. liver, meet festure.
First world texting problems.
Holy moly, we got us some GOOD ONES today! 😀
My Oxford Year (teacher-student drama!), Fortuity (love it when a preorder I forgot about pops up in my library), Sinister Love (now I can finally read Distorted Love)…Tuesdays are the BEST!
And I really, REALLY want the book Fahim is looking for on the other post!!!
I finally succumbed to The Last Wolf. I’ve been looking at it for the last couple of weeks. I hope it’s as good as the hype!
I’m reading The Affliate KA Linde. It’s a series and the first book is starting off good!
YEAH Robyn! I love that series. 🙂
Maryse, did you read Tessa Bailey’s Getaway Girl? I really liked it!!!!!! I know you are a Tessa Bailey fan!
Lisa!! I haven’t read it yet. Crazy right?
AMY! Just an FYI. Renee and Kooloo may be snatching Manny. That is all.
*GASP*
What are they reading??
Hmm, more choices after I finish The Hardest Fall.
A Manny book?
Tessa, it looks like an Aztec name or something.
Amy, Sleeping with Monsters by Amelia Hutchins.
Bev, it is! Hes the god of war and sun and other things. 🙂 his name in my head is now Wee Tee. Anyone who objects can take it up with the Aztecs for making their main God have such a tongue twister for a name.
So excited for Iron Princess that I started & finished it today. Love this series. Only a month to wait for the final book. I can handle that!! Tessa get started with Savage Prince you will love it!!
Yes, I’m reading Sleeping with Monsters!! But I’m realizing that I need to read the last chapter of Playing with Monsters –senior moment.
Kooloo was going to listen, but there isn’t an official ‘listen’–maybe she’ll do text-to-speech
And gah! next week is Jane Yellowrock and I still need to read the last one because I lurrrve that series!
Naynay just got home workec 9am to 11pm
What kind of loooooooooong asssssss shift is that????
Anywhooooo I’m def in for busy read tomorrow (day off) yay
But yes must do a speedreadrecap of Playing with… before movin on to Sleeping with…
Speaking of sleeping
LOL Kooloo!!! You always crack me up!
lol busy read lol
*passes out*
Zzzzzzz
Maryse, I wear my book nerd label with pride!
*side eyes anyone who thinks loving books is silly*
Ok, so who else thinks last season of Scandal was a snoozer?? Nay, have you watched final epis yet? Btw, you are not even close to being a senior.
It is weird that I had a preorder come in that I forgot about.
However, tonight is the next ep of My Ahjussi!
And I’m literally giddy at 6 in the morning thinking about it. The anticipation of watching it.
That next chapter, you know.
Gah. I am loving this show.
I don’t want western shows to shorten, but do think the fact that most k dramas are 16-20 or so eps and that’s it gives me the same sort of book feels.
And it left on a , “Oh no they didn’t” moment.
Leslie, I didn’t last that long with Scandal. The first couple seasons were must watch for me, but then they meandered. Plus, the characters became really unlikable. Though it seems like that was the point, Shonda Rhimes just said that the basis is that anyone who came in contact with the oval office became corrupted. Also, I think there is no way she ever wants to make jam in Vermont. Like , that’s how Fritz sees her?
Right now (while I create or update the blog lists) I watch “Suits”. I like it a lot!! I think I’m on season 2 now.
I have finished Godhunter! 🙂 It’s the first of 22 books all on KU so I have a bunch of books to read. It was really good, though some things she recovered from WAY too quickly and others took her WAY too long. Still, it was fun and engaging, even if I did have to pronounce Wheety five hundred ways in my head. (By the end, he got named Weeteepeechee. Hopefully, I’ll get that name down eventually).
I started my pre-order, Blood Type. *does happy dance* I’ve been excited for this one for a LONG time.
Tessa babe I got Blood Type toooooo
Really want a sexy smart Vamp book and heard good things
*crosses fingers*
Well, so far, I’m not that far into the story, but it seems like it’ll be good.
Leslie–thanks, but I feel like a senior!
I’ve been neglecting my book buds and my reading for the last several days because I’ve been absolutely engrossed in make-up/skincare videos for ‘mature’ skin. So after doing a ton of research, I just ordered a bunch of new things! Including 8 Real Techniques brushes!! So thank you, Maryse, for posting about those!
Re: Scandal. I LOVED the episodes with Quinn at the beginning of the season, but then it went downhill for me. I found the very end of it a bit cryptic, which I don’t enjoy. I love cryptic in my suspense/thrillers but not in other things.
Nay I’m right there with you. I am STLL hooked on these videos… they are just so soothing to me AND I’m learning AND I’m indulging my shopping needs. LOL!!! 😛
Nay, skincare is my new thing right now.
I’ve always been pretty good about taking care of my skin, but unfortunately, my genes and these meds I’m on don’t care how much work I’ve done. And during the past few years, my diligence has kind of fallen to the wayside, so I realized I better get back with it. My face is melting, and I can’t wear my makeup like I did when I was 30 anymore.
I’m about 50% thru Road Tripped. It is laugh out loud hilarious! Where can I get a T-shirt for Intercourse, PA?? Reminds me of Uranus, MO and their infamous Uranus Fudge Factory!
Maryse, I am so happy you posted about Road-Tripped!!!! I hope you read it and am so excited that Mona and LisafromDFW will read it. I wanted to mention that it picks up after the first few chapters so stick with it. Soooo good and still thinking about it. In fact I was in the hospital overnight and was reading book 2 in the middle of the night, Head Tripped. Great too! This one focuses on the other’s twin sister. Next up for sure is Disturbing His Peace. It’s been this slow tease reading about Danika and the Lieutenant and I NEED to know what happens with them!!! So excited to read. It’s been a great book roll. I feel like April is always a good book month. 🙂 xoxo
Mona, I totally agree about needing that t-shirt!! Ugh, makes me want to read it all over again for the first time! (My older brother used to call me Uranus when I was little (we have a 7 yr age difference) and I didn’t get it. So sad.)
Did y’all hear the news? Scientists have discovered that Uranus smells like rotten eggs. I can’t make this crap up! Seriously. Uranus is smelly.
https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2018/04/24/uranus-rotten-eggs-smell-study-orig.cnn
My students died laughing today. Body functions are still a hit.
Tee hee!
Uranus.
I’m considering checking out “the god of war and sun and other things” WeeTee… but I can’t remember book one. Do I need to go back and read book one? Totally left my brain.
I finished Welcome to the Dark Side. Was on a list this last week sometime. Anyhoo… if you want an MC “fix” it’ll do the job. Reminded me a teeny bit of Sheehan’s work, only because she was 7 when she met him & he was 26!!! But he’s not like Deuce. Physically, yes, and alpha, yes, but not WTF did he just do.., you know?
MichelleS, I can PM you book one. I just finished it. 🙂 I am curious where it will go and have number two on my Kindle, but Blood Type had to be first. And now he’s Wee tee poe tee. That god will probably never have a correct name unless a movie comes out featuring him and it repeats his name a ton of times. I did the same thing with Harry Potter. Until the movies, Hermione was Her me Own E. lol
MichelleS, that is too much. Totally made me laugh! Classic.
I bet Deuce smelled like Uranus.
Tessa I don’t think I’d heard the name Hermione until HP. Then thought it was a pretty name. I wonder how many parents to be saw it for the first tio.e, though old name, and liked it but then hesitant because of the books?
Ok ladies if the stork gives us another blog baby it is going to be named Hermione. Hear that Amy? Hermione.
I saw some migrating north for the summer.
Uranus is smelly!!
*cackles with laughter*
I read these blog posts often and today was all makeup. Don’t know if any are helpful….dont wear it but:
https://beautytap.com/2018/04/korean-makeup-videos/
“I bet Deuce smelled like Uranus.” <—— Nope, he smelled like HERanus. *snort*
And those stupid storks better stay the heck down south.
I just finished Welcome To The Darkside and loved it. It also reminded me of Undeniable. Going to read the first one in the series which is about his son who has a relationship with his teacher.
On another note, I started Blood Type and stopped at 50%. It just wasn’t holding my attention. Was disappointed. Maybe it was my mood. Will go back later and see if I want to finish. Hate to read something that I’m not really enjoying. Life is too short!
Haha Michelle. Yeah, bodily function humour never gets old with kids, huh?
Oooh, Amy! That’s just bad!!! lol
Michelle–thanks for the info! I’m definitely going to try Welcome to the Dark Side.
Happy birthday, bev!!!
Eww Amy. Lol.
Thanks Nay. 🙂
Happy Birthday to Cheryl’s daughter.
JulieO – I just started book one too! Loved them as a couple, and hope I didn’t read any spoilers in book two.
Happy birthday to bev!!!! *tosses all the birthday confetti!!!* What kind of a party are we having tonight????
saeng il chuk ha ham ni da
saeng il chuk ha ham ni da
sarang ha neun — bev shi
saeng il chuk ha ham ni da
🙂 *huggles bev*
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2g-ZhfUTgxU
ROFL!
That is perfect and incredibly sweet!
YOU GUYS!!!
bev let me hug her!!!!
*beams*
I’m very giving today. Gifts for all.
Happy birthday Bev! *pats on her back* See, no hugging. 🙂
*throws more glitter and confetti* *grabs bev for birthday hug*
*whispers* See, I got a hug too! Sure, she may have been distracted by all of the sparkles and stuff, but… I’m going with it.
Just back from the salon, got my roots touched up and new highlights put in. Love them. You know, how sometimes, when you go… it’s meh, maybe this is just me?? Ok, story time. I have dark, naturally curly hair. So… obviously, I’m super picky…right? LOL. I go back and forth about what to do with my hair a lot, I’d had highlights for a long time…and then felt like my hair was getting too brassy… and hated it. So, probably… I dunno, 8 months ago, I decided to start over and had my stylist do an all over color back to my natural shade… dark. Super dark… everyone was like…whoa. I liked it… But actually, the highlights kind of bled through on their own in the sun… bleaching in the sun/water, idk… anyway, I’ve just been having my roots been touched up since then and toning my highlights back to my regular color. This time… I decided to put some caramel kind of highlights in… and I totally love it. I feel pretty today. Just felt like putting that out there. LOL. Back to regularly scheduled book talks now…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEV!!!!
*sneak-attack hugs bev*
May your day bring you as much joy as you bring us. 😀
Grey…dark hair with caramel highlights is gorgeous!
I’ve been tempted to dye my hair a rich chocolate brown many times but I’m just not brave enough yet. Maybe when I start to go gray and NEED to dye my hair… *silently thanks dad for his non-graying genes*
FLT
“One thing everyone agreed on—it was the perfect night for football.” ~ When We Were Worthy by Marybeth Mayhew Whalen
HAPPY BIRTHDAY REAL BEV AND NOT FAKE NON US BEV!
FLT:
Was draining a god’s power in self-defense still considered murder?
Of Gods and Wolves by Amy Sumida
FLT: He was eight years old when his obsession began. ~ Painted Faces by L.H. Cosway
I try to blend I’m not ready for the full hair color.
I love when I leave the salon feeling like my hair looks good. It sounds beautiful Grey.
Thank you for all the wishes. It is much appreciated.
OMG, Grey–luuurrrrve that book!!
FLT:
“My hair whipped against my face as the wind howled from the impending storm that was barreling down on Metaline Falls.”
Sleeping with Monsters (Playing with Monsters, #2) by Amelia Hutchins
Nay! *squeeeeeeeees* Here! *hands over Manny and tissues* You’ll need it!
OMG Nay…. *sets up the blankie fort* *squirrels some Godiva and pink Moscato* Tessa, you think she’s ok? ELA!!!! She’s reading the book!!!!
Happy Birthday Grey!!!!!!
Sorry Bev- meant happy birthday to you!!!!
Ugh… too much family drama. House full of parents/grandparents and they are driving me crazy and I may have eaten too much ice cream cake.
Grey- hair color sounds really pretty.
FLT:
“The first time Zoe Clarke saw me, my hand was wrapped around my dick.”
The Hardest Fall by Ella Maise.
One of the best first lines I’ve read in a while. Enjoying the book too. Enjoyed this author’s previous books and have been waiting for this one. She had some health problems and it’s been (I think) a couple years since last book.
FLT; “I saw him in a parking lot when I was picking up groceries.”
Lessons in Corruption – G. Darling
Cheryl – GASP! Talk about a first line shocker!
So maybe I need to go back and finish Playing With Monsters, if Sleeping is that good! It was a DNF for me. What’d I miss???
A lot. I’m surprised Monsters was a DNF (you put three stars), but we’re all different. I love the series, and it’s second favorite series from her. (Fae Chronicles is obviously the first). But a LOT happens in the first book.
Michelle
How is Lessons in Corruption? Haven’t started yet. Funny but Playing With Monsters was a DNF for me also. Just couldn’t get into it.
Cheryl, I HAVE to read that one just from that first line!!!
*giggles*