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Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations – 10-18-2024

October 18, 2024 By Maryse 2 Comments

HAPPY FRIDAY!!! I MISSED LAST WEEK’S Friday Finds post ’cause of Hurricane Milton (stupid Milton!!!) and I had no power, but I’m back my friends, and just starting to get my bearings again. 🙂 Almost a whole week off of work too, last week, so let’s just say this week was INTENSE and non-stop. I’m so glad the weekend is here. I can get back to my routine, my plants, my cooking, and MY BOOKS!! 😀

So now… let’s find what just went live, what’s rocking the Amazon charts, sales, and reader recommendations, shall we? Keep checking back ’cause this list will grown over the next few hours. read more

Bay Sinclair – Fairford Affairs Series Reading Order

October 18, 2024 By Maryse Leave a Comment

Elevating Eve (Fairford Affairs Book 4) <— HE’S HER DOM & HER BOYFRIEND!! BOOK #4 JUST WENT LIVE and to celebrate, the author is today’s newsletter sponsor!!

The series is about a high-end kink resort, Doms & submissives!

So what’s it about?

Grief is messy…but so is love.

Jonathan spent his life as a man in total control. Control of his business, his money, and all the women at his high-end kink resort. Watching his business partners pair off and fall in love is causing a ripple effect in his life. Fairford Manor needs to grow. Expand. Change. And Jonathan Hale does not excel at change. But life is about to hand him the ultimate test, and he might lose the one thing he’s holding onto the tightest. read more

Reader Question – The college reverse harem book where her mom divorces her dad and takes her away from her musician guys…

October 16, 2024 By Maryse Leave a Comment

Tanya needs our book help! I don’t have much reverse harem experience so I’m hoping this one sparks someone’s memory. Good detail here!

She asks:

Help!

I have been looking for this book for a few years now.

It begins in New York, where the h is a college music student. The backstory is that she is the child of a famous musician who constantly cheats on his wife. They divorce, and she takes our girl away from her harem. Her mom becomes seriously depressed and I think tries to unalive herself. This caused major relationship issues with her dad. read more

Kaylie Smith – Wicked Games Series Reading Order

October 16, 2024 By Maryse Leave a Comment

BOOK #1 IS IN THE TOP 10 BOOKS ON ALL OF AMAZON KINDLE right now. In fact, this book has been rocking the best seller charts for weeks now! Oooooh these covers are enough to have my attention, and Tasha J is enjoying it!

Tasha J: I started reading Phantasma after reading some rave reviews. Very early in so far, but I’m liking the atmosphere and Halloween like vibes.

Maryse: please let me know about Phantasma. Those covers caught my eye!

About book #1:

Welcome to Phantasma. There are only two rules to the game. Stay alive. And don’t fall in love. read more

A Christmas Auction: A Marriage Auction Novella by Audrey Carlin is LIVE & we have a fun tidbit!

October 15, 2024 By Maryse Leave a Comment

A Christmas Auction: A Marriage Auction Novella <— OH ANOTHER BLURB JOLT!!!!! To celebrate this release, Audrey (as well as her publisher, 1,001 Dark Nights) are sponsoring today’s newsletter. 😀

The author says:

Enjoy this spicey with Bruno and Holly. They are Enemies to Lovers, from 2 different worlds, A Bodyguard and Strong Heroine

Bruno and Holly will give you all Grumpy and Sunshine and Hate to Love you in this book.

I hope you will this Christmas Love Story.

So what’s it about? read more

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

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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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And here's a reader question that sounds PERFECT for this time of year.

HAVE A GUESS? ---> Reader Question – The book about the pregnant shifter that loves him but leaves because he’s not her mate…

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Good morning! Let's start this beautiful sunny but crisp fall day off with a DARK READER QUESTION (alert!!)

HAVE A GUESS? ---> Reader Question - The biker book where he pulls away from his old lady, because of what he saw...

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That sounds like Undeniable by Madeline Sheehan. I read it in 2012. Really great book. I remember waking up ar 2 am to read because I couldn't stop thinking about it. So good.

I JUST DID A MASSIVE UPDATE on my upcoming new book releases list!

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I have Brock, a hockey 🏒 romance releasing October 20th! www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0H625J8PC

AuthorWave FM invites you to participate in our upcoming Radio Podcast Session, where you can discuss your published work, share the inspiration behind your book, and introduce it to our listening audience. Our aim is to expand your book’s reach, connect your work with new readers, and generate greater interest that may translate into increased book sales. Interested in being featured? Kindly send us a DM for further details and participation information.

The final book in my Love in the City series comes out October 28th! 🥰 www.amazon.com/Changed-You-Love-City-Book-ebook/dp/B0HG3WP367

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Yay!

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