HAPPY MONDAY EARLY RELEASE DAY!! We have 7 books on today’s list with a few huge hits and definite blurb jolts!! And then wait until you see tomorrow’s list. HOLY MOLY. But first…
Three things:
1.) We tried a new amazing tiny “hole in the wall” Thai restaurant (well… new to me – but apparently very popular and so many LOVE it). The owner makes it a point to come out and meet you and know (and remember!) your name. She even remembered my husband’s order (which was pretty specific from his past 2 visits) and she is just the sweeeeetest person. Also I LOVED my food) Beef Pad Thai and Tom Yum soup. AND!! She loves plants and flowers and adorned her adorable cozy restaurant with all of this. If you love Thai food, and you’re near Bradenton, make sure to visit “Charm Thai“. P.S. Her name is Ying. 🙂 Oh and here is an article about her restaurant.
2.) But before we went to that restaurant (it was closed for the early afternoon until 5pm), we took a trip to the beach and walked and enjoyed the perfect weather (not too hot, not too cold, not too sunny) and scoured the beach for treasures. One of my favorite things! I found a few pieces of driftwood, and of course some pretty shells, but what I did find was moments of serenity. The beach (when it’s calm) is truly my happy place. 😌 Walking barefoot in the sand, for an hour and marveling at all the pretty things really centers me. I’m so fortunate to live near the ocean. Er… except when it’s hurricane season. 😨
3.) I’ve started the Best Books of 2024 lists and I’ve got three so far, one that’s become my entire TBR list and one that had a book on it that I one-clicked SO hard. I highlighted it (you can’t miss it). 😉 Here they are: Best Books of 2024
Okay now… time for BOOKS THAT JUST WENT LIVE!!!
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Axe Backwards : A Single Dad Lumberjack Romance (Maine Lumberjacks Book 4) by Daphne Elliot <— SINGLE DAD FIREFIGHTER IS HER NEIGHBOR! “...When Noah Hebert swung his axe and rescued me from a coffee shop bathroom, I had only a vague sense of who the tattooed lumberjack was. Turns out he’s more than broad shoulders and a thick beard. He’s a devoted single dad and my new neighbor. Soon after, we find ourselves falling into an easy friendship. I help him with his fussy baby, and he helps me survive my ex-husband and little sister’s wedding. Despite my vow never to risk my heart again, my defenses quickly crumble...”
The Vendetti Soldier : an arranged marriage mafia romance (The Vendetti Famiglia Book 7) by Sapphire Knight <— MAFIA ROMANCE & HIS BROTHER GETS HER… “…the hits from the Irish keep coming and our capo is forced to make some tough decisions. One of us is to be the next sacrifice, an honor bestowed to make the famiglia stronger. So why does my chest hurt so badly at the thought of it being me? I knew I would have to pay the price and do my duty eventually, but one look at her beauty and my heart sinks. She’s not the one for me, and I know I’m not ready to lose my freedom. When she’s given to my brother, my world tilts for another reason. He’s my best friend, my freedom, and through him, we share everything. EVEN HER...”
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Kiss the Duke Goodbye (The Troublesome Trio Book 3) by Tracy Sumner <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!! “…She’s curious about a man she can’t have… The Duke of Herschel is a scoundrel with a capital S. It’s true that she secretly desires him, but Clarissa Marlowe isn’t getting involved with a rogue. Not after suffering through a childhood riddled with scandal. But what happens when she sees another side to her charming duke?…”
“Not” Engaged to the Grumpy Billionaire: A Single Dad, Brother’s Best Friend Sweet Romance (The Billionaire Best Friends of Ocean Bay Book 1) by Josie Frost <— FAKE RELATIONSHIP WITH HER CRUSH! “...I never imagined a fake engagement to my brother’s best friend was in my future. In high school, Nate was my crush—but now, he’s a grumpy, single dad billionaire who’s even more gorgeous than I remember. While my brother’s house is being renovated, I’m staying with Nate. Living here has me falling for him hard, especially when I watch him with his son. His love for Max is undeniable, but his heart seems otherwise locked away after a past heartbreak. Our fake engagement, meant to handle his menacing ex-wife, feels more real than I want to admit. And soon, our tender moments together make me believe we’re both finding love. Everything changes when his amnesic ex-wife moves in under doctor’s orders...”
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➔➔ PREORDERS (coming soon!)
Deep End by Ali Hazelwood | Feb 4, 2025- Bonded in Death by J. D. Robb | Feb 4, 2025
- Hey, Daddy (Semyonov Bratva Book 2) by Lani Lynn Vale | Feb 4, 2025
- Just One More Temptation (The Sterling Family Book 3) by Carly Phillips –Feb 4th 2024
- I Am Salvation (Steel Legends Book 2) by Helen Hardt | Feb 4, 2025
- Last Twilight in Paris by Pam Jenoff | Feb 4, 2025
- Dream Girl Drama: A Spicy Sports Rom-Com with an Unconventional Love Story, Perfect for Winter 2025, Heat Up Your Winter Nights (Big Shots Book 3) by Tessa Bailey | Feb 4, 2025
- Sweet Escape (Hawthorne Vines Book 2) by Meredith Wild & Jillian Liota | Feb 4, 2025
Smooth Sailing (Wild West MC Series Book 3) by Kristen Ashley- Ruined God by S. Massery | Feb 6, 2025
- My Dark Prince: A Billionaire Romance (Dark Prince Road) by Parker S. Huntington and L.J. Shen | Feb 7, 2025
- The Hero + Vegas = No Regrets by Louise Bay | Feb 7, 2025
- Get Lost with You: A Novel (Rock Bottom Love Book 2) by Sophie Sullivan | Feb 11, 2025
- The Queens of Crime: A Novel by Marie Benedict | Feb 11, 2025
- First-Time Caller (Heartstrings Book 1) by B.K. Borison | Feb 11, 2025
Scythe & Sparrow: The Ruinous Love Trilogy | Feb 11, 2025- We All Live Here: A Novel by Jojo Moyes | Feb 11, 2025
- First-Time Caller (Heartstrings Book 1) by B.K. Borison | Feb 11, 2025
- Three Days in June: A Novel by Anne Tyler | Feb 11, 2025
- When We Dare (Wild Fire Series Book 2) by J.H. Croix – January 13 2025
- Rafferty: A Pittsburgh Titans Novel by Sawyer Bennett – January 14th 2025
- More or Less Maddy: A Novel by Lisa Genova | Jan 14, 2025
- Bad Seed by Sharon Sala | Jan 14, 2025
The Uncrowned King (The Bastard Duology Book 2) by Donna Grant – January 14th 2025- Beautiful Ugly: A Novel by Alice Feeney – January 14th 2025
- Unromance by Erin Connor – January 14th 2025
- Track Her Down (Bree Taggert Book 9) by Melinda Leigh – January 14th 2025
- Cross My Heart: A Novel by Megan Collins – January 14th 2025
- The Favorites: A Novel by Layne Fargo – January 14th 2025
- Just One More Temptation (The Sterling Family Book 3) by Carly Phillips – Jan 14th 2024
- Chasing Forever: a Small Town Man in Uniform Romance (Second Hope Book 4) by Jessica Prince | Feb 17, 2025
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1. We tried a Taiwanese restaurant like that in a nearby college town with an owner that remembers everyone’s order and comes out to each table to greet you, but it was just ok–foodwise. I get all the 5 stars though because she’s amazing. She piles a ton on the college kid’s plates so they can get extra meals out of it. And she remembers their names and what they’re studying.
2. I only read 15 books last year and only *really* liked three: Mayluna by Kelley McNeil, Falling Like Stars by Emma Scott, and The Good Part by Sophie Cousens.
3. I’m completely hooked on Lioness on Paramount. It’s giving me Alias feels, and I loved that show!
I absolutely LOVE Lioness and the second season as well. Totally my thing!