Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations – 11-10-2023

HAPPY FRIDAY!! We’re already at 19 26 NEW books so far on today’s list and it’s growing!! If you have a favorite one recently, let me know and I’ll add it. 😀

My “favorite thing this week (so far)” is…

Oh boy… easily the New England Peppermint Bark coffee (I bought it as a BOGO at Publix last week) along with the Peppermint Bark creamer in the refrigerated section at Aldi. No need for any sugar with this combo. It’s perfect!!!

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT WE FOUND FOR THE WEEKEND  !!

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• Lights Out (Kate Green Book 1) by Elise Hart Kipness <— ONE OF MY AMAZON FIRST READS SELECTIONS from a month or so ago, and it’s in the TOP 100 of all of Amazon Kindle as we speak! TONS of amazing reviews (over 7000!!) and she’s today’s newsletter sponsor. 😀 Plus it’s in Kindle Unlimited!! “...Former Olympic athlete and sports reporter Kate Green isn’t sure how much more tumultuous her life can get. She’s been put on temporary leave from her job, then NBA superstar Kurt Robbins is killed and the prime suspect in his murder is none other than his wife…and Kate’s best friend...” Leave a comment to enter for a chance to win a signed copy! —> “Lights Out by Elise Hart Kipness IS LIVE & we’ve got fun facts, an excerpt and a signed book giveaway!!!
• Black Cake: A Novel by Charmaine Wilkerson <— TASHA J LOVED THIS SERIES!

Tasha J: I’m soo excited to see Hulu released 3 episodes of the series Black Cake. I read this book a while ago and loved it so much. I didn’t even know (or forgot) they were bringing it to screen.

I really loved it. It’s been some time since I read something more heartfelt and emotional and it was really well written and I was more than invested in the story and journey of the characters.

• Anchor Me: The DeMarchis Brothers Collection: Navy SEAL, Marine, and Veteran Romances by Lisa Carlisle <— BOOK BUNDLE SALE!!
• Risk the Fall by Riley Hart <— LIVE!! M/M ROMANCE!! HE WENT TO PRISON FOR WHAT SOMEONE ELSE DID! “...I want nothing to do with my family and their illegal activities. With Riven back, I worry things will get worse. He and Rex have always brought out the worst in each other, but then I discover Riven went to prison for something my brother did, and my family isn’t happy to have him home. Riven wants nothing to do with me, and I don’t blame him. But like a moth to the flame, I’m drawn to him…”
• Luck of the Lyon (The Lyon’s Den) by Belle Ami <— LIVE!!
• Dread: 22 Tales of Terror by Kevin Bachar <— LIVE!!
• Purple Hearts: A Novel by Tess Wakefield  <— AIMEE CRIED EVEN THOUGH SHE ALREADY SAW THE MOVIE!

Aimee: I did have a 4* tearjerker by: Tess Wakefield called Purple Hearts and I watched the movie on Netflix! Definitely need a box of tissues!

Sofia: I have just finished Purple Hearts’ movie without even knowing it was based on a book. So, know I am looking for a similar one, about a military that has to deploy while being in love or something with that mood, would you help me please?

• Unrivaled: A Small Town Military Romance (Seaglass Beach) by Kara Kendrick <— LIVE!! SHE’S SUING HER ONE NIGHT STAND! “…So I was shocked when I walked into court the next day and caught the eye of the defendant in my new land title case. The case I was strong-armed into taking—pro bono, no less—to pay the gambling debt my deadbeat dad owed the Capelli brothers. Now I’m suing my one-night stand and his family on a dubious land claim. Even an embarrassing disclosure to the judge about my sexy conflict of interest doesn’t get me dismissed from the case…”
• Miss Dior: A Story of Courage and Couture by Justine Picardie <— LIVE!!
• Tempting the Sheriff (Sherwood Forest Shifters Book 1) by Anna Lowe <— LIVE!!
• After Their Vows by Michelle Reid <— CHARACTERS YOU LOVE TO HATE!! AIMEE ENJOYED THIS ONE! P.S. THIS WAS THE answer to one of our recent reader questions that set my teeth on edge. LOL!!! —> Reader Question… Solved! The book where he’s mad at her for always dropping everything for her spoiled brother… and then she sees him kissing his ex! 

Aimee: I just finished After Their Vows by Michelle Reid…. It was good 4* but the way it was written was a little hard to read for me, not terrible though.

Now if there were 2 characters who you love to hate, it was these two! 🤣  stubborn putting it mildly.🤣

• Insatiable Park Avenue Prince (Park Avenue Princes Book 2) by Brooke Blaine and Ella Frank <— LIVE!! M/M ROMANCE!! MODEL TURNS UP ON THE WRONG SET! “...Showing up at a very indecent film shoot was an accident. I was a highly paid model. A professional. I didn’t get down and dirty for the cameras, but one look at the sex god needing a scene partner and I found myself reconsidering. After all, with a name like Sin, a body out of my rugged lumberjack fantasies, and a head full of dirty-blond hair I wanted to grab, he was almost impossible to resist. But I did—until fate put him back in my sights. The only problem? He was the new rising star of his industry, and that meant he came with conditions...”
• Farley (Green Hill Pride Book 9) by Catherine Lievens <— LIVE!!!
• Dr. Fake Fiance (The Doctors Series Book 4) by Louise Bay <— LIVE!! THE LATEST BY LOUISE BAY! FAMOUS STAR IN A FAKE RELATIONSHIP! “…She’s famous. He hasn’t a clue who she is. I’m in London, in disguise, trying to hide from the tabloids, when I slam into a wall. Except it’s not a wall. It’s a hot hunk of British man. And I just poured scorching hot coffee all over him. He goes from burn victim to my fiancé in three days flat. It’s all fake to divert tabloid attention away from my recent breakup with my longtime boyfriend-turned-traitor. Except it doesn’t feel fake...”
• Skruj: A Sci-Fi Holiday Tail : Holidate with an Alien by Honey Phillips <— LIVE!!!
• Something New (The Something Series Book 1) by Shaniel Watson <— LIVE!!!
• Sugar Daddy: A Novel (Travis Book 1) by Lisa Kleypas <— AIMEE LOVED THIS ONE!

Aimee: I also finished a Lisa Kleypas book called Sugar Daddy! Loved it! 41/2* only because being that it was a little dated. But love a slow burn and this had somewhat of love triangle. ❤️  this was my 2nd book by her and will be wanting more. Would love some recommendations for Lisa Kleypas!!

Maryse: YESSSS!!! I read and reviewed this one years ago when it came so highly recommended and enjoyed it too!

Jan: I love Lisa Kleypas’ Sugar Daddy series. I’ve never read your review before, but I agree with your thoughts. More Gage, please, and a bit more romance needed. It is a book I enjoyed more on a re-read than I did the first time around, which is something I often find. I think sometimes it takes me a little while to ‘get’ the characters on a first read.

• Stranded in Lake Mistletoe: A Holly, Jolly and Steamy Christmas Tale by Amber Kelly <— LIVE!! SHE & HER DAUGHTER ARE STRANDED IN A SMALL TOWN! “...Cobie and I are forced to seek refuge in the town’s cozy Gingerbread Inn when one of our bags, the one holding our passports, goes missing. As days turn into nights, I start to discover the charm of Lake Mistletoe and its tight-knit community. Along the way, I find myself slowly letting go of my rigid work-focused mindset, and opening up to new experiences and relationships, while Cobie embraces the small town ambiance. An unlikely bond develops with Sela Prince, a local with a warm heart and a penchant for seeing the beauty in everyday things...”
• Endless in Love (The Maverick Billionaires, Book 8) by Bella Andre & Jennifer Skully <— LIVE!! SHE’S THE BILLIONAIRE’S PERSONAL ASSISTANT! “…before she ever thought she’d work for Dane, the two of them shared a steamy night full of sensual touches and passionate kisses. But once he offered her the fantastic position as his personal assistant, they both agreed the only possible way to make it work was if they remained perfectly professional...”
• Sinfully Mine (The Five Deadly Sins Book 3) by Kathleen Ayers
• Heir to Frost and Storm: A steamy MM fantasy romance (Court of Broken Bonds Book 2) by Ben Alderson
• Two Thousand Dreams (Kings of Chaos Book 1) by Jocelynn Drake <— LIVE!!! HE GRABBED THE WRONG WITCH FOR WHAT HE NEEDED! “…The Blood Witch Has Changed Everything. Chen traveled to the US with his clan, hoping to rescue his kidnapped brother from the fae. They just need a witch to find the exact location of where the door between the human world and the fae world will open. The one thing Moon can’t do. Chen grabbed the wrong type of witch. That’s not stopping Moon from clinging to Chen as he guides them through a new territory, introducing them to the witches, shifters, and vampires who can help them...”
• Ice Bet (Bexley U) by SJ Sylvis <— LIVE!! HOCKEY STAR SHE HATES!
• Turning the Page with My Grumpy Boss: A Sweet Romantic Comedy by Blakely Dawn
• WORTH THE SHOTS by HEATHER M ORGERON <— LIVE!! COUNTRY STAR ALERT! “…HE’S COUNTRY MUSIC’S BAD BOY… COULD SHE BE THE GIRL TO FINALLY TAME HIM? Born into a life of wealth and privilege, Veronica Vanderbilt has never wanted for anything. Aside from a man, that is… Thanks to her overprotective father, Ronnie’s lovelife is non-existent. Attending a prestigious music school in Nashville seems like the perfect solution. There, she can pursue her dreams and finally find someone to punch her V-card… Enter Aiden Addams—a country rock god, whose reputation precedes him…”

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• Dr. Fake Fiance (The Doctors Series Book 4) by Louise Bay
• Lights Out (Kate Green Book 1) by Elise Hart Kipness
• Miss Dior: A Story of Courage and Couture by Justine Picardie
• Heir to Frost and Storm: A steamy MM fantasy romance (Court of Broken Bonds Book 2) by Ben Alderson

1. The Rules of Dating My One-Night Stand by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland – November 12th 2023
2. The Holiday Hat Trick by MJ Fields – November 12th 2023
3. Scorch (Smoke Series Book 9) by Abbi Glines – November 12th 2023
4. Redemption’s Edge (Vampire Motorcycle Club Book 3) by Alyssa Day – November 13th 2023
5. Christmas by the Bay (Blue Heron Cottages Book 7) by Kay Correll – November 13th 2023
6. The Whole Time (The D’Angelos Book 4) by Catherine Bybee – November 14th 2023
7. Goddess of the Moon by Claire Highton-Stevenson – November 14th 2023
8. Rainfall (Seattle Blades Book 1) by Alison Rhymes – November 14th 2023
9. Cold Curses (An Heirs of Chicagoland Novel Book 5) by Chloe Neill – November 14th 2023
10. The Risk It Takes to Bloom: On Life and Liberation by Raquel Willis | Nov 14, 2023
11. Somethin’ Outta Nothin’: 100 Creative Comfort Food Recipes for Everyone by Lorenzo Espada – November 14th 2023
12. Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan – November 14th 2023
13. CurVy Forever: A Why Choose, Dark Romance Novella (The Curvy Thirteen Playlist Book 2) by Nicci Harris – November 14th 2023
14. Just One Tease: The Dirty Dares (The Kingston Family Book 10) by Carly Phillips – November 14th 2023
15. Opal’s Fight (Special Forces: Operation Alpha) (Prey Security: Artemis Team Book 4)by Jane Blythe | Nov 14, 2023
16. The Stand-In: A Single in Seattle Novel by Kristen Proby – November 14th 2023
17. Salt & Sunshine (Lust & Love Book 3) by Mindy Paige | Nov 14, 2023
18. Dark Heir (Dark Rise Book 2) by C. S. Pacat – November 14th 2023
19. Never Met a Duke Like You (Taming of the Dukes) by Amalie Howard – November 14th 2023
20. Waiting For Christmas: A Hot Holiday Romance by Cynthia Eden | Nov 14, 2023
21. The Captain’s Old Love (One Night in Blackhaven Book 1) by Mary Lancaster | Nov 14, 2023
22. White Lies by Skye Warren – November 14th 2023
23. Saving Peyton (Brotherhood Protectors Yellowstone Book 8) by Elle James | Nov 14, 2023
24. Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord: A Mystery (Lady Petra Inquires) by Celeste Connally | Nov 14, 2023
25. Artifacts of An Ex by Jennifer Chen | Nov 14, 2023
26. Plot Twist: A Novel (The Hollywood Series Book 2) by Erin La Rosa | Nov 14, 2023
27. And Then You (Until Book 2) by Briar Prescott | Nov 14, 2023
28. Behind the Lies: A Novel by Maren Cooper | Nov 14, 2023
29. The General and Julia by Jon Clinch | Nov 14, 2023
30. Just Once: A Novel by Karen Kingsbury | Nov 14, 2023
31. Naughty and Nice: One-night stand, enemies to lovers, holiday romance (Italian Stallions) by Mari Carr | Nov 14, 2023
32. Next-Door Nemesis by Alexa Martin | Nov 14, 2023
33. Opal’s Fight (Special Forces: Operation Alpha) (Prey Security: Artemis Team Book 4)by Jane Blythe | Nov 14, 2023
34. Sasha’s Vacation Surrender: Book Three by Kirsten McCurran – November 14th 2023
35. The Fishermen (Infidelity #2) by C.P. Harris | Nov 15, 2023
36. The Lyon, The Liar and The Scandalous Wardrobe (The Lyon’s Den) by Chasity Bowlin | Nov 15, 2023
37. Lords of Misrule by Maggie Rawdon | Nov 15, 2023

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