HAPPY TUESDAY NEW RELEASE DAY!!! WE HAVE AN INCREDIBLE LINEUP of some of our VERY favorite authors but also a bunch of new-to-me releases that sound pretty great too!
BLURB JOLTS!! The Path to Loving Him <— (Meghan Quinn’s latest!!!), Visions of Darkness by A.L. Jackson (fantasy romance & forbidden love!!),Stay Toxic (Semyonov Bratva Book 1) by Lani Lynn Vale (LANI LYNN VALE’S latest! She doesn’t think he’ll notice her…) All the Missing Pieces by Catherine Cowles (small town romance… the sheriff get’s in her way!!)
Don’t forget to check out:
- Kiersten Modglin – The Arrangement Trilogy Reading Order <— Marital Strife alert!! Complete trilogy & I’m reading #1!
- 18 Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations – 01-03-2025 <— Friday’s list was awesome!!
- The Greatest Ace: The Story of a Dog and a Farm by Keith Dittrich IS LIVE & we have fun facts! <— today’s newsletter sponsor!
- 13 Monday Early Bird Book Releases – 01-06-2025 <— yesterday’s!!!
Okay now… READER RECOMMENDATIONS & BARGAIN FINDS:
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➔➔ CONTEMPORARY JUST WENT LIVE:
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Deserving Ryleigh (The Refuge Book 7) by Susan Stoker <— SHE LIED & RUINED HER CHANCES WITH HIM! “…Ryleigh Lodge has secrets. Her new friends, the men and women at The Refuge, already know that for months she lied about her name, her hacking skills, and how she got the job in the first place. But there’s one last secret. One so explosive, it could cost her everything…her friends, her new home…the man she’s been falling for since the day she arrived at The Refuge. Not that she hasn’t already ruined any chance with Tiny…”
Fire and Iron (Carlisle Troopers) by Andrew Grey <— M/M POLICE ROMANCE!! “Gregory Montrose and Fillian O’Connell grew up next door with a tall fence separating their families. …When a domestic disturbance call reunites them, both men have changed, and yet they are so very different. Fillian has the life he’s always wanted and Gregory is struggling to raise his niece and nephew. Attraction is a surprise for both of them and as heat builds between them, family disasters threaten to either blow them apart or forge them stronger, like steel…”
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Beg, Borrow, or Steal: A Novel by Sarah Adams <— ENEMIES TO LOVERS & HE’S HER NEIGHBOR!! “…Emily Walker hates having her carefully crafted world disrupted by anyone, most of all her legendary nemesis, Jack Bennett. He’s the opposite of the wonderful heroes she dreams up in her double life as a romance writer, which is why Emily was perfectly happy when Jack left Rome, Kentucky, mid-school year with his fiancée. The last thing Emily saw coming was Jack’s return at the start of the summer after calling off the wedding and ending his relationship, but he’s here to stay—as her colleague and her neighbor...”
Goaltender Interference (Penalty Box Book 4) by Ari Baran <— M/M HOCKEY STAR ROMANCE! “…One passionate night has them hooked all over again, but great sex was never the problem. Life after hockey has left Aiden adrift. Watching Matt push himself through chronic injuries isn’t helping, but this time around they’re determined to make this thing between them last. If only they can rebuild the trust they destroyed a decade ago. Giving their relationship a second chance might cut sharper than a blade, but it may also end up being their best play ever...”
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Temple of Swoon by Jo Segura <— ARCHEOLOGIST ROMANCE!! “...While her mentor may be the world’s most badass archaeologist, the only thing bad about Dr. Miriam Jacobs are her corny jokes. But when Miri is charged with leading an unmapped expedition through the Amazon for the fabled Lost City of the Moon, she finally has her chance to prove to her colleagues that she’s capable—and hopefully prove it to herself, too…”
For One Night Only (Glitter Bats Book 1) by Jessica James <— BANDMATES HAVEN’T SPOKEN IN YEARS! “...When two former bandmates—and bedmates—are thrust back into each other’s lives in a fake dating scheme for publicity, they’ll be forced to face the music. After her recurring role in tabloid headlines, Valerie Quinn’s musical TV show is on the network chopping block. Desperate for good press, she hastily reassembles her wildly beloved pop punk band, Glitter Bats. A reunion concert could be the former lead vocalist’s ticket to a media makeover, especially if it renews public speculation around her iconic situationship with bassist Caleb Sloane. The only problem? They haven’t spoken in six years…”
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Homeseeking by Karissa Chen <— EPIC TALE ACROSS 60 YEARS! “…Homeseeking follows the separated lovers through six decades of tumultuous Chinese history as war, famine, and opportunity take them separately to the song halls of Hong Kong, the military encampments of Taiwan, the bustling streets of New York, and sunny California, telling Haiwen’s story from the present to the past while tracing Suchi’s from her childhood to the present, meeting in the crucible of their lives. Throughout, Haiwen holds his memories close while Suchi forces herself to look only forward, neither losing sight of the home they hold in their hearts…”
They All Fall the Same: A Novel by Wes Browne <— ORGANIZED CRIME THRILLER!! “…An organized crime boss in Kentucky believes money and power are everything until his enterprise collides with a family tragedy in this gripping noir thriller perfect for fans of S.A. Cosby and Eli Cranor. Cannabis kingpin Burl Spoon has reigned over the Jackson County area for three decades, building a powerful backwoods empire. But behind a well-run organization, his personal life is crumbling–his daughter can’t stay clean; his son has hated him since coming out; and after enduring years of infidelity, his wife is straying too...”
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The Unexpected Diva: Captivating Biographical Fiction Featuring a Forgotten African American Star by Tiffany L. Warren <— HISTORICAL “Before the Civil War, Black opera singer Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield reigned supreme on Northern stages—even performing at Buckingham Palace. Novelist Tiffany L Warren brings this remarkable but forgotten diva’s remarkable story to life for modern readers. Born into slavery on a Mississippi plantation, Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield has been raised in the safety of Philadelphia’s Quaker community by a wealthy adoptive mother. Sheltered and educated, Eliza’s happy childhood always included music lessons to nurture her unique gift: a glorious three octave singing voice that leaves listeners in awe. But on the eve of her twenty-fourth birthday, young Eliza’s world is thrown into a tailspin when her mother dies.”
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➔➔ PARANORMAL/FANTASY/SCI-FI/DYSTOPIAN:
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The First Curse is the Deepest (A Return to Magic Cozy Mystery Book 8) by Lily Harper Hart <— PARANORMAL COZY MYSTERY! “...When a young girl goes missing on the way to her bus, Maddie Graves-Winters goes searching and finds the sort of mystery she never wanted to uncover. The girl, crying and shaking and talking about a monster, is okay when Maddie finds her. What they discover with the girl isn’t, however…”
Better Luck Hex Time (A Moonstone Bay Cozy Mystery Book 15) by Amanda M. Lee <— PARANORMAL COZY MYSTERY! “…Moonstone Bay is in a tizzy. Not only has a new village been discovered—it was hidden by magic for hundreds of years—but family members long thought dead are back and infiltrating lives that had changed in their absence. It is not all smooth sailing. Hadley Hunter is trying to keep things under wraps but she’s as excited to explore the village as anybody…”
Breath of the Dragon: Breathmarked by Fonda Lee & Shannon Lee <— YA EPIC FANTASY!! “…A young warrior dreams of proving his worth in the elite Guardian Tournament, fighting not only for himself but the fate of everything he loves. Sixteen-year-old Jun dreams of proving his worth as a warrior in the elite Guardian’s Tournament, held every six years to entrust the magical Scroll of Heaven to a new protector. Eager to prove his skills, Jun hopes that a win will restore his father’s pride—righting a horrible mistake that caused their banishment from his home, mother, and twin brother…”
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➔➔ PREORDERS (coming soon!)
The Art of You by Brittney Sahin – January 9th 2025- Damaged (Erebus Assassins Book 3) by Reese Knightley – January 9th 2025
- Poetry On Ice (Totally Pucked Book 1) by Jesse H Reign – January 9th 2025
- Steal My Heart: A Small Town, Enemies to Lovers, Workplace Romance (Rosewood River Series Book 1) by Laura Pavlov – January 9th 2025
- Chase Lovett Wants Me by Helena Hunting – January 10 2025
- Roaring Flames (Mated by Fire Book 2) by Katie May | Jan 10, 2025
- When She Needs Them Most by Jillian West | Jan 10, 2025
- Jack (The Minnesota Kingstons Book 1) by Susan May Warren – January 10 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
- Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix | Jan 15, 2025
- The Way We Score: A small-town, accidental pregnancy, sports romance. (The Bradford Boys) by Tia Louise | Jan 16, 2025
- War Games (Jacky Leon Book 11) by K.N. Banet | Jan 17, 2025
- The Butcher (Fifth Republic Series Book 1) by Penelope Sky | Jan 17, 2025
- The Governess’s Absolutely Impossible Wish (The Notorious Briarwoods Book 8) by Eva Devon | Jan 17, 2025
- The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau by Kristin Harmel | Jan 17, 2025
- Goaltender Interference: An M/M Hockey Romance (Scoring Chances Series Book 1) by Brigham Vaughn | Jan 17, 2025
- Scoring with the Wrong Twin: An Enemies to Lovers Surprise Baby Romance (Ice Chronicles Hockey Series Book 2) by Livvy Stone | Jan 19, 2025
- Mace’s Madonna (Pagan Souls of Cherokee MC Book 5) by Ciara St James | Jan 19, 2025
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