Happy Tuesday newΒ release day!! Almost 70 new books on today’s list! πΒ
My blurb jolts of the day? Ghost on the Shore (Blackbird Series Book 3)Β (can be read as a standalone! She’s got the perfect life… but it’s all wrong.) People Like Her: A NovelΒ (psych-thriller! She’s a famous influencer, but her husband is skeptical of her, and she’s got an obsessive follower that hates her!),Β Repeat Offender (Souls Chapel Revenants MC Book 1) (she once dismissed him as boring,Β until she sees him doing something illegal and then he kidnaps her!) andΒ The Way the Story Goes (he’s her noisy neighbor and she’sΒ trying to write a book… “Before long, the next victim in her story starts to bear an uncanny resemblance to the contractor next door...” haha!!)
TODAYβS BLASTS FROM OUR BOOK PAST π !!
- 1 year ago today, these were MichelleS’s favorites! Reader Favorites β MichelleSβs Best Books of 2019 List
- 2 years ago today, these were Nancy’s favorites! Reader Favorites β Nancyβs Best Books of 2018 List
- 3 years ago today, these were JenC’s favorites! Reader Favorites β JenCβs Top Ten Books of 2017
- 5 years ago, these were Sophia’s favoritesΒ and these were Kelly’s favorites.
- 7 years ago today, I reviewed this one about an abusive relationship and she only gets a reprieve when she’s at work.Β Book Review β Let It Be Me by Toni Aleo
- 8 years ago today, I reviewed this one and SO many were going crazy for it. Book Review β Emi Lost and Found by Lori L. Otto
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People Like Her: A Novel by Ellery Lloyd
- Dragon Revealed: A Dragon Kings Novella by Donna Grant
- Roommate by Sarina Bowen
- Forever Girl: A Novel by Jill Shalvis
- The Way the Story Goes (Magnolia Sound Book 7) by Samantha Chase
- Fatal Fraud (Fatal Series Book 16) by Marie Force
- Our Italian Summer by Jennifer Probst
- Repeat Offender (Souls Chapel Revenants MC Book 1) by Lani Lynn Vale
- Shielding Riley (Delta Team Two Book 5) by Susan Stoker
- The Conjurer (The Vine Witch Book 3) by Luanne G. Smith
A Groom of Her Own (Scandalous Affairs Book 1) by Christi Caldwell
- Spark (Men of Inked: Heatwave Book 6) by Chelle Bliss
- Siri, Who Am I?: A Novel by Sam Tschida
- The Last Garden in England by Julia Kelly
- Misadventures with a Lawyer by Julie Morgan
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Steamy: A romance anthology that sizzles <— ANTHOLOGY ALERT!! “...Headlined by NY Times and USA Today award winning author, Cat Johnson, along with Tawdra Kandle and eighteen additional steamy all-stars, the heat sweeps past just before the clothes come off in this massive collection of sizzling romance...”
- Happily Ever After: A Contemporary Romance Boxed SetΒ <— ANTHOLOGY ALERT!! “...No matter what you love – enemies to lovers, second chance romance, a forbidden tale, vacation fling, opposites attract, comedy, or contemporary romance – every story in this limited edition boxed will deliver the satisfying end you crave. One-click now to discover your new favorite ending with twenty-one happily ever afters guaranteed…“
Everhide Rockstar Romance Series: Bundle Boxset Books 1-3 by Tania Joyce <— BOOK BUNDLE ALERT!! “Are you ready to lose your heart to Everhide? Rock stars that will claim you. They’ll rip your heart to pieces, but the rips will feel oh so good.“
- The Mendoza Brothers MC by Nina Dallas <— BIKER BOOK BUNDLE ALERT! “...Mendoza Brothers MC Series are four short instalove heartwarming standalone stories. Each book contains a CURVY woman and her ALPHA man that will captivate and entertain you. Guaranteed HEA. No Cliffhangers!“
- Claiming Her Heart: The Complete Collection by Kate Hunt <— SERIES BUNDLE!! “This bundle includes all 3 books of Claiming Her Heart, a series of fun short romances packed with lots of heat and lots of sweet. If you love protective men, curvy heroines, and guaranteed happily ever afters, this series is for you!”
PARANORMAL/FANTASY/SCI-FI/DYSTOPIAN NEW RELEASES:
Kingdom of Shadow and Light (Fever Book 11)Β by Karen Marie Moning <— MUST BE READ IN ORDER AND SERIES MUST BE READ ASAP!!!!! “...as High Queen of the Fae, Mac faces her greatest challenge yet: rulingΒ the very race she was born to hunt and killβa race that wants her dead yesterday, so they can put a pure-blooded Fae queen on the throne.Β But challenges with her subjects are the least of her concerns when an ancient, deadly foe resurfaces, changing not only the rules of the game but the very game itself, initiating a catastrophic sequence of events that have devastating consequences and leave Mac questioning everything sheβs ever learned and everyone sheβs ever loved...”
- Operation Artemis (The Drift: Nova Force Book 4) by Susan Hayes
Blood Heir (Kate Daniels World Book 1) by Ilona Andrews <— ILONA ANDREWS!! “…Atlanta was always a dangerous city. Now, as waves of magic and technology compete for supremacy, itβs a place caught in a slow apocalypse, where monsters spawn among the crumbling skyscrapers and supernatural factions struggle for power and survival…”
- Reclaimed (Shadow Beast Shifters Book 2) by Jaymin Eve
- Allure of the Vampire King: A paranormal romance (Blood Fire Saga Book 1) by Bella Klaus
- Sheriff Wolf’s Surrogate: Wolf Shifter Romance (Paranormal True Mate Dating Agency) by Amelia Wilson
Dragon Revealed: A Dragon Kings Novella by Donna Grant <— ENEMIES TO LOVERS!!!! “…heβs in shackles with no memory of how it happened. When he sees an enthralling woman who leaves him speechless, he believes he can charm her to free him. The more she rebuffs him, the more he craves her, igniting a dangerous passion between them. Can he protect the woman heβs fallen for while uncovering the truth...” PLUS!! The author is today’s newsletter sponsor!! Come see the giveaway on my blog βΒ Donna Grantβs βDragon Revealedβ is LIVE and weβre having a giveaway!
- Chasing Wings (Dragon Hunters Book 2) by Hanna Dare
- The Duchess and the Orc: A Monster Fantasy Romance (Orc Sworn) by Finley Fenn
- Trapped by the Alien: A Scifi Alien Romance (Fated Mates of the Titan Empire Book 5) by Tammy Walsh
The Conjurer (The Vine Witch Book 3) by Luanne G. Smith <—Β “A beguiling novel of revenge, deliverance, and a powerful sisterhood of magic…”
- Dragon Shield (Guardians of Chaos Book 2) by C.D. Gorri
- Maelstrom (World Fallen Book 2) by Susanna Strom
- Jilted: A Wolf Shifter Paranormal Romance (Never Marry a Shifter Book 1) by Azaaa Davis
- Black Water Magic : A Teagan Blackwater Urban Fantasy Novel by Leslie Scott
- Shadow Countess: A Fantasy Adventure Romance by M D Baker
- The Witch’s Awakening (The Witches of Time Book 1) by Leigh Ann Edwards
The Turncoat King by Michelle Diener <— SHE HAS SECRETS!! “…A hidden magic . . . Luc suspects Ava has magical abilities, suspects he’s benefited greatly from them, but he’s no stranger to the burdens of power, and he’s prepared to let her tell him in her own timeβafter all, she’s his heart’s choice and he will give her all the time she needs. Except time is running out for both of them. As they near the Kassian stronghold, forces from within their own camp and without will use every trick they have to stop both Luc and Ava and tear them apart.Β A secret laid bare . . . Luc knows Ava has a secret she’s keeping from himβbut what he doesn’t realize is she has many…”
CONTEMPORARY NEW RELEASES:
Roommate by Sarina Bowen <— SARINA BOWEN M/M ROMANCE ALERT!!! “…Eight years ago, Roderick left town after high school. Weβre not friends. I owe him nothing. But back then, I let one of my secrets slip, and heβs the only one who noticed. Part of me knows I should run far, far away. But the other part wants him to come upstairs and spend the night. But if I let him in, I could lose everything…”
- Hair Balls: An Opposites Attract, Getting-Ready-for-the-Wedding, MM Romance (Balls to the Wall) by Tara Lain <— M/M ROMANCE!!
- Half a Cowboy by Andrew Grey <— M/M ROMANCE!!
- Shielding Riley (Delta Team Two Book 5) by Susan Stoker
Spark (Men of Inked: Heatwave Book 6) by Chelle Bliss <— HE FINDS HER SLEEPING IN A PARKING LOT… “…Josephine Carmichael lives in the crosshairs of the paparazzi as the child of a Hollywood power-couple. But when her celebrity boyfriend has an affair while theyβre on vacation, she takes off to the middle-of-nowhere Florida, ending up crying in her nachos. And when Nick finds Josephine sleeping in the parking lot of a local store, his protective instincts take over. What starts out as a simple favor, takes them down a road they never imagined...”
- Rylandβs Reach (Bullard’s Battle Book 1) by Dale Mayer
- Dangerous Lies by Ella Miles
- Fraternity Girlfriend: Enemies to Lovers Romance by Jamila Jasper
Ghost on the Shore (Blackbird Series Book 3)Β by Lily Foster <— IT’S ALL WRONG… “…After all these years, I donβt know if I come here for you, if I come here looking for forgiveness, or if I come here trying to find myself. Iβve told so many lies, kept so much of myself hidden that I feel like an imposter in this life Iβve built. Iβve got my dream job, Iβve got familyβeven got myself a good man. But itβs all wrong. Itβs like living in a house of cards with a hurricane bearing down on you...” Can be read as a standalone!
- Still the One (Deep Haven Collection Book 1) by Susan May Warren and Rachel D. Russell
- The Parker Women (Moonbeam Bay Book 1) by Kay Correll
- Unmasked by her Lover (Season of Scandal Book 4) by Mary Lancaster
- VORN: MC Biker President Romance (Outlaw) by Jolie Day
People Like Her: A Novel by Ellery Lloyd <— PSYCH-THRILLER ALERT! “...To her skeptical husband, a washed-up novelist who knows just how creative Emmy can be with the truth, she is a breadwinning powerhouse chillingly brilliant at monetizing the intimate details of their family life. To one of Emmyβs dangerously obsessive followers, sheβs the woman that has everythingβbut deserves none of it. As Emmyβs marriage begins to crack under the strain of her growing success and her moral compass veers wildly off course, the more vulnerable she becomes to a very real danger circling ever closer to her family…”
- Finding Shelter (A Rescue Alaska Mystery Book 5) by Kathi Daley
- Her Billionaire Hero: A Friends to Lovers Second Chance Romance (Irresistible Brothers Book 4) by Scarlett King and Michelle Love
Ever After Always (Bergman Brothers Book 3) by Chloe Liese <— SO IN LOVE YET MARITAL STRIFE!! “…Sheβs my passionate, tender-hearted wife, my best friend, and all I want is to make her happy. But the one thing that will make her happiest is the one thing Iβm not sure I can give her: a baby. With the pressure of providing and planning for a family, my anxietyβs at an all-time high, and I find myself pulling away, terrified to tell my wife how Iβm struggling. But when Freya kicks me out, I realize that pulling back has turned into pushing too far. Now itβs the fight of a lifetime to save our marriage...”
- Kian’s Focus by Misty Walker
- A Season for Treason (Deception and Discipline Book 1) by Golden Angel
The Way the Story Goes (Magnolia Sound Book 7) by Samantha Chase <— HER NOISY NEIGHBOR!! “...Thriller writer Mia Kingsley has been hit with a serious case of writerβs block and she needs a little peace and quiet. A beach front property in Magnolia Sound seemed like the perfect escape and just the change of scenery she needs to get the words flowing again. That is, until her noisy neighbor starts running power tools and blasting music at all hours of the day and night. Before long, the next victim in her story starts to bear an uncanny resemblance to the contractor next door...”
- Forever Girl: A Novel by Jill Shalvis
- Fatal Fraud (Fatal Series Book 16) by Marie Force <— MARIE FORCE
- Her All Along by Cara Dee
Our Italian Summer by Jennifer Probst <— THREE GENERATIONS!! “...Workaholic, career-obsessed Francesca is fiercely independent and successful in all areas of her life except one: family. She struggles to make time for her relationship with her teenage daughter, Allegra, and the two have become practically strangers to each other. When Allegra hangs out with a new crowd and is arrested for drug possession, Francesca gives in to her mother’s wish that they take one epic summer vacation to trace their family roots in Italy. She just never expected to face a choice that might change the course of her life...”
- My One And Only (Very Irresistible Bachelors) by Layla Hagen
- Break Me: Smith and Belle (Royals Saga Book 12) by Geneva Lee
Repeat Offender (Souls Chapel Revenants MC Book 1) by Lani Lynn Vale <— LANI LYNN VALE ALERT!!! SHE ONCE DISMISSED HIM AS BORING… “…She walks right into the middle of hell. And at the center of it? Lynnwood Thatcher. The mayor. The man that she took one glance at on the night of his inauguration and dismissed as boring. A total stick in the mud.Β Only, heβs not so boring shirtless, in the middle of nowhere, doing things that are very illegal.Β At first, sheβs appalled. Then her interest gets piqued. Stuck-up suit is hot! And he has tattoos. Oh, and letβs not forget one hell of a mouth on him!Β Then he goes and kidnaps her, and she realizes that nobody is quite as hot as you thought they were when theyβre now holding you hostage...”
- Broken Deeds MC: Second Generation #1 by Esther E. Schmidt
- O Magnet: A Fake Engagement Romantic Workplace Comedy (Titans of Tech Book 2) by Tessa Layne
Destructive King (Mafia Royals Book 3) by Rachel Van Dyken <— MAFIA ROMANCE ALERT!!! ENEMIES!! “...It was taken from me.Β And it’s all her fault, Annie Smith.Β I daydream about her death.Β And then I close my eyes, and I see her soft smile. I feel her touch, her kissβit was a mistake what we did that night, but I can’t take it back, and now she’s under my father’s protectionβmy protection.Β My worst enemy.Β The woman I’m the most attracted to…”
- A Nothing Special New Year by AE Via <— M/M ROMANCE!!!
- Redwood by Janie Crouch
- The Biker’s Needs (Satan’s Beasts MC: Nomad Chapter Book 2) by Sam Crescent
- Honoring Hudson (Surrender Book 6) by Becca Jameson
Getting Lucky (Asheville Brewing) by Denise Grover Swank and A.R. Casella <— HE DOESN’T HAVE TIME FOR A GIRLFRIEND BUT… “…he canβt stop thinking about her, and it turns out he doesnβt have to. Her best friend, River, announces his engagement to Jackβs half-sister, Georgie, andβsurprise!βtheyβre both in the wedding party.Β Fate keeps throwing Jack and Maisie together, reminding them of how good they are together . . . which would be a whole lot less complicated if she hadnβt spent half her life in love with River…”
- Her Sweet Surrender (Brie’s Submission Book 21) by Red Phoenix
- Stolen Hearts by M. O’Keefe
- Siri, Who Am I?: A Novel by Sam Tschida
A Groom of Her Own (Scandalous Affairs Book 1) by Christi Caldwell <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE ALERT!! “Years earlier, young noblemen were ripped away from the folds of their powerful families, and forced into a dark existence on the streets. When these lost lords of London were restored to their rightful place among Polite Society, they weren’t the only ones whose lives were irrevocably changed. Innocent ladies now pay the price of their families trickery and cheating…⨔
- 112 Bliss Blvd. (A Cherry Falls Romance Book 2) by Frankie Love
- Fetching: A Frenemies to Lovers Romantic Comedy (Unleashed Romance, Book 1) by Kylie Gilmore
- His Pledge to Honor: a Sweet Marriage of Convenience Romance (The Silver Star Ranch Book 1) by Shanae Johnson
The Last Garden in England by Julia Kelly <— From the author of the international bestseller The Light Over London and The Whispers of War comes a poignant and unforgettable tale of five women living across three different times whose lives are all connected by one very special place.
- A Song for Harlan (Pickup Men Book 4) by L.C. Chase
- Hard Code: A Laugh-Out-Loud Workplace Romantic Comedy by Misha Bell
- Bryce: Ex-Business: An Ex-Club Romance by Camilla Stevens
- Misadventures with a Lawyer by Julie Morgan
- My Own Personal Rockstar by Kirsty McManus
- Whiskey Flight (Cedar Creek Suspense) by Violet Howe
PREORDERS (going live soon!!! π )


The Stud Next Door (Frisky Business Book 3) by Kendall Ryan β January 19th 2021
- Escape With Me: A With Me In Seattle Novel by Kristen Proby β January 19th 2021
- Winterkeep (Graceling Realm) by Kristin Cashore β January 19th 2021
- Before She Disappeared: A Novel by Lisa Gardner β January 19th 2021
- How To Save A Life by P. Dangelico β January 19th 2021
Not My Match (The Game Changers Book 2) by Ilsa Madden-Mills β January 19th 2021 - by Mistake: (Poison & Wine, book 1) by Sigal Ehrlic β January 19th 2021
How to Get Lucky by Lauren Blakely β January 20th 2021
- The Outlands by Tyler Edwards – January 24th 2021
- Driven (Deep Ops Book 4) by Rebecca Zanetti β January 26th 2021
- If I Disappear by Eliza Jane Brazier β January 26th 2021
- My Beautiful Sin (Fallen Saint Series Book 2) by J. Kenner β January 26th 2021
- A Vow So Bold and Deadly (The Cursebreaker Series) by Brigid Kemmerer β January 26th 2021
- Damon: Brethren of the Lost Book 2 by V.R. Paille – January 26th 2021
- Hate Me : A Stepbrother Bully Romance by Ashley Jade β January 28th 2021
- Laces (Boys of Hawthorne Asylum) by Tempi Lark β January 31st 2021
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Good Morning! I can’t wait to start Roommate this week!
Me too! I’m reading Roan Parrish’s Better Than People (M/M). It is was on some best of 2020 lists. It is very sweet and heart warming.
Thanks for the tip! I’m not familiar but I’ll look it up.
Oh I have that. Just loved the cover.
Yes that one sounds EXCELLENT!!!
I just finished Roommate. It’s an easy read with a very sweet couple π
YAY!! Thank you for the feedback, Harper. π
ooooo….Jennifer Probst is one of my favπ
YEAH!!! I’ve read and loved her romance in the past. If you read it, let me know what you think. π
I have People Like Her. Iβm in a couple BOTM groups, which is what I got it through, and it didnβt get high praises. Most all said it wasnβt very βthriller likeβ except for a weird part at the end. Iβm not completely deterred from reading it anyway, but I know a little more of what to expect. But, The Push, which was on your list last week, people are going nuts over. It apparently sold out at BOTM and they have to restock. Some said it reminds them of Verity or Baby Teeth, which I havenβt read, but have heard many good things. I couldnβt resist even though I didnβt have it in my box and got it from Amazon. It will arrive today. The Push and The Wife Upstairs are getting such awesome praise, 1 of those will be my next read.
Iβm reading The Survivors now and really into it so far.
Iβve been resisting buying Kindle books lately and going old school. You pay about the same amount and besides sharing bonus, I read it once and can resale for close to what I paid or at least get something back so I feel like Iβm bargain shopping. Lol!
And I LOVE creepy kid psych-thrillers so much. OH MY!! I NEED IT!!!
That totally makes sense for paper books, Tasha! I just love having all my options in one Kindle so no matter where I am, I can pick and choose and don’t have to limit how many books I take with me.
Yeah I’m like that too, Maryse. If I’m away somewhere, having my kindle with me gives me my whole library of books and I can pick and choose and don’t have to drag a pile of books with me in my suitcase. I take my kindle with me almost everywhere π You never know when you’ll have a few minutes downtime and can get in a quick read. I don’t take it to work though LOL.
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I feel the same way. I can download my library books to my kobo while I’m travelling in remote places…it’s so wonderful, and frankly a little surreal.
I used to too! Having so many options makes it harder for me to decide. Like, itβs a real issue in many areas. For example, if I walk into a small boutique, I can find a super cute outfit or 2. Happily, easily, sometimes with the help of the nice lady that works there. If I walk into TJ Max, I will spin around in a dizzying circle, cry that thereβs too much or I canβt find anything, stray off to other sections of the store wondering if something over there is on a future list of needs or grab something I donβt need either and maybe not even have what I went for in the 1st place.
This simplifies. Iβm not a big DNFβr so if I start it and it grabs me, Iβll finish it. If itβs taking a while, I may start another. But Iβm home more than not and take my book in a book sleeve when I do go out. And, always have my kindle app on my phone just in case. Thereβs something freeing about simplicity. In one area of my life at least. Donβt get me wrong, still read on my kindle too!
Bad news in our province. As covid rates increase, we are now in lockdown for at least a month…many expect this to last longer as the winter months are traditionally problematic & hospital beds are full at the best times.
I’m being selfish and thinking about myself. I had an airbnb booked for February & March to hang out with my grandson and his mom & dad. I was really looking forward to a baby joy during covid. The good news is that my daughter is doing well after a rough pregnancy & first 6 months. Harumph…
Oh no, sorry to hear that Mony! Does that mean everything is closing up again? That has to be so rough on businesses and income for people.
Iβm glad your daughter and grand baby are doing well.
Yes, only essential services and travel.
It’s pretty strict. Very rough on the economy. But apparently in 5 provincial regions, ICU beds are getting full from covid. Doctors are warning about getting to the point where they must triage and not able to provide care to some…as we’ve seen another countries… Tough times.
Thatβs terrible. I rarely follow the news anymore and itβs surprising still to me when I do hear how bad it is elsewhere. Not that we donβt have cases here, I hear about people whoβve had it all the time, but our hospital isnβt overwhelmed. Small town, I suppose.
Omg!!! Beartown is coming to HBO Fevruary 22nd! I canβt wait, I canβt wait! *happy dance*
Iβm gonna read book 2 early next month.
The trailer- https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vTC9p2_kCUI&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0YFInaza26B1fctJE_pSc506IYZSm1o9WXlhhchHUxXC6APeH9anUXbLU
Well howdy from Texas yβall!
Three things:
1.) I am ALIVE and have survived 2020 and Covid. It was a CRAZY year (changed jobs and so so much more).
2.) My taste in books hasnβt changed one bit. I still love Epic Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal, Historical Romance, and then I like to throw in others just for fun.
3.) I have missed you all terribly. I feel horrible for having stayed away for so long. I will try to βcatch myself upβ. I just want to know that all my book buddies have survived 2020. Mark yourselves safe!
I saw my best of 2019 list and it inspired me to make a best of 2020 list. I read a lot of books, but these are the ones I remember:
The Life You Stole Books 1 & 2 – Jewel E Ann
Jewel E Ann has become a one-click author for me. I have loved everything she writes.
House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City Book 1)Β
A Kingdon of Flesh and Fire Sarah J. Maas
Sarah J Maas is a favorite of mine. I love this new series as much as her others. She just really delivers for fans of fantasy.
The Magicsmith series (3 books) LR Braden
So much to love here if you are a fan of urban fantasy.
The Great Alone, Kristin Hannah
Wanted to read this based on feedback from others. It didnβt disappoint. I still remember it, and thatβs always a good thing. I donβt read that much contemporary or womenβs fiction, but this was a good one.
Smoke Bitten, Patricia Briggs (Mercedes Thompson Book 12)
When is Mercy not going to make my list? Hopefully never. This series is still going strong. My all time favorite Urban Fantasy series.
Golden Eagle (Sons of Rome 4), Lauren Gilley
This is such a great series. If you love paranormal, you have got to read this series. The characters, the writing⦠just wow.
From Blood & Ash , Jennifer Armentrout
And
Wicked Trilogy, Jennifer Armentrout
I needed A LOT of fantasy to get through 2020. Ms Armentrout always delivers.
The Atlantis World (Origins Mystery) AG Riddlle
This has been on my TBR list for so long. With all out βdown timeβ in 2020, I decided to get to it. I read the first two in the trilogy. I WILL read the last book. It is just a commitment.
Brothersong, TJ Klune
Yay! TJ Klune and revisiting the Bennetsβ¦. So it was great for me. Nothing will come close to Wolfsong for me, but I love where the story went and revisiting old friends.
Hell Theory 1 and 2, Lauren Gilley
This woman can write. I am such a huge fan. One click.
Where the Crawdads Sing, Delia Owens
Every year I have that ONE BOOK that everyone has read (but me) and I finally get around to it late in the year. This was it. It was soooooo good. It reminds me that I need to get out of my comfort zone more often.
Well howdy from Texas yβall!
Three things:
1.) I am ALIVE and have survived 2020 and Covid. It was a CRAZY year (changed jobs and so so much more).
2.) My taste in books hasnβt changed one bit. I still love Epic Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal, Historical Romance, and then I like to throw in others just for fun.
3.) I have missed you all terribly. I feel horrible for having stayed away for so long. I will try to βcatch myself upβ. I just want to know that all my book buddies have survived 2020. Mark yourselves safe!
I saw my best of 2019 list and it inspired me to make a best of 2020 list. I read a lot of books, but these are the ones I remember:
The Life You Stole Books 1 & 2 – Jewel E Ann
Jewel E Ann has become a one-click author for me. I have loved everything she writes.
House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City Book 1)Β
A Kingdon of Flesh and Fire Sarah J. Maas
Sarah J Maas is a favorite of mine. I love this new series as much as her others. She just really delivers for fans of fantasy.
The Magicsmith series (3 books) LR Braden
So much to love here if you are a fan of urban fantasy.
The Great Alone, Kristin Hannah
Wanted to read this based on feedback from others. It didnβt disappoint. I still remember it, and thatβs always a good thing. I donβt read that much contemporary or womenβs fiction, but this was a good one.
Smoke Bitten, Patricia Briggs (Mercedes Thompson Book 12)
When is Mercy not going to make my list? Hopefully never. This series is still going strong. My all time favorite Urban Fantasy series.
Golden Eagle (Sons of Rome 4), Lauren Gilley
This is such a great series. If you love paranormal, you have got to read this series. The characters, the writing⦠just wow.
From Blood & Ash , Jennifer Armentrout
And
Wicked Trilogy, Jennifer Armentrout
I needed A LOT of fantasy to get through 2020. Ms Armentrout always delivers.
The Atlantis World (Origins Mystery) AG Riddlle
This has been on my TBR list for so long. With all out βdown timeβ in 2020, I decided to get to it. I read the first two in the trilogy. I WILL read the last book. It is just a commitment.
Brothersong, TJ Klune
Yay! TJ Klune and revisiting the Bennetsβ¦. So it was great for me. Nothing will come close to Wolfsong for me, but I love where the story went and revisiting old friends.
Hell Theory 1 and 2, Lauren Gilley
This woman can write. I am such a huge fan. One click.
Where the Crawdads Sing, Delia Owens
Every year I have that ONE BOOK that everyone has read (but me) and I finally get around to it late in the year. This was it. It was soooooo good. It reminds me that I need to get out of my comfort zone more often.
Welcome back, MichelleS! Iβve been craving a good fantasy for a while now, but have wanted to catch up on my closest tbr pile first. That pull though. This list is really helpful for me! I read Jen Armentroutβs and SJM as well, loved them!
Welcome back Michelle! I read The Great Alone too and loved it! Really loved the audio!
Great timing. Last night I was asking my friends about the Sons of Rome series by Lauren Gilley…it looks like an amazing series.
I was a bit daunted by the length of her books…Kindle Edition, 662 pages?
But now I’m definitely going to start reading the series and see how it goes…
Thanks for the nudge Michelle!
(will also look at the other books…some look like what I’ve been trying to find lately)
OH YAY for this list, MichelleS!!!!! I will be turning it into its own dedicated post soon. π
And welcome back! It’s been a crazy year, and I hope this year picks up wonderfully for all of us (and that you come back again).
FLT- (Prologue) βShe couldβalmostβ have been one of The Survivors.β
(Chapter 1) βKieran hoped the numbness would set in soon.β The Survivors by Jane Harper
Agh…what happens next??? yikes…better read the book.
My FLT seem to be along the same theme… π
FLT
She was willing to die, of course, but she had not planned to do it so soon, or in such a prolonged and uncomfortable fashion, or at the hands of her own countrymen.
The Spymaster’s Lady. Joanna Bourne.
I liked this book and whole series. Enjoy!
I’m only at 28% of last week’s FLT book! I’ve been too tired to read at night!
Hey Michelle *waves* Nice to see you popping in. I’ve read and loved some of your books too. I’m a big Mercy Thompson fan as well.
FLT:
New South Wales, September 1808
Captain Hayden St John stood beneath the overhanging eaves of the ugly Parramatta prison block and watched the matron and a male guard drag the woman toward him through the teeming rain.
from Night in Eden by Candice Proctor. A female convict is assigned to a grieving widower with a young baby. It’s a bit angsty but I’m liking it so far. Good writing. My first book by this author.
ooh…will look at that one…I like that it’s in AUS as I don’t know much about their history
I’m Australian and have read a couple of books like this recently. The first white settlement here was a penal colony for English criminals, although some of them had only committed petty crimes like stealing bread. So there was an interesting mix of soldiers and convicts and a few free settlers. The book seems fairly historically accurate and is well-written. I’ve nearly finished this one now and want to read more by this writer.
I don’t think you’ll see this – but thank you!