HAPPY TUESDAY NEW RELEASE DAY & HAPPY US!!! Look at all of these AMAZING books. Between yesterday and today we have almost 50 NEW BOOKS to choose from. We are fully loaded in every trope we love, and authors that we’re already addicted to. Best way to start out the week.
BLURB JOLTS & STAND OUTS: House of BS & Lies (Don’t Date Him Book 1(Lani Lynn Vale’s latest & he’s an escaped prisoner!!), A Hateful Negotiation <— TIJAN’S LATEST MAFIA ROMANCE!! (He’s obsessed with her and follows her to her new life), Woman Down: A Novel by Colleen Hoover <— COLLEEN HOOVER’S LATEST IS LIVE!!! (Oh wow… that blurb!!!! Yeah. You already KNOW I’m reading this), Atlas: A Pittsburgh Titans Novel by Sawyer Bennett (sports romance and they’ve been named the guardians to a child), and so many more!!
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- Margie’s Mini Book Review – Choosing Cassidy by Natasha Derouchie <— This is from “the other woman’s” POV!!
- Book Review – Remain: A Supernatural Love Story by M. Night Shyamalan & Nicholas Sparks <— My latest review!!
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House of BS & Lies (Don’t Date Him Book 1) by Vale, Lani Lynn <— LANI LYNN VALE’S LATEST!! HE’S A CONVICTED FELON THAT JUST ESCAPED FROM PRISON & SHE DIDN’T KNOW… “...She was enraptured by the man they called Romeo the moment that he turned those butterscotch-colored eyes her way. What wasn’t to love about a big, burly, plaid-wearing lumberjack? He was tall, gorgeous, and knew how to wield a chainsaw better than Leatherface. He could fell a tree in seconds, had thighs that were as thick as said trees, filled out a pair of Wranglers better than any cowboy ever, and didn’t care that she could operate heavy machinery better than him. He was everything a girl like Mable could ask for. The caveat? He was a convicted felon that’d just escaped from prison, faked his death, and ran from his home in Texas to the mountains of Montana...”
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The Lust Crusade by Jo Segura <— HER BROTHER’S BEST FRIEND! “A plucky librarian and an archaeologist on the run fake an engagement to save their lives, leading them into the labyrinth of their own desires. Daniela Guiterrez has been in love with her brother’s best friend for as long as she can remember—until he went missing a year ago during an archaeological expedition. But on a solo trip to Greece, the intrepid librarian discovers that Theo is very much alive, although judging by the criminals holding him hostage, he is not doing well.
An expert in Ancient Greek archaeology, Dr. Theo Galanis has been abducted by artifact smugglers in search of a priceless gemstone—the Eye of the Minotaur. This ridiculous assignment was supposed to get Dani out of his system, not keep her tied up next to him…”
The Devil’s Daughter: A Novel by Danielle Steel <— DANIELLE STEEL’S LATEST!! AN EGOTISTICAL SISTER & HER COMPASSIONATE SISTER “…Graduating magna cum laude from MIT is the happiest day of Billie Banks’s life, although her family is not part of it. Her mother, who always supported her, died when Billie was seventeen. Since then, her father has been slowly drinking himself to death on the family farm in Iowa, and she and her younger sister, Mickie, have grown even more estranged. Growing up, the siblings could not have been more different. Billie was shy, small, bookish, more like their mother; tall, blond Mickie was boldly sexual, craving attention, and lacking empathy for anyone, like their father. Despite Billie’s attempts to look after Mickie following their mother’s death, her sister consistently treated her with cruelty. So when Mickie invites Billie to move in with her in Los Angeles, Billie is both wary and hopeful…”
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Darkrooms: A Novel by Rebecca Hannigan <— PSYCH-THRILLER!! “…On the night of the Summer Solstice in 1999, nine-year-old Roisin O’Halloran marched into the Hanging Woods, the mysterious copse that had inspired fear in decades of children in the small Irish town of Bannakilduf. She was never seen again. Twenty years later, two women are drawn together to discover the truth of what happened to Roisin: Roisin’s older sister Deedee, a rookie cop who’s barely hanging on to the appearance of keeping it all together, and Roisin’s childhood best friend Caitlin, a petty criminal who was the last person to see the young girl before she disappeared, now returned to her hometown after her mother’s death. Reluctantly brought together after decades of mistrust, Caitlin and Deedee must reckon with their shadowy pasts...”
Atlas: A Pittsburgh Titans Novel by Sawyer Bennett <— SPORTS ROMANCE & THEY ARE THE GUARDIANS TOGETHER FOR A CHILD! “…Playing professional hockey wasn’t just a dream, it was the only one that ever mattered. I’ve worked my whole life for this career, and now that I’m playing for the Pittsburgh Titans, I’m exactly where I want to be. My life feels complete. Losing my best friend to cancer shatters me in ways I didn’t see coming. And as I’m trying to figure out how to say goodbye, I’m blindsided again—because he’s named me and Maddie St. James as joint guardians of his daughter. Maddie and I… we’re not friends. We’re barely acquaintances. If I’m oil, she’s water, and we’ve never managed to mix without friction. But for the sake of a little girl who’s already lost too much, we need to find neutral ground and figure out how to co-parent...”
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Dandelion Is Dead: A Novel About Life by Storey, Rosie <— HER DEAD SISTER’S DATING APP & NOW HER DOUBLE LIFE! “..Jake has fallen head over heels for Dandelion. The only problem? Dandelion is dead. When Poppy discovers unanswered messages from a charming stranger in her late sister’s dating app, she makes an impulsive choice: She’ll meet him, just once, on what would have been Dandelion’s fortieth birthday. It’s exactly the kind of wild adventure her vivacious sister would have pushed her toward. Jake is ready to find something real—and not least because his ex-wife’s twentysomething boyfriend has moved into their old family home. When he meets the intriguing woman who calls herself Dandelion, their connection is undeniable, and he can think of little else. As their relationship deepens, Poppy finds herself trapped in a double life she never meant to create…”
The Shark House: A Novel by Sara Ackerman <— WOMEN’S FRIENDSHIP “…A haunting mystery beneath the ocean’s surface. One woman’s reckoning with the past. Long-buried secrets waiting to rise. Hawai’i, 1998. When a string of rare shark attacks unsettles the once-peaceful Kohala coast, marine biologist Minnow Gray is called in to investigate. Known for her uncanny connection to sharks, she is the island’s best hope for uncovering why the attacks are happening—a mystery that has both the local community and the tourism industry on edge—and for determining whether the same great white still haunts the coastline. Witness to an unspeakable tragedy involving a white shark and her own father, Minnow has carried a darkness with her ever since. She knows, deep inside, that unlocking the memories of that long-ago morning is the only way to truly heal...”
Almost One Night Stand: A Novel by A.J. Pine <— OOPS!! HER ALMOST ONE-NIGHT-STAND IS HER NEW ROOMMATE! “…Craving a fresh start, Haddie Martin trades life in Chicago for a teaching gig in the quirky small town of Summertown, IL. But when she stops in a hotel to rest for the night, she locks eyes with a painfully handsome, nameless stranger who would make the perfect one-night stand. Only…she chickens out at the last minute and disappears. Never expecting to see the man again, Haddie leaves her embarrassing exit in the rear view and drives straight to her new home. She arrives only to find out, thanks to her new landlord, that her apartment has been double rented, and of course, the other tenant is none other than Levi Rourke, the gorgeous man Haddie bailed on just the night before…”
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Sheer: A Novel by Vanessa Lawrence <— BEAUTY MOGUL BATTLING THE INDUSTRY “…Told over nine charged days, Sheer is the gripping tale of a controversial beauty mogul’s insatiable ambition and the slippery ground between empowerment and abuse of power. It’s 2015 and Maxine Thomas, the founder and creative director of the cult makeup company Reveal, has just been suspended by her own Board for a scandalous transgression. Housebound in her New York City apartment, where she awaits the verdict on her future, Max recounts her version of the events that have brought her to this moment. From her start as a precocious suburban child in the eighties to her decades as a workaholic visionary, Max proselytizes a sheer, dewy look—cosmetics through a female gaze—all while battling sexist investors, the whiplash of cultural change, and the mounting pressure to keep her sexuality a secret...”
Melt the Ice: Tampa Bay Hawks Book One by Saenz, Lindsey <— HOCKEY ROMANCE “…When Scarlett returns to Little Bird Ranch after twelve years, she isn’t prepared to face the boy she once loved, or the man he’s become. Lucas is now a professional hockey player, charming and larger than life, hiding old pain behind an easy smile. Lucas never stopped looking for the girl who saved him. Now that she’s back, he’s not letting her go without a fight. But the ranch holds more than memories. As old wounds resurface and buried secrets come to light, Scarlett and Lucas are forced to confront a life they never truly left behind…”
For Our Next Song (Glitter Bats Book 2) by James, Jessica <— ROCK STAR ROMANCE!! SHE NEEDS A DRUMMER! “…The decade-long friendship between two rock goddesses is thrust into the spotlight after their mutual desire strikes a perfect—and very public—chord. For Glitter Bats keys player Jane Mercer, writing music helps tune out her self-doubt from a strict upbringing. Composing also distracts from her longtime feelings for her bandmate and best friend, Keeley, who Jane can’t pursue if she wants to keep her bisexuality out of the media. But when an incompetent percussionist quits mid–recording session on one of her major solo projects, there’s only one drummer to call to make the deadline. Keeley Cunningham is determined to do what’s best for the newly-reunited Glitter Bats—including conceal her incurable attraction to Jane by keeping her distance...”
A Hateful Negotiation by Tijan <— TIJAN’S LATEST MAFIA ROMANCE!! “...In a slow-burn mafia romance from New York Times bestselling author Tijan, a dangerous psychopath—and deadly crime boss—drops his defenses for the one girl he’s vowed to protect. Creighton was a dangerous crime boss with a growing empire. And he’s a psychopath. He’s also obsessed with Blake. She wanted a normal life. That meant new friends and a life without Creighton. Except when Blake moves to New York for her senior year of college, Creighton follows because he knows that danger is close behind. He has always protected Blake, and he always will protect her, even if Blake hates how ruthless Creighton has become for her. However, once they’re in New York, the dynamics between the two begin to change…”
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Most Eligible: A Novel by Isabelle Engel <— SHE’S A JOURNALIST & HE’S HER ONE-NIGHT STAND COUNTRY STAR & THEY’RE TOGETHER ON A REALITY SHOW “…The Bachelor meets Funny You Should Ask in this laugh-out-loud rom-com debut about a journalist who goes on reality TV only to find her country music star one-night stand is the host. Georgia Rose is not going on the hit reality dating show Love Shack to find love. She’s there to write a killer exposé on the producers, which will guarantee the journalism job of her dreams. But when Georgia’s unforgettable one-night stand from the year before, country singer Rhett Auburn, steps into the Malibu mansion as the season’s new host, all of her carefully crafted plans unravel. Caught up in the drama of backstabbing contestants, producer blackmail, and death-defying dates, Georgia must keep her identity—and history with Rhett—a secret...”
Wreck My Plans by Madsen, Cindi <— SLOW BURN COMEDY ROMANCE!! “...Age isn’t a number.
It’s a state of chaos. When publicist Mia Andrews becomes the face of a viral disaster dubbed #PantyGate, her career implodes along with her reputation. Now jobless and single, Mia lands in the last place she expected—her grandmother’s anything-but-quiet retirement community in Florida. It’s chaos. It’s hilarious. It’s exactly what she didn’t know she needed. Even worse? The meddling retirees are determined to fix Mia’s love life. Somehow, they find time to play matchmaker—with not one but two bachelors under thirty-five…”
Scars of You: A small town enemies to lovers romance (Amity Book 2) by Danielle, Madi <— SMALL TOWN ROMANCE “…Three years ago I moved to Amity. This was the place I was going to set my roots and live my life without the constant reminders of the pains of my past. That first night I fell into bed with a sexy stranger, only to find out he’s none other than my neighbor. And he didn’t even remember me or the night we spent together. Or so I thought. Years have past and it seems that may not be the case after all. Even though we don’t get along, our chemistry is impossible to ignore. Turns out the fire between us may not be based on hatred at all. But rather something much more explosive…”
Woman Down: A Novel by Colleen Hoover <— COLLEEN HOOVER’S LATEST IS LIVE!!! ROMANCE THRILLER ALERT! “...Her words used to set the page on fire. But a viral backlash over her latest film adaptation forced Petra Rose to take a hiatus, resulting in missed deadlines and an overdue mortgage. Branded a fraud and fame-hungry opportunist, she learned the hard way what happens when the internet turns on you. And she’s been uninspired to write ever since. Now, with her next suspense novel outlined and savings nearly gone, she retreats to a secluded lakeside cabin, hoping to find inspiration. It’s Petra’s last-ditch attempt to save her career—and herself. Then he shows up. Detective Nathaniel Saint arrives with disturbing news, his presence igniting a creativity in her she thought long since burned out…”
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Oxford Blood by Davis-Featherstone, Rachael <— ACADEMIC MYSTERY THRILLER!! “…The first in a series of compelling and skillful dark academic thrillers from a brilliant new voice in YA fiction. Love, Lies, Legacy… Eva has one dream: to study English at Oxford University. Not only will she receive a world-class education – getting into Oxford is a path to freedom. But when Eva and her best friend George are invited to interview week, they find themselves in the cutthroat ultra-competitive world of elite academia, and at the center of gossip on anonymous student forum Oxford Slays. When Eva finds George dead near the steps of a statue in the college, she knows he’s been murdered – but all eyes are now on her…”
Belong to Me (Unbound Book 3) by Jennifer Probst <— BILLIONAIRE ROMANCE! “…A masquerade. A masked stranger. Four nights that change everything. Hailey Ashton has spent years hiding her desire — until an invitation to an exclusive masquerade on a billionaire’s private island tempts her to finally break free. Behind a mask, she can be bold. Reckless. Uninhibited. Her only rule? Four nights of seduction. No names. No faces. No consequences. But the stranger who claims her is dangerous in all the ways she’s never allowed herself to want: dominant, magnetic, and devastatingly attentive...”
Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl: A Spicy Romantic Comedy about a Sexy Professor and His New Nanny (Academic Affairs Book 1) by Murphy Julie Simone Sierra <— THE NANNY TO THE PROFESSOR!! “…Maddie is desperate and broke, so when Bram offers her a raise and the chance to set some ground rules, she can’t say no. As the two settle into their new roles, the normally unruffled Bram finds that no one riles him up like Maddie does, which is a problem when every argument feels like foreplay. Of course, Bram is an educator first and foremost, and he very quickly finds he can’t resist the temptation of instructing Maddie in the fundamentals of being a good girl. And it turns out Maddie’s a hands-on learner…”
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Two Left Feet: A Novel by Kallie Emblidge <— M/M ROMANCE!! “…A Premier League football star must defend his roster spot—and his heart—when a threateningly talented and handsome midfielder joins his team in this utterly charming debut romance, a profound love letter to the world’s most popular sport. Oliver Harris is football royalty in London. Ordinarily the star of the Camden Roses is calm, cool, and collected, keeping his club relevant with his prowess in the midfield and his mighty left foot. But this season, the threats abound: There’s Camden’s management to contend with—complete with a prickly new Dutch coach, eager for better results—and a midseason injury, which sidelines him when his team needs him most. When a recruit is called up to fill in, Oliver fears he’ll be replaced. If he can mentor this younger talent, then they might just have a chance at winning, together…”
You’ll Never Forget Me: A Novel by Isha Raya <– THE STRUGGLING ACTRESS & THE WOMEN THREATENING TO TAKE IT AWAY “…In this captivating cat-and-mouse thriller, a struggling actress is only just beginning to enjoy the life sheʼs always wanted after inadvertently killing her rival—but now she must contend with the woman who threatens to take it all away. Struggling actress Dimple Kapoor wouldn’t call herself a murderer, per se—she’d prefer the term “opportunist.” Years ago, she did what had to be done to get herself out of a bad situation. And now, after accidentally killing her Hollywood rival, Irene Singh, at a party, she’s simply seizing the chance to nab her dream leading role and resuscitate her career in the process. Thereʼs only one problem: Someone else at the event witnessed the crime . . . and caught it all on camera. With everything she’s ever wanted within reach, Dimple will stop at nothing to keep stardom in her grasp...”
Is This a Cry for Help?: A Novel by Emily Austin <— SHE COMES BACK FROM A MENTAL BREAKDOWN “…a librarian who comes back to work after a mental breakdown only to confront book-banning crusaders in an empowering story of grief, love, and the power of libraries. Darcy’s life turned out better than she could have ever imagined. She is a librarian at the local branch, while her wife Joy runs a book binding service. Between the two of them, there is no more room on their shelves with their ample book collections, various knickknacks and bobbles, and dried bouquets. Rounding out their ideal life is two cats and a sun-soaked house by the lake. But when Darcy receives the news that her ex-boyfriend, Ben, has passed away, she spirals into a pit of guilt and regret, resulting in a mental breakdown and medical leave from the library...”
A Killer Kind of Romance by Letizia Lorini <— SHE’S A TRUE CRIME PODCASTER! “…a crime podcast host must solve a chilling serial killer case while navigating an unexpected romance with her mysterious next-door neighbor. Scarlett Moore doesn’t do romance. She’s made a name for herself narrating gritty crime fiction on a local podcast. But when her boss hands her the reins to the network’s romance show, Scarlett finds herself neck-deep in swoony love stories on top of her usual murder plots. Then someone begins reenacting the chilling crimes she discusses on air, down to the last twisted detail. Determined to protect her small town, Scarlett launches her own investigation…”
Release: A Fake Dating, Forbidden Hockey Romance (Stingrays Hockey Book 4) by Carr, Mari <— HOCKEY FAKE RELATIONSHIP ROMANCE!! “…Tank Phillips scores big – on the ice and everywhere else. But when a wild night with two puck bunnies explodes across social media, the team’s golden boy becomes a PR disaster. Benched, blasted, and one headline away from tanking his career, he’s handed one last chance: Fix your image…with a wholesome fake girlfriend. McKenna Bailey never signed up for this. She’s the Stingrays’ brand-new social media manager – more comfortable with analytics dashboards than athletes – and now she’s stuck babysitting the team’s most notorious bad boy. Tank calls her mouse, forgets her name, and grins like he’s allergic to consequences. But pretending to date him? That’s a level of chaos even her spreadsheets can’t save her from…”
The Naysayers: A Novel by Fenton, Liz & Steinke, Lisa <— SHE’S ASSIGNED TO SABOTAGE A ROMANCE! “…At Naysay Inc., rising star Megan’s job is to whisper negative thoughts straight into the minds of clients in the Real World. It’s all in a day’s dirty work in Naysayland, the parallel reality where your negativity is manufactured and self-doubt is a commodity. But when she is assigned to sabotage a romance between lifestyle influencer Lily and author Jasper, Megan’s carefully constructed reality begins to unravel. The project teams her with Ben, the smug but cute whisperer in the next cubicle. As they work to tear down Lily and Jasper’s situationship, Megan and Ben are catching feelings for each other. And it’s making them lose their negative edge…”
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Fated Skates: A Slow-Burn Romance Unfolds as Unrelenting Chemistry Heats Up the Winter Olympics by Victoria Schade <— OLYMPIC STARS!! “…Quinn Albright was America’s figure skating darling until a humiliating Olympic performance splashed her across every headline. Now she’s back, stronger than ever, ready to claim the gold medal on her own terms—no PR fluff, no perfect princess act, just the real, unapologetic Quinn.
But the one distraction she didn’t train for? Bennett Martino. Once the golden boy of speed skating, Bennett’s reputation took a hit he’s still paying for. The chance to host a sporty news magazine show is the perfect redemption arc, and nothing would boost his ratings more than an inside look at Quinn’s comeback. There’s just one issue—she’s the last person who wants him around...”
Bitter Fall (Detective Justice Book 2) by Coffin, Bruce Robert <— POLICE PROCEDURAL THRILLER! “…On a moonless stretch of backcountry road, Detective Brock Justice stares down at a crime scene that refuses to play by the rules. A woman lies dead, the apparent victim of a lethal roadside crash—until a stab wound is found hidden beneath her clothing. Two causes of death. Zero easy answers. Reunited with his partner, Detective Chloe Wright, Justice begins pulling at threads too many people want left alone. The victim had secrets—the kind worth killing for. And each suspect carries enough baggage to sink a body in Moosehead Lake. An ex-boyfriend with a violent past. A married fitness trainer with too much to lose. A combat veteran living off the grid, haunted by ghosts of his own…”
When We Were Evil: Are you ready to confess your sins? by S Caves <— DARK SERIAL KILLERS PSYCH-THRILLER!! SHE WANTS TO TELL HER STORY”…Baby Reindeer meets Death of a Bookseller in this dark thriller set two decades after one of the most infamous murders in British history – the Vincent Street Incident. The woman who was imprisoned for the crime is approached by filmmakers who want to tell her side of the story for the first time… They locked her up. Now, they want to hear her story. At fifteen, Ruby Wilcox was involved in the Vincent Street Incident – one of the most horrific murders in British history. Despite protesting her innocence and claiming that someone else was responsible, she was convicted. Two decades after being released, Ruby has done everything she can to move on and create a new life. But that all threatens to crumble once she learns that a streaming service is creating a series about the murders, and her alleged role in them...”
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Game Changer: A Second Chance, Sports Romance (Falling in Frisco Book 1) by Ta, Cindy <— SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE WITH THE BASKETBALL STAR! “…Annalise Monroe once dreamed of designing gowns that would grace runways. Instead, her sketches are collecting dust while she’s stuck working for the boss from hell, all while trying to forget the one who shattered her heart. When fate brings them together again, it’s clear that the years have changed them. But the fire between them remains—a smoldering ember just waiting to ignite. Annalise swears she won’t fall for him again. Maddox swears he won’t lose her this time…”
Like in Love with You: A Steamy Tale of Rivals Turned Lovers in the Heart of Regency England by Emma R Alban <— F/F HISTORICAL ROMANCE!! “…Mean Girls meets Northanger Abbey in this sharp and sexy Regency Romance that begs the question: what if Cady and Regina just… kissed? When Catherine Pine relocates to Bath in 1817, she comes face-to-face with her mother’s arch nemesis and her daughter—the wildly popular Lady Rosalie. Twenty-five years after a horrible betrayal, Catherine’s mother sees the perfect opportunity for revenge: Catherine must win the favor of Lady Rosalie’s suitor and unofficial betrothed, the most eligible Mr. Dean. Only Catherine soon discovers that Lady Rosalie is by far the wittiest, cleverest, most intriguing young woman Catherine’s ever met, and she’s instantly smitten. Which is a problem…”
The Ice Angels (A Detective Elea Baker Novel) by Mitchell, Caroline <— POLICE PROCEDURAL! “…The first in a new crime series with Nordic-noir elements featuring a compelling woman detective, for fans of Lisa Jewell and Stieg Larsson, by a two million copy digital bestselling author A deadly pattern: Jenny Flynn, Chelsea Hobbs, Sophie Miller. All three children were snatched from the streets of Lincoln, England years apart. All stolen in the bitter chill of winter. All on their way home from school. Then Sophie Miller is found. She’s not speaking, but she may hold a clue to the whereabouts of the missing girls, if someone can get her to open up. Somewhat reluctantly, Detective Swann calls in his not-quite ex-wife, the perfect woman for the job...”
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Graceless Heart by Ibañez, Isabel <— FANTASY ROMANCE!! “…She was never meant to be seen. Now she’s a weapon the world can’t ignore. As a sculptress, Ravenna Maffei has always shaped beauty from stone but she has a terrible secret. Desperate to save her brother, she enters a competition hosted by Florence’s most feared immortal family, revealing a dark power in a city where magic is forbidden. Now a captive in the cutthroat city of Florence, Ravenna is forced into a dangerous task where failure meets certain death at the hands of Saturnino dei Luni, the immortal family’s mesmerizing but merciless heir...”
The Magic of Untamed Hearts (Wild Magic Book 3) by Vasquez Gilliland, Raquel <— WITCH ROMANCE! “…After several years stuck as a ghost, Sky Flores learns to reconnect with the living again with the help of her handsome neighbor in this lush romance from the USA Today bestselling author of Witch of Wild Things. Like her sisters, Sage and Teal, Sky Flores has a touch of magic, and it’s caused nothing but heartache. Not only did she disappear into the woods years ago and reappear with no rational explanation, she’s also more comfortable talking to animals than to people. Different and misunderstood, Sky is shunned in the small town of Cranberry. Sky’s neighbor, Adam Noemi, has his own problems. After being laid off from a prestigious newspaper, Adam, ever the ambitious reporter, needs a big headline to redeem his career. Enter Sky, a girl with a story that news outlets have been chasing for years…”
The Younger Gods (The Night-Singers Duology Book 1) by Shepard, Katie <— YOUNG GODS!! “...Danger looms when a former priestess sails to the realm of the dead to find her fallen lover, only to discover the gods she thought she defeated are preparing for war. Iona Night-Singer thought she’d overthrown the gods. Her mortal rebellion eked out a painful victory by using the gods’ own powers against them—though she lost her betrothed, Taran, in a final battle with the god of death. Months later, the war doesn’t feel over. Not with Taran gone. Especially not when the gods still answer the prayers she sings. Angry, grieving, and with a gnawing dread that the gods will return, Iona strikes a deal with her former patron goddess...”
A Vow in Vengeance (Immortal Desires Series) by Rodriguez, Jaclyn <— FANTASY ROMANCE!! “...Each year, humans are forced to journey into the Immortal Realms, but twenty-year-old Rune orchestrates her own selection, determined to find her family and destroy anyone who stands in her way. Rune is used to doing whatever it takes to survive, and now she must endure the Forge, a cutthroat college for the Immortal druids’ elusive tarot magic. When Rune’s magic reveals itself to be the rarest and most powerful, she must live with its only other wielder—Prince Draven. As arrogant as he is ruthlessly ambitious, he’s the last person she can trust...”
The East Wind (The Four Winds) by Warwick, Alexandria <— FANTASY ROMANCE “…Rapunzel meets the myth of Psyche and Cupid in a stand-alone fantasy romance tale of love, survival and healing, as a mortal woman and a god unite to overcome deadly trials—and their own tortured pasts—in the climactic final installment of the Four Winds series. Min of Marles is a skilled apprentice, assisting the town’s apothecarist in brewing potions, tonics, and deadly poisons. High in the estate tower where she works, a powerful immortal is kept chained, tortured daily for information. His screams haunt her waking and dreaming hours. A god, she learns. The East Wind, Eurus, who commands the sea-born storms. A hasty attempt to free him leads to Min’s own capture and forced employment to the East Wind as an aide to his grand plans for revenge…”
Detour: A Novel by Rake, Jeff & Hart, Rob <— SCI FI “A space shuttle flight crew discovers that the Earth they’ve returned to is not the home they left behind in the first book of this emotional, mind-bending thriller series from the creator of the hit Netflix show Manifest and the bestselling author of The Warehouse. …Ryan Crane wasn’t looking for trouble—just a cup of coffee. But when this cop spots a gunman emerging from an unmarked van, he leaps into action and unknowingly saves John Ward, a billionaire with presidential aspirations, from an assassination attempt. As thanks for Ryan’s quick thinking, Ward offers him the chance of a lifetime: to join a group of lucky civilians chosen to accompany three veteran astronauts on the first manned mission to Saturn’s moon Titan. A devoted family man, Ryan is reluctant to leave on this two-year expedition, yet with the encouragement of his loving wife—and an exorbitant paycheck guaranteeing lifetime care for their disabled son—he crews up and ventures into a new frontier. But as the ship is circling Titan, it is rocked by an unexplained series of explosions. The crew works together to get back on course, and they return to Earth as heroes. When the fanfare dies down, Ryan and his fellow astronauts notice that things are different…”
I, in the Shadows by Bovalino, Tori <— YA HORROR! “…Maybe this is possession; maybe this is truly what it is to be haunted. There’s a ghost haunting Drew Tarpin’s new room. Liam Orville has been dead for ten months and has no idea how to move on. But the longer he stays, the more likely it is he’ll degrade into an energy consuming husk—which Drew is more concerned about than her grades or her inability to make meaningful connections with other students. Drew is everything Liam never was when he was alive, but they do share some common ground: Drew finds herself hopelessly attracted to—and completely tongue-tied around—Hannah Sullivan, who happens to be Liam’s former best friend. After a run-in with a ghost-eating monster leaves Drew and Liam desperate for answers, they strike up a deal...”
The Midnight Carousel: A Novel by McLynn, Fiza Saeed <— HISTORICAL FANTASY!! “The Night Circus meets Water for Elephants in this enchanting, darkly glittering story of grief, obsession, revenge, and enduring love. 1920, Chicago Maisie Marlowe has come to America for a fresh start. After discovering an antique fairground carousel, she is seized by the idea of running a glittering amusement park. But little does she know that the wondrous object has a sinister past of its own. Paris A decade ago, fairgoers inexplicably vanished riding an extraordinary carousel, and Detective Laurent Bisset closed the case with a suspect behind bars. So when rumors of fresh disappearances in Chicago also linked to a carousel make their way across the Atlantic, Laurent sets out for new answers to an old mystery...”
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