Latest Romance Book Releases – 03-10-2020

HAPPY TUESDAY EVERYONE!!! It’s time for our big new release list of the week! We have 60+ to pick and choose from, let alone the ones from yesterday’s list (it was a good one, too!!)

BLURB JOLTS… YES!!! My Dark Vanessa (<— my biggest jolt of the day… as a teen she had an affair with her much older teacher, and now, years later, he’s being accused of it with another), A Good Neighborhood (this one sounds like it could be poignant!! Battling neighbors that can’t stand each other, and now their teens are dating), Maybe Swearing Will Help (Lani Lynn Vale’s!! MC Princess & the cop that can’t stand each other. LOL!!), Absolving Blue (the EMT & the cop 😉 )

Tasha J: I’ve had My Dark Vanessa preordered for a long time, it’s one of my most anticipated for the year.

And while you’re here, don’t forget to check out:

• Five Fun Facts for Rebecca Hefner’s “A Paradox of Fates” + an ebook and $25 gift card giveaway! <— Today’s newsletter sponsor! 😀
• Monday Early Bird Book Releases – 03-09-2020 <— yesterday’s 4 new releases by some of my fav authors!!
• Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations – 03-06-2020

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1. Smoke Bitten: A Mercy Thompson Novel, Book 12 by Patricia Briggs
2. Down and Dirty: Hot Jocks Book 5 by Kendall Ryan
3. Love Hard: Hard Play Series 3 by Nalini Singh
4. A Good Neighborhood: A Novel by Therese Anne Fowler
5. Creole Kingpin: The Magnolia Duet, Book 1 by Meghan March
6. Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend: A Novel by Jenny Colgan
7. My Dark Vanessa: A Novel by Kate Elizabeth Russell
8. My Way to You: Creek Canyon, Book 1 by Catherine Bybee
9. Undercover Bromance: Bromance Book Club, Book 2 by Lyssa Kay Adams
10. The Deep by Alma Katsu

READER RECOMMENDATIONS & BARGAIN FINDS:

• The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo <— THEY BONDED AFTER SOMETHING TRAUMATIC… “Together, they decide they want their lives to mean something, to matter. When they meet again a year later, it seems fated—perhaps they’ll find life’s meaning in each other. But then Gabe becomes a photojournalist assigned to the Middle East and Lucy pursues a career in New York. What follows is a thirteen-year journey of dreams, desires, jealousies, betrayals, and, ultimately, of love…”

Yamara: So good and gawd my heart 💔

Cézanne: Damn it. I had to one click again LOL

• A Paradox of Fates (Prevent the Past Book 1) by Rebecca Hefner <— SCI-FI, DYSTOPIAN, TIME TRAVEL ROMANCE ALERT!! And it’s in KU!!! Recent release and the author is sponsoring today’s newsletter with a five fun facts and a gift card & ebook giveaway!! The author says:

This novel is brought to you by a self-proclaimed science dork and lover of romance, fantasy and sci-fi. The reader can expect time travel shenanigans, smokin’ hot chemistry between main characters in their late 30’s and 40’s and twists along the way. Enjoy the journey!

• Small Town Scandals Boxset Books 1-3 by Kay Lyons <— BOOK BUNDLE ALERT!!
• The Ascended Angels Complete Collection (A Dark Paranormal Romance) by Kim Petersen <— SERIES BUNDLE SUPER-BARGAIN!!

PARANORMAL/FANTASY/SCI-FI/DYSTOPIAN NEW RELEASES:

1. The Deep by Alma Katsu <— SURVIVORS OF THE TITANIC… “...Years later, Annie, having survived that fateful night, has attempted to put her life back together. Working as a nurse on the sixth voyage of the Titanic’s sister ship, the Britannic, newly refitted as a hospital ship, she happens across an unconscious Mark, now a soldier fighting in World War I. At first, Annie is thrilled and relieved to learn that he too survived the sinking, but soon, Mark’s presence awakens deep-buried feelings and secrets, forcing her to reckon with the demons of her past–as they both discover that the terror may not yet be over...”
2. The Dying Wolf (The Familiar Empire Book 2) by G. Bailey
3. Feral: A Shifter Academy Romance (Cats of Felidae Academy Book 2) by River Ramsey
4. Wolf and the Wild Scots (Special Forces: Operation Alpha) by Keira Montclair
5. Smoke Bitten (A Mercy Thompson Novel Book 12) by Patricia Briggs <— MERCY THOMPSON ALERT!! “...I am Mercedes Athena Thompson Hauptman. My only “superpowers” are that I turn into a thirty-five pound coyote and fix Volkswagens. But I have friends in odd places and a pack of werewolves at my back. It looks like I’m going to need them...”
6. The Queen’s Bargain (Black Jewels Book 10) by Anne Bishop
7. Half-Blood Academy 5: Magic Flame: a Reverse Harem Fantasy Romance by by Meg Xuemei X
8. Mad Girl: Locked Up (Supernatural Asylum Book 1) by Karpov Kinrade and Heather Hildenbrand
9. The Jabberwocky Princess (The Forest Tales Series Book 2) by Cece Louise
10. Loved in Space <— Six BRAND new stories of love and romance among the stars by NYT & USA Today Bestsellers Mina Carter, Eve Langlais, Cara Bristol, Donna McDonald, Susan Hayes and J Thompson.
11. Forbidden Bond (Academy of Elemental Magic Book 2)by Fiona Starr
12. Ascent (The Return of the Elves Book 7) by Bethany Adams
13. Bad Boy Wolf Daddy (Secret Babies of The Wolves Book 3) by Scarlett Ray

CONTEMPORARY NEW RELEASES:

1. Down and Dirty (Hot Jocks Book 5) by Kendall Ryan <— KENDALL RYAN’S MARRIED IN VEGAS ALERT!! “...Remember that time you accidentally woke up in Vegas married to your hot younger guy friend? That’s basically my life right now. Mistakes we made, okay? He’s too young for me. Twenty-three to my thirty. And he’s saving himself for the right girl. Yup. Apparently I’ve married the last alpha-male virgin on the planet. And my stubborn, oddly traditional, new husband doesn’t want a divorce. He wants me…”
2. The Inn at Holiday Bay: Proof in the Photo by Kathi Daley
3. Maximus (Special Forces: Operation Alpha) (Gold Team Book 4) by Riley Edwards
4. Breakaway (Northbrook Hockey Elite Book 5)
5. Love Hard (Hard Play Book 3) by Nalini Singh <— SINGLE FATHER SPORTS STAR ALERT! “...having kicked a cheating sports-star ex to the curb, she has a prestigious job and loyal friends—and wants nothing to do with sportsmen. The last thing she expects is the fire that ignites between her and the stuffed-shirt golden boy who once loved her best friend...”
6. Chasing Tail (The Dogmothers Book 4) by Roxanne St. Claire
7. My Way To You (Creek Canyon Book 1) by Catherine Bybee
8. Snowed In by Lexi Blake
9. Phoenix: A Linear Tactical Romantic Suspense Standalone by Janie Crouch
10. EXPLOITING AJ (Special Forces: Operation Alpha) (Project ROOT Book 3)
11. A Good Neighborhood: A Novel by Therese Anne Fowler <— BATTLING NEIGHBORS ALERT!! “…All is well until the Whitmans—a family with new money and a secretly troubled teenage daughter—raze the house and trees next door to build themselves a showplace. With little in common except a property line, these two families quickly find themselves at odds: first, over an historic oak tree in Valerie’s yard, and soon after, the blossoming romance between their two teenagers...”
12. SEAL’s Sky (Special Forces: Operation Alpha) (Black Eagle Book 4) by Lynne St. James
13. Earl of Exile: Regency Romance (Lords of Scandal Book 3) by Tammy Andresen
14. Tease Me: A Stark International Security Novel by J. Kenner
15. Saving Trace (The West Series Book 10) by Jill Sanders <— JILL SANDERS!!
16. Creole Kingpin (Magnolia Duet Book 1) by Meghan March <— MEGHAN MARCH ANTI-HERO ALERT!! “…The thing about ghosts is they’re supposed to stay dead. That’s exactly what I am, but I can’t stay away from Magnolia Marie Maison for one more day, let alone another year. We’ve already got fifteen of those between us. As it stands, she’ll want to kill me as soon as she lays eyes on me. And knowing her, she’s completely up to the task. But I’m a man on a mission…”
17. An Unconventional Affair (Forever Yours Book 9) by Stacy Reid <—
18. Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend: A Novel by Jenny Colgan
19. To Tame a Rogue (Soldiers and Soulmates Book 2) by Alexa Aston
20. Thin Ice (Courage Under Fire Book 3) by Mary Alford
21. My Dark Vanessa: A Novel by Kate Elizabeth Russell <— AS A TEEN SHE HAD AN AFFAIR WITH HER MUCH-OLDER TEACHER... and now… “…Amid the rising wave of allegations against powerful men, a reckoning is coming due. Strane has been accused of sexual abuse by a former student, who reaches out to Vanessa, and now Vanessa suddenly finds herself facing an impossible choice: remain silent, firm in the belief that her teenage self willingly engaged in this relationship, or redefine herself and the events of her past. But how can Vanessa reject her first love, the man who fundamentally transformed her and has been a persistent presence in her life? Is it possible that the man she loved as a teenager—and who professed to worship only her—may be far different from what she has always believed?”
22. Alex’s Atonement (Midnight Sons Book 2) by Carmen DeSousa
23. A Murderous Relation (A Veronica Speedwell Mystery Book 5) by Deanna Raybourn
24. Enticing Liam (Big Sky Royals Book 2) by Kristen Proby <— PRINCESS IS HIDING OUT FROM THE PUBLIC IN MOMTANA… “…Liam Cunningham is the head of security in Montana for the royal family. For a man who has seen the worst of human nature in the Army, being in Cunningham Falls is a balm to his tattered soul. Princess Eleanor, on the other hand, is a royal pain in the butt. She’s proven in the past that she’s a troublemaker. She’s also beautiful, smart, and everything good in life that he doesn’t deserve…”
25. Daisy (Special Forces: Operaton Alpha) (Finding His Destiny Book 3) by Angela Rush
26. Phoenix: A Linear Tactical Romantic Suspense Standalone by Janie Crouch
27. SEAL’s Sky (Special Forces: Operation Alpha) (Black Eagle Book 4) by Lynne St. James
28. Maybe Swearing Will Help (SWAT Generation 2.0 Book 3) by Lani Lynn Vale <— THE MC PRINCESS & THE COP FIGHT LIKE CATS & DOGS!! “...Fast forward to adulthood, and Ashe is still off limits. Still driving him insane. Still…beautiful. She never misses an opportunity to give him hell, either. That has to be why he agrees to do a photoshoot for KPD SWAT that’ll benefit her charity even when he’d rather shoot himself in the foot with his duty weapon...”
29. Hijacking Holiday (Special Forces: Operation Alpha) (Special Forces & Brotherhood Protectors Book 8) by Heather Long
30. Alpha Mountain Man: A Billionaire Romance (Billionaire Lovers Book 2) by Claire Angel
31. The Other Man (Rose Gold Book 1) by Nicole French
32. In Fury Lies Mischief (Midnight Mayhem: Book II) by Amo Jones <— DARK ROMANCE ALERT!! “…I thought I knew him. He thought he knew me. This isn’t a fairy tale, or some achingly beautiful story about two soul mates who instantly fall irrevocably in love with each other. This is a story about a love so painful, so rich, that it destroys everything and everyone around it. Including ourselves...”
33. Rescuing Katherine (Special Forces: Operation Alpha) (Bravo Series Book 2) by Anna Blakely
34. Untamed by Glennon Doyle
35. Guarding Cherish (Special Forces: Operation Alpha) (SEALs on Vacation Book 3) by Rose Smith
36. Protecting Arizona (Special Forces: Operation Alpha) by Desiree Holt
37. Absolving Blue (Police and Fire: Operation Alpha) (On Call Book 4) by Freya Barker <— THE EMT & THE COP ALERT!! “…For long-time Durango Fire Department EMT, Ava ‘Blue’ Navarro, her teammates at Station 3 represent a family more loyal than her own. However, when patients start dying on her watch, she draws the attention of local law enforcement. In particular the smooth-talking detective she’s successfully evaded for years, fearing he might stir up her quiet existence...”
38. Inventing the Viscount (The Bluestocking Scandals Book 2) by Ellie St. Clair
39. A Mystery for the Earl: Regency Romance (Ladies, Love, and Mysteries Book 4) by Joyce Alec
40. Yours In Scandal (Man of the Year Book 1) by Lauren Layne <— HE’S HER FATHER’S OPPONENT!! “...Rebellion is a thing of the past for Adeline Blake. As New York’s premier event planner, she’s all about reform and respectability. Then she’s approached by Robert to organize the party of the season. Curious, considering he’s her father’s most formidable opponent. And alarming, too. Because Addie can’t help but fall for the righteously popular candidate with the movie-star smile…”
41. Above and Beyond (Bronco’s Boys Book 6) by Andrew Grey <— M/M ROMANCE ALERT!!
42. Hard and Fast by Lisa Renee Jones <— BASEBALL STAR ALERT!! “…No playing with the players! For Amanda Wright–new reporter on the pro baseball block–this rule is harder to keep than she had thought. Especially with the team’s star pitcher, gorgeous Brad Rogers, sending signals her libido can’t possibly miss. How can she indulge her craving for Brad and still prove she can play with the big-league journalists? From their first illicit kiss, their private ball games lead to delicious pleasure. Then she discovers Brad is hiding a big secret…”
43. A Secret Chance: A Small Town Love Story (Chance Rapids Book 4) by A.J. Wynter
44. True Colors (North Brothers Book 2) by Amy Knupp
45. The Perfect Deal: A Workplace Romance (Best Intentions Book 2) by Mary Campisi
46. The Best Friend: Red’s Tavern, Book 1 by Raleigh Ruebins
47. Undercover Bromance (Bromance Book Club 2) by Lyssa Kay Adams <— SHE GETS FIRED!! “…After she catches him harassing a young hostess, she confronts him and gets fired. Liv vows revenge, but she’ll need assistance to take on the powerful chef. Unfortunately, that means turning to Braden Mack. When Liv’s blackballed from the restaurant scene, the charismatic nightclub entrepreneur offers to help expose her ex-boss, but she is suspicious of his motives. He’ll need to call in reinforcements: the Bromance Book Club...”
48. Hot Zone (Danger in Arms, Book 3): Romantic Suspense by Cindy Dees
49. The Promise of Miss Spencer: A Regency Romance by Sarah McConkie
50. Jack Daniel’s (It’s all in the Whiskey Book 3) by Jen Talty
51. Made in Hollywood (A Red Carpet Romance Book 2) by Michelle Keener

PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )

• The Truths We Told (Secrets and Truths Duet Book 2) by E.K. Blair – March 12th 2020
• The Trade by Meghan Quinn – March 12th 2020
• Reborn Yesterday by Tessa Bailey – March 16th 2020
• Mating Theory: A Trust Fund Standalone Novel by Skye Warren – March 17th 2020
• Crush the King (A Crown of Shards Novel Book 3) by Jennifer Estep – March 17th 2020
• What It Seems by Emily Bleeker – March 17th 2020
• Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel – March 17th 2020
• All I Ask by Corinne Michaels – March 17th 2020
• Southern Chance (The Southern Series Book 1) by Natasha Madison – March 17th 2020
• The Boy from the Woods by Harlan Coben – March 17th 2020
• The Shape of Family: A Novel by Shilpi Somaya Gowda – March 17th 2020
• Tempting Talk (Tempt Me Book 3) by Sara Whitney – March 18th 2020
• Sweet Jane by Joanne Kukanza Easley – March 19th 2020
• Inevitable: A Second Chance Standalone Romance by Shain Rose – March 19th 2020

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