Latest Romance Book Releases – 05-09-2023

HAPPY TUESDAY NEW RELEASE DAY!!! Lots to come and I’m working on it as we speak. I’ve got a good 2-3 hours left to get it all together so keep checking back. 🙂 71 books on today’s list!!

BLURB JOLTS!! The Boyfriend Candidate (she meets him in a bar, and suddenly there are photos of them all over the internet & then she realizes why!!) This Will Hurt (M/M ROMANCE!! Two straight best friends, and one is attached… but the other is committing to his gf) Love Again (her fiancé died, and she texts him randomly anyway, and someone else is getting the messages), The Comeback (her friend’s cousin shows up to cheer her up, and she doesn’t recognize how famous he actually is…)

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• SOLVED!!! —> The mafia romance where he thinks she cheated & revealed secrets so she runs away…
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• Still Me: A Novel (Me Before You Trilogy Book 3) by Jojo Moyes <— NANCY FOUND US THIS SUPER-BARGAIN!!

Nancy: I saw in my Wish List that STILL ME: A Noel (Me Before You Trilogy Book 3) By JoJo Myers is super bargained priced today… WOW!

Northernstar: I just finished Still Me by Jojo Moyes, the conclusion to the me before you series. The second book left me unsatisfied and I was chopping at the bit to get to this one. It did not disappoint. This book continues with the self discovery of Louisa Clark as she moves to New York City. I loved the characters in the book – my favoirite was Dean Martin. Although I would have liked an epilogue it was a wonderful read.

• Aliens on Earth: a Limited Edition Science Fiction Romance Collection (Limited Edition Romance Collections) <— SUPER-BARGAIN ANTHOLOGY!! “…In this limited edition collection of romances you’ll find heroes and heroines thrown into heart-pounding adventures as they help their alien mates escape condemnation to exile on Earth, while others settle into a comfortable almost-human existence...”
• Silver Soldiers: A Boys Behaving Badly Anthology Book #7 <— SUPER-BARGAIN ANTHOLOGY!! “…This collection features “silver soldiers”—those salt-and-pepper hotties with crow’s feet earned through rugged training and years of combat. Former soldiers finding their footing after their first careers, or current soldiers nearing the end of their military careers...”
• Sigils & Spells: A Limited Edition Collection of Magical Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy Tales (Charmed Magic Collections) 

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

1. Heart Stings: An Elemental Assassin novella by Jennifer Estep <— JENNIFER ESTEP’S LATEST!! “...That all changes when a ruthless Ashland underworld boss starts threatening her, but Lorelei is determined to figure out why the other crime boss is so interested in her thriving business. She vows to use her elemental Ice and metal magic to do whatever it takes to defend herself and her family. Also in the mix is the mercurial Hugh Tucker. Lorelei doesn’t know what the vampire is up to, or if he’s a friend or an enemy…”
2. Hunter (Witch’s Circle Book 2) by Mell Eight
3. Aziel (Elyon’s Warriors Book 1) by Eve Langlais
4. Craving His Virgin Mate (Poison Wolves MC Book 2) by Sam Crescent <— SHE NEVER FELT LIKE SHE BELONGED… “…She doesn’t know what she’s looking for until she finds it in a small town called Poison. The locals are awful and rude, but she loves the town and there’s no way she’s leaving. There was a human in town and that always had the pack on edge. They had to keep every single part of their lives in check, which was exhausting. Boyan tried to persuade the little human to leave town. There was only one problem—he knows there’s something off about her. Agatha is not quite human, and she’s not quite wolf either. It’s in her scent...”
5. Forever Fated: A SciFi Romance by Athena Storm
6. Guarding Madeline: The Others: Book Five by Sabrina Rue
7. Wait for Me: A Sweet Time Travel Romance (Waters of Time Series) by Jody Hedlund <— HE TIME TRAVELS & MEETS HER!! “…Dawson Huxham blames himself for his sister’s death . . . until he briefly crosses time and discovers she’s alive in the Middle Ages. Hoping to reconnect with her, he searches for the holy water that will help him visit the past for a longer duration. But he realizes he’s not the only one looking for the miraculous water. Terrorists are threatening him and watching his every move. As Dawson locates holy water from an unlikely source, he crosses fully into the past where he meets a beautiful noblewoman, Philippa Neville, who is desperately trying to escape her uncle’s plans for an arranged marriage...”
8. Raven’s Redemption: A Dark Paranormal Romance (Raven’s Cry Book 4) by Charlie Nottingham
9. Loving the Wolf: A Fated Mates Romance (SWAT Book 14) by Paige Tyler
10. Raising Hell (In Fire and Ash Book 2) by Melissa Haag — SHE WOKE THE GOD OF THE UNDERWORLD! “…Convincing Hades that she’s human is proving more difficult than Ashlyn imagined. The sexy king of Hell believes she’s playing games by withholding what he truly wants: Her. He alternates between outrageous promises to lay the world at her feet and demands for the affection he craves. He doesn’t ask for much. Just…everything. Even as she denies him, Ashlyn’s drawn closer to succumbing to his desires. And when a mysterious immortal with the ability to enter Hell attempts to kill Ashlyn, she knows there’s nowhere safer than within Hades’ protective arms...”
11. Thieves and Monsters: A Monster Mafia Romance (Three Fates Mafia Book 1) by Clio Evans
12. Viking’s Love: A Viking time travel romance (Called by a Viking Book 4) by Mariah Stone
13. Crown of Thorns and Sins 2: Ruined by the Dragon by Meg Xuemei X <— DUET CONCLUSION!! “…This is the final book in the Crown of Thorns and Sins duet. If you like a possessive and damaged alpha dragon, tough nerdy heroine, panty-melting heat in action, you’ll enjoy this series...”
14. Prince Of Lust: The Princes of Sin series (Princes Of Sin: The Seven Deadly Sins series Book 1) by K. Elle Morrison

CONTEMPORARY NEW RELEASES:

1. Fallen Foe (Cruel Castaways) by L.J. Shen <— L.J. SHEN’S LATEST!! HIS FIANCE DIED… “…Still reeling from his fiancée’s death, he meets Winnifred Ashcroft, a struggling actress who lands a coveted role in a play at his theater…and knows things about his late fiancée no one else does. The only problem? They can’t stand each other. Backstage at Arsène’s theater, Winnie begins to let down her guard around the tempestuous billionaire…”
2. Whiskey (Dark Water Series Book 2) by J.L. Drake
3. Unexpected Bliss (Nights in Bliss, Colorado Book 13) by Lexi Blake
4. The Magic of Sea Glass: A dazzlingly heartwarming summer romance by Jenny Hale
5. I Will Leave You Never: A Novel by Ann Putnam <— HER HUSBAND IS DYING… “…a cancer diagnosis for Zoe’s husband, Jay, which plunges the family into disbelief and fear. The children lean in close to their parents, can’t stop touching them. As Jay’s treatment begins, nature lets loose with strange and startling encounters, while a shadowy figure hovers about the corners of the house. First, Zoe’s fear turns to anger: How can I love you if I am to lose you? How can I live in joy when the sky is falling? But she gradually learns that it’s possible to love anything, even terrible things—if you can love them for what they are teaching you…”
6. Covert Ops (Saint Squad Book 12) by Traci Hunter Abramson
7. Unsteady Ground (Lantern Beach Exposure Book 3) by Christy Barritt
8. Queen Charlotte: Before the Bridgertons came the love story that changed the ton… by Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes <— THIS NEW QUEEN IS FALLING FOR THE KING… “…Born a German Princess, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was beautiful, headstrong, and fiercely intelligent… not precisely the attributes the British Court had been seeking in a spouse for the young King George III. But her fire and independence were exactly what she needed, because George had secrets… secrets with the potential to shake the very foundations of the monarchy. Thrust into her new role as a royal, Charlotte must learn to navigate the intricate politics of the court… all the while guarding her heart, because she is falling in love with the King, even as he pushes her away...”
9. The Little Flower Shop by Lori Foster
10. Deliver Me From Evil: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance (The Augustine Brothers Book 2) by Natasha Knight
11. Grim and Bear It: Steamy Grumpy Sunshine Romance (Stay a Spell Book 6) by Juliette Cross
12. Man Cave (On A Manhunt Book 3) by Vanessa Vale <— SHE’S INEXPERIENCED & SHE HAS A CRUSH ON HIM!! “...He’s diligent. Very focused. Skilled. And impossible not to fall for. Except he’s only up for a fun time. A wild romp or two. No way would he have any romantic interest in someone like me. Why would he? He’s an intense, brooding doctor—and, oh yeah, a billionaire—and I’m a goofy first grade teacher barely making ends meet...”
13. HOT Limit: Hostile Operations Team® – Strike Team 2 by Lynn Raye Harris
14. Firefighter’s Fake Fiancée: Trinity Falls Sweet Romance – Book 5 by Clara Pines
15. The Billionaire’s Valet by Lucy Lennox
16. The Boyfriend Candidate: A Novel by Ashley Winstead <— SHE MEETS HIM AT A BAR & SUDDENLY PICS OF THEM ARE ALL OVER THE INTERNET! “…Enter Logan, the gorgeous, foul-mouthed stranger she meets at a hotel bar. Audacious and filterless, Logan is Alexis’s opposite—and boy, do opposites attract! Just as she’s about to fulfill her hookup wish, the hotel catches fire in a freak lightning storm. In their rush to escape, Logan is discovered carrying her into the street, where people are waiting with cameras. Cameras Logan promptly—and shockingly—flees. Alexis is bewildered until suddenly pictures of her and Logan escaping the fire are all over the internet. Turns out Logan is none other than Logan Arthur, the hotshot candidate challenging the Texas governor’s seat…”
17. A Bargain with a Beast: Regency Romance (Lords of Temptation Book 4) by Tammy Andresen <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!!
18. Mail-Order Bride Runaway (Montana Mail-Order Brides Book 4) by Linda Ford <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!!
19. The Duke is Mightier than the Sword (Dukes in Danger Book 3) by Emily E K Murdoch <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!!
20. Three Times a Lady (Drake’s Damsels Book 3) by Eileen Dreyer <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!!
21. Finding Our Way by CaSandra McLaughlin and Michelle Stimpson <— PATRICE & HER TWO DAUGHTERS.. “…Patrice Reed is retired, but between church life and home life with her two adult daughters and grandson, there is no time for her own life. That is, until she meets Theo Santoro, who makes her recognize that she’s missing out on her best life. Wanna-be reality TV star, Quida, desires fame regardless of the cost. And motherhood is cramping her style. Jade, a plus-sized millennial, struggles to find her place in the family and in the world. Can Patrice and her daughters find their way to peace under one roof?”
22. A Bitter Man (Special Forces: Operation Alpha) (Appalachian STAR Book 2) by Deanndra Hall
23. Ivory’s Fight (Special Forces: Operation Alpha) (Prey Security: Artemis Team Book 1) by Jane Blythe
24. Rexar (Special Forces: Operation Alpha) (Nemesis Inc. Bravo Team Book 1) by Bella Stone
25. This Will Hurt I by Cara Dee <— M/M ROMANCE DUET PART #1!! HE WAS IN LOVE WITH HIS BEST FRIEND BUT HIS BEST FRIEND WANTED TO COMMIT TO HIS GIRLFRIEND… “…I sucked at expressing how I felt—which was emotionally stunted most of the time—but Roe seemed to get me. I became…dependent. Attached. Not in a sexual way or anything—I wasn’t gay. Far from it. Or bisexual like Roe, for that matter. No, this was different. I just wanted to be close to him. He made me laugh like no other. We were a fantastic team. We lived together. Worked together. He was my best friend. He was everything. He was my defining moment. Until he decided to commit to his f—to his girlfriend…”
26. Teacher of the Year (Teachers in Love) by M.A. Wardell <— M/M ROMANCE!!
27. Only the Brightest Stars by Andrew Grey
28. My Best Friend’s Dad (Spicy Office Secrets) by Lydia Hall
29. Love Again (Movie Tie-In): A Novel by Sofie Cramer <— HER FIANCE DIED & SHE’S NOW TEXTING HIM, BUT SOMEONE ELSE IS GETTING THE TEXTS. “…After a heated argument, Clara’s fiancee stormed out of their apartment, but before they have a chance to reconcile, he died a tragic accident. It’s been two years, but she’s still paralyzed with grief, and her friends are worried about her. So, to try to say what was left unsaid, she start’s texting his old phone. What she doesn’t realize is that the number has been reassigned. Across town, Sven’s phone begins recieving mysterious but heartfelt text messages…”
30. Hidden (Mystery Lake Series Book 5) by Tamsen Schultz
31. Silver Fox Secret Daddy: Daddy’s Best Friend, Age Gap, Accidental Pregnancy Romance (The Boston Billionaires) by Ruby Emhart
32. How to Kiss Your Enemy: A Sweet Romantic Comedy (How to Kiss a Hawthorne Brother Book 3) by Jenny Proctor <— CHEFS!! HIS RIVAL IS ON HIS TURF!! “…When THE Tatum Elliott shows up to run the catering kitchen at my family’s farm and event center, I don’t trust her anymore than I did back in culinary school. But like it or not, she’s here. On my territory. My turf. In the kitchen that shares a building with my farm-to-table restaurant. And she can’t seem to keep her hands off my parmesan. Our old rivalry flares to life faster than a flambé, but there’s something else flaming between us too...”
33. The Last Ride (SEALs on Wheels Book 1) by Anya Summers
34. Saving Jennifer: Seal Team Tango Book 5 by Nicole Flockton
35. Uncovering Blue (Special Forces: Operation Alpha) (Alias Protection Book 5) by Annie Miller
36. Hero Worship by Amelia Wilde <— BILLIONAIRE WANTS TO HELP DEFEAT HER DEMONS… “...Daisy has long since learned to spill her pain onto a canvas — paintings of the hidden terrors that torture her by night have made her name as an artist. But none of them show the darkness Daisy truly fears: the deepest, unspoken desires of her body. When their paths cross for the first time since adolescence, Herc is determined to step into the fray and defeat Daisy’s demons...”
37. The Hampton Beach Café (Starting Over Book 2) by Sage Parker
38. Tempting Love: A Single Dad Nanny Small Town Romance (Mountain Haven Series Book 4) by Lea Coll
39. Shielding Daisy (Special Forces: Operation Alpha) (Delta Force – Generation Next Book 6) by Jen Talty
40. The Thing About Home by Rhonda McKnight <— FAMOUS INFLUENCER’S “VOW RENEWAL” LEAVES HER LEFT AT THE ALTAR “…What Casey doesn’t expect is a postcard-worthy property on a three-hundred-acre farm, history, culture, and a love of sweet tea. She spends her days caring for the land and her nights cooking much needed Southern comfort foods. She also meets Nigel, the handsome farm manager whose friendship has become everything she’s never had. And then there are the secrets her mother can no longer hide. Through the pages of her great-grandmother’s journals, Casey discovers her roots run deeper than the Lowcountry soil. She learns that she has people. A home. A legacy to uphold. And a great new love story—if only she is brave enough to leave her old life behind…”
41. The Cowboy and the Pastry Princess: Royal Oak Ranch Sweet Western Romance by Elle Rush
42. Searching For Claire (Special Forces: Operation Alpha) (Mountain Rescue Book 3) by Julia Bright
43. The Comeback by Lily Chu <— K-POP CELEBRITY IS THERE TO HELP MEND HER BROKEN HEART!! “…when she comes home after yet another soul-sucking day to find an unfamiliar, gorgeous man camped out in her living room, focus is the last thing on her mind. Especially when her roommate explains this is Choi Jihoon, her cousin freshly arrived from Seoul to mend a broken heart. He just needs a few weeks to rest and heal; Ari will barely even know he’s there. (Yeah, right.) Jihoon is kindness and chaos personified, and it isn’t long before she’s falling, hard. But when one wrong step leads to a shocking truth, Ari finds herself thrust onto the world stage...”
44. Vengeance in the Mist (Coventry Saga) by Robin Patchen
45. Ethan’s Obsession (Special Forces: Operation Alpha) (Tactical Operations Series Book 2) by Anna Blakely
46. Pieces of Blue by Holly Goldberg Sloan <— AFTER HER HUSBAND DIES, SINGLE MOM BUYS A HOTEL IN HAWAII… “…while the kids adjust, Lindsey is flailing, trying to pretend she knows how to bring a motel—and herself—back to life. Then a handsome stranger rolls into the motel parking lot, and she’s surprised to feel a long-dormant part of herself stirring. She accepts his offer to help, unaware that he may have secrets of his own. And all the while, out in the Pacific, the trade winds are fiercely blowing...”
47. The Comeback Summer by Ali Brady
48. Lace Vengeance (Snow White Book 3) by Eve Dangerfield
49. The Cowboy’s Lucky Lady (Horsehead Texas Series Book 5) by Janalyn Knight
50. I’m Snow Into You: A Small Town Enemies-to-Lovers Romance (Sven’s Beard Book 1) by Brenda Rothert <— AN INHERITANCE BRINGS HER TO THIS TOWN & SHE MEETS THE GRUMP POLICE CHIEF! “…Ever hear of Sven’s Beard, Minnesota? Me either, until an inheritance from an uncle I never knew about brings me there. Expecting a windfall to support my dream of traveling the world, I instead get a weekly newspaper, complete with a crumbling building, a surly employee, and way too much interaction with the town’s bearded, grouchy lumberjack of a police chief…”
51. Gimme Some Sugar: A Small Town Opposites Attract Romance (Pine Mountain Book 3) by Kimberly Kincaid
52. Not Tryna Catch Feelings: A BWWM Romance (Resort Romances Book 5) by Tyla Walker
53. Faking The Bride : A Hot Romantic Comedy by Jennifer Hartley
54. Accidentally in Bloom: An Enemies-to-Lovers, Reverse Grumpy Sunshine, Small-town Spicy RomCom by Elise Kennedy <— SHE’S GRUMPY ‘CAUSE SHE’S BACK HOME & HAS TO RUN THE FAMILY FLOWER SHOP!! “…Rose Parker is back in her quirky hometown after 10 years, and she’s pissed. Her father’s will states she must close his estate with his protege and her accidental enemy: a hot, cheerful, tattooed, motorcycle-riding flower farmer. The catch? Rose and her sisters now owe $300,000 in estate back taxes, so they come together to reopen the family’s 100-year-old flower shop to keep the debt collectors at bay...”
55. Never Gonna Happen: An Ice Hockey Romance (Denver Royalty Book 1) by Sheridan Anne
56. You’ve Got This: A BRAND NEW feel-good romantic comedy from Maxine Morrey, perfect for summer 2023 by Maxine Morrey
57. The Foster Wife by Cindy Dorminy <— SHE TRAINS MEN TO BE MARRIAGE MATERIAL & THEN SHE MEETS HIM!! “…Her track record is impeccable until she meets perpetual bachelor Phin Baxtor. From the start, she’s confused as to why this guitar-playing hunk would even want to hire her, but she needs the money, so she takes him on. Phin is content with working in his food truck all day and playing the field at night. But his business partner, Jay, offers him a bet he can’t refuse. If Phin can complete Amelia’s program without changing his ways, he will win Jay’s rare guitar. Certain his task will be easier than playing “Hound Dog,” he agrees to enter the program…”

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1. Love Again (Movie Tie-In): A Novel by Sofie Cramer
2. Fallen Foe (Cruel Castaways) by L.J. Shen
3. Covert Ops (Saint Squad Book 12) by Traci Hunter Abramson
4. Unexpected Bliss (Nights in Bliss, Colorado Book 13) by Lexi Blake
5. The Magic of Sea Glass: A dazzlingly heartwarming summer romance by Jenny Hale
6. The Little Flower Shop by Lori Foster
7. The Boyfriend Candidate: A Novel by Ashley Winstead
8. Aziel (Elyon’s Warriors Book 1) by Eve Langlais
9. Queen Charlotte: Before the Bridgertons came the love story that changed the ton… by Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes
10. You’ve Got This: A BRAND NEW feel-good romantic comedy from Maxine Morrey, perfect for summer 2023 by Maxine Morrey
11. The Thing About Home by Rhonda McKnight
12. Pieces of Blue by Holly Goldberg Sloan
13. The Comeback Summer by Ali Brady
14. The Foster Wife by Cindy Dorminy

PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )

1. P.S. You’re The Worst: An Enemies-to-Lovers Standalone Romance by Jane Anthony | May 11, 2023
2. Salace by Yolanda Olson and K. Larsen | May 11, 2023
3. Blaze: A small town EMT romance. (Bradford Station Book 3) by Laramie Briscoe | May 12, 2023
4. The Space Between Now & Forever (The Space Between Duet Book 2) by Melissa Toppen | May 12, 2023
5. About That Night (The Young Brothers Book 1) by Erin McCarthy | May 15, 2023
6. Seven Rules for Breaking Hearts: A Novel May 16, 2023
7. Strictly Business (Business or Pleasure Trilogy Book 1) by Lisa Renee Jones | May 16, 2023
8. North Bay Road by Richard Kirshenbaum | May 16, 2023
9. Meant For Me (Paradise Bay Billionaire Brothers Book 6) by Claudia Burgoa | May 16, 2023
10. Famous for a Living by Melissa Ferguson | May 16, 2023
11. The Troublemaker (Sex & Bonds Book 2) by Jessica Peterson | May 16, 2023
12. Summer Reading by Jenn McKinlay | May 16, 2023
13. Chapel Bend: An Enemies to Lovers, Small Town Romance (Huckleberry Bay Book 3) by Kristen Proby | May 16, 2023
14. Dirty Filthy Billionaire: A Dirty Universe Novella by Laurelin Paige | May 16, 2023
15. Wicked as Secrets (Matt & Madison, Part One) (Wicked & Devoted Book 7) by Shayla Black | May 16, 2023
16. The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren | May 16, 2023
17. Untamed King: A Dark Arranged Marriage Mafia-Inspired Romance (Badlands Underworld Book 1) by Nina Levine | May 18, 2023
18. The Poppy Sisters by Deborah Carr | May 19, 2023
19. Tessa’s Trust (The Anna Albertini Files Book 5) by Rebecca Zanetti | May 20, 2023
20. Harbored in Silence (Aspen Pack Book 4) by Carrie Ann Ryan | May 22, 2023

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