Latest Romance Book Releases – 05-17-2022

HAPPY TUESDAY NEW RELEASE DAY!! Here I am, getting today’s list together. It’s small right now but will be mighty soon enough. 😉

BLURB JOLTS: June First <— HOLY MOLY FORBIDDEN LOVE ALERT!! And that’s all I gotta say about that, but oh boy did it give me a jolt! Beach House Summer (her celebrity husband dies in a crash, and she decides to befriend the mysterious pregnant woman that was in his car…)

P.S. Don’t forget to check out:

• Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations – 05-13-2022 <— Amazing trued-and-true recommendations!
• Monday Early Bird Book Releases – 05-16-2022 <— Yesterday’s including one from Lauren Blakely & also one from Lauren Runow that gave me a HUGE blurb jolt!
• Reader Questions <— a bunch of new ones and a bunch more coming right up!

READER RECOMMENDATIONS & BARGAIN FINDS:

1. Rescued: A Collection of Contemporary Romances with Heart, Heat, and Dog Treats <— ANTHOLOGY SUPER-BARGAIN ALERT!! “…What happens when 10 dog-loving romance authors get together and brainstorm? Why, books with rescue dogs, sexy heroes, dirty talking, and lots of dog treats, of course….”
2. Heroes MC Fort Bragg: Books 1-3: (Heroes MC Fort Bragg Books 1-6) (Heroes MC Collection Book 3) by Autumn Summers
3. Rising Tides: The Complete Series by Grace Meyers <— SERIES BUNDLE SUPER-BARGAIN!!
4. Desperate Daughters: A Bluestocking Belles Collection With Friends <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE ANTHOLOGY SUPER-BARGAIN!
5. The Hot Zone by Carly Phillips <— SERIES BUNDLE SUPER-BARGAIN!!
6. Something Blue: A Sweet Romance Anthology <— SUPER-BARGAIN ANTHOLOGY!! “…Toss the bouquet and say “I do” to this collection of sweet wedding-themed romcoms from the team who brought you the USA Today Bestseller Christmas Actually! 18 all-new novellas by New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors…”

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

1. Captain of the Guard (Galactic Kings Book 3) by Anna Hackett
2. Emperor of Dragons (Black Veil Series Book 2) by Davidson King
3. Luka: Alien Adoption Agency #11 by Tasha Black
4. The Witch’s Tree: An unforgettable, heart-breaking, gripping timeslip novel for 2022 by Elena Collins <— TIME TRAVEL!! “…Separated by three hundred years, two women are drawn together by a home bathed in blood and magic. Grace Cotter’s spirit needs to rest, and only Selena can help her now…”
5. Shifter Village (Hearts of Stone Book 3) by C.D. Gorri
6. The Wall: A Dystopian Love Story Thriller by L.J. Sellers <— SHE’S DRAGGED OFF TO A DETENTION CAMP! “…Ronin, a bodytaker, experiences his own awakening when he tinkers with his state-issued phone and receives a message from a stranger outside the wall—then falls madly in love with Jayla, a woman of a different class he can never be with. As their troubles escalate to a life-and-death crisis, so do the enclave’s. Jayla and Ronin are determined to expose the deceitful authoritarian regime…”
7. From Bad to Cursed (The Witches of Thistle Grove Book 2) by Lana Harper <— THE BAD GIRL & THE GOOD BOY!! “…Rowan is the very definition of lawful good, so tragically noble and by-the-book he makes Issa’s teeth hurt. In accordance with their families’ complicated history, he and Issa have been archenemies for years and have grown to heartily loathe each other. But as the unlikely duo follow a perplexing trail of clues to a stunning conclusion, Issa and Rowan discover how little they really know each other…”
8. Marked For Strife: An Alien Fated Mates Romance (Crashed And Claimed Book 2) by Susan Hayes
9. Of Visions & Secrets (Tenebris: An Occult Romance Book 1) by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
10. Defeating Nightmares (I.S.S. Book 3) by M. Sinclair

CONTEMPORARY NEW RELEASES:

1. June First by Jennifer Hartmann <— IT’S FINALLY LIVE & LYNN LOVED IT!! OMG SOUNDS FORBIDDEN. “…When I was six years old, my father made a choice that altered the course of my entire life. Because of what he did, the only girl I ever loved became the only girl I couldn’t have. In a lot of ways, I did have her… I had her first steps, her first words, her first smile. I had her milestones, her heartbreaks, her dreams. I had her heart so woven in with mine, I didn’t know  where she ended, and I began. Only, as the years pressed on, lines became blurred—and the blurrier the line, the easier it is to cross…”

Lynn: I have just finished an ARC of Jennifer latest book called June First which releases on 17th May and wow what a journey that book took me on!!! Emotional heartache, forbidden, and tragic. I could not put the book down and the tears that flowed were endless. Highly recommend this all-consuming read.

Mona: June First sounds awesome! Can’t wait for its release! Thanks Lynn! Great list Maryse! Downloading several now! Thank you!

1. Beach House Summer: A Novel by Sarah Morgan <— HER CELEBRITY CHEF HUSBAND DIES IN A CRASH & HAD A PREGNANT WOMAN IN HIS CAR… “…when she discovers that the young woman with him in the crash is pregnant, Joanna feels compelled to act, knowing exactly how brutal the media spotlight will be on celebrity chef Cliff Whitman’s ex-wife and his mysterious female friend. Ashley Blake can’t believe it when Joanna shows up in her hospital room and suggests they hide away at her beach house on a sleepy stretch of California coast. Joanna should be hating her, not helping her. But alone and pregnant, Ashley can’t turn down Joanna’s offer. Yet she knows that if Joanna ever found out the real reason Ashley was in that car, their tentative bond would shatter instantly...”
2. Bossed by my Roommate: Shacked Up Love by Penn Rivers
3. Falling for My Coach: A small town brother’s best friend sports romance (Falling Hard) by Dakota Davies
4. Only Rivals (Only You Book 1) by Charity Ferrell <— THEY HATE EACH OTHER & HAVE TO SHARE A BUSINESS! “…My plan was to meet a boy, fall in love, and live happily ever after. That ended when my boyfriend died and left me half of his business. Now, his best friend and I are business partners. There’s just one problem: We hate each other. Jax and I have been rivals since childhood…”
5. Forbidden Virgin (Bellucci Mafia Book 2) by Jessica Macedo
6. Dead Against Her (Bree Taggert Book 5) by Melinda Leigh
7. Mutts & Magnolias (South Carolina Sunsets Book 9) by Rachel Hanna
8. Hero: A Mountain Man Mercenary Romance (Alpha Mountain Book 1) by Renee Rose and Vanessa Vale
9. Make Me Shiver by Marie Johnston
10. Something Wilder by Christina Lauren <— CHRISTINA LAUREN’S LATEST!! SHE’S A FAKE TREASURE HUNT TOUR GUIDE & NOW SHE HAS TO GUIDE HIM!! “…Growing up the daughter of notorious treasure hunter and absentee father Duke Wilder left Lily without much patience for the profession…or much money in the bank. But Lily is nothing if not resourceful, and now uses Duke’s coveted hand-drawn maps to guide tourists on fake treasure hunts through the red rock canyons of Utah. It pays the bills but doesn’t leave enough to fulfill her dream of buying back the beloved ranch her father sold years ago, and definitely not enough to deal with the sight of the man she once loved walking back into her life with a motley crew of friends ready to hit the trails. Frankly, Lily would like to take him out into the wilderness—and leave him there...”
11. Kiss My Giraffe (Boys of the Bayou Gone Wild): a friends-to-enemies-to-lovers small town rom com by Erin Nicholas
12. Code Name: Libra (Zodiac Tactical) by Janie Crouch
13. Wind Chime Beach by Kay Correll
14. Lighthouse Way: A Huckleberry Bay Novel by Kristen Proby <— KRISTEN PROBY’S LATEST!! FORMER RACER IS TRYING TO HIDE OUT IN A SMALL TOWN… “…Wolfe Conrad is in hiding, and he’s come to Huckleberry Bay to heal. A career ending accident on the track nearly took his life, and now he seeks refuge to try and build a new one. The quaint town’s slow pace rattles the man who’s first love is fast cars—and then there’s the beautiful innkeeper, who rattles him in different ways…”
15. Guarding Her (Red Stone Security Series Book 18) by Katie Reus
16. The Musician (Emerson Pass Historicals Book 6) by Tess Thompson
17. Calum’s Contact (Terkel’s Team Book 4) by Dale Mayer
18. Wild About You (Wildcat Hockey Book 2) by Rebecca Jenshak <— HOCKEY STAR NEEDS A NANNY FOR HIS SISTER! “…A month ago, I was a rookie with the best stats in the league. I was traveling the world, playing hockey, and making more money than I ever dreamed. Then my sister showed up on my doorstep with nowhere else to go. I don’t know the first thing about being responsible for a troubled teen, and the team jet isn’t exactly kid-friendly. Enter Piper. My sister’s new teacher and nanny…”
19. The Murder Chronicles: A Cozy Mystery (A Tess and Tilly Cozy Mystery Book 13) by Kathi Daley
20. Conflicted: A Romantic Suspense Thriller (Coast Guard RECON Book 3) by Lori Matthews
21. The Sport of Matchmaking (Clavering Chronicles Book 3) by Jennie Goutet
22. Hard Pass: A St. Louis Mavericks Hockey Romance by Brenda Rothert and Kat Mizera <— SHE ACCIDENTALLY TEXTED A STRANGER! “…Ever meant to text your ex, but accidentally messaged a stranger instead? I did, and that mistake started a friendship that became important to me as I navigated a move and a new job with the St. Louis Mavericks. I’m crushing life as a strong, single woman until I discover the truth. That stranger I’m crushing on? He’s actually not a stranger at all…”
23. Four Fun by Stephanie Brother <— REVERSE HAREM!!
24. Red Velvet (Little Cakes Book 4) by Pepper North and Paige Michaels
25. All Fired Up by Dylan Newton
26. Lucky Star: A Fake Dating Celebrity Romance (Starstruck Series) by Susannah Nix <— ORDINARY GIRL IS HIS SUPERFAN!! “…What better way to do that than pretending he’s settled down with a nice, wholesome, ordinary girlfriend? Eve Tracey is as ordinary as they come—a pre-school teacher and part-time barista working two jobs to make ends meet. She also happens to be a recovering Boone Sheridan superfan…”
27. Complex: A Sweet Romantic Comedy (The Sweet Rom”Com” Series Book 2) by Kortney Keisel
28. The Love List: Sweet Romance & Women’s Friendship Fiction (Hilton Head Island Book 1) by Elana Johnson
29. Looking for You (Boggy Creek Valley Book 6) by Kelly Elliott <— SHE SHOWS UP AT HIS DOOR BRUISED… “…When I see her bruised up face, I instantly want to hurt someone. The problem is, Everly won’t tell me who hurt her or who she’s running from. The only thing she’ll tell me is that she needs a safe place to stay where no one can find her. Being a cop, I have the urge to unravel this mystery, but the other side of me simply wants to protect Everly from whatever it is she’s running from…”
30. Once Upon a Duke’s Wish (The Duke’s Lost Treasures Book 1) by Lana Williams <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!!
31. A Snarl, a Splash, and a Shock (Lions & Tigers & Bears) by K.C. Wells <— M/M ROMANCE!!
32. The Emma Project: A Novel (The Rajes Series Book 4) by Sonali Dev <— THE COVETED BACHELOR & THE WOMAN ON A MISSION! “...A couple years from turning forty, Knightlina (Naina) Kohli has just gotten out of a ten-year-long fake relationship with Vansh’s brother and wants only one thing from her life…fine, two things. One, to have nothing to do with the unfairly blessed Raje family ever again. Two, to bring economic independence to millions of women in South Asia through her microfinance foundation and prove her father wrong about, well, everything. Just when Naina’s dream is about to come to fruition, Vansh Raje shows up with his misguided Emma Project…”
33. Forbidden Vows: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance (The Mafia Wives #3) by Ivy Davis
34. Lethal Inheritance: A small-town romantic suspense (Misty Hollow Book 5) by Cynthia Hickey
35. Rose’s One Night to Forever: Novella # 1 (Heart Falls Vignette and Novella Collection Book 3) by Vivian Arend
36. The Love Connection by Denise Williams <— SHE’S A PET GROOMER IN AN AIRPORT & HE’S A POPULAR ROMANCE NOVELIST WITH WRITER’S BLOCK! “…Their chance encounter and instant chemistry thrusts them into a whirlwind of airport dates at pretzel kiosks, stolen glances at empty gates, and late-night texts that leave them swooning. If the risk-adverse Bennett can take a chance on uncertainty and adventurous Ollie will break her own rule, their relationship might stop taxiing and actually take off...”
37. Forever Holding Phil (There is a Season… Book 2) by Calle J. Brookes
38. Sweet to the Core (Lighthouse Bay Book 3) by Amy Aislin
39. A Little Too Familiar: an Uncanny Romance Novel by Lish McBride
40. A Hero for Tehani: Delta Force Hawaii by Reina Torres <— THE SPECIAL FORCES HERO & THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT! “…Tehani Teva is a young woman who has worked for a living for as long as she can remember. Having no real family of her own, she strives to make a connection to her culture through her dance. But there is only so much time that she can devote to it because she works for a local airline as a flight attendant. An unruly and out of control passenger makes what should be a normal flight into a fright and stepping in to help her out of a bind is a devastatingly handsome passenger who shows the handsy man who’s the boss in that situation. Their lives have been thrown together by turbulence in the air, but their attraction soon becomes a love that they didn’t expect...”
41. WHEN WE PLAY: A Billionaire Romance (LOVE YOUR ENEMY Book 3) by Shayne Ford
42. Wrecked from Malice: New Orleans National Chapter (RBMC Book 4) by Crimson Syn
43. When We Let Go by Rochelle B. Weinstein <— HE WANTS TO MARRY HER BUT SHE NEEDS TIME... “...Before Avery commits to a new life, she must reconcile with the one she left behind. When Avery returns to her childhood farm in the North Carolina mountains, she’s surprised to be saddled with a companion: Jude’s teenage daughter, Elle, who’s grappling with the loss of her mother and the complicated emotions of first love. On a path of mending wounds and breaking down walls, Avery and Elle form an unexpected alliance...”
44. All Tied Up: a standalone by Lisa Renee Jones
45. Violent Promises: (Blackridge Prep Book 3) by A.R. Breck <— TRILOGY CONCLUSION! MUST BE READ IN ORDER!
46. Love You Like That: A grumpy-sunshine, rockstar romance (Excess All Areas Book 4) by Scarlett Cole <— ENGAGED BECAUSE OF A STUPID BET! “…The prickly former percussionist wasn’t supposed to steal his heart. With her distrust of lipstick and love of men’s pyjamas, she was everything playboy, Alex, didn’t want in a lover. At least, that’s what he thought when he bet her he could find her a hook up during their tour. Until he’s forced to watch the woman he’s come to desire leave the bar with her perfect guy, taking a piece of his already bruised and battered heart with her…”
47. Hiding in Plain Sight: A Beach Romantic Suspense (Martinique Island Series Book 2) by Dawn Day
48. Rossi: A Dark Mafia Romance (Cosa Nostra Heirs Book 4) by Atlas Rose and Raven Scott
49. When They Fell : (Friends to lovers romance) Book 1 of The Falling Series by Madi Danielle
50. My Unexpected Love: A Gaines University Book by Alison Post <— THE COLLEGE HOCKEY STAR & THE COLLEGE GIRL! “…after a heated argument leads to some of the best sex of either of their lives they come up with a deal: Enemies with benefits. Most important rule – no feelings. Shouldn’t be that hard, right? Wrong…”

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1. The Emma Project: A Novel (The Rajes Series Book 4) by Sonali Dev
2. Beach House Summer: A Novel by Sarah Morgan
3. Dead Against Her (Bree Taggert Book 5) by Melinda Leigh
4. Something Wilder by Christina Lauren
5. Lighthouse Way: A Huckleberry Bay Novel by Kristen Proby
6. The Witch’s Tree: An unforgettable, heart-breaking, gripping timeslip novel for 2022 by Elena Collins
7. From Bad to Cursed (The Witches of Thistle Grove Book 2) by Lana Harper
8. The Love List: Sweet Romance & Women’s Friendship Fiction (Hilton Head Island Book 1) by Elana Johnson
9. When We Let Go by Rochelle B. Weinstein
10. The Love Connection by Denise Williams
11. Rose’s One Night to Forever: Novella # 1 (Heart Falls Vignette and Novella Collection Book 3) by Vivian Arend
12. All Fired Up by Dylan Newton

PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )Unwanted by Marley Valentine – May 20 2022

1. Mansplainer (Last Man Standing Book 3) | by Avery Flynn – May 23, 2022
2. Fate After Fame by Amber Kelly – May 23, 2022
3. Flirting with Fifty by Jane Porter – May 24, 2022
4. Breaking All The Rules by Amy Andrews – May 24, 2022
5. One Wish by Jaimie Roberts – May 24, 2022
6. Desperately Seeking a Duchess (All the Duke’s Sins Book 2) by Christi Caldwell | May 24, 2022
7. Wicked and Forever (Trees & Laila, Part Two) (Wicked & Devoted Book 6) | by Shayla Black | May 24, 2022
8. It Takes a Villa by Kilby Blades – May 24, 2022
9. The Wife Win (The Puget Sound Pilots Book 2) by Sierra Hill | May 26, 2022
10. A Vicious Rumor by Ivy Wild | May 27, 2022
11. Where Dreams Begin by Lianne Moriarty – May 30, 2022
12. Gwendy’s Final Task by Stephen King & Richard Chizmar – May 31st 2022
13. Eat You Alive: A Dark College Bully Romance (Court Legacy Book 4) by Eden O’Neill | May 31, 2022

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