HAPPY TUESDAY NEW RELEASE DAY!! 35 BOOKS ON TODAY’S LIST (and add that to the 10 on yesterday’s early bird list) we have almost 50 new books to choose from!
BLURB JOLTS & STAND-OUTS!! Never Flinch: A Novel by Stephen King, The Famine Orphans (women survived Ireland’s Great Hunger to build a new society in untamed Australia . . . but holy moly blurb jolt as to “why” they were sent there!! To civilize the convicts sent there!!), The Guest Cottage (Firefly Summer Book 1) (she bonds with her ex-husband’s “ex-mistress”), The Bombshell: A Novel (they kidnap her for ransom and they end up becoming housemates in the process…), It’s a Love Story (she’s got to convince the mega pop star…), Problematic Summer Romance (Ali Hazelwood’s latest!! They end up stuck together…)
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The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club: A Novel by Martha Hall Kelly <— HISTORICAL WARTIME WOMEN’S FICTION! “…Two sisters living on Martha’s Vineyard during World War II find hope in the power of storytelling when they start a wartime book club for women in this spectacular novel inspired by true events, from the New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls. ...When Mari makes it to Mrs. Devereaux’s stunning waterfront farm under the guise of taking a painting class with her, Mrs. Devereaux begins to tell her the story of the Smith sisters, who once lived there. As the tale unfolds, Mari is shocked to learn that her relationship to this island runs deeper than she ever thought possible...”
Control’s Undoing (Trinity Masters: The Spaniard Book 2) by Mari Carr & Lila Dubois <— SHE’S ALREADY MARRIED! “...Colum is forced to leave the safety of the archive. With the help of enigmatic Xavier Allarde and Annie Ward–a woman who is more than what she seems–Colum races to find the missing pieces of Oscar Wilde’s tell-all book. The closer they get to solving the mystery, the more undeniable their attraction becomes. Worse, Colum realizes he might be falling in love with Xavier and Annie. There’s just one problem. Colum is already married…”
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Flirty Dancing: A Novel by Jennifer Moffatt<— M/M ROMANCE “Sparks fly in this summer romp for fans of Casey McQuiston when dancers at a Catskills resort try to pull off the perfect show, and find happiness and a place where they belong on the way… …Filled with colorful side characters, about a million Broadway references, and enough drama for a high school summer camp, Flirty Dancing is a delightful romantic comedy that shows love, like art, is worth a little sacrifice.”
Along Came Amor by Alexis Daria <— JUST A FLING WHEN HER HUSBAND LEAVES HER “…Roman is the perfect fling, until Ava sees him at her cousin’s engagement party—as the groom’s best man, no less! Maintaining her boundaries becomes a lot more complicated as she tries to hide their relationship from her family, but Roman isn’t content being her dirty little secret. With her future uncertain and her family pressuring her from all sides, Ava will have to decide if love is worth the risk—again…”
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4 Weddings and a Feud (Forza Family Book 2) by Michelle McCraw <— FRIENDS TO LOVERS “Her dream business. His Sin City empire. A reunion that could change everything. ...a sizzling childhood friends-to-lovers romance brimming with sizzling chemistry, second-chance love, and a touch of wedding chaos. It’s the second standalone novel in the Forza Family series, perfect for fans of romantic comedy, steamy romance, and enemies-to-lovers tension…”
Beach House Rules by Kristy Woodson Harvey <— EVERYONE’S GOSSIPING ABOUT HER “...When Charlotte Sitterly’s husband is arrested for a white-collar crime, she and her daughter Iris are locked out of their house by the FBI and—what’s potentially even worse—thrust into the spotlight of @JuniperShoresSocialite, the town’s snarky anonymous Instagram account. Cut off from her bank accounts and feeling desperate, Charlotte takes up an acquaintance’s offer to stay at a beachfront former bed-and-breakfast that’s home to a community of single mothers and draws plenty of gossip in the small coastal North Carolina town. Charlotte and Iris find solace and are surprised by how much fun they’re having with the other families despite their circumstances. But when the women discover a secret link between them, it changes everything…”
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This Love (Ribbon Ridge Book 10) by Darcy Burke <— SMALL TOWN ROMANCE!! “…After a hot hook-up on New Year’s Eve, Crystal Donovan plans to avoid Jamie Westcott, which could be difficult, given the size of Ribbon Ridge. But she’s only there a few days doing research on the town’s history then it’s back to her glam life in LA. When his family holds the key to unraveling a century-old mystery she has to seek him out—and the sparks are still flying...”
Change of Hart: A Wells Ranch Novel by Bailey Hannah <— COWBOY ROMANCE!! HE ONCE BROKE HER HEART “…In this spicy romance from the author of Alive and Wells and Seeing Red, a jaded woman reluctantly returns to her hometown—and to the cowboy who broke her heart and drove her away. She spent years trying to forget. He’ll do anything to make her remember. Wells Canyon is the last place Blair Hart wants to be. Yet when her mother falls ill, she has no choice except to return to the hometown she’s avoided for over a decade. In a town this small, she knows there’s no way she can avoid the cowboy who tore her life to pieces all those years ago…”
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The Busybody Book Club by Freya Sampson <— COZY MYSTERY “...Having recently moved from London to a small Cornish seaside village, Nova Davies started a book club at the local community center, but so far it’s a disaster. The five members disagree on everything, and to make matters worse, a significant sum of money is stolen during one of the meetings, putting the much-loved community center at risk. Suspicion for the theft falls on book club member Michael, especially when he disappears and a dead body turns up at his house. But the book club has their own theories...”
Much Ado About Hating You: A Shakespearean Fanfic Spicy Enemies to Lovers Rom Com by Sarah Echavarre Smith <— ENEMIES TO LOVERS! SHE DOESN’T REALIZE WHO HE IS…“…Financial auditor Micah Mila is used to being the bearer of bad news, and her latest assignment in the local university’s English department has been especially taxing—no thanks to a literature professor who clashes with her at every turn. Thankfully, she has an after-hours escape: reading spicy Shakespearean fanfic. Professor Aidan Scott is damn good at his job. But Micah has been a thorn in his side since the moment he laid eyes on her—eyes that really like what they see. Yet, with his job on the line, there’s no room for distractions. At least, not beyond the sexy fanfic he secretly writes. When Micah discovers the man getting under her skin is the writer heating her up, their enemy vibe turns steamy...”
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Mansion Beach: A Family Novel of Love, Betrayal, and Hidden Secrets in the Opulent Lives of Block Island Neighbors—Perfect for Summer Reading by Meg Mitchell Moore <— NOT SO SUBTLE LOVE TRIANGLE! “From national bestselling author Meg Mitchell Moore comes a sparkling new novel following a young woman entwined in the opulent lives of her neighbors on Block Island, set against a backdrop of scandal, secrets, and a not-so-subtle love triangle, perfect for readers of The Wedding People and Pineapple Street. …A sophisticated escapist novel filled with light humor and surprising observations, Mansion Beach explores the depth of human relationships, our cruelly classist society, and the price of secrets that refuse to stay buried.”
Make You Mine (Honeybrook Hollow Book 2) by Nora Everly <— FAKE DATING! “…He needed to get a few matchmaking grandmas off his back, and I needed to get my ex to back off. What could go wrong? Ren Moretti is what went wrong, and now I can’t stop thinking about him. He makes me laugh. He makes me blush. He sees me in ways no one else ever has. Our families are thrilled. The small town gossips are intrigued. Everything is going according to plan. Until he kissed me, and nothing about it felt fake...”
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➔➔ PREORDERS (coming soon!)
- Bane and Pink’s Story by Shain Rose | May 29, 2025
- Play Dirty (L.A. Phantoms Book 5) by Kat Mizera | May 29, 2025
- Jonas (Silver Team Book 4) by Riley Edwards | May 29, 2025
- Tameron (Honorably Discharged Book 3) by Nora Phoenix and E.M. Lindsey | May 30, 2025
- Body Check: An M/M Hockey Romance (Scoring Chances Series Book 2) by Brigham Vaughn | May 30, 2025
- The Lord’s Absolutely Perfect Pickpocket (The Notorious Briarwoods Book 12) by Eva Devon | May 30, 2025
- Someone Save My Midlife Tonight: A Paranormal Women’s Fiction Novel: Good To The Last Death, Book 13 by Robyn Peterman | May 30, 2025
The Match (The Leblanc Brothers) by Layla Hagen | May 30, 2025- Forging Bonds (Broken Ashes) Book 4 by Nikita Parmenter | May 31, 2025
- The Hellbeast’s Queen: The Final Book In The Series (The HellBeast King 12) by Stephanie Hudson | May 31, 2025
- Dark Rover’s Luck (The Children Of The Gods Paranormal Romance Book 95) by I. T. Lucas | May 31, 2025
- Death (Mafia Empire Book 3) by Michelle Heard | June 2, 2024
- Fallen Gods by Rachel Van Dyken | June 3, 2024
Atmosphere: A Love Story by Taylor Jenkins Reid | June 3, 2024- Hell Fae King by Lexi C. Foss and J.R. Thorn | June 3, 2024
- Formula Freedom (Race Fever Book 3) by Sawyer Bennett | June 3, 2024
- Scent of Fear: A Christian Romantic Suspense (Sullivan K9 Search and Rescue Book 4) | by Laura Scott | June 3, 2024
- It Takes a Psychic (A Harmony Novel Book 18) by Jayne Castle | June 3, 2024
- Just Beachy by Wendy Wax | June 3, 2024
- Battle of the Bookstores by Ali Brady | June 3, 2024
Till Summer Do Us Part by Meghan Quinn | Jun 3, 2025- That’s Amore: An Arranged Marriage in Crisis Love Story (A Modern Vintage Romance) by Maya Alden | June 4, 2024
- Dance of Madness: A Dark Enemies To Lovers Mafia Romance by Jagger Cole | Jun 3, 2025
- Worth Fighting For (Meant To Be) by Jesse Q. Sutanto | June 3, 2024
- The Match (The Leblanc Brothers) by Layla Hagen | June 6, 2024
- Seven Year Itch by Amy Daws | June 10, 2024
- With a Vengeance: A Novel by Riley Sager | June 10, 2024
- King of Ashes: A Novel by S. A. Cosby | June 10, 2024
- Never Been Shipped by Alicia Thompson | June 10, 2024
- Scarred by Love (Blackguard Security Book 7) by Elizabella Baker | June 10, 2024
- Kill Your Darlings: A Novel by Peter Swanson | June 10, 2024
- I Could Be Yours by Helena Hunting | June 10, 2024
The Primal of Blood and Bone: A Blood and Ash Novel by Jennifer L. Armentrout | June 10, 2024- Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V. E. Schwab | June 10, 2024
- The Lies We Tell by J.D. Barker & Richard Bailey | June 10, 2024
- With a Vengeance: A Novel by Riley Sager | June 10, 2024
- Slow Burn Summer: A Novel by Josie Silver | June 10, 2024
- Caught Up: Into Darkness Trilogy (Into Darkness Series) by Navessa Allen | June 10, 2024
- The Life of Chuck by Stephen King | June 10, 2024
- At the Edge of Surrender (Moonlit Ridge Book 3) by A.L. Jackson | June 16, 2024
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