Latest Romance Book Releases – 05-30-2023

HAPPY TUESDAY NEW RELEASE DAY!!! Time for this week’s big list of new books, and while I’m still working on it, it’s almost done. 😀 If you found one that is not on here, let me know.

BLURB JOLTS!! Drowning (I one-clicked book #1 on this ’cause it sounds CRAZY INTENSE & I need NOT read the synopsis for this one yet), She Started It (ooooh social media influencer invites her old friends to a get together… but a nightmare ensues), The Wishing Game (her favorite author chose her for a competition for the one and only copy…) Once More with Feeling (pop star dating a pop star from a boy band, but ends up ruining her career when she falls for another member of that band…)

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• Monday Early Bird Book Releases – 05-29-2023 <— yesterday’s includes one from A.L. Jackson!!
• Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations – 05-26-2023 <— Friday’s list was amazing! Including a new one from J.T. Geissinger!

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• Merciless Vows: An Arranged Marriage Dark Mafia Romance (The Seven Deadly Sinacores Book 1) by Aidèe Jaimes <— RECENT RELEASE SUPER-BARGAIN!! HE WANTED HER TWIN BUT HE GOT HER INSTEAD!! “...He wanted my innocent sister to become his submissive bride. What he gets instead, is me. Forcing my father into a debt he cannot afford, the ruthless king of the Sinacore Mafia demands my twin as payment. A sweet prize to hang quietly on his arm. But when she runs away in fear, it’s up to me to save my father from certain death by sacrificing my freedom to a beast who has no idea I’m not the bride he bartered for. There’s a reason he wanted her and not me. I am not sweet. I am not weak. I bite back…”
• The Cole Brothers: A Small Town Romance Box Set by Crystal Monroe <— SERIES BUNDLE!!
• Touchdown: The Austin Armadillos Complete Series by Kat Baxter <— SERIES BUNDLE!!

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

1. Psyche and Eros: A Novel by Luna McNamara <— THROWN TOGETHER BY FATE!! “…When Psyche angers the love goddess Aphrodite, she sends Eros, god of desire, to deliver a cruel curse. After eons watching humanity twist his gifts, the last thing Eros wants is to become involved in the chaos of the mortal world. But when he pricks himself with the arrow intended for Psyche, Eros finds himself doomed to yearn for a woman who will be torn from him the moment their eyes meet. Thrown together by fate, headstrong Psyche and world-weary Eros will face challenges greater than they could have ever imagined…”
2. Hunter’s Descent (Mischief and Monsters Book 2) by Alice Winters
3. Wolfgang (Vampire’s Mate Book 5) by Grae Bryan
4. Monster without a Cause (Monsters in Hollywood Book 1) by Lila Dubois
5. Bite of Justice (Blood Oath Book 4) by R.L. Caulder <— CHECK MATE! “...They say to keep your friends close but your enemies closer. With the lives of my loved ones on the line, I have no choice but to seek out the very people I swore to destroy with my Blood Oath. The clock is ticking. Moves are being made. New opponents have stepped into the light. Old enemies threaten to crumble everything I thought I once knew to the ground. Despite the chaos around me, one thing has remained true: I’m out for blood. This will be the final checkmate...”
6. Honey’s Werewolf (Big City Lycans Book 3) by Eve Langlais
7. The Bold and the Banished: A Paranormal Women’s Fiction Novel: Good To The Last Demon Book 3 by Robyn Peterman
8. Poison Pen Letters: A Paranormal Women’s Fiction Mystery (Midlife Mysteries Book 2) by H.P. Mallory
9. Wanted by the Alien Rogue: A Sci Fi Alien Warrior Romance (Fated Mates of the Zaarn Book 3) by Krista Luna
10. Guarding Axel (Dark Forest Pack Book 3) by Annabelle Jacobs <— M/M FAE ROMANCE!

CONTEMPORARY NEW RELEASES:

1. Drowning by T.J. Newman <— TASHA J IS EXCITED ABOUT THIS ONE! ME TOOOOOO ’cause I one-clicked book #1 and can’t wait to start!!!

Tasha J: …one of my most anticipated books, that I plan to read on the way, released today- and my copy just arrived. It’s Drowning by T.J. Newman. I wanna be thrilled! On the edge of my seat even, and I think this will hit the spot.

Maryse: OMG WAIT!!! I already one-clicked book #1 on this one a few weeks ago (and I can’t WAIT to read it). Eeeeeeeeeep! I need to NOT look at the synopsis of this one, since I need to catch up. LOL!!!

YAY ME!!!

1. Esme Cahill Fails Spectacularly: A Novel by Marie Bostwick <— AFTER SETBACKS, SHE RETURNED TO WHERE SHE GREW UP… “...she discovers the once-charming lakeside retreat run by her family is sliding toward financial ruin, so with the help of her grandfather, George; estranged mother, Robyn; and a travelling chef Dawes (maker of the world’s best grilled cheese sandwich) they set to work. In the attic, Esme unearths a trove of museum-worthy art quilts, sewn by Adele. Piecing together the inspiration behind them, Esme discovers a forgotten chapter in her family history and her grandmother’s untold story, that of a gifted artist who never received her due…”
2. The Late Mrs. Willoughby by Claudia Gray
3. Marrying Off Morgan McBride by Amy Barry
4. Fatal Fallout (Crimson Point Protectors Series Book 7) by Kaylea Cross
5. Once More with Feeling: A Novel by Elissa Sussman <— POP STAR’S CAREER IS IN RUINS ONCE SHE’S WITH A DIFFERENT POP STAR THAN HER BOYFRIEND… “…she finds herself in the arms of another CrushZone member, Cal Kirby. Quiet, serious Cal, who’s always been a good friend to Katee, is suddenly Cal with the smoldering eyes and very good hands. One unforgettable night is all it takes to blow up Katee’s relationship with Ryan, her career, her whole life. Now. Kathleen Rosenberg is okay with her ordinary existence and leaving her pop star image in the past. That is, until Cal Kirby shows up with the opportunity of her dreams—a starring role in the Broadway show he’s directing and a chance to perform, the way she’s always wanted. The two haven’t spoken since the joint destruction of their careers, and each of them blames the other, making their reunion a tense battle of wits and egos…”
6. Troubled Graves (Lantern Beach Exposure Book 4) by Christy Barritt
7. Deserving Reese (The Refuge Book 3) by Susan Stoker
8. She Started It by Sian Gilbert <— AN OLD FRIEND/INSTAGRAM INFLUENCER INVITES THEM & IT TURNS INTO A NIGHTMARE!! “…Annabel, Esther, Tanya, and Chloe are best friends—or were, as children. Despite drifting apart in adulthood, shared secrets have kept them bonded for better or worse, even as their childhood dreams haven’t quite turned out as they’d hoped. Then one day they receive a wholly unexpected—but not entirely unwelcome—invitation from another old friend. Poppy Greer has invited them all to her extravagant bachelorette party: a first-class plane ticket to three days of white sand, cocktails, and relaxation on a luxe private island in the Bahamas. None of them has spoken to Poppy in years. But Poppy’s Instagram pics shows that the girl they used to consider the weakest link in their group has definitely made good—and made money. Curiosity gets the better of them...”
9. The Girl Next Door by Cecilia Vinesse <— F/F ROMANCE!! BOTH ARE HEARTBROKEN SO THEY DECIDE TO FAKE-DATE! “...in a plot twist Cleo never saw coming, Daniel dumps her for Kiki Pearson, the head cheerleader. This would be the point in the movie where the Sad Girl Music plays while the protagonist looks longingly out her window, but when Cleo looks out hers, she sees Marianne Lacerda, her former best friend…and a new storyboard unfolds. Marianne is also nursing a heartache. When Daniel was dumping Cleo for Kiki, Kiki was dumping Marianne for Daniel. So instead of watching their exes parade around school, Cleo and Marianne start fake dating each other to ignite a little chaos in this bizarre love square. But any movie buff knows that when you introduce fake dating in Act I, it’s going to get real..”
10. Chef’s Choice: A Novel (Chef’s Kiss Book 2) by TJ Alexander
11. Declan (Hollister Book 3) by Kris Michaels
12. The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer <— PSYCH-THRILLER??? SHE’S TRYING TO ADOPT & HE’S HER FAVORITE AUTHOR HAVING A GET TOGETHER THAT SHE’S CHOSEN FOR… “...Just when Lucy is about to give up, Jack Masterson announces he’s finally written a new book. Even better, he’s holding a contest at his home on the real Clock Island, and Lucy is one of the four lucky contestants chosen to compete to win the one and only copy. For Lucy, the chance of winning the most sought-after book in the world means everything to her and Christopher. But first she must contend with ruthless book collectors, wily opponents, and the distractingly handsome (and grumpy) Hugo Reese, the illustrator of the Clock Island books. Meanwhile, Jack “the Mastermind” Masterson is plotting the ultimate twist ending that could change all their lives forever...”
13. The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies (THE ILL-MANNERED LADIES Book 1) by Alison Goodman <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!! TWIN SISTERS SAVING THEIR GODDAUGHTER & HE HELPS THEM… “…can’t stop thinking about her unlikely (not to mention handsome) comrade-in-arms. She is convinced Lord Evan was falsely accused of murder, and she is going to prove it. She persuades Julia to join her in a quest to help Lord Evan, and others in need—society be damned! And so begins the beguiling secret life and adventures of the Colebrook twins…”
14. Venom & Vengeance (Tarnished Angels Motorcycle Club Book 5) by Emma Slate
15. Saving Savvie (Brotherhood Protectors Yellowstone Book 6) by Elle James
16. Sand, Sun, and Secrets (Waves Of Mystery Book 6) by Grace Meyers
17. Let Me Love You (Don’t Let Me) by Kelsie Rae <— HOCKEY STAR DOESN’T WANT TO LOSE HER “…I shouldn’t ask this of her. To ignore the rumors. To let go of the scandal. To accept the spotlight. To give up her dreams so I can chase mine. Balancing it all, though? Well, that’s a different sort of torture. I have no idea how long I can hold on without my past catching up to us...”
18. The Hampton Beach Café (Starting Over Book 5) by Sage Parker
19. Romanced by the Mountain Man (Courage County Curves) by Mia Brody
20. Marked for Danger (Marked Series Book 5) by Anna Blakely
21. Cara’s Protector: Guardian Protectors Personal Protection Specialists by Ellie Masters
22. Prey Tell: A Brother’s Best Friend Romance (Ravaged Castle Book 1) by Amanda Richardson <— HE REJECTED HER! “…Presenting my brother’s best friend with a pros/cons list of why he should take my virginity seemed like a good idea at the time. I thrive on information, data, and lists, and it made sense on paper. Until he rejected me and walked out of my life. Now, eight years later, my life is falling apart despite my careful planning. Tempted with an invite to Ravage Castle, I show up seeking answers to questions I’m not sure I can handle. Except, a furious Chase finds me talking to another man. Under his gilded, arched roof. I soon learn that despite his controlled exterior, Chase seems to have one weakness. Me…”
23. Always, Plus One (Endless Harbor—Book Three) by Fiona Grace
24. Romancing the Artist (Return to Inglewood Book 1) by Sally Britton
25. Hate Mate: A Somerset Harbor Novel (Cargill Brothers Book 1) by Charlotte Byrd and Ronan Byrd <— HE WAS HER HIGH SCHOOL BULLY! “…Willow Anderson, a successful PR fixer who has a score to settle with Sawyer. As his former high school bully victim, she agrees to take on his case for one reason: revenge. But as she works closely with Sawyer, old feelings start to resurface, and she finds herself falling for him…”
26. An Island Princess Starts a Scandal (Las Leonas Book 2) by Adriana Herrera <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!!
27. Rescued by Ruin: A Regency Romance (Ladies of the North Book 3) by Isabella Thorne <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE
28. Until I’m Safe in Your Arms (The Welwyn Marriage Wager Book 1) by Jenna Jaxon <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!!
29. That Summer Feeling by Bridget Morrissey <— F/F ROMANCE!! ADULT SUMMER CAMP! “…Nestled into the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, Camp Carl Cove provides the exact escape Garland always dreamed of, until she runs into Mason—the man she had a premonition about after one brief meeting years ago. No matter how she tries to run, the universe appears determined to bring love back into Garland’s life. She even ends up rooming with Mason’s sister Stevie, a vibrant former park ranger who is as charming as she is competitive. The more time Garland spends with Stevie, the more the signs confuse her. The stars are aligning in a way Garland never could have predicted...”
30. Big Bold Security (Big Alpha’s Book 3) by Cassi Hart
31. Stuck with Mr. Off Limits by Lily Nox
32. Full Throttle by Lisa Henry <— M/M ROMANCE!! RACE CAR DRIVER!! “…Lennox Bradley is Formula 1 royalty. His father was an F1 champion, and so is his brother, so expectations are high for Lennox’s debut season. But when he suffers a koala-related PR disaster at the Australian Grand Prix, he’s thrust into the media spotlight. For an introvert like Lennox, it’s a nightmare. Connor Blake doesn’t know the first thing about Formula 1, but as communications manager for Bradley Racing, it’s his job to manage the fallout for Lennox. Except Lennox isn’t anything like the arrogant, shallow guy he’s expecting…“
33. Mr. Frisky: An MM Age Play Romance (Playhouse Daddies Book 2) by Joe Satori <— M/M ROMANCE!!
34. Nut Grabber: A small town BBW romance (Quirky Curves Book 2) by Megan Wade
35. Tempt Me (Kings of Hell’s Kitchen Book 1) by Tara Wyatt <— MOB ENFORCER BECOMES OBSESSED WITH HER! “…He’s damaged and scarred after years as a mob enforcer. Broken. And that means he’s better off alone. But then he meets Whitney Vanek, a woman who is sunshine to his storm clouds, light to his darkness. She’s everything he can never have. Over the years, his obsession with Whitney grows, until finally the temptation to make her his proves too much for Killian, especially knowing that Whitney’s life is in danger and he’s the only man who can keep her safe…”
36. Me and Mr. Just Right: A Sweet Romantic Comedy by Kaylee Baldwin
37. You First by CAITLIN MOSS
38. Friends with Boats by Alexandra Slater <— THREE FRIENDS WANT THE SAME MAN!! “… Three friends—challenged with marriage, work, children, and self-doubt—all fall for the same man. The handsome, charming, wealthy, and recently divorced Mack Taylor returns to Cape Cod at the beginning of the summer season after years away and shakes up several lives. It all begins with an innocent Facebook friend request to Sadie from Mack. Mack is coming back to the Cape to open a resort. Having once dated him, Sadie feels she has dibs on a renewed friendship. But she soon realizes she has competition from her best friends: Charlotte, the charismatic former model, and Ada, the smart and coy beauty. All the women are at crossroads in their lives, so Mack’s laid-back personality and attention is alluring and magnetic...”
39. Even If the Sky is Falling <— MULTIPLE AUTHORS ON THIS ONE!! “…It’s the end of the world as they know it—or so they think… When an international warning siren accidentally goes off, convincing everyone that a meteor shower may just be the end of life as they know it, six couples—friends, exes, crushes and rivals—must take shelter. Inhibitions are abandoned, confessions are made and love blossoms, but what happens when the world doesn’t end?…”

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1. She Started It by Sian Gilbert
2. Esme Cahill Fails Spectacularly: A Novel by Marie Bostwick
3. Once More with Feeling: A Novel by Elissa Sussman
4. The Late Mrs. Willoughby by Claudia Gray
5. Marrying Off Morgan McBride by Amy Barry
6. The Girl Next Door by Cecilia Vinesse
7. Chef’s Choice: A Novel (Chef’s Kiss Book 2) by TJ Alexander
8. Psyche and Eros: A Novel by Luna McNamara
9. Deserving Reese (The Refuge Book 3) by Susan Stoker
10. The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies (THE ILL-MANNERED LADIES Book 1) by Alison Goodman
11. Drowning by T.J. Newman
12. Let Me Love You (Don’t Let Me) by Kelsie Rae
13. Honey’s Werewolf (Big City Lycans Book 3) by Eve Langlais
14. An Island Princess Starts a Scandal (Las Leonas Book 2) by Adriana Herrera
15. That Summer Feeling by Bridget Morrissey
16. Even If the Sky is Falling
17. The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer

PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )

1. Sweet Strings (Second Sets Book 2) by Aly Beck | May 31, 2023
2. Don’t Marry Him (Fun For the Holidays) by J. Sterling | Jun 1, 2023
3. The Second Half (40s, Love, and Romance Book 2) by Rachel Blaufeld | Jun 1, 2023
4. We Just Couldn’t Say Goodbye: a time travel romance by Layne Deemer | Jun 1, 2023
5. Rhode Trip (Road Trips & Romance) by L.B. Dunbar | Jun 1, 2023
6. Fated (The Serendipity Series Book 4) by Carly Phillips | Jun 2, 2023
7. Unfortunately Yours: A Novel by Tessa Bailey | Jun 6, 2023
8. Royally In Trouble by Meghan Quinn | Jun 6, 2023
9. Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan | Jun 6, 2023
10. Hendrix: A Pittsburgh Titans Novel by Sawyer Bennett | Jun 6, 2023
11. A Little Ray of Sunshine by Kristan Higgins | Jun 6, 2023
12. Made For Romeo (Made For Series 4) by Natasha Madison | Jun 6, 2023
13. The Captive Duke (Captive Hearts Book 1) by Grace Burrowes | Jun 6, 2023
14. Torch (Men of Inked: Heatwave Book 11) by Chelle Bliss | Jun 6, 2023
15. You Beautiful Thing, You (Bad Boys of Bardstown Book 1) by Saffron A. Kent | Jun 6, 2023
16. Cherished Enough (Love in Montana Book 2) by Kelly Elliott | Jun 6, 2023
17. Prepared: A Manual for Surviving Worst-Case Scenarios by Mike Glover | Jun 6, 2023
18. We Could Be So Good: A Novel by Cat Sebastian | Jun 6, 2023
19. Wolf on the Wild Side (Run with the Wolf Book 1) by Terry Spear | Jun 6, 2023
20. Double-Decker Dreams: A Novel by Lindsay MacMillan | Jun 6, 2023
21. Charm City Rocks: A Love Story by Matthew Norman | Jun 6, 2023
22. Untamed Queen: A Dark Arranged Marriage Mafia-Inspired Romance (Badlands Underworld Book 2) by Nina Levine | Jun 8, 2023
23. Knight (Laurel Springs Emergency Response Team Book 8) by Laramie Briscoe – June 9, 2023
24. Prepared: A Manual for Surviving Worst-Case Scenarios by Mike Glover | Jun 10, 2023

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