WEDNESDAY MORNING BREAKING NEWS UPDATE!! A few more just added to the list!
- A Game of Sins (My Wicked Prayers Book 1) by Zurie Brunelle <— LIVE & FORBIDDENY!! She’s seducing a priest-in-training at her all-girls Catholic college… “..Kenzie Adams wasn’t expecting to fall for Luke Bennett, the young, sexy priest-in-training. When she propositioned him it was for just one night in the Game of Sins…”
- High Tide (Rock Stars, Surf and Second Chances Book 4) by Michelle Mankin <— LIVE!!! LOVE TRIANGLE ALERT!! She’s a famous actress and he’s her bodyguard… and the other? A rock star… “…Two uniquely handsome men tempt her. Both want to make her their own. But one is her employee, and the other is a confirmed player…” (P.S. Here’s a “Fun Facts” about the series)
- The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo <— SUPER-BARGAIN/MARITAL STRIFE & MUCH LOVED by many in our crew!! I just one-clicked it!! YAY ME!!!! YAY US!!! 😀
Lisa: I can attest that The Light We Lost was a great book. It had one of those *spoiler* that had me glaring at my Kindle and yelling “nope, you’re not gonna do that to me”. So yeah, a little bit o’ angst…but a beautiful story!!
HAPPY TUESDAY everyone!! 😀 Here’s our latest new release list for us (not huge, but I’m assuming it’s ’cause we’ve got a few Holidays this week (with Canada Day yesterday and the 4th of July) so we’re taking it easy. 😉 But I’ll still be adding on to the list as I find more. 😀
Blurb jolts? YOU BET!!! Like that one there to the left (Plan B: Jana Aston is hilarious and this one made me *snort* Oops! She’s pregnant from her one night stand..), HOT SEAL Hero (YES PLEASE!! She’s on the run and in hiding from her abusive husband, and her new neighbor is a bad-ass SEAL!!! *swoooooon*), Sweet Like a Psycho (rumors in her neighborhood are that she’s a murderer…), Tangle (she’s really into him and a total romance-diehard but he’s not the “falling in love type”…), The Plus One (she built the “perfect man” and now she’s falling for him…) and of COURSE!!! Lock Every Door (psych-thriller!! She’s apartment sitting and then she finds out just how dark the situation is…). Eeeeeep!!! *claps*
While you’re here, don’t forget to check out these:
- Monday Earlybird Book Releases <— yesterday’s!!!
- ➔➔ Prime members that have not joined Kindle Unlimited yet can get a KU membership for THREE MONTHS FREE!
- The Wives by Tarryn Fisher <— In case you missed it this weekend, my latest 5-STAR review (this one made me feel crazy!!)
- Awesome article by Kristen Ashley about how she’s not defending her love of romance anymore! I’m with her!!!
AUDIOBOOK LVERS!
For those going on a road trip soon, or maybe you’ve got some projects that require both hands this weekend but still allows you to “listen”… check out the free audible trial + 2 free audiobooks deal
- AND! Here’s the fun-tool again! —> Find out which of YOUR Kindle books are available as audiobooks at a BARGAIN-PRICE! <— This thing is so cool (Amazon calls it “Matchmaker“)! It’s an Amazon feature, that scans all of your Kindle books and will list all of the ones you have that are also available as an audiobook at a discounted price (not normal audiobook prices). This way, you can switch back and forth, seamlessly between your ebooks and your audiobooks. VERY COOL!
- Audible now has a “Romance” package membership (3o day free trial)
- Black Sheep by Meghan March
- Indefinite: Indefinite Duet, Book 1 by Corinne Michaels
- Echoes of a Fallen Kingdom: Stalwart Link, Book 1 by B.T. Narro
- Say No to the Duke: The Wildes of Lindow Castle by Eloisa James
- Saint: Knights of Fury, Book 1 by Chantal Fernando
- Weeping Walls: Johnston & Riley, Book 2 by Gerri Hill
- Protect the Prince: A Crown of Shards Novel, Book 2 by Jennifer Estep
- Highway Don’t Care: Freebirds Series, Book 2 by Lani Lynn Vale
- Dirty Like Me: A Dirty Rockstar Romance (Dirty, Book 1) by Jaine Diamond
- Downfall by Jay Crownover
- Angel: Fallen Angel, Book 3 by Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine
- Bennett Mafia by Tijan
- Love Means Everything: The Sisters of Rosefield, Series Book 3 by Emma Easter
- Here Comes Trouble: Nothing Special Series, Book 3 by A.E. Via<— M/M ROMANCE
READER RECOMMENDATIONS & BARGAIN FINDS:
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➔➔ New to Prime? Sign up for a 30 day free membership. I renew every year and use the HECK out of it (shipping, movies, music, books and ALL). I AM HOOKED!! ➔ https://amzn.to/2FGCl3j <— P.S. PRIME DAY IS COMING IN JULY!! 😬😲😁 2 WHOLE DAYS of awesomeness so if you aren’t a Prime member yet, now’s your chance!!!
- FantasticLand: A Novel by Mike Bockoven<— HORROR that my book-twin Tasha loved and freaked out over. It’s funny WHY she freaked out though. 😉 Thanks for finding it Nay!! P.S. OF COURSE I one-clicked it!!!!
Nay: Just wanted to mention that Fantasticland by Mike Bockoven is on sale…! This is the amusement park horror novel that Tasha loved, and I’ve been waiting for it to go on sale, so *click*!
Tasha J: Omg! YES!! Read it. One of my absolute favorites, ever. You can even pretend to be me and believe it’s real. Makes it all the more horrifying. *snort*
Maryse: OMG!!!!! YAYYYYYYY!! Thank you for the find. I’m one-clicking it now!!
Michele G: Oh yes…I remember when you read it! *One clicking*
- The Girl He Used to Know: A Novel by Tracey Garvis-Graves <— BREAKING NEWS UPDATE!!!!!!! ONE OF MY LATEST 5-STAR BOOKS is super-bargain priced today MUST READ!!! This one had an OMG twist!!! My jaw dropped and I was freaking out. SO gooooooood! Here’s my review
- Savage Beast (Max Savage Book 1) by Sloan Howell <— We missed this release a few days ago, and Tasha is reading it as we speak!!
Tasha J: Not sure if you posted it, but Sloan Howell has a new release called Savage Beast. It sounded intriguing so I’m trying it.
- Sinful Nights Bundle: Books 1-3 by Lauren Blakely <— LAUREN BLAKELY BOOK BUNDLE SUPER-BARGAIN ALERT!! Box set of the first three books in the New York Times Bestselling Sinful Nights series – SWEET SINFUL NIGHTS, SINFUL DESIRE, and SINFUL LONGING! The final book, SINFUL LOVE, is only available separately!
- Irresistible Heroes <— BARGAIN BOOK ANTHOLOGY!! “…Everyone needs a hero and you’re sure to find yours in this steamy premiere series, featuring strong heroes and heroines in this collection of SEVEN BRAND NEW NEVER BEFORE PUBLISHED STORIES from eight multi-award winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors…”
- Lost Valkyries MC: The Complete Series: Books 1-6 by Esther E. Schmidt <— SERIES BUNDLE BARGAIN ALERT!!
PARANORMAL/FANTASY/SCI-FI/DYSTOPIAN NEW RELEASES:
- Protect the Prince (A Crown of Shards Novel Book 2) by Jennifer Estep
- Reign of Mist: Book of Sindal Book Two by D.G. Swank, Alessandra Thomas
- Beast (A Genetically Modified Novel Book 3) by Holly S. Roberts
- A Different Time by Michael K. Hill
- Bitter Thorns (The Entwined Book 1) by Chrissy Jaye
- Storm Damaged by Kerry Adrienne
- Goddess Forging (Gods and Guardians Book 3) by Heather Hildenbrand
- Waterlocked: A Zodiac Shifters Paranormal Romance: Cancer (Wardens of Terra 2) (The Wardens of Terra) by C.D. Gorri
- Her Black Death (The Dark Amulet Series Book 5) by A.J. Norris
- Pleasing Persephone (Intimate Immortals Book 1) by Mimi Milan
- The Queen’s Handmaiden: A Reverse Harem Fantasy Romance by Hermione Stark
- Midnight on the River Grey by Abigail Wilson
CONTEMPORARY NEW RELEASES:
- Plan B: A Sexy Marriage of Convenience Romcom (Best Laid Plans Book 2) by Jana Aston <— JANA ASTON COMEDY ROMANCE ALERT!! OOOPS!! ONE NIGHT STAND & NOW SHE’S PREGNANT… “...I didn’t yet know his name, or who he was, but I knew he was a bad idea. I take comfort in that, because it means my instincts are still good. Too late, but it’s something. Because, FYI, I’m pregnant… and did I mention my baby daddy is both heir to a retail empire and impossible to get ahold of?…”
- Her Deadly Secrets (Wolfe Security) by Laura Griffin <— THRILLER ALERT!! “…one thing is clear: a killer has Kira in his sights. Fiercely independent, Kira doesn’t expect—or want—help from anyone, least of all an unscrupulous lawyer and his elite security team. Instead, she launches her own investigation, hoping to uncover the answers that have eluded the police. But as Kira’s hunt for clues becomes more and more perilous, she realizes that she alone may hold the key to finding a vicious murderer…”
- Lock Every Door: A Novel by Riley Sager <— THRILLER ALERT!! Tasha J found us this one! “Lock Every Door by Riley Sager is out. It’s a thriller, among the forgotten books I’ve marked on my tbr. Sounds so good!” HECK YESSSS!!!! “…No visitors. No nights spent away from the apartment. No disturbing the other residents, all of whom are rich or famous or both. These are the only rules for Jules Larsen’s new job as an apartment sitter at the Bartholomew, one of Manhattan’s most high-profile and mysterious buildings. Recently heartbroken and just plain broke, Jules is taken in by the splendor of her surroundings and accepts the terms, ready to leave her past life behind. As she gets to know the residents and staff of the Bartholomew, Jules finds herself drawn to fellow apartment sitter Ingrid…”
- King’s Ransom: South Side Sinners MC by BT Urruela and CD Bradley
- HOT SEAL Hero (HOT SEAL Team – Book 7) by Lynn Rae Harris <— SHE’S IN HIDING FROM HER ABUSIVE EX & HER NEW NEIGHBOR IS A SEAL!!! “…Chloe Cooper is on the run from an abusive ex. Living in a new state, with a new name, she’s ready to focus on rebuilding her life. She’s got a job she loves, a new home—and a sexy Navy SEAL neighbor who makes her pulse flutter in spite of her determination not to get involved. But when a threatening message arrives, her dread about what her ex will do if he finds her forces her to make a choice…“
- Falling for My Best Friend: A Sweet YA Romance (Sweet Water High Book 7) by Victorine E. Lieske
- Once Upon a Cowboy (Almost Royal Book 2) by Rachel Lacey
- Home at Chestnut Creek: Two full books for the price of one by Laura Drake
- True Gold by Michelle Pace <— SAVAGE BREAKUP & NOW SHE NEEDS HIS HELP… “…After our savage breakup, I fled, chasing my dream and becoming a decorated Green Beret. Ten years later, one bad jump propelled me straight from Special Forces back home, guiding rich idiots into the wilderness, where I struggle to keep them from getting themselves killed. It’s not the life I planned, but at least I’m not behind a desk somewhere. Then one night, my cell rings, shattering my peaceful existence…”
- Dirty Damsels (DotComGirls Series Book 1) by Peggy Jaeger
- Justice Prevails (Sin City Uniforms Book 3) by Morticia Knight
- Sweet Like a Psycho by Ivy Smoak <— PSYCH-THRILLER ALERT!!! SHE’S WAVING FROM HER PORCH… TRUST HER? “…we all have secrets. The kid down the street steals lawn gnomes. The woman on the corner is having an affair. And me? I’m a murderer. At least…that’s what everyone thinks. Because that’s the other thing about the suburbs. Rumors spread like wildfire…”
- Pretend You’re Mine: A Curvy Girl Romance by River Laurent
- Forbidden King (Princes of Avce Book 9) by Victoria Pinder
- Single in Buenos Aires (The Polo Diaries Book 1) by Roxana Valea
- Claiming Evelyn – Desire: Book One in the Claiming Evelyn Dark Romance Series by Azalea Fox
- Until the Mountains Fall (Cities of Refuge Book #3) by Connilyn Cossette <— LAW FORCES HER TO MARRY HER DEAD HUSBAND’S BROTHER… “…Recently widowed, Rivkah refuses to submit to the Torah law compelling her to marry her husband’s brother and instead flees Kedesh, hoping to use her talents as a scribe to support herself. Without the protections of her father, Kedesh’s head priest, and the safety of the city of refuge, Rivkah soon discovers that the cost of recklessness is her own freedom…”
- A Down Home Christmas by Liz TalleyKissing on Third (A Belltown Six Pack Novel Book 6) by Heather B. Moore , Rebecca Connolly
- Rock Me Hard by Casey Hagen
- Obsessed (Tangled Web Book 2) by Aleatha Romig <— ALEATHA ROMIG ALERT!! Must be read in order, though. “OBSESSED is book two of the TANGLED WEB trilogy which began with TWISTED and will conclude with BOUND.”
- Applied Electromagnetism (Chemistry Lessons Book 4) by Susannah Nix
- Hawke (Must Love Danger Book 1) by Emily Jane Trent
- Her Cowboy Billionaire Blind Date: A Whittaker Family Novel (Christmas in Coral Canyon Book 7) by Liz Isaacson
- A King in Wonderland (Happily Ever Asher Book 3) by Nash Summers
- Dangerous Duke (League of Dukes Book 3) by Scarlett Scott
- Waiting for a Rogue: The Reluctant Brides by Marie Tremayne
- It Wasn’t Me (KPD Motorcycle Patrol Book 2) by Lani Lynn Vale <— LANI LYNN VALE ALERT!! ACCIDENTALLY MARRIED?? Eeeeep!! The first two times they met, was a little disastrous, but then… the third *waggles eyebrows* and then the fourth… “…The fourth, well that time would be the first of many. Being Mrs. Jonah Crew has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it?…”
- Surfside Sisters: A Novel by Nancy Thayer
- Devoted to Love (A Devoted Lovers Novel Book 2) by Shayla Black
- Yours Truly, Thomas by Rachel Fordham
- I’ve Got You by Becca Seymour
- The Me I Used to Be: A Novel by Jennifer Ryan <— SHE’S STARTING OVER AFTER PRISON & her father left her his failing ranch... “…Her only ally, Chris Chambers. The cop who sent her away is positive she took the fall for someone else. And if she helps him track down the real criminals, he’ll clear her record. But the closer Evangeline and Chris get to exposing the truth—and to each other—the deeper Evangeline is drawn into a dangerous sting that will finally bring her justice and pave the way for a bright future...”
- Someone to Honor (A Westcott Novel Book 6) by Mary Balogh
- Forbidden Letters (Men of the North Book 0) by Elin Peer
- Tangle (Dogwood Lane Book 2) by Adriana Locke <— SHE’S A DIEHARD ROMANTIC & HE HAS NO INTEREST IN LOVE… “…That cream-filled, caramel-topped doughnut should have been hers. Still, Haley Raynor can’t deny that the pastry thief with the dreamy blue eyes looks even more delicious. But moving in on a handsome devil like Trevor Kelly is bad news for a die-hard romantic like Haley. Trevor doesn’t believe in love. She does. Giving in to a fling and Trevor’s irresistible charms can’t end well…”
- From London with Love by Olivia Aycock
- The Sheikh’s Forbidden Tryst – A Sheikh Romance (Princes of the Middle East Book 2) by Holly Rayner and Lara Hunter
- Single Mom And The Sheikh (Princes of the Middle East Book 3) by Holly Rayner
- Chase: A Holiday Fling Novella by Callie Vegas
- The Plus One by Sarah Archer <— SHE’S FALLING FOR THE MAN SHE “BUILT”… “…Meet Kelly. Twenty-nine, go-getter, a brilliant robotics engineer, and perpetually single. So when her younger sister’s wedding looms and her attempts to find a date become increasingly cringeworthy, Kelly does the only logical thing: she builds her own boyfriend. Ethan is perfect: gorgeous, attentive, and smart–all topped off by a mechanical heart endlessly devoted to her. Not to mention he’s good with her mother….”
- Through The Night (Windsor Series Book 7) by Tamsen Schultz
- GhostGirl: Volume One by Nicky Shanks
- Come Back Around (Dreamspun Desires Book 85) by BA Tortuga <— M/M ROMANCE ALERT!!
- Raze (Riven Series Book 3) by Roan Parrish
- Poly by Lesli Richardson <— SHE LOVES HER HUSBAND & HIS BOYFRIEND… “...I love my husband…and his boyfriend. And he loves us. Love isn’t always neat and tidy. Unfortunately, there are those who don’t understand. When we finally decide to be a family together, it means we have to fight to keep what we love before others rip us apart...”
PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )
- Just Love by Prescott Lane – July 9th 2019
- The Prenup: A Modern Romantic Comedy by Lauren Layne – July 9th 2019
- Under Currents by Nora Roberts – July 9th 2019
- Last Summer: A Novel by Kerry Lonsdale – July 9th 2019
Dax: An Arizona Vengeance Novel by Sawyer Bennett – July 9th 2019 - Only Ever You by C.D. Reiss – July 9th 2019
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Good morning! Happy Tuesday!
Maryse–I think I remember someone asking about Romeo and Juliet-type book suggestions? Well, I just happened to run across one on GR. You may already know of it, but it’s a series called Sins of the Heart by Monica James and the first book is called “Absinthe of the Heart.”
Thank you Nay!!
Perfect!! I am working on that list right now in fact. 🙂
Lock Every Door by Riley Sager is out. It’s a thriller, among the forgotten books I’ve marked on my tbr. Sounds so good!
GASP!!!!!! I’m adding it. You always find the best thrillers! 😀
Ooh! That looks great, Tasha. Added it to my TBR!
Here’s another release from Juliean Walker – Moonlight and Memories
Those sound AMAZING!! I posted them on yesterday’s post since they went live early. I want to read them!!!
No mention of glitter? Why?
I need to read Kill the Queen. The series looks so interesting!
Perfect Glitter. I pronounce you our Glitter assistant manager (since Grey’s the glitter cannon technician)!!! But she’s on vacation… so you’re the glitter boss!!!
😀 Tasha is the best thriller finder, and Tessa is the best glitter finder!
I’ll take the temp job. 🙂 May we never be without glitter!
*claps* 😀 !!!!
Yes you should!! I loved Kill the Queen! Protect the Prince just came out and landed on my library account…now I just have to find time to read it!!!
7 hours, minus a lunch break is how long it took to install my carpet today. My basement is not that big. There were lots and lots of banging and complaining and “I never (s)!” down there. I don’t feel like that’s typical? But I’ve never had carpet installed before either.
Loved! Sure Thing by Jana Aston. I can’t wait to read Plan B! Also loved 99 Percent Mine by Sally Thorne!!! I’ve been in RomCom heaven lately!
Happy. Picked up the Unhoneymooners from the library. It’s pouring outside and I’m snuggling with my dog and starting it.
Sounds perfect Cheryl. 🙂 I hope it’s as good as it looks.
I wanna read that, and nothing better than reading during a rain storm snuggled with your dog. I LOVE doing that. BEST. DAY. EVER.
Enjoy Cheryl! I thought The Unhoneymooners was a great read!! Hope you enjoy it!
I agree with Michele. I really enjoyed it too!
I love, love, LOVE sitting in my reading chair next to my bedroom window on a rainy day. And now I, too, have a dog to snuggle with! Well, she’s too big to fit in my recliner with me (all 65 pounds of her) but at least she can lay in her bed next to me.
Oooh, I’m a day late! Best of July roll-call!
This one was hard for me to decide but I think my favorite two are Angel’s Flight by Ella Summers and Kissed by Moonlight by Cate Corvin. Angel’s Flight is the second to last of the series and so much awesome happened in it. The series is truly one of the better series out there, especially on KU. Kissed by Moonlight is the dark book I mentioned that you look at the cover, it looks fun, and oooh, RH, so fun, sexy PNR. WRONG! Scare your pants off PNR at times, but the whole time it’s tense and dark. Very dark!
Best of JUNE for me (slow down time travel girl)… Sons Of Rome Series, Dragon Slayer by Lauren Gilley.
lol OOOPS! 🙂
And I seriously have to try that one. 🙂
YES, you do… seriously….
Completely different from anything I’ve read in PNR. That’s always refreshing. And she’s a very skilled writer. And they’re not short… so… big time turn on for me.’
Oh my GOD. You have to read Wild and Sweet by Rhenna Morgan! I think I’m dying over here. Super hot hero doctor and a heroine that is fragile, afraid and so sweet. I have read a lot of books, and this is a keeper! Hold moly. I want to start the book all over again. This book is part of a brotherhood series of six books. I cannot wait to grab the others 😉
I love when you get excited over a book, Marit!!!! 😀 YAY!!!
Click… downloaded sample… love a good opposites attract Book.
You have so many hot and lovely moments to look forward to, MichelleS 😉
I’m annoyed because life is hectic right now and all I want to do is hang with my book buds!!!
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Yeah!! I like it better when you’re with us!!
I just finished the new duet by Elizabeth O’Roark and it was amazing! Parallel and Intersect. If anyone is looking for something that is going to completely suck you in – this is it. One of my top reads for the year! I loved loved Waking Olivia and this one has that insane tension/chemistry that I love in books.
Before that I read Superfan by Sarina Bowen and… I just love her books. There is something so fun and engaging about her writing. And the sex scenes in the book were great. Sometimes sex scenes become monotonous but there are books were a certain scene will stick out or a feeling will come through and you think ‘Yep.’ Or rather you don’t think because you’re so engrossed.
I loved Waking Olivia and I can’t wait to read this duet!
I want to read Superfan.
Good morning! Happy Independence Day!! 🗽🎇🎆🇺🇸
Right back at ya!! 🇺🇸
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY LADIES! *sets off fireworks*
I’m finally reading (and FINISHING) books again!! After over a month of not reading and generally being a hot freaking mess (although I went a little manic at one point and started writing a story…scary thought, that *snicker*), I am actually back in the reading world and getting lost in my books again. 😀 I finally finished Holier Than Thou and Ten Hours, and then I read Aftercare Instructions in only two days. I’m BACK!!!!
FLT
“The room is so quiet you can hear a pencil drop.” ~ The Girl by K. Larsen
Why is writing a story a scary thought? Why not?
Because of what goes on in my head. *giggle*
Sooooo Maryse, The Wives was a 5 star for you? It’s worth the 9.99? *sigh* I might just have to suck it up and click it…
Speaking of favorite authors, did you guys see Colleen Hoover has one coming out in December called Regretting You? I want to know what it’s about!! Even not knowing the blurb yet, I’ve already preordered it. Because Colleen Hoover.
YES AND YES!!!
Annnnnnnnd YES (Colleen Hoover). I mean… come on.
I go to click it (The Wives) AND IT’S NOT OUT UNTIL DECEMBER AS WELL!!
Dangit. Now I’m grumpy. Hmph.
I just started on my pfm for the month.
FLT:
Ashes fell from the sky.
Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
It’s the first line of both the prologue and the first chapter. 🙂
FLT:
“They say you hear a pop.”
Severance by N.N. Britt
Y’all, this comes out on 7/25 and it’s SO good! It’s about a singer who’s killed in a mass shooting at a rock concert, and his massively damaged gf and brooding older brother (also a member of the band), both survivors of the shooting, who find themselves leaning on each other to try to deal with their grief.
Please remind me about this one when it releases Nay!!! Sounds intense!!!
Will do, Maryse. And it definitely is!
Omg, Stranger Things this season is starting off with a bang! It’s sooo much more!