Latest Romance Book Releases – 07-18-2023

HAPPY TUESDAY NEW RELEASE DAY!!! BIG HUGE release day (including that one to the left!!!) and I’ll be adding more over the next couple of hours, so keep checking back. Let me know if you find any awesome bargains, or have recommendations. 🙂

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• Lord Have Mercy Part One : The Good Son (Dartmoor) by Lauren Gilley <— RECENT RELEASE BY LAUREN GILLEY! “…In Knoxville, Tennessee, life within the club is busy, dangerous, and ever-expanding. Mercy and Ava are balancing parenthood and their marriage alongside the growing influence of the club. They know better than to think they’re safe, but they never expected the next threat to come in the form of another of Remy Lécuyer’s secret sons...”

Randi: Lauren Gilley released a new book today. Lord Have Mercy Book One: The Good Son. Settling in to read it now!!!!!

Branden: Lord Have Mercy by Lauren Gilley dropped over the weekend! I read it yesterday and of course it did not disappoint 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

• Wonderland: A Dark Romance by Alta Hensley <— TRILOGY BUNDLE!! “…I fall into an underground world of luxury and sin. There are threats everywhere. The only man who can save me is the most dangerous of all. WONDERLAND contains the complete trilogy including King of Spades, Queen of Hearts, and Ace of Diamonds. Step through the looking glass to the other side...”
• Through Every Danger: Four Christian Romantic Suspense Novels (Summer Heat 2023 Book 2) by Lisa Phillips , Michelle Aleckson
• BAND OF NAVY SEALS BOX SET BOOKS 1 THRU 5: BOX SET BOOKS 1 THRU 5 by SUSIE MCIVER <— SERIES BUNDLE!

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

1. A Soul of Ash and Blood: A Blood and Ash Novel (Blood And Ash Series Book 5) by Jennifer L. Armentrout <— FROM HAWKE’S POV!! “...#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout revisits Poppy and Casteel’s epic love story in the next installment of the Blood and Ash series. But this time, Hawke gets to tell the tale...”
2. Filthy Rich Vampires: For Eternity by Geneva Lee
3. The Gloom Between Stars (The Night and Its Moon Book 3) by Piper CJ
4. Witchy Way to Murder (Dark Encounters Book 1) by Adrienne Blake
5. Fury of Misfortune (Dragonfury Scotland Book 7) by Coreene Callahan
6. Only Good Enemies: A Galactic Bonds Book by Jennifer Estep <— HER MISSION TAKES AN UNEXPECTED TURN!! “…My name is Vesper Quill. I used to be a lowly lab rat, toiling away in obscurity developing brewmakers and other household appliances. But thanks to my seer magic and my own ingenuity, I’m now a Regal lady and the head of a successful corporation. My mission? To destroy the Techwave, the dangerous group that has stolen my designs and plans to weaponize them against the Imperium…“
7. Holiday Heat: Dark Universe Holiday Stories by Donna Grant
8. Alien Warrior’s Secret Baby: A SciFi Romance by Athena Storm
9. Resonance Surge (Psy-Changeling Trinity Book 7) by Nalini Singh <— NALINI SINGH’S LATEST!! “…A low-Gradient Psy, Theodora Marshall is considered worthless by everyone but her violently powerful twin, Pax. She is the sole person he trusts in their venomous family to investigate a hidden and terrible part of their family history—an unregistered rehabilitation Center established by their grandfather. Places of unimaginable pain designed to psychically wipe minds, leaving the victims shells of their former selves, the Centers are an ugly vestige of the Psy race’s Silent past. But this Center was worse. Far, far worse...”
10. The Enforcer’s Gamble (Timberwolf Lodge Book 2) by Vivian Arend
11. Alien Protector’s Stars: A SciFi Romance (Fated Mates of the Winged Barbarians) by Melissa Emerald
12. Glow of the Everflame: The Kindred’s Curse Saga, Book Two by Penn Cole <— FANTASY ROMANCE!!
13. If You’ve Got It, Haunt It: A kooky, spooky, cozy fantasy with spice (Grimdale Graveyard Mysteries Book 2) by Steffanie Holmes <— SHE CAN BRING GHOSTS BACK TO LIFE!! “…My life is a spooktacular failure. I’ve got two ghostly lovers who are desperate for me to bring them back, too, but if I don’t figure out how to control my new magical powers, there could be grave consequences. And that’s going to be difficult since the only person who can help me was ripped to pieces by a monster who can’t possibly be human. Some dark power is after resurrection magic, and if I don’t figure out how to stop it, I’m next...”
14. Promised: An Urban Fantasy (Bound by Shadows Book 3) by Ann Gimpel

CONTEMPORARY NEW RELEASES:

1. The Summer Girl: An Avalon Bay Novel by Elle Kennedy <— SHE WANTED A FLING BUT INSTEAD, HE FRIEND-ZONED HER… “…the moment he meets Cassie, he knows she’s not the girl you play games with. Cassie is gorgeous, hilarious, and, frankly, the coolest person he’s ever met. The last thing he wants to do is risk breaking her heart, and so he reluctantly puts her in the friend-zone…only to realize he made a huge mistake. Soon, his attraction to Cassie becomes impossible to ignore. He wants that fling now. Big-time. And maybe even something more...”
2. I Hate You by Sam Crescent
3. The Cypress Maze by Fiona Valpy
4. Kiss Me: A Small Town, Marriage of Convenience, Workplace, Standalone Romance (The Donovans Book 5) by Samantha Chase <— MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE TO HER BOSS! “...When Marissa Barrett finds herself in a dangerous situation with her family, she needs help. Fast. Normally the queen of problem solving, this is one instance where she just can’t seem to find a solution on her own. All she wanted from her boss was help finding an attorney. But before she knows exactly how it’s happened, they’re standing in front of a justice of the peace...”
5. The Singularity of Cookies: A Novel by Delise Torres
6. 24 Hours in Italy by Romi Moondi
7. To Have and to Heist by Sara Desai <— FINDING A STOLEN NECKLACE HEIST WITH A RAGTAG GROUP! “…Simi Chopra is on a bad-luck streak. She’s lost yet another job, her student loan debt won’t stop growing, her basement apartment is a certifiable flood zone, and now her best friend has been accused of stealing a multimillion-dollar diamond necklace. To put it lightly, she’s desperate for a break—that’s right when Jack waltzes out of the bushes and into her life. Jack is just as charming as he is mysterious. When he offers to help her find the missing necklace and steal it back, Simi jumps at the chance to clear her friend’s name and collect the substantial reward. But every good heist needs a crew...”
8. Home Free (Higher Elevation Series) by Jodi Payne and BA Tortuga <— M/M ROMANCE!!
9. Touch the Lightning (The Storm Boys Series Book 3) by N.R. Walker <— M/M ROMANCE!!
10. Through the Flames (Carlisle Fire) by Andrew Grey <— M/M ROMANCE!!
11. The Art of Dying (Crash and Burn Book 3) by Jamie McGuire <— MARINE FALLS HEAD OVER HEELS & THEY MARRY QUICKLY FOR HIS NEXT STATION… “…A Marine Second Lieutenant on a thirty-day leave, Kitsch has returned to Massachusetts to breathe new life into his childhood home. A few days after his arrival, he manages to fall hopelessly in love with the first girl to slap some sense into him. Just a month later, he must report to his station at Camp Pendleton. Unable to live with the thought of leaving Mack behind when her past could catch up with her at any moment, a proposal is on the tip of his tongue.An impulsive wedding leads to a marriage that defies odds, as Kitsch and Mack navigate his assignment to a special operations unit. His job was straightforward: to live to fight another day. But the real war begins when a shadow from Mack’s past darkens their doorstep…”
12. Searching for Justice (Redwood Coast Rescue Book 3) by Tonya Burrows
13. The Lighthouse Sisters (Tybee Island Book 5) by Sage Parker
14. Sammy Espinoza’s Last Review: A Novel by Tehlor Kay Mejia <— SHE’S A MUSIC CRITIC & HE GHOSTED HER BEFORE HIS BIG BREAK… “…Rumor has it that Max Ryan, the former rock god, is secretly recording his first-ever solo album years after he dramatically quit performing. And it just so happens that he and Sammy have history: Right before Max got his big break, he and Sammy spent an unforgettable night together. Exclusive access to Max’s new music would guarantee Sammy’s professional comeback and, even better, give her the opportunity to serve some long-awaited revenge for his traumatic ghosting…”
15. Hot and Heavy (Italian Stallions Book 5) by Mari Carr
16. Good Girl for the Bikers: An MC Reverse Harem Romance (Screaming Eagles MC Book 5) by Stephanie Brother
17. The Setup: A Single in Seattle Novel by Kristen Proby <— SHE’S A COUNTRY MUSIC STAR & HE WANTS TO STAY OUT OF THE SPOTLIGHT! “…no matter how often my cars steal the spotlight, staying out of it is my number one priority. Which is why Sydney Sterling is absolutely out of the question. She’s a country music superstar. She’s in the spotlight. People can’t get enough of her. It doesn’t matter that our one night together was hotter than a full throttle muscle car, or that she’s the most incredible woman I’ve ever met. I. Need. To. Stay. Away. And I was doing a great job of just that until our friends set us up on a blind date, and now here I am, sitting across from the only woman who made me want more…”
18. Come November by Scott Lord <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!!
19. The Prince I Wished For: Sweet Regency Romance (A Maypole in Mayfair Book 7) by Katherine Ann Madison <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!!
20. Unbreak My Heart: A Steamy Second Chance Romance by Jennifer Probst <— SHE’S A FOOD CRITIC IN HIS RESTAURANT & HE ONCE WALKED AWAY FROM HER… “...Miranda Storme once gave her body and soul to Gavin Luciano, but he took her love and walked away without a word. Now he’s back. He may look even sexier than he did three years ago. His kisses may still burn in her memory. And his arrogance hasn’t changed since he states his intentions to reclaim her. In his bed. Still, as an established food critic who ends up in his restaurant, there’s only one thing on her mind. Revenge…”
21. Intimate Justice (Cowboy Justice Association Book 16) by Olivia Jaymes
22. Her Undercover Utah Daddy (Stateside Doms Book 17) by Maren Smith and Rayanna Jamison
23. You or Someone Like You by Winter Renshaw <— SHE’S A TWIN & SHE SUBS IN AS HER SISTER ON A DATE.. “...And as it turns out, we’re strangely perfect for each other. I sell art. He collects it. We’re both obsessed with the same obscure, mysterious artist that most people don’t even know exists. Roman is guarded, though, and I can understand why. He’s a widowed single dad. But as one date leads to another, he starts to let me in, and I can’t help but fall for him…”
24. Dario (The Conti Crime Family Book 2) by C.M. Steele
25. Rough Shot (Lauderdale Knights Book 6) by Kat Mizera
26. The SEAL Who Kissed Me: an Action-Packed Navy SEAL Romantic Suspense (SEALs of Coronado Book 12) by Paige Tyler
27. Breathe (Breakers Hockey Book 7) by Elise Faber <— HOCKEY STAR!! “…Eva Moreno—sports blogger, journalist, and new addition to the team’s on-camera crew—had always been a thorn in his side. She was smart. She was talented. She was extremely good at her job—a job that seemed to revolve around chronicling his “exploits.” So, all that smart and talented (and it had to be said, beautiful) pointed in his direction wasn’t a good thing. Because she wasn’t just a thorn in his side. She was a woman who made him think of forever...”
28. Enforcing the Rules: An Enemies to Lovers, Steamy MC Romance (Royal Bastards MC Durango, CO Book 4) by Nicole James
29. Coming Home to the Cottage by the Sea: An unputdownable and unforgettable emotional page-turner (The Island Cottage Book 4) by Rebecca Alexander
30. The Love Payoff: a sweet romantic comedy by Amelia Addler <— HE PAYS HER TO BE HIS FAKE FIANCE! “…He offered me a hundred thousand dollars to be his fake fiancée. I said yes. Why wouldn’t I say yes? I needed the money. It’s not greed. It’s being savvy. Plus, Leo isn’t the sort of guy people say no to. He’s tall, dark, and handsome – the sort of guy women go crazy for. The hardest part of the sell? Convincing my loud, nosy Polish family that I’m engaged to a man—an artist!—they’ve never met. A man who won’t tell me why he needs a fake fiancée, except to say he picked me because he knew I wouldn’t fall in love...”
31. Game Changer (Vancouver Orcas Book 2) by Amy Aislin
32. How Sweet It Is: A Deep Haven Novel (Fox Family Book 1) by Andrea Christenson
33. Nobody’s Lady (Lord Love a Lady Book 1) by Annabelle Anders <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!!
34. A Lady’s Prerogative (Lord Love a Lady Book 2) by Annabelle Anders <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!! SHE WANTS TO BE BAD AFTER HER BANISHMENT! “…Frustrated with her banishment, in spite of trying to be a good girl all the time, she’s ready and willing to take a few chances with her reputation. Luckily she has brothers and even luckier, one of them has brought home a friend, known rake and libertine, Garrett Castleton. Recently coming into his title as the new Earl of Hawthorne, Garrett is determined to turn over a new leaf. A break from the ton is exactly what he needs while setting his resolve to give up the roguish lifestyle he had adopted years ago. In other words, he wants to be good and she wants to be bad…”
35. Lady Saves the Duke (Lord Love a Lady Book 3) by Annabelle Anders <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!!
36. Ruining the Rake (Wright Bastards Book 5) by Amy Sandas <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!!
37. Doctor’s Surprise Bride (Glamorous Brides Book 4) by Cassi Hart
38. The Sexy Part (Happy Endings in Clover Park, Book 2) by Kylie Gilmore <— JILTED BRIDE AND HE WANTS TO HELP… “…One look at the jilted bride with fire in her eyes, and I’m hooked. Of course I’m going to help her get back on her feet. I have connections all over town. Soon I’ve found her a place to stay, a job, and friendly people to hang with, including me. The timing’s terrible for her, yet I can’t stay away...”
39. Sweet Addiction: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance (The Novikoff Mafia #3) by Ivy Davis
40. Wicked and Bare (Matt & Madison, Part Two) (Wicked Lovers: Soldiers For Hire Book 8) by Shayla Black
41. Mine for the Summer (Windswan Lake Book 1) by A.J. Wynter <— SHE’S TRYING TO AVOID HIM… “…I’m stuck in this small lakeside town where the past lurks around every corner. Memories like falling in love for the first time, flipping the canoe, and even skinny dipping with ten million mosquitoes. Those were the good times, but the tragedy outweighed them all. By a lot. I don’t want to be here. But, I can get through this – as long as I don’t run into the first and only guy to ever break my heart...”
42. Exception: A Black Diamond Novel (Unlucky 13) by Cora Rose
43. The Servant of Stone: A Time Travel Romance (Mórdha Stone Chronicles Book 8) by Kim Allred
44. Overtime (Alpha Omega Hockey Book 3) by Marina Vivancos <— M/M HOCKEY ROMANCE!! “…Ishir is happy when his best friend Zane is traded to his team, the Brooklyn Cats. Why wouldn’t he be? They’ve known each other since they were kids. Zane was the first person he came out to as gay—an Alpha who’s attracted to other Alphas. Zane has been there for him every step of the way. Oh, and Ishir is madly in love with him. Ishir isn’t going to make it a problem, though. Sure, they’re living together, so he has to see Zane strut around shirtless. And, okay, Zane knows about Ishir’s weird little superstition...”

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1. A Soul of Ash and Blood: A Blood and Ash Novel (Blood And Ash Series Book 5) by Jennifer L. Armentrout
2. Only Good Enemies: A Galactic Bonds Book by Jennifer Estep
3. Resonance Surge (Psy-Changeling Trinity Book 7) by Nalini Singh
4. Kiss Me: A Small Town, Marriage of Convenience, Workplace, Standalone Romance (The Donovans Book 5) by Samantha Chase
5. To Have and to Heist by Sara Desai
6. The Singularity of Cookies: A Novel by Delise Torres
7. Game Changer (Vancouver Orcas Book 2) by Amy Aislin
8. You or Someone Like You by Winter Renshaw
9. Sammy Espinoza’s Last Review: A Novel by Tehlor Kay Mejia
10. The Setup: A Single in Seattle Novel by Kristen Proby
11. The Cypress Maze by Fiona Valpy
12. Come November by Scott Lord
13. Unbreak My Heart: A Steamy Second Chance Romance by Jennifer Probst

PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )

1. Blaze: A Little Red Riding Hood Dark Fairy Tale Retelling (Happily Never After Book 10) by H.P. Mallory – July 19, 2023
2. Beauty in Chaos by Nacole Stayton – July 20, 2023
3. Pan’s Delight: A Paranormal Women’s Fiction Novel: (Poppy’s Potions) (Haven Hollow Book 23) by H.P. Mallory and J.R. Rain – July 21, 2023
4. Sacrifice (Red Creek Renegades Book 1) by Laramie Briscoe – July 21, 2023
5. Big Girls Don’t Scry: A Paranormal Women’s Fiction Novel: (Miscellaneous Magic) (Misty Hollow Book 2) by J.R. Rain and H.P. Mallory – July 21, 2023
6. Unlucky Like Us (Like Us Series: Billionaires & Bodyguards Book 12) by Krista Ritchie and Becca Ritchie – July 21, 2023
7. Mine To Take: Small town second chance sports romance. (Southern Weddings Book 5) by Natasha Madison | Jul 24, 2023
8. Mine To Take (Southern Weddings Book 5) by Natasha Madison – July 25, 2023
9. How to Tame a Wild Rogue: The Palace of Rogues by Julie Anne Long – July 25, 2023
10. Not That Duke: A Would-Be Wallflowers Novel by Eloisa James | Jul 25, 2023
11. Here to Stay (Texas Heat Book 1) by Kennedy Fox – July 25, 2023
12. The Rebel King (Deviant Kings Book 2) by Gina L. Maxwell – July 25, 2023
13. The Commitment (Unbroken: Heavenly Rising Book 4) by Shayla Black and Jenna Jacob – July 25, 2023
14. Bishop’s Flight: A Paranormal Mystery Romance (Elemental Covenant Book 4) by Elizabeth Hunter | Jul 25, 2023
15. Cor Amare (The Luna Duet Book 2) by Pepper Winters | Jul 25, 2023
16. Sinful Enemy: Book Three: Beckham Dynasty by M Robinson | Jul 25, 2023
17. The Wrong Wife: A Best Friend’s Brother Fake Relationship Romance by L. Steele | Jul 25, 2023
18. The Space Between by Sarah Ready | Jul 25, 2023
19. Not That Duke: A Would-Be Wallflowers Novel by Eloisa James | Jul 25, 2023
20. Summer Ride by Jill Sanders | Jul 25, 2023
21. The Sweetest Revenge by Lizzy Dent | Jul 25, 2023
22. Secrets in the Dark: A Novel (The Blackbird Trilogy Book 2) by Heather Graham | Jul 25, 2023
23. How To Con A Crime Boss (Wilde Ways: Gone Rogue Book 3) by Cynthia Eden | Jul 25, 2023
24. How to Tame a Wild Rogue: The Palace of Rogues by Julie Anne Long | Jul 25, 2023
25. On the Shore: A Small Town, Sports, Enemies to Lovers Romance (Cottonwood Cove Series Book 3) by Laura Pavlov | Jul 27, 2023
26. The Proposal by Adriana Locke | Jul 27, 2023
27. Entwined With You (Stark Security Book 11) by J. Kenner | Jul 27, 2023
28. Braved (Covington Security Book 9) by Dr. Rebecca Sharp | Jul 27, 2023
29. Theo (Silver Team Book 1) by Riley Edwards | Jul 27, 2023
30. Falls Like Rain by Reese Rivers | Jul 30, 2023
31. Pretty Little Killer (Pretty Obsessions Book 2) by AJ Merlin | Jul 31, 2023
32. Confessions: Chloé (Confessions Series Book 9) by Ella Frank | Jul 31, 2023

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