Good morning, happy Tuesday and lookit what just went LIVE!!! 😀 A few give me an extra hard blurb-jolt!! P.S. Keep checking back, ’cause I’ll be adding more throughout the day as we find ’em.
Blurb Jolts? I got ’em! Like that one to the left (Karina Halle’s latest!! Discretion – she’s a down on her luck student, and he’s the Billionaire – and most eligible bachelor that saves her!!), The Right Swipe (the ex-pro football player that ghosted her…), One Year Home (YES!!!!! Navy Seal that has so much media attention because os his heroism, but is depressed because his love left him for another… and then she sends her new boyfriend’s sister to help him!!), I’d Rather Not (YES YES!!! A stranger needs a kidney…”and Pace finds a spark in his soul for the first time since a bomb went off beside him. He’s already missing two legs. What’s one more kidney?” and then he loses his heart to her, too!!) and Say You Still Love Me (KA Tucker!! Need I say more? I LOVE her!!)
While you’re here, don’t forget to check out these:
- Andrea Smith’s “Love Plus One” is on sale today, so she sent over an excerpt & is having a giveaway!
- Leylah Attar’s “Moti on the Water” is going live soon, and she’s having an ARC giveaway!
- Monday Early Bird Book Releases – 08-05-2019
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 (30 day free trial)– this one is SO cool, and worth it (unlimited listening for all of the audiobooks in the program, and there are tons)!!
- ➔➔ Prime members Audible for 3 months at a super-deal!!!
- and…
- White Knight by Meghan March
- Outfox by Sandra Brown
- The Forgettable Miss French: Shadowvale, Book 3 by Kristen Painter
- The Husband Gambit by L.A. Witt
- Reticence by Gail Carriger
- Never Have I Ever by Lauren Blakely
- Brave the Tempest: Cassandra Palmer Series, Book 9 by Karen Chance
- Execution Style: Code 11-KPD SWAT, Book 4 by Lani Lynn Vale
- Hidden: An MM Mpreg Romance: Team A.L.P.H.A., Book 6 by Susi Hawke
- Pretty Thing: Naughty Things, Book 1 by J.A. Huss
- Bren’s Blessing (A Sci-Fi Alien Romance): The Quasar Lineage, Book 1 by Pearl Tate
- and… preorders:
- Blood Truth by J.R. Ward
READER RECOMMENDATIONS & BARGAIN FINDS:
➔➔ Prime members that have not joined Kindle Unlimited yet can get a KU membership for 3 MONTHS at a bargain!!!
- Love Plus One (G-Man series Book 2) by Andrea Smith <— OLDER WOMAN/YOUNGER MAN SUPER-BARGAIN ALERT!! Plus the author is giving away audiobook copies on my blog here: Andrea Smith’s “Love Plus One” is on sale today, so she sent over an excerpt & is having a giveaway!
Linda: I read Diamond Girl when it was first recommended on your wonderful book blog Maryse. LOVED the story and the characters…Slate…yum. So I jumped on Love Plus One as soon as it was released. DID NOT disappoint. Loved it equally. Type of stories and characters that stay with you long after reading. Slate and Taz swooooon worthy;)
- God-Shaped Hole: A Novel by Tiffanie DeBartolo <— GASP!!!!! TIFFANY DEBARTOLO ALERT!! One of my ultimate favorite angsty books (FIVE STARS!!) is on super-sale today!! P.S. Here’s my review.
Rebecca: This book is a masterpiece. It will tear you up, knit you together, and make you bawl like baby. So, so good.
Renee: Thank you! I’ve been wanting to read this.
Nadia: I’ve been waiting for this book to go on sale for forever ❤️
Suanne: I’m still not speaking to this book.
Maryse: I love it!! A character in this one makes a cameo in How to Kill a Rockstar. 😉 I LOVE that tie-in.
Crystal: And while your at it read how to kill a rockstar too. It’s been so many years and it’s still my top 10. The first time I yelled at my kindle ♥️ haha
PARANORMAL/FANTASY/SCI-FI/DYSTOPIAN NEW RELEASES:
- Brave the Tempest (Cassie Palmer Book 9) by Karen Chance
- Control of Five: A Reverse Harem Series (Origins of the Six Series Book 2) by A.K. Koonce and Aleera Anaya Ceres
- Enchanted Ever After (Enchanted, Inc. Book 9) by Shanna Swendson
- Crown of Blood: Book of Sindal (Book Sindal 3) by D.G. Swank & Alessandra Thomas
- Disdain: A Cinderella Retelling (Tales of Cinder Book 2) by M.J. Haag
- Her Sinful Angel (Her Angel: Eternal Warriors paranormal romance series Book 5) by Felicity Heaton
- Forbidden Alliance (The Forbidden Series Book 4) by Diana Cosby
- House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig
- Vow of Thieves (Dance of Thieves Book 2) by Mary E. Pearson
- Dark Alpha’s Redemption: A Reaper Novel (Reapers Book 8) by Donna Grant
- Reticence (Custard Protocol Book 4) by Gail Carriger
CONTEMPORARY NEW RELEASES:
- Discretion (The Dumonts Book 1) by Karina Halle <— KARINA HALLE ALERT!! SHE’S A DOWN-ON-HER-LUCK STUDENt & HE SAVES HER… “…The Riviera means indulgence—if you’ve got money. For Sadie Reynolds, a down-on-her-luck student, the Riviera means dingy hostels and back streets. When a wrong turn puts her in jeopardy, the last thing she expects is to be saved by the most handsome stranger she’s ever locked eyes with. When she later wakes up in a luxury suite with a Mediterranean view, she’s in the tender care of her rescuer: Olivier Dumont, France’s most eligible bachelor…”
- Sweet Melody: A Seabrook Romance by Heidi McCahan
- The Bistro by Watersmeet Bridge by Julie Stock
- Her Montana Cowboy (Montana Skies Book 1) by Ivy James
- Outfox by Sandra Brown
- The Right Swipe: A Novel by Alisha Rai <— HE GHOSTED HER!!! “…there aren’t any rules to govern her attraction to her newest match, former pro-football player Samson Lima. The sexy and seemingly sweet hunk woos her one magical night… and disappears. Rhi thought she’d buried her hurt over Samson ghosting her, until he suddenly surfaces months later, still big, still beautiful—and in league with a business rival...”
- Billionaire Unattainable ~ Mason: A Billionaire’s Obsession Novel (The Billionaire’s Obsession Book 14) by J. S. Scott
- SEAL Undercover (Silver SEALs Book 10) by Desiree Holt
- Dare Me Tonight (The Knight Brothers Book 4) by Carly Phillips
- The Lie (Kings of Linwood Academy Book 2) by Callie Rose
- One Year Home by Marie Force <— OH I LOVE THE SOUND OF THIS!!! HER BROTHER TOOK THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE... “…I have no idea how to survive without my beloved Ava. She had no choice but to move on with her life during my six-year deployment and has now married Eric. I hate him for taking her from me. I’d prefer to wallow in my depression and heartbreak, but the whole damned world wants a piece of the SEAL Team leader who helped capture the world’s most-wanted terrorist. I need help handling the relentless requests, and when Ava sends her new sister-in-law to manage the media circus for me, I’m prepared to hate her on principle. Her brother took my Ava…”
- Battle Scars (The Arsenal Book 5) by Cara Cranes
- The Beekeeper’s Cottage: An absolutely unputdownable feel good summer read by Emma Davies
- Charlotte’s Landing (The Sylvan Hills Series Book 2) by Alexis Lynne
- Sonata by Skye Warren <— SKYE WARREN TRILOGY CONCLUSION ALERT!! “...SONATA is the third and final book in the explosive trilogy with Samantha Brooks and Liam North. It should be read after OVERTURE and CONCERTO…“
- Love on Fire (Stars Book 2) by E. L. Todd
- Vow of Justice (Blue Justice Book #4) by Lynette Eason
- A Song of Joy (Under Northern Skies Book #4) by Lauraine Snelling
- Ray: Riding Hard by Jennifer Ashley
- Sexy Liar: A Dirty Little Secrets Duet (Dirty Hacker Book 1) by Stacey Kennedy
- Tequila and Tigers: Bad Alpha Dads (Shifters and Sins Book 2) by Cecilia Lane
- I’d Rather Not (KPD Motorcycle Patrol Book 3) by Lani Lynn Vale <— LANI LYNN VALE ALERT!! OMG THIS SOUNDS AWWWWESSOMMMMME!!! She’s dying because of an infection that damaged her kidneys, and her dad goes to social media to try and find a donor… “…Pace Vineyard is lost. So lost, in fact, that he’s not sure he wants to be found. But then a beautiful woman’s face is splashed across social media, and Pace finds a spark in his soul for the first time since a bomb went off beside him. He’s already missing two legs. What’s one more kidney? At least, that’s what he tells himself. What he doesn’t expect is to give his heart to the woman, too. Or for the woman to run away with it and force him to follow...”
- The Killing Tide (Coastal Guardians Book #1) by Dani Pettrey
- Lost in You (Masters and Mercenaries: The Forgotten Book 3) by Lexi Blake
- Say You Still Love Me: A Novel by K.A. Tucker <— K.A. TUCKER ALERT!! HER SCHOOLGIRL CRUSH IS THE SECURITY GUARD WHERE SHE WORKS... “…she’s considered a pair of sexy legs in a male-dominated world and constantly has to prove her worth. Plus she’s stuck seeing her narcissistic ex-fiancé—a fellow VP—on the other side of her glass office wall every day. Things get exponentially more complicated for Piper when she runs into Kyle Miller—the handsome new security guard at Calloway Group, and coincidentally the first love of her life...”
- Billionaire Unattainable ~ Mason: A Billionaire’s Obsession Novel (The Billionaire’s Obsession Book 14) by J.S. Scott
- The Perfect Wife: A Novel by JP Delaney
- The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware
- Her Cowboy Billionaire Best Man: A Whittaker Family Novel (Christmas in Coral Canyon Book 8) by Liz Isaacson
- Wait For Me (Swoon Series Book 2) by J.H. Croix
- Wicked Angel (Wicked Horse Vegas Book 6) by Sawyer Bennett <— SAWYER BENNETT ALERT!! HE’S GRIEVING… “…After months of paralyzing emptiness, I turn to The Wicked Horse so I can feel something. Anything, really. Any shred of emotion that will explain why I’m still here. Any justification for why my life was spared and theirs were not. It’s all in vain. Not even the debauchery of the notorious sex club can fill the hollowness that consumes me. Until she walks in…”
- Heart Unbroken (Hearts Entwined Book 4) by Andrew Grey <— M/M ROMANCE ALERT!!
- Dead on His Feet (Cold Case Psychic Book 12) by Pandora Pine <— M/M ROMANCE ALERT!!
- Digging Deep by by Jay Hogan <— M/M ROMANCE ALERT!!
- Forbidden Kiss (Carson Cove Scandals) by Kelli Callahan
- Fire Storm (Kaely Quinn Profiler Book #2) by Nancy Mehl
- Fireball (Cheap Thrills Series Book 1) by Mary B. Moore <— THE COP & SHE’S NEW IN TOWN… “…I never expected to find when I arrived was my sister catching her husband cheating on her, and then getting arrested for no reason by the Sheriff, Dave Bell. I was a sucker for tattoos, I was also a sucker for a tall man built like a wall. And apparently I was a sucker for a guy with a badge..“
- Then I Met You by Matt Dunn
- Dancing with the Mob: A Dark Mafia Romance Two-Book Collection by Suzanne Hart and M. S. Reed
- Sin & Tonic <— ANTHOLOGY ALERT!! “Bar, pub, speakeasy, tavern, cocktail lounge. What do all these have in common? They’re places for drinking, places for talking, places for meeting, and in this anthology, they’re places to fall in love. Pull up a seat, grab a drink, and enter the worlds of five romance authors for some steamy heroes, strong heroines, and sexy-as-hell sin. Cocktail recipes to seduce your sweetie included!“
- Kiss Me Again: A Second Chance Military Romance by Vivian Wood
- All Of Us (All Series Book 7) by Natalie Ann
- Life and Other Inconveniences by Kristan Higgins <— HER GRANDMOTHER KICKED HER OUT WHEN SHE GOT PREGNANT… “…When Emma’s own mother died, her father abandoned her on his mother’s doorstep. Genevieve took Emma in and reluctantly raised her–until Emma got pregnant her senior year of high school. Genevieve kicked her out with nothing but the clothes on her back…but Emma took with her the most important London possession: the strength not just to survive but to thrive. And indeed, Emma has built a wonderful life for herself and her teenage daughter, Riley. So what is Emma to do when Genevieve does the one thing Emma never expected of her and, after not speaking to her for nearly two decades, calls and asks for help?…”
- How to Hunt A Husband by Holly Jacobs
- Love at First Like: A Novel by Hannah Orenstein <— SHE NEEDS A FAKE FIANCE ALERT!! “…One night, after learning of an ex’s engagement, Eliza accidentally posts a photo of herself wearing a diamond ring on that finger to her Instagram account beloved by 100,000 followers. Sales skyrocket, press rolls in, and Eliza learns that her personal life is good for business. So she has a choice: continue the ruse or clear up the misunderstanding. With mounting financial pressure, Eliza sets off to find a fake fiancé...”
- Someday Jennifer: A Novel by Risto Pakarinen
- Ellie and the Harpmaker by Hazel Prior
PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )
- Blood Truth (Black Dagger Legacy Book 4) by J.R. Ward – August 13th 2019
- Bound (Tangled Web Book 3) by Aleatha Romig – August 13th 2019
- Call Her Mine (Harmony Pointe Book 1) by Melissa Foster – August 13th 2019
- Playing for Keeps (Hot Jocks Book 1) by Kendall Ryan – August 13th 2019
- The Wallflower Wager: Girl Meets Duke by Tessa Dare – August 13th 2019
- Quiet Man: A Dream Man Novella by Kristen Ashley – August 13th 2019
- Then There Was You: A Single Parent Collection – August 13th 2019
- The Sea of Lost Things by Kelly St-Laurent – August 13th 2019
- Hush, Hush by Lucia Franco – August 14th 2019
- Cruel Prince: A High School Bully Romance by Ashley Jade – August 15th 2019
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Happy tuesday!!! Am I first?!! Off to work on this rainy day. Really have to figure out how to do a gif.
*sets off sparkly pink glitter bomb*
Ooooooooh pink!!!! *twirls*
Yep! You’re first!!! 😀
I don’t know how to insert a gif either but *basks in glitter*
Lots of those shinies are tempting but I have so many oldies on TBR!! In fact, I’m in a TBR challenge and have several I need to read. And…I have the levels challenge too.
Note to self: Next year stick with just the monthly pick-for-me challenge.
Awww where’s the fun in that Leslie!! 😉
Good morning! Say You Still Love Me showed up from the library this morning, so I’ve started that. Hoping it’s no too slow burn-y for me.
Picking up the Flat Share from the library today and actually excited. Maybe I’ll read this week.
I liked the Flat Share, Bev. It took a bit for me to get into it but once I did, I found it quite enjoyable. Hopefully you will too.
That is good to hear. It is just one of those that pinged my radar when it was released. How cute does Ellie and The Harp Maker look?
Wow! That was quick, Nay! I’m on a 6 week wait for it. Hopefully you enjoy it!!
The first thing I do every morning is go on Libby to see the new adds. I lucked out and was first in line for both Say You Still Love Me and Things You Save in a Fire.
Nay (or anyone), what is the difference between Libby and Overdrive? I have been afraid to upset the order of the universe by replacing Overdrive as it’s all I have ever used. I cannot deal with technological drama. 😉
Beats me, Leslie. All I have is Libby. Anyone????
From what I can tell, Libby is Overdrive’s younger, hipper cousin. I’ve found zilch on Overdrive that isn’t on Libby, therefore I never use it. But why can’t you have both?
I actually bounce back and forth between both Libby & Overdrive. They talk to each other via my library…as in they both track what I have on loan and on hold.
Ok, thanks guys! I guess I probably can have both then. Duh!! Silly me. I thought if I downloaded Libby that Overdrive would spontaneously combust or something.
Oh I loved Things You Save in a Fire too!!! Enjoy it!
I’ve been waiting for One Year Home since I read Five Years Gone by Marie Force. As soon as I get a break in my ARC’s, I’ll have to hop on that one. Several other yummies up there too! Thanks for such a great list as always, Maryse!! Happy Tuesday everyone!
I didn’t realize Five Years Gone was a series. I recently got that one on audio. Is it going to rip my heart out??
Wellllll…there is a strong possibility.
I’m thinking romance-angst wise… yes. 😉 I have a feeling it’s a love triangle of sorts. Because he’s been gone so long.
Ooh, I was just reminded of this book (Five Years Gone). I need to read it!
Sorry I’m late!!
Have no idea what to read. What’s everyone else up to?
Grey I’m reading The Guy On The Right by Kate Stewart. So yummy good. Loving Theo and Laney.
I’m listening to Sometimes I Lie and reading Say You Still Love Me. Then I’m going to read Raphael by Tillie Cole. Its prequel novella, The Fallen: Genesis, was dark and taboo, and I loved it!
Taboo, you say, Nay???
Yup, Grey. Aplenty! In a dark, demented way–not in a romance way. But I think that’s coming in Raphael.
I just finished That Forever Girl by Meghan Quinn (2nd one in her Getting Lucky series). I’m a fan…I really liked it! (It’s an ARC via NetGalley but it releases on 8/20)
Brave the Tempest was released last week. It was good, but it was probably the worst of the series. She needed to have these heart to heart talks and the action kept stopping it. It got seriously annoying. 🙁
Hi guys! I’m back from vacation. No rest for the wicked here though, I’ve had no time to settle in, let alone read! We had the best time. We were on the go nonstop. My favorite eats down there was Finn’s hands down. Fish tacos, smoked tuna dip and chips! Mmmm. We had quesadillas and pork tacos too. And stopped at the barista bar after for coffee, smoothies, and homemade granola. I had grilled grouper at Schooners as well that was fantastic! We shopped, swam, and hiked. And now I’m so full of summer, I’m ready for fall. LOL! We stopped back at Franklin on the way home and I brought back a crocodile fern and cylindrical snake plant. I couldn’t resist! I’m dying to read, but I’ll still live vicariously through you guys while I can. 😉
So glad you had a fun vacation!!!
Wow! That’s seemed fast! But time passes super fast for me these days. Sounds like you had a great time!
Sounds like a great trip. Glad you enjoyed. Smoked tuna dip sounds good.
YAY!!!! SO glad you are back!! 😀
Welcome home, Tasha!
Ooops. I bought Descent into Madness today or yesterday and realized I own it in a Christmas anthology., Such Violent Delights. Good news is, I haven’t read it in either book so yay, a story I want to read and I don’t actually have to buy because I did at Christmas time. 😀
YAY!! I love when that happens!!! 😀