HAPPY TUESDAY NEW RELEASE DAY!!! 50+ books on today’s list including a few from some of my favorite authors (like that one to the left by J.R. Ward!!!) and one by Leylah Attar and one by Kristen Ashley too (a Dream Man book which is one of my favorite series by her!!)!!!! 😀 !!!
Blurb jolts? Yep! In fact, I’m I’m going to kick it off with one from yesterday’s list ’cause it the biggest blurb jolt of ’em all! Love at First Sight (unrequited love… he doesn’t want her!! GASP!! “…I want to hold out hope that he’ll change his mind. Instead, he moves on. The only choice I have is to pretend that doesn’t slay me. So, I say yes…to the man I love. But he isn’t the man I’ve been in love with nearly my entire life…” <— RIGHT!??), Blood Truth (J.R. Ward’s latest!! He teams up with Butch to find a serial killer!!), Moti on the Water (Leylah Attar’s latest!! And it sounds so fun! She’s supposed to seduce the best man at a wedding but… “The only obstacle Moti doesn’t see coming is Alexandros Veronis, the onboard chef and star witness to her awkward mishaps...”), Playing for Keeps (Kendall Ryan’s latest – he’s a hockey star, and she’s his teammate’s sister), The Wallflower Wager (Tessa Dare’s latest historical and yup! This sounds right up my alley!! He’s her imposing new neighbor, and he’s not too thrilled about all the animals she rescues… LOL!!) and of course… Quiet Man (Kristen Ashley’s latest!! She’s got a stalker and he’s the brooding, not very talkative man that’s now protecting her)… YAY!!! *claps* What. A. Lineup!!!
While you’re here, don’t forget to check out these:
- Five Fun Facts about Stacey Marie Brown’s “Descending Into Madness” + a signed book giveaway!
- Book Review – War by Laura Thalassa <— What to read after The Golden Dynasty? This one!!
- Monday Early Bird Book Releases – 08-12-2019 <— Yesterday’s!!! One of ’em is TOTALLY unrequited love!! *claps*
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)!!
- and…
- Blood Truth by J.R. Ward
- Rebel Born: Secondborn, Book 3 by Amy A. Bartol
- Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center
- The Wallflower Wager: Girl Meets Duke by Tessa Dare
- When the Dead Have It Easy: Veil Diaries Series, Book 7 by B.L. Brunnemer
- Securing Piper: SEAL of Protection: Legacy, Book 3 by Susan Stoker
- Phoenix: Prophecy Series, Book 1 by Jessica Wayne
- Call Her Mine: Harmony Pointe, Book 1 by Melissa Foster
- Bound by Aleatha Romig
READER RECOMMENDATIONS & BARGAIN FINDS:
- Love Affairs: A Collection of Contemporary, Historical and Paranormal Novellas by Sylvia Day <— SYLVIA DAY BOOK BUNDLE ALERT!! “The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Bared to You, A Touch of Crimson, and Seven Years to Sin presents some of her most beloved novellas—collected in one edition for the first time. Wish List, What Happened in Vegas, Salacious Robinson, Blood & Roses, Iron Hard, A Dark Kiss of Rapture, Catching Caroline, Snaring the Huntress, Treasure Hunters”
- Club Dark Lace: Complete Dark Lace series by Measha Stone <— SERIES BUNDLE ALERT!!
- Then There Was You: A Single Parent Collection <— ANTHOLOGY SUPER-BARGAIN ALERT!! “…Sexy Single Dads. Strong Single Moms. With stories from 14 unbelievably talented authors…”
- Just Peachy Anthology <— ANTHOLOGY ALERT!! “...The Just Peachy Anthology was written by authors attending the GA Indie Author Event 2019 and all proceeds will go to benefit The Place of Forsyth County – theplaceofforsyth.org...”
- The Woodland Packs: Paranormal Reverse Harem Box-set by Amelia Shaw <— BOOK BUNDLE ALERT!! “…Three strong women wary of love…and the wolf shifter packs ready to claim them…”
- Brothers-in-Revenge: Boxed Set 1 by Victoria Pinder <— BOOK BUNDLE ALERT!! “...Three Irresistible Brothers all falsely arrested for a crime they never committed are all forced to marry to regain their freedom so they can find their revenge…“
- Comfort Food by Kitty Thomas <— KITTY THOMAS DARK READ ALERT!! ON SALE + she’s got a giveaway going on but also a limited Signed COMFORT FOOD hardcover sale that will only be available for 3 more days! After that it goes in the kitty vault! (like the Disney vault but with kink.) <– her words.
Amber: I will never eat chicken noodle soup and not think of this book. 🖤
- Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur <— MILK AND HONEY ALERT!!! Okay this book is HUGE (or was huge not that long ago) with over 6500 reviews and at a 4.5 star level. It’s SUPER-BARGAIN priced right now (US & CANADA), so I just one-clicked it. *fingers crossed that it moves me* 😬
PARANORMAL/FANTASY/SCI-FI/DYSTOPIAN NEW RELEASES:
- Blood Truth (Black Dagger Legacy Book 4) by J.R. Ward <— J.R. WARD BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD ALERT!! “…As a trainee in the Black Dagger Brotherhood’s program, Boone has triumphed as a soldier and now fights side by side with the Brothers. Following his sire’s unexpected death, he is taken off rotation against his protests—and he finds himself working with Butch O’Neal, former homicide cop, to catch a serial killer: Someone is targeting females of the species at a live action role play club. When the Brotherhood is called in to help, Boone insists on being a part of the effort—and the last thing he expects is to meet an enticing, mysterious female…who changes his life forever…“
- Spirit Bear: Tales of the Were (Grizzly Cove Book 14) by Bianca D’Arc
- Fire in the Heart: A Metahuman Files: Classified Novella by Hailey Turner
- Beauty Loves the Beast: A Wylde Paranormal Love Story by Robyn Peterman
- Spirits, Spells, and Wedding Bells (Pyper Rayne Book 5) by Deanna Chase
- The Wolf & The Pretender: BBW Alien Paranormal Romance (Werewolves & Mates Book 3) by Serena Simspson
- The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen
- Serve: A Reverse Harem Paranormal Romance (The Phoenix Night Shift Book 2) by Laura Wylde
- Owned by the Alphas: A Reverse Harem Romance (The Omega’s Alphas Book 1) by Jayce Carter
- To Love a King: Court of Annwyn 3 by Shona Husk
- Wrecked Intel: An Immortal Ops World Novel (Immortal Outcasts Book 4) by Mandy M. Roth
CONTEMPORARY NEW RELEASES:
- Moti on the Water by Leylah Attar <— LEYLAH ATTAR ALERT!!! OMG THIS ONE SOUNDS SO FUN!! HE’S THE BEST MAN AT HER COUSIN’S WEDDING… “...All Moti has to do is overcome her fear of water, board a yacht to the Greek Isles, seduce the dreamy Nikos Manolas, and survive two weeks at sea with her oddball family. The only obstacle Moti doesn’t see coming is Alexandros Veronis, the onboard chef and star witness to her awkward mishaps...”
- Beauty and the Bayou (Boys of the Bayou Book 3) by Erin Nicholas
- Groom (The Deceit Duet Book Two) by Logan Chance
- Filthy Rich by Julie Kriss
- Bound (Tangled Web Book 3) by Aleatha Romig <— ALEATHA ROMIG TRILOGY CONCLUSION ALERT!! “…BOUND is book three, the final book of the TANGLED WEB trilogy that began with TWISTED and OBSESSED and is concluding with BOUND…”
- Right for Me by Cindy Dorminy
- Dangerous Intent (Law and Protection Book 1) by Taige Crenshaw and McKenna Jeffries
- Jayden’s Hope (MacKenzies of Montana Book 6) by Liliana Hart
- Call Her Mine (Harmony Pointe Book 1) by Melissa Foster <— UNREQUITED LOVE/BEST FRIENDS & A BABY ALERT!! “…Aurelia loves her new life in the charming town of Harmony Pointe. She has a great apartment and her very own bookstore, and best of all, the sinfully hot, commitment-phobic friend she’s crushed on for years is no longer just around the corner. Maybe she’ll finally be able to leave her unrequited love behind and move on. But when a baby is left on Ben’s front porch—a baby that is presumably his—Aurelia is there for him…”
- Don’t Doubt (The Reed Brothers Book 20) by Tammy Falkner <— TAMMY FALKNER ALERT!! HER FAMILY HELPED HIM… “...he met the Reeds, and he was brought into the family fold. With gentle nudges, a little steady guidance, and a whole lot of unencumbered love from a family, he has finally found his place in the world. He just needs someone to share it with him. During the day, he’s a mechanic at a high-end repair shop. Nights and weekends, he does good deeds for others. He’s lonely, though, until she walks right back into his life, just like she never left...”
- The Inn at Holiday Bay: Haunting in the Hallway by Kathi Daley
- The Royal Show Affair by Lilliana Rose
- Playing for Keeps (Hot Jocks Book 1) by Kendall Ryan <— KENDALL RYAN HOCKEY STAR & HIS TEAMMATE’S SISTER ALERT!! “…now I’ve spent three months trying to get her out of my head. Which has been futile, because I’m starting to understand she’s the only girl I’ll ever want. I have one shot to show her I can be exactly what she needs, but Elise won’t be easily convinced. That’s okay, because I’m good under pressure, and this time, I’m playing for keeps…”
- Between Me & You: An Enemies to Lovers Workplace Romance (Remington Medical Book 3) by Kimberly Kincaid
- CeeCee’s Cowboys: A Big Sky Short Story by Frankie Love
- The Wallflower Wager: Girl Meets Duke by Tessa Dare <— TESSA DARE HISTORICAL ROMANCE ALERT!! “…Lady Penelope Campion never met a lost or wounded creature she wouldn’t take into her home and her heart. When her imposing—and attractive—new neighbor demands she clear out the rescued animals, Penny sets him a challenge. She will part with her precious charges, if he can find them loving homes...”
- The Fire Blossom (The Fire Blossom Saga Book 1) by Sarah Lark <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE ALERT!!
- Discovering Grace: A Regency Romance (Inglewood Book 2) by Sally Britton <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE ALERT!!
- Taming an Unrepentant Earl (Taming the Duke’s Heart Book 10) by Tammy Andresen <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE ALERT!!
- Don Juan: Brotherhood Protectors World (Chicago Protection Task Force Book 2) by Leanne Tyler
- Quiet Man: A Dream Man Novella by Kristen Ashley <— KRISTEN ASHLEY ALERT!! SHE’S SINGLE BUT READY TO START A FAMILY… “…The problem is, Lottie has a stalker. The really bad kind. The kind that means she needs a bodyguard. Enter Mo Morrison. Enormous. Scary. Quiet. Mo doesn’t say much, and Lottie’s used to getting attention. And she wants Mo’s attention. Badly. But Mo has a strict rule. If he’s guarding your body, that’s all he’s doing with it…“
- Dangerously Entwined (Aegis Group Lepta Team Book 5) by Sidney Bristol
- Mafia Princess & Her Boy Toys (Varano Mafia Book 1) by Lia Ellison <— MAFIA ROMANCE ALERT!!
- Nora Ever After (Kiss Starter Book 3) by Ashlyn Mathews
- The Sea of Lost Things by Kelly St-Laurent <— SHE GOES TO FRANCE TO UNCOVER HER PAST… “…Things are complicated further when Jonah Emmerson shows up at the B&B. The handsome but arrogant Brit takes an almost instant disliking to her. A feeling, that she discovers, is mutual. Charlotte vows to keep clear of him, but when he unexpectedly offers to help with her search, she finds herself accepting, a decision that sets them on an adventure across the quaint countryside and stunning coastline of Normandy. As they visit different townships for answers, an attraction builds between them, the tension thawing into something else entirely. But with every step that brings them closer, the past follows. And while Charlotte may be searching for hers, Jonah is running from his…”
- Dirty Rich Secrets: Part Two by Lisa Renee Jones
- Free (Steel MC Montana Charter Book 5) by Michel Prince and Wren McCabe
- Bad Apple by Elle Kennedy <— ELLE KENNEDY ALERT!! LOOKIT!! Elle Kennedy’s latest (well actually it’s being republished all shiny and better!) “…Between her waitressing job, volunteer work, and college classes, there are never enough hours in Maggie Reilly’s day. Especially not for a relationship. Luckily, she’s got the perfect arrangement: a lover she meets three or four times a year. But when she shows up at the hotel expecting to hop into bed with one man, she accidentally ends up with another—Ben Barrett, Hollywood’s most notorious bad boy…”
- Truly Mine (Mason & Sophie duet Book 1) by Kennedy Fox
- Unzoned by Measha Stone
- Book’em Bridget: Badges (Iron Orchids Book 9) by Danielle Norman
- Just Breathe Again by C.A. Harms <— HE LOST HIS WIFE & DAUGHTER… “…Time will heal me, they say. But they’ve never lived through the loss I have. They’ve never felt the excruciating pain of what it means to have your heart shattered into a million pieces. They don’t know the guilt I carry. Sometimes I wonder why I even bother waking up every morning. But if I let go, I let go of them. And their memory is all I have left...”
- Those Summer Nights (Sweet Cravings Book 2) by Ivy Smoak
- Inhale, Exhale. (Hollow Ridge Book 1) by C.L. Matthews
- Anticipation (Something in Common, NY Book 1) by Talia Carmichael <— M/M ROMANCE ALERT!!
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Revenge At Raleigh High (Raleigh Rebels Book 2) by Callie Hart <— AND ANOTHER BULLY BOOK just went live by Callie Hart!! MUST BE READ IN ORDER!!“…Falling in love so hard, so fast was always bound to blind a girl. Silver has been too wrapped up in her inked-up hero to notice any of the signs: all is not as it should be at Raleigh High. The Raleigh High elite haven’t forgotten the girl who dared defy them… And now it’s time to make her pay…”
Paint It Black (Beneath the Stain Book 2) by Amy Lane <— M/M ROMANCE ALERT!!
- Wanderlust: Bundle: Friends to Lovers MM Romance by Quin Perin <— M/M ROMANCE ALERT!!
- The Reluctant Boyfriend (The Bad Boyfriend series Book 4) by Erika Kelly
- Beneath a Billion Stars (Sea Glass Inn Book 4) by Julie Carobini
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The Ruthless Boys: A High School Bully Romance (Adamson All-Boys Academy Book 2) by C.M. Stunich <— CM Stunich‘s latest BULLY BOOK is LIVE!!! MUST BE READ IN ORDER!! ➔ https://amzn.to/31uMoky***THE RUTHLESS BOYS is a 100,000 word lighthearted reverse harem/high school bully romance novel with a mystery/suspense twist. This is book two of three in the series. Contains foul language and sexual scenes; any sex featured is consensual.
PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )
- Hush, Hush by Lucia Franco – August 14th 2019
- Cruel Prince: A High School Bully Romance by Ashley Jade – August 15th 2019
- Crew Princess (Crew Series Book 2) by Tijan – August 19th 2019
- The Day He Came Back by Penelope Ward – August 19th 2019
- The Last Post: A Novel by Renee Carlino – August 20th 2019
- The First Girl Child by Amy Harmon – August 20th 2019
- The Candle Palace (Jamison Valley Book 6) by Devney Perry – August 20th 2019
- The Lone Wolf by Penelope Sky – August 20th 2019
- Into the Hourglass (The Evermore Chronicles Book 2) by Emily R. King – August 20th 2019
- Tides of Time (The Legacy Book 1) by Luna Joya – August 20th 2019
- Misrule (A Death Dwellers MC Novel) by Kathryn C. Kelly – August 21st 2019
- Counting His Sins (My Wicked Prayers Book 2) by Zurie Brunelle – August 26th 2019
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Good morning! 😎 How are we in mid August already?? I’m so jealous of all of you that live in the warm climates as summer here is quickly slipping away. Anyway, I just finished another Mia Sheridan book – Dane’s Storm. It was good but not awesome-sauce like Becoming Calder/Finding Eden was. *dreamy sigh* I need to find CRs with unique (well, unique to me) storylines. I loved the whole cult thing in Becoming Calder and Emma Scott’s Five Minute Life was different. I need more books like that.
Morning!! I would like to try Moti On The Water. I also want a good paranormal or fantasy lately.
Also, Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center released today.
Yup, it showed up from the library late last night! Too bad I’m already in the middle of Beyond the Masks by Nicky Grant (loving it) and I NEED to read KA’s Dream Man novella, Quiet Man, which, btw, is the same length as many novels at 255 pages. Ooh, and I just found out that not only is Quiet Man book 4.5 in the Dream Man series, it’s also book .5 in the Dream series in front of Dream Maker that’s releasing next May. I hope we get to experience some of the old KA magic with this one! Guess I better read fast!
That’s great news! I believe I’ve still only read Motorcycle Man and maybe Law Man from that series.
Things You Save in a Fire is one of my faves this year! I highly recommend!!
I want to try Moti on the water too.
Good morning!
I didn’t even realize Quiet Man was releasing today. So excited!!
Thank you so much for the mention, Maryse!
Absolutely my pleasure!! This one was my VERY FIRST in that genre and absolutely unforgettable!!!
With so many out there now in the dark romance genre, I’m glad you still find CF unforgettable! <3
But Kitty… it had two (three?) incredibly clever but totally fitting twists. Things I didn’t even see coming… that made me LOVE it like crazy AND feel it, myself.
Unforgettable.
I am so excited to read Tessa Dare’s new book. I have read the first two and enjoyed them. I have been re-reading some oldie but good Historical Romances lately. I had missed this genre!
It sounds so fun!! I don’t read much historical, but this, I know I’ll love.
Just finished The Best Thing. Definitely a slow burn and somewhat of a repetitious and redundant start. I felt like the h kept repeating what she was complaining about and feeling. It does have characters from Luna and the Lie but I don’t think you have to read it first. I think the story/writing improved as it went along. There were even moments I laughed out loud. I also dare you to read the epilogue and not cry. 😉
Now to decide what to read next…
Big day around here…HUGE!
Wanna know why? Because it our fearless leader’s birthday!!! So, in traditional style…
♥️♥️♥️Happy birthday, Maryse!!! ♥️♥️♥️
Thank you so much for all you do for us. I hope you have the bestest birthday and celebrate it doing all of your favorite things. I love you!
Awwwwww OMG!! Thank you SO much, Grey!!!!! ♥️♥️♥️ You guys are a HUGE part of my happiness in life. I am so blessed and thankful.
Happy birthday Maryse! 😀
Thank you Tessa!!! 😀 !!!
Maryse- Happy, happy, happy Birthday!!!! Hope you have the best day and keep on celebrating your birthday all month!!! ♥️ ♥️ Love ya!!! ♥️ ♥️
Thank you so much Cheryl!!!! 😀
Wow! Slightly belated happy birthday Maryse. Hope you have (had?) a fab day!!!!!! *throws glitter*
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARYSE!! ❤️️🎂🎈🎉
Thank you so much, Nay!!!! 😀 ❤️️❤️️❤️️
So, the first day of high school for Dude today. (I can’t call him little dude anymore. He’s three inches taller than me!) He was so excited but SO NERVOUS! 🙂 I know he’ll be fine since his class from middle school will be in the same class together and all his friends from the other school will be at that school, including his childhood BFF. They’ve known each other since they were three and four. The first day of his kindergarten, she went to his teacher and told him that she’s his sister. So THAT, I’m excited about.
As for me, YAY! No more pressure of first-day readiness. Made him a lunch even though he won’t need it, for security/ comfort purpose. lol Now it’s time to relax!
Hope he had a great 1st day!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUNSHINE!!!!!!!!!
Thank YOU!!! 😀
Happy Birthday!!
I hop this next year brings you lots of love, laughter, and the occasional bird poop corn.
And I hope you find some kind of lemon treat you can eat. What would that be? Lemon slices dipped in butter?
LOL bev!!! OMG that was hilarious!!!!! I seriously laughed out loud!!
Actually, I am having a sugar free lemon cheesecake made within the next month, and it will be FABULOUS!!! Lemon curd and all (just no graham crackers on the bottom). I can’t wait!!!
*fingers crossed for the bird poop corn*
So…what are you eating ON your birthday sweet-wise, Maryse? Anything?
I just ate shiritake noodles with homemade super-meaty and rich bolognese sauce and shredded cheddar cheese all over it. And a bit dollop of cottage cheese ’cause I’m weird like that. 😉
Then for desert, I’m going to make a bowl of Halo Top Caramel Macchiato ice cream and I’m gonna sprinkle walnuts, some really dark chocolate chips, and load it up with sugar free whip cream!! 😀 YAY ME!!
I can just sit and eat lemon curd out of the jar.
ME TOOOOOOO!!! I’m a lemon dessert addict, and lemon curd is delicious!!!
Okay so I just had my “Keto sundae” and YUMMMMMM!!! I can’t even tell the difference you guys. That was decadent!!!!
Your sundae sounds yummy to me, Maryse. And so does the cottage cheese thing (I’m weird like that too).😜
I LOOOOOVVE cottage cheese! Makes everything richer…
That does sound good Maryse. Have you tried the So Delicious “ice cream?” It’s made from coconut milk and is dairy free and several are no added sugar. Great with sugar free caramel and chocolate syrup or cacao nibs- no added sugar, high fiber and protein. Yum.
Ooh that sounds yum.
Happy Birthday Maryse!!!
🥳❤🎂🍹💐🎈🎁
Thank you so much, Leslie!!!! 😀
Happy, happy Birthday to you, Maryse!!! Hope you had a wonderful day celebrating.
Thank you!! I’m officially celebrating this weekend. 😀 My early bird birthday present (my bird) kept me plenty company and sang me birthday songs all week, so i’m content. 😉
Maryse, you need to record Birdie signing and post it!
I will!!
I’m thinking of making him his own silly blog where I can post pics, and things I’m learning about him. Like a scrapbook of my bird. LOL!
A very Happy Birthday!! Thank you for always providing that little escape when we need it!
An author from the past, Roxie Rivera has finally released a new book Kostya in The Russian Protectors Series. I LOVED this Russian mob series so I was a little disappointed when the next book in the series that was promised wasn’t released until yesterday. 4 years waiting but here now!
I remember how popular she and that series was… blast from the past for sure!!!
Ermygerd!!! My fellow plant/fall lovers. Eek! https://people.com/home/target-unveils-new-line-of-halloween-inspired-succulents-2019/?utm_campaign=peoplemag&utm_medium=social&xid=socialflow_facebook_peoplemag&utm_source=facebook.com Freakin Target. I wanna go so bad. We had gone in FL, but they didn’t have my m&ms. 🙁
*squee* Some of those are so cute!
OMG I’m getting one!! Maybe two!!! The ghost, and the venus Flytap pumpkin!!!! 😀 SQUEEEE!! I LOVE Halloween and it’s almost here.
I was oohing over that little eye. lol It’s too cute.
Almost forgot!
FLT:
“The night I became the youngest person–and the only female ever–to win the Austin Fire Department’s valor award, I got propositioned by my partner.”
Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center
And my audio book:
“Teddy Xanakis would have to steal the painting.”
X (Kinsey Millhone, #24) by Sue Grafton