[lasso type=”image” id=”96332″ ref=”amzn-chasing-serenity-a-river-rain-novel” link_id=”342085″]<—- Good morning everyone! I’m working on today’s list so keep checking back as I add the book-goodies!! 😀 P.S. The latest by Kristen Ashley is LIVE!!!! SHE’S DEALING WITH LOSS & HE IS HER OPPOSITE!!
READER RECOMMENDATIONS & BARGAIN FINDS:
Keep This Promise by Willow Winters, Jewel E. Ann, Samantha Young, Monica Murphy, Natasha Preston, Karina Halle, M. Never, Samantha Towle <— “...From enemies or friends to lovers, forbidden or second chance romance – it’s all in this collection and most importantly, happily ever afters. Consisting of over 1000 pages and a value of more than $30 for a preorder special of $3.99, that’s a HUGE savings! Romance readers grab this collection now while it lasts. It’s only available for a very limited time…”
PARANORMAL/FANTASY/SCI-FI/DYSTOPIAN NEW RELEASES:
CONTEMPORARY NEW RELEASES:
- [lasso type=”image” id=”96332″ ref=”amzn-chasing-serenity-a-river-rain-novel” link_id=”342087″]Chasing Serenity: A River Rain Novel by Kristen Ashley <— SHE’S DEALING WITH LOSS & HE IS HER OPPOSITE!! “…Then she runs into tall, lanky, unpretentious Judge Oakley, her exact opposite. She shops. He hikes. She drinks pink ladies. He drinks beer. She’s a city girl. He’s a mountain guy. Obviously, this means they have a blowout fight upon meeting. Their second encounter doesn’t go a lot better. Judge is loving the challenge. Chloe is everything he doesn’t want in a woman, but he can’t stop finding ways to spend time with her. He knows she’s dealing with loss and change. He just doesn’t know how deep that goes…”
- The Last Legacy by Adrienne Young
- The Night She Disappeared: A Novel by Lisa Jewell
- Forgotten in Death: An Eve Dallas Novel by J. D. Robb <— J.D. ROBB ALERT!! “…Eve is summoned away to a nearby building site to view more remains—in this case decades old, adorned with gold jewelry and fine clothing—unearthed by recent construction work. She isn’t happy when she realizes that the scene of the crime belongs to her husband, Roarke—not that it should surprise her, since the Irish billionaire owns a good chunk of New York. Now Eve must enter a complex world of real estate development, family history, shady deals, and shocking secrets...”
- Portrait of a Scotsman (A League of Extraordinary Women Book 3) by Evie Dunmore
Jerk It (Madd CrossFit Book 2) by Lani Lynn Vale <— LANY LYNN VALE ALERT!!! THEY WERE ONCE BEST FRIENDS BUT NO HE HATES HER! “...Mavis always assumed that she would be in a hospital with the good drugs when her time came. Not in the middle of the road, with no one around but the damn town mechanic that hated her. But there she was, having a rock star’s baby, with no one to rely on but the one that let it be known around every turn that she was a horrible person...”
- Past Due (Debt Collection Book 3) by Roxie Rivera <— HE TRIES TO RESIST HER… “…Besian tries to pretend everything is fine. He’s convinced himself that letting Marley go was the right decision. She’s too good, too pure, for a dark-hearted monster like him. But, when Besian learns someone has put a hit on Marley, he can’t lie to himself—or her—any longer...”
- Saint (Priest Book 3) by Sierra Simone <— FORBIDDEN M/M ROMANCE!!! “…I’m determined to do this monk thing right—to pledge myself to a cloistered life and spend the rest of my years in chastity and prayer. But now Elijah’s here. He’s here and he’s coming with me on my European monastery road trip, and between the whispered confessions and the stolen kisses and the moments bent over an ancient altar, my vows are feeling flimsier by the day. And vows or not, I know in my heart that it would take more than a good and holy monk to resist Elijah Iverson right now. It would take a saint. And we all know that I’m no saint…”
Southern Sunshine (Southern Series #8) (The Southern Series) by Natasha Madison <— MILITARY ROMANCE!! “…Finding out that I was pregnant the night before I left for college changed everything. I left that small town and vowed to never return. When my grandfather died, I had no choice but to go back home. The plan was just for two weeks. I thought it would be quick and easy until he was standing at the back door asking questions…”
- Firefly Lane: A small town, friends to lovers, MM romance (Briar County Book 1) by Riley Hart
- Sea Glass Hearts (Baytown Boys Book 15) by Maryann Jordan
Hard to Love (The Play Hard Series Book 5) by K. Bromberg <— K. BROMBERG!! “...Sports agent extraordinaire. Handsome as hell. The man who just signed on to control my every move. Sure, I’m to blame for my recent bad press, but when your whole life has been so regimented, isn’t it normal to want to live it up a little? But when the partying stops and the grief I’m running from has nowhere else to hide, reality sets in. Turns out, Finn’s the only person I have left to help pick up the pieces. The only person to call. Staying with him is a temporary thing. But when our fighting turns into laughter and our friendship turns into something more, will I fight for a man who swears he’s hard to love?..”
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Forgotten in Death: An Eve Dallas Novel by J. D. Robb
- Chasing Serenity: A River Rain Novel by Kristen Ashley
- Portrait of a Scotsman (A League of Extraordinary Women Book 3) by Evie Dunmore
- Southern Sunshine (Southern Series #8) (The Southern Series) by Natasha Madison
PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )
- Dirty Little Secret: A Brother’s Best Friend College Romance (Lake State University Book 1) by Rachael Brownell – September 9th 2021
- Tin Queen (Tin Gypsy Book 6) by Devney Perry – September 14th 2021
- The Close-Up: A Hollywood Renaissance Novella by Kennedy Ryan – September 14th 2021
- By Sin I Rise : Part One (Sins of the Fathers Book 1) by Cora Reilly – September 15th 2021
- Running on Diesel (The Whiskeys: Dark Knights at Peaceful Harbor Book 9) by Melissa Foster – September 15th 2021
- Chained Soul (Bound to the Fae Book 8) by Eva Chase – September 15th 2021
The Lie by Karla Sorensen – September 15th 2021- Western Waves by Brittainy Cherry – September 15th 2021
- The Wife Breaker: A Dark Forced Marriage Cartel Romance (Dark Vows Duet Book 1) by Kendall Hawkins and Isabella Starling
- Greek: A New Adult College Romance (Palm South University Book 7) by Kandi Steiner – September 16th 2021
- The Property Brokers: A Billionaire Romance by Sandi Lynn – September 17th 2021
- Wrath: A Sinful Secrets Romance by Ella James – September 17th 2021
- Tempting Him: An M/M, Age Gap, Workplace Romance (South River University Book 4) by Isabel Lucero – September 18th 2021
- Payback Princess (Lost Daughter of a Serial Killer Book 2) by C.M. Stunich – September 20th 2021
- Jonty’s Halloween (Unfinished Business) by Barbara Elsborg – September 20th 2021
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Good afternoon! Long weekend is over and boy, was it a doozy! I’m soooo exhausted. Tempted to lie down and read for a half hour but afraid I’ll fall asleep. Rents’ are downsizing so spent all morning cleaning the now bare old house with a sick toddler in tow. Last night was rough, we both got about 1.5hrs. Bonus- finished my book, finally, this morning before school! Loved it!
Ok, so, remember how I said I hoped to make memories this weekend? Well, I sure did! Kids camped out as previously planned. Strung lights on the trampoline, it was beautiful!
Next day, took down the rickety swing set, with tools! Hurt my finger, but nothing too serious.
Then, the shed caught on fire. The one we spent about a month re-siding and painting and making new doors for and a new firewood rack (to keep the wood dry bc we’d never had protection before). Called the fire dept. and everything. Good samaritans alerted us to it and helped tame it some. Hubs broke his foot in an epic hop over the baby gate.
We did the caverns! They were beautiful and fun to go through.
Then hung out at the campsite for the kids to hang w/friends.
Cookouts and boating all day yesterday.
I’m really struggling to keep positive here, lol. 😅
LOL my friend!!
That is a mess! But some good memories mixed in with the messes at least. And one day… you’ll laugh over this weekend’s messes.
I broke up with my boyfriend this weekend. Last night. My heart hurts. Contemplated not talking about it… but maybe if I allow myself to be vulnerable I will be better?
I feel like I’m too old for this.
Oh no!! I’m sorry it hurts. I know even if it’s for the best it’s gonna hurt for a while. Let yourself go through the emotions and heal, you’ll get there. You are most definitely not too old for it though! Sending virtual hugs to you! ❤️
Thank you Tasha. I’m going home from work in a few minutes and I’m just going to hole up in bed and try and sleep this away. Though work calls again in the morning…
It was MY September (the part that was good that I mentioned) but it came crashing down.
😔 You will have some good too. Take time for you when you can and we’re here for you!
Oh no. Thinking of you Maryse.I hope your heart hurts less in the days to come. It is never easy having to make that decision. Take Care.
Thank you so much Kathy. I just want to curl up in a ball and cry but I still have to “function”. I don’t want to so much.
Thinking of you Maryse!!! Ditto on what Tasha J said. She said it so beautifully!!! Virtual hugs from me!!
I love you guys. I seriously do. Very thankful.
Oh Maryse, I’m so sorry to hear that. That really hurts. I think it helps to share. I’ll be thinking of you and am sending good vibes your way. 💕
Sorry Maryse. Definitely take time to take care of yourself.
Oh Maryse, my heart hurts for you. Relationships ending are always painful, no matter the reason.
❤️
all I want to do is sleep. I can’t wait to go home so I can sleep again. I’ve never slept so hard for so many days (and usually I’m an insomniac).
Oh Maryse! I’m just so sorry ~ heartbreak doesn’t know age by the way … sadly I don’t think there’s any such thing as too old. I just hate that you’re going through this ~ breakups are never easy. Sending virtual hugs!
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I just need to sleep and maybe I’ll be better…
So sorry you’re going through that Maryse. It hurts, even when you know it’s the right decision. Warm hugs (and a lemon drop martini) sent your way from Down Under.
I love Lemon Drop Martinis. Thank you 🙏 ❤️
OMG Tasha!!!!! Yikes!
You didn’t just make family memories, you made a family legend.
Right? Lol. The fire of 2021 will absolutely be talked about even when my kids are grown. Cautionary tale. We’re taking down the fire pit.
Oh my goodness Tasha. What an eventful weekend. Hope your hubs foot is OK. Oh well, one day you’ll look back at that weekend and laugh.
Thanks. I think he’ll be fine. All could’ve been much worse. I just keep reminding myself of that.
Book rec and FLT!! I started The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood a couple days ago and really dug into it more yesterday and I finished it!! Binged it all day, couldn’t put it down. Feels so good, I missed that. And a romance at that. I feel like I don’t read enough of them anymore, but when I do and it’s a good one, I feel so happy! So, back to the book, I smiled and laughed throughout. Loved the academic setting and science talk, it wasn’t done so bad that it went over my head and Olive was down to Earth and relatable. And the fake dating trope can go one of 2 ways with me, I really liked it here. Dr. Carlsen was the perfect mix of like grumpy-ish, but sweet, and a little mysterious, and I really loved the banter and dynamic between the 2. For me, it was a little bit of a slow burn. Or at least I loved the build up to that first really good all in the feels scene, ya know? It was just enough without being too much. Conflict was a little annoying, but most of them are. Didn’t deter my joy. Lol! Loved the writing in this one and would love to read more by the author.
And, the FLT- “My husband doesn’t recognize my face.” Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney
Thanks for the recommendation Tasha! Looks like it’s right up my alley plus it’s 4.5 on Goodreads.
Good timing. I’m having a hard time finding a book match these days. It Happened One Summer & The Sinner had a lot of strengths but I couldn’t connect. I think this one & A Deal with the Devil will make me a happy camper.
Hmm, hope they hit the spot!
I did really enjoy It Happened One Summer. But, more the first half than the 2nd. All the sex was too overdone for me. I missed the banter.
It Happened One Summer. Yea, still need the story to keep going…
I dont like this author at all. I started 3 of her books and was only able to finish one.
Which author, Raquel?
FLT
Good versus evil. Comic books make it look so easy.
A Deal With The Devil by Elizabeth O’Roark