Latest Romance Book Releases – 09-08-2020

Happy Tuesday everyone! Over 60 new books on today’s list, and I’ll be adding more as I find ’em. 😀

BLURB JOLTS? HECK YES! That one there to the left!! The Wreckage of Us (her life is in turmoil, and an up-and-coming rock star offers her a place to stay), ANXIOUS PEOPLE (a group of strangers with personal issues are held hostage together “…set in motion a chain of events so unexpected that even they can hardly explain what happens next…”) To Whom it May Concern (she’s applying for a job but questions why she has to live with him), Rage: (biker grieving the loss of his wife, but begins wondering if it’s a lie when he sees her everywhere), EL DIABLO II (he takes over his father’s empire…)

And while you’re here, don’t forget to check out:

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• MY LATEST REVIEW is up in case you missed it. 😀 Book Review – Heart Bones by Colleen Hoover
• The Dead Heat of Summer by Heather Graham is LIVE and we’re having a giveaway! <— Today’s newsletter sponsor!!

TODAY’S BLASTS FROM OUR BOOK PAST 😀 !!

• 7 years ago today… we had to choose JUST one. It was hard… but we made a list. 😉 Your favorite book, if you had to choose only one… (part 1)
• 9 years ago yesterday, I fell in love trapped in an elevator in the dark… OH BOY 4.5 STARS OF YES!!! Book Review – Hearts in Darkness by Laura Kaye
• 10 years ago today, I decided to give a series by my new favorite author a try. Book #1 didn’t make me go insane, but by the trilogy conclusion, I was crazy for this angsty, very painful series! Book Review – Personal Demons by Stacia Kane

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and…

1. The Wreckage of Us by Brittainy C. Cherry
2. ANXIOUS PEOPLE by Fredrik Backman
3. Shadows in Death: An Eve Dallas Novel by J. D. Robb
4. Mayhem & Mistletoe (An Avery Shaw Mystery Book 17) by Amanda M. Lee
5. Starry Skies Over The Chocolate Pot Cafe: A heartwarming festive read to curl up with this winter 2020 by Jessica Redland
6. Don’t Hex and Drive (Stay a Spell Book 2) by Juliette Cross
7. Two Reasons to Run (The Pelican Harbor Series Book 2) by Colleen Coble
8. Machinations (Last Resistance Book 1) by Hayley Stone
9. Older (A Younger Novel) by Pamela Redmond

READER RECOMMENDATIONS & BARGAIN FINDS:

• TWO MONTHS FREE KINDLE UNLIMITED DEAL!!! <— If you haven’t tried it yet, now’s your chance (you can still get in on it since the deal has been extended through the end of DECEMBER). 😲👏👏
• and…
• The Bad Boys of the NHL Box Set by Heather C. Myers <— SERIES BUNDLE ALERT!!! “...With 5 steamy sports romances you won’t be able to put down, this box set includes all books in The Bad Boys of the NHL Series and it’s perfect for fast readers who love sizzle, steam, and everything in between!“
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• WAR: A crime drama romance by Isabel Lucero <— DARK ROMANCE SUPER-BARGAIN ALERT!!! SHE TOOK OVER HER DAD’S CRIMINAL UNDERGROUND…“…I’ll do whatever’s necessary to keep my business my own and protect everything my father worked for. Even if I have to go up against Xavier Delgado. Roman’s number two. A man with no heart and a black soul. A man Roman trained to be as vicious and cold-blooded as he is. A man who once upon a time I thought I was in love with. Yes, I’m a she. My name is Chevelley Reed, and all’s fair in love and war….”
• Sicko by Amo Jones <— RECENT RELEASE DARK READ & WE HAVE FEEDBACK! Michele G loved it!

Michele G: I finished Sicko this morning! It’s crazy but soooo good!

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

1. The Dead Heat of Summer: A Krewe of Hunters Novella by Heather Graham <— A GHOST ASKS HER FOR HELP… “…Casey Nicholson has always been a little bit sensitive, and she puts it to use in her shop in Jackson Square, where she reads tarot cards and tea leaves. She’s not a medium, but she can read people well. When the ghost of Lena Marceau comes to her in the cemetery, shedding tears and begging for help, Casey’s at first terrified and then determined. Lena knows she was the victim of a malicious murder. Assumes her husband was, as well, and now fears that her daughter and sister are also in danger. And all over what she believes is someone’s quest to control Marceau Industries, the company left to Lena’s late husband. Casey isn’t sure how she can help Lena...”
2. Which Witch is Wild? (The Witches of Port Townsend Book 3) <— ANTHOLOGY!! “…USA Today bestselling authors, Kerrigan Byrne, Tiffinie Helmer, Cynthia St. Aubin and Cindy Stark join together to bring you an exciting series that pushes genre boundaries. Thrilling, imaginative, addictive!”
3. Caym’s Fated Mate (Hells Gateway MC Book 1) by Liz Knox , Emera Rose
4. Forbidden Heart: A Talaenian Fae Novel by Kira Nyte <— HE INSISTS SHE’S HIS SOULMATE!! “…Single mother Moira has learned that love is an illusion, and ruthless practicality and determination is what it will take to ensure a good life for her young son. She should know better than to be swept into a romance with a mysterious man with rainbow-colored eyes that make her melt. He insists she’s his soul mate. And then there’s the magic …“
5. Mortal Scream (Harbingers of Death Book 1) by LeAnn Mason and L.B. Carter
6. Demon’s Fate: Demon Romance (Seven Brides For Seven Demons Book 4) by Piper Fox
7. Demon’s Love: Demon Romance (Seven Brides for Seven Demons Book 3) by Piper Fox
8. Passionate Vision (Witches Academy Book 2) by Natalie Ann
9. Bound (Grim and Sinister Delights Book 3) by Sean Azinsalt <— M/M DARK READ!! RAPUNZEL RE-TELLING!! “...I have lived in a secluded tower made of glass, high above the world for my entire life. I am special and cannot live outside the safety of these walls, without getting sick and dying. My life is the same every day until my father brings home a man that is my uncle. Everything changes. Father dies and I am forced into a world of servitude. I discover that my life has been a lie. Everything I had ever been told was to keep me here, trapped in this prison. My Uncle pimps me out for men to use in whatever way they desire. It isn’t until a mysterious stranger breaks into my prison that I learn the truth and discover what it really is to love...”
10. Dangerous Magic (A Dark Paranormal Romance) by Cassandra Faye

CONTEMPORARY NEW RELEASES:

1. ANXIOUS PEOPLE by Fredrik Backman <— A GROUP OF STRANGERS LOOKING AT AN OPEN HOUSE ARE TAKEN HOSTAGE!! “…you’ve got the worst group of hostages in the world. Each of them carries a lifetime of grievances, hurts, secrets, and passions that are ready to boil over. None of them is entirely who they appear to be. And all of them—the bank robber included—desperately crave some sort of rescue. As the authorities and the media surround the premises these reluctant allies will reveal surprising truths about themselves and set in motion a chain of events so unexpected that even they can hardly explain what happens next…”

Tasha J: Omg I just saw Fredrik Backman is releasing a new book, Anxious People …He’s my favorite and the blurb has got me so excited to read it! Just had to share. 🤗

1. EL DIABLO II by M. ROBINSON <— MAFIA ROMANCE ALERT!!! HE TOOK OVER HIS FATHER’S EMPIRE… And it can be read as a standalone. “...One look. One moment. One girl. She was all it took for me to lose my focus. Sienna Luciano, my eighth deadly sin. It was the end of me, but not my legacy…”
2. The Billionaire’s Kiss (The Sherbrookes of Newport Book 14) by Christina Tetreault
3. What a Vulgar Viscount Needs: Regency Romance (Romancing the Rake Book 5) by Tammy Andresen
4. Bruce: On the Flight to Love (An Alpha Pilots & BBW Romance Book 3) by Evelyn Love
5. Addicted To Him (The Callahans Book 3) by Monica Murphy <— FORBIDDEN LOVE!!! “…Quarterback at our biggest rival high school. My brother’s worst enemy. So why can’t I stop thinking about him? For one, he’s totally gorgeous and boy, does he know it. He’s an arrogant trash talker who brings drama wherever he goes. And for some reason, he’s set his sights on me…”
6. Say It Ain’t So (SWAT Generation 2.0 Book 9) by Lani Lynn Vale <— LANI LYNN VALE’S LATEST!! BLURB JOLT!! The cop with a bad cold, and the girl with Tourette’s being held up at gunpoint in a pharmacy! “...Tells herself that she needs to calm down. Tells herself that if she doesn’t get her act under control, things are going to get ugly. And, of course, that’s when the curse words start flying. The more nervous she gets, the worse her Tourette’s becomes. Which is, of course, why she stands up and gives the man a perfect target. Thank God that the coughing giant in the corner makes the same move and saves her life. And how does she repay him? By calling him every awful word in the dictionary. Thank you, Tourette’s...”
7. Mayhem & Mistletoe (An Avery Shaw Mystery Book 17) by Amanda M. Lee
8. Three Weddings And A Baby: Heart Falls Vignette Collection 1 by Vivian Arend
9. Risking the Shot (Stick Side Book 4) by Amy Aislin
10. The Wreckage of Us by Brittainy C. Cherry <— BRITTAINY C. CHERRY ALERT!!! UP-AND-COMING ROCK STAR GIVES HER A PLACE TO STAY… and now she has to take care of her own mother’s baby. “…when my drug-dealing stepdad kicks me out, I have nowhere to go. Squatting in an abandoned shed on Ian’s grandpa’s farm seems like as good a plan as any. Ian finds me there, of course, and he insists on me moving into his spare room. I should say no, but the appeal of a roof and a warm bed is too much…”
11. A Portrait of Loyalty (The Codebreakers Book #3) by Roseanna M. White
12. Cottage on Gooseberry Bay: Halloween Moon by Kathi Daley
13. A Friend in the Dark (An Auden & O’Callaghan Mystery Book 1) by C.S. Poe and Gregory Ashe
14. To Whom it May Concern (The Hart Duet Book 1) by J. S. Cooper <— SHE’S APPLYING FOR A JOB… “...Is it a strict requirement that I live with the boss? If so, can I have friends and others over? 3. The ad states there is a uniform. May I ask what sort of uniform? And why? Also, in lieu of sending a photograph, I’ve sent a picture of my very friendly dog that would also be joining me if I were to get the job…”
15. DIRTY REBOUND: A Slayers Hockey Novel by Mira Lyn Kelly
16. You Are My Hope (You Are Mine Book 2) by W. Winters and Willow Winters <— DUET CONCLUSION ALERT!!
17. The Marquess’ Daring Wager (The Duke’s Pact Book 2) by Kate Archer
18. C-26 by D.D. Lorenzo <— ROCK STAR ALERT!! “…Two strangers are about to have their lives turned upside down by a serendipitous encounter that leaves them both breathless. In the moment Dash shows Skylar that chivalry isn’t dead, she feels a mysterious connection to the handsome man who came to her rescue…”
19. Shadows in Death: An Eve Dallas Novel by J. D. Robb <— J.D. ROBB ALERT!! “...In the new novel in the #1 New York Times-bestselling series, Lt. Eve Dallas is about to walk into the shadows of her husband’s dangerous past…”
20. Masks of Devotion: Together We Stand Book Five: Brooks Family Saga by Maggie Cole
21. Writing the Rake (The Bluestocking Scandals Book 5) by Ellie St. Clair
22. Worth the Wait: A perfect feel-good summer romance by Cindy Kirk
23. Her Big City Neighbor (Cider Bar Sisters Book 1) by Jackie Lau <— HER NEW NEIGHBOR ALERT!! “...She has a roommate with the same name as her favorite fictional character, and a group of friends who meet at a cider bar every couple of weeks. The new Amy is also in lust with her brooding, tattooed next-door neighbor, Victor Choi, who is far from friendly but looks really hot cutting the grass without a shirt. Too bad the grass doesn’t grow faster...”
24. Starry Skies Over The Chocolate Pot Cafe: A heartwarming festive read to curl up with this winter 2020 by Jessica Redland
25. The Shake-Up: A Small Town Roommate Romantic Comedy (Capricorn Cove Series Book 6) by Evie Mitchell
26. September Fall (Campus Life Book 9) by Jenny Plumb
27. The Highlander’s Excellent Adventure (Survivors Book 8) by Shana Galen <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE ALERT!! SHE RAN AWAY… “...Ines Neves and Emmeline Wellesley have both run away. Ines hid in a carriage from a tedious suitor, only to find, too late, the carriage had traveled out of London, not just around the block. To make matters worse, the carriage is that of a stranger: a handsome Highlander. Or perhaps a big, strapping Highlander makes matters better? Emmeline Wellesley has had four Seasons and cannot tolerate another. To force her mother to listen to her, she’s run away. But things haven’t gone well. She’s been locked in a closet, had all her money stolen, and somehow adopted a dog. When an old family friend shows up to save her, she doesn’t exactly welcome his help…”
28. Paint by Number by Andrew Grey <— M/M ROMANCE!!
29. Strawberries and Thunderstorms (His Will and Testament Book 1) by L. Luther <— M/M ROMANCE!!
30. Fragile Hearts (Poplar Falls Book 4) by Amber Kelly <— SMALL TOWN ROMANCE/OPPOSITES ATTRACT! “…He’s a rule follower. I’m a free spirit.  He has secrets and I plan to find out what they are...”
31. Take the Lead (The Dance with Me Series Book 2) by Shelley Shepard Gray
32. Running Hot : Tech Billionaires Book 4 by Ainsley St Claire
33. Ominous Legacy (Counterstrike Book 4) by Jannine Gallant
34. Fast Landing (Hope Landing Romantic Suspense Book 2) by Edie James
35. His BBQ Beauty: A Second Chance Standalone Romance (The Secret Sauce Series) by Rebecca Gallo
36. Once Upon a Billionaire (Blue Collar Billionaires Book 1) by Jessica Lemmon
37. His Light in the Darkness: (Dark Leopards MC East Texas Chapter #5) by Screaming Mimi
38. Rage: Royal Bastards MC by Ker Dukey <— KER DUKEY ALERT!!! “...I’ve spent my life in a constant state between agony and rage since I lost my wife. And now, I’m seeing her ghost everywhere I look. But what if she isn’t a ghost?  What if it was all a lie? I’ve been lost to the darkness before, and my brothers pulled me out. I don’t think there’s an out this time...”
39. Getting Shane (Billionaires Love Curves Book 1) by Lisa Lovell
40. Miracle Creek Christmas (Proper Romance) by Krista Jensen
41. Until I Met You (Restoring Heritage Book #2) by Tari Faris
42. Two Reasons to Run (The Pelican Harbor Series Book 2) by Colleen Coble
43. Final Escape (Wild Hearts Book 5) by Inge Mayhem
44. Love Me (Saving Hearts Series Book 4) by London Parker <— LOVE AFTER LOSS ALERT!! “…Dean is a haunted man. To escape the memories and the pain of losing his wife, he moves to Stockbridge to start over. Meeting Amy and falling for her wasn’t part of the plan, but he can’t resist her. Especially when she drops a surprise announcement on him. Amy and Dean’s lives are shaken when what was supposed to be a night of freedom takes an unexpected turn...”
45. Under the Tulip Tree by Michelle Shocklee
46. Must Love Dogs…and Hockey by Kelly Jamieson <— THE HOCKEY STAR & THE DOG WALKER… “...a dog at the park attacks my friend’s dog. At first, I’m ready to give the owner hell—but it turns out he’s in desperate need of doggie daycare. I figure, why not? I love dogs and I need the cash. Too bad his cocky bad boy attitude annoys me. He’s too damn cute for his own good. And I’m not talking about the dog…”
47. Lady of Jeffrey Manor (Knights of the Castle Book 4) by J.S. Cole and Naleighna Kai <— FORBIDDEN LOVE ALERT!! “…When surgical nurse, Blair Swanson, departed the American Midwest for an assignment in the Kingdom of Durabia she had no intention of finding love. As a member of the royal family, Crown Prince Hassan has a responsibility to the throne. A loveless, arranged marriage is his duty, but the courageous American nurse is his desire. When a dark secret threatens everything Hassan holds dear, how will he fulfill his royal duty and save the lady who holds his heart?“
48. Machinations (Last Resistance Book 1) by Hayley Stone
49. Waiting For Max (The Clark Brothers Book 3) by Ella Jade
50. Aftereffect (The Order of Ravens and Wolves Book 1) by T.L Hodel <— DARK ROMANCE ALERT!! “…Hate wasn’t a strong enough word for how I felt about Micha. I could handle his taunting words and cruel jokes, but he decided to up the ante. Trap me, lock me in a cage and throw away the key. But the thing about a cornered animal is that, they eventually turn feral. Desperately clawing around for a way out. Even the devil had a weakness. I just had to maintain my sanity long enough to find his, and hope that I didn’t lose something I couldn’t get back in the process. Because there’s a fine line between love and hate. . . and that line is starting to blur…”
51. Promises To You (Irresistible Alphas Book 3) by Meghan Parker
52. Older (A Younger Novel) by Pamela Redmond <— THEY WANT TO TURN HER LIFE INTO A MOVIE… “…as Liza is swept up in the heady world of Hollywood, she finds herself thinking less and less of her life back home in New York. And when she meets Hugo Fielding—the devastatingly handsome and incredibly flirtatious Brit playing her boss on the show—she toes the line between having a crush and falling in love. Torn between New York and Los Angeles, a familiar love and a risky one, an established career and a shot at stardom, Liza must decide if it’s too late to go to the ball…and if she even wants to…”

PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )

• Until the Last Breath by Shanora Williams – September 10th 2020
• Found in Flame and Moonlight (Highland Legends Book 4) by Kat Bastion – September 14th 2020
• Transcendent Kingdom: A novel by Yaa Gyasi – September 15th 2020
• Kane: An Arizona Vengeance Novel by Sawyer Bennett – September 15th 2020
• Thanks For Last Night (The Guys Who Got Away Book 3) Lauren Blakely – September 18th 2020
• When the Night is Over (Blackbird Series Book 1) by Lily Foster – September 20th 2020
• Wild Fire: A Chaos Novella by Kristen Ashley – September 22nd 2020
• The Book of Two Ways: A Novel by Jodi Piccoult – September 22nd 2020
• Lies and Lullabies (Hush Note Book 1) by Sarina Bowen – September 22nd 2020
• Tools of Engagement: A Novel (Hot & Hammered Book 3) by Tessa Bailey – September 22nd 2020
• A Sinful Encore by Lisa Renee Jones – September 22nd 2020
• Scandalous Prince (Mafia Royals Book 2) Rachel Van Dyken – September 22nd 2020
• The Right Player: A Sports Romance by Kandi Steiner – September 24th 2020
• Ryder (A Merrick Brothers Novel) by Prescott Lane – September 24th 2020
• Subversive: A wizard. An unwilling assistant. An explosive secret. (Clandestine Magic Book 1) by Colleen Cowle – September 27th 2020
• Headlines (Prime Time Series Book 3) by Ella Frank – September 28th 2020
• Imagine With Me (With Me In Seattle Book 15) by Kristen Proby – September 29th 2020
• Well Played by Jen Deluca – September 29th 2020
• The Return by Nicholas Sparks – September 29th 2020
• Seduced in Ink (Montgomery Ink: Boulder Book 4) by Carrie Ann Ryan – September 29th 2020
• Rifts and Refrains (Hush Note Book 2) by Devney Perry – September 29th 2020
• Crowne Rules by CD Reiss
• Happily This Christmas: A Novel (Happily Inc Book 6) by Susan Mallery – September 29th 2020
• Follow Me Darkly by Helen Hardt – September 29th 2020
• Toward That Which is Beautiful: A Novel by Marian O’Shea Wernicke – September 29th 2020

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