HAPPY TUESDAY NEW RELEASE DAY!! 😀 OMG!!! 85+ new releases and I’m still adding them in as we speak!! That said… it IS already loaded in awesomeness (and the reader recommendations section have me a few jolts!!)
In fact… blurb jolts!!! All the Way (Kendall Ryan’s latest… that one to the left. 😉 He’s a hockey star and he’s teaching her how to use a dating app), Gym or Chocolate (comedy romance that had one of our readers laughing ou loud – it’s a recent release), Immortal Born: An Argeneau Novel (I used to be so hooked on Lynsay Sands and this series, and this one gave me a definite blurb jolt!! She’s taking care of an orphaned baby vampire!!!), The World That We Knew (she creates something to protect her daughter… sounds scary and amazing!), Misadventures in Blue (Sierra Simone’s latest!! Older woman/younger man alert!! And he’s a sexy rookie cop!)… and of course I highlighted a bunch more that sound awesome too!!
While you’re here, if you missed these, check out:
- Nicci Harris’s “Facing Us” is LIVE and she has a sneak peek behind the book for us… <–BLURB JOLT!! “…Two people who have worked their whole lives to find freedom and peace, seem to have found the opposite within each other. Intensity. Volatility…”
- Monday Early Bird Book Releases – 09-23-2019 <— yesterday’s (including one by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland!!!)
- Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations List <— In case you missed it, this list was HUGE!!
AUDIOBOOK LVERS!
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- 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…
- Park Avenue Player by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland
- Instant Attraction by Lauren Blakely
- Archangel’s War: Guild Hunter Series, Book 12 by Nalini Singh
- Immortal Born: An Argeneau Novel by Lynsay Sands
- Reveal: Wicked Ways, Book 2 by K. Bromberg
- Fallen: Deep Ops Series, Book 2 by Rebecca Zanetti
- Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell
- The World That We Knew: A Novel by Alice Hoffman
- Wrapped Up in You: A Novel by Jill Shalvis
- When the Marquess Was Mine: The Wagers of Sin by Caroline Linden
- Inside Out: A Memoir by Demi Moore
- No Judgments: A Novel by Meg Cabot
All the Way: Hot Jocks, Book 2 by Kendall Ryan - Coup De Grace: Code 11-KPD SWAT Series, Book 7 by Lani Lynn Vale
- Lethal Nights: A Brute Force Novel by Lora Leigh
- How the Dukes Stole Christmas: A Holiday Romance Anthology
- The Orchid Throne: Forgotten Empires, Book 1 by Jeff Kennedy
READER RECOMMENDATIONS & BARGAIN FINDS:
- Gym or Chocolate?: A romantic comedy by Stuart Reardon & Jane Harvey-Berrick <—- RECENTLY RELEASED & LAUGH-OUT-LOUD FUNNY!!! Kathy P recommends it!!
Kathy P: I read Gym or Chocolate by Stuart Reardon and Jane Harvey-Berrick. My first by this duo. I found myself laughing out loud in so many places. If you like a heroine who is not the standard one (she is 35, overweight, hates the gym, and is a radio morning show host), you will enjoy this book. Definitely give it a chance!
- Big City Billionaires Boxset (Big City Billionaires Series Books 1-3) by Michele de Winton <— BOOK BUNDLE ALERT!! “...Three spicy, laugh out loud reads from award-winning anthologies brought together for the first time, including a special bonus scene AND a FREE bonus scene from the Hot Tide Series...”
- Dirty Rich Secrets: The Full Collection by Lisa Renee Jones <— LISA RENEE JONES SERIES BUNDLE ALERT!!! “…This full-length novel contains parts one, two and three of Dirty Rich Secrets which were originally released as individual novellas. The story is the same, the packaging is just together…”
- When Darkness Reigns (Alexa O’Brien Huntress Book 16) by Trina M. Lee <— RECENTLY RELEASED & Robyn is LOVING this series!
Robyn: Trina M Lee has the 16 th book, When Darkness Reigns, in the Alexa O’Brien series out today. I’ve read every one of these books and love them all. The story just gets better and better, for a series this long, that’s saying something!
- Kiss of Death Boxset by LP Lovell <— SERIES BUNDLE ALERT!!! MAFIA ROMANCE!!
- The Space Between by Dete Meserve <— SUPER-BARGAIN & IT SOUNDS INCREDIBLE!! Psych-thriller/Mystery romance?? She finds her husband is missing… “…renowned astronomer Sarah Mayfield returns home to a disturbing discovery. Her husband, Ben, a Los Angeles restaurateur, has disappeared, leaving behind an unexplained bank deposit of a million dollars, a loaded Glock in the nightstand, and a video security system that’s been wiped clean. The only answers their son, Zack, can offer are the last words his father said to him: keep the doors locked and set the alarm Sarah’s marriage was more troubled than anyone suspected, but now she is afraid that her husband’s recent past could be darker than she dares to admit…”
- All He’ll Ever Be by W. Winters <— W. WINTERS SERIES BUNDLE ALERT!! MAFIA DARK ROMANCE!! “…All Carter Cross will ever be is a beast. A cold-hearted and ruthless, mafia king, trapped in a castle of his own making I’m the daughter of his enemy and his new possession. A mafia bargain for war. I thought that’s all I was to him, but I was never prepared for for the next page of our story….”
“All He’ll Ever Be is the complete collection of the USA Today bestselling, Merciless series. It’s a dark, modern retelling of a tale as old as time.”
Nancy: ENDLESS (Merciless Book 4) is the last book in the series, but is the absolute best book in the series. Merciless, Heartless, Breathless, lead up to Endless. That this is the thrilling ending of the series is what makes it the best book of the bunch. What an ending to the series! Willow Winters has the most ‘powerful’ writing that I have read in I don’t remember when. From page one till the dramatic end, this book held my attention.
- THE ISLAND: A Romance Novel by Daya Daniels <— Linda FIVE-STARRED & HIGHLY recommends it!! “…One island. Two people. A spider monkey. Far from the only home they’ve ever known…”
Linda: The Island by Daya Daniels is a MUST read!! Has anyone else read this gem? Just finished this 5*****!!
PARANORMAL/FANTASY/SCI-FI/DYSTOPIAN NEW RELEASES:
- Archangel’s War (A Guild Hunter Novel Book 12) by Nalini Singh <— NALINI SINGH’S LATEST!!! “…Return to New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh’s darkly passionate Guild Hunter world, where human-turned-angel Elena Deveraux, consort to Archangel Raphael, faces a new challenge that threatens the balance of the world...”
- Silver Town Wolf: Home for the Holidays by Terry Spear <— TERRY SPEAR ALERT!!
- Dragon Unleashed (The Fallen Empire Book 2) by Grace Draven
- When Darkness Whispers (Ashes of Eden Book 1) by Heather L. Reid
- Mercy Vow (Warlords of the Sandsea Book 9) by Elisabeth Wheatley
- A Cherished Petal (The Lost Trinkets Series Book 8) by Sherrie Lea Morgan
- Conjuring Wrath (Seven Deadly Book 3) by Michelle Gross <— CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE (different couple) BUT author highly recommends in order!! “…Gwendolyn is stuck in a hospital waiting on a chance at life that she will never get when she witnesses a cloaked figure slip through a patient’s door. Seconds later, a man perishes in that room. This dying girl is about to find out how drastically life can change...”
- Accidentally Aphrodite (Accidentally Paranormal Series Book 10) by Dakota Cassidy
- Accidentally Ever After (Accidentally Paranormal Series Book 11) by Dakota Cassidy
- Bearly Accidental (Accidentally Paranormal Series Book 12) by Dakota Cassidy
- Immortal Born: An Argeneau Novel by Lynsay Sands <— SHE’S CARING FOR AN ORPHANED VAMPIRE BABY!!! GASP!!!! I LOVE the sound of this one SO MUCH!! “…A simple promise to protect her friend’s infant son has turned Allie Chambers’ existence upside down. Caring for—and feeding—an orphaned vampire baby has been tricky enough. But as little Liam grows, so does his appetite. He needs more blood than she can personally supply. And when her attempts to steal from a blood bank go awry, Allie wakes up surrounded by doctors, cops…and the gorgeous, mesmerizing Magnus, who she can neither trust nor resist...”
- When Darkness Whispers (Ashes of Eden Book 1) by Heather L. Reid
- Summoned (From Smokeless Fire) by M.A. Guglielmo
- Consumed (Soulful Hearts Book 2) by Tigris Eden
- Alexandra’s Riddle (Northwest Magic Book 1) by <– COZY MYSTERY & FAERY GIFTS ALERT!! She just inherited a house… “…Her neighbors are anxious for her to help them thwart the plans of a land developer eager to raze Alexandra’s property, while a mysterious girl in the woods needs Cass’s help understanding her own confusing, possibly supernatural abilities. And though little surprises Cass (thanks to her own magical powers of prediction), she never could have anticipated her newfound feelings for the handsome fourth-grade teacher at the local elementary school—feelings that she thought she’d buried long ago...”
- Gluttony is Demanding (Demon Lust Series Book 2) by Brandi Bell
- Betrothed To Jack Frost (Betrothed To Jack Frost Saga) by Alex Gedgaudas
- The World That We Knew: A Novel by Alice Hoffman <— FANTASY OCCULT HORROR ALERT!! OMG this sounds incredible!! “…In Berlin, at the time when the world changed, Hanni Kohn knows she must send her twelve-year-old daughter away to save her from the Nazi regime. She finds her way to a renowned rabbi, but it’s his daughter, Ettie, who offers hope of salvation when she creates a mystical Jewish creature, a rare and unusual golem, who is sworn to protect Lea. Once Ava is brought to life, she and Lea and Ettie become eternally entwined, their paths fated to cross, their fortunes linked...”
- My Dragon Keeper (Broken Souls 2) by Alisa Woods
- Supernatural Academy: Year Two by Jaymin Eve <— JAYMIN EVE ALERT!! “…Maddison James learned a lot about life last year. Only important stuff, of course. Like how to breathe under water, how to turn an arrow into a weapon, and how to fall in love. Asher Locke. The one who stole her heart…”
- Once Upon an Enchanted Forest: An Anthology of Romantic Witchcraft Stories
- Bewitching the Dragon: Bad Alpha Dads (Taming the Dragon Book 4) by Tami Lund
- Captive of the Vampires: A Bonfire Falls Paranormal Romance by Liv Brywood & Aria Hunt
- Seduced by a Demon King (Eternal Mates Paranormal Romance Series Book 17) by Felicity Heaton
- Elemental Fae Academy: Book Two: A Reverse Harem Paranormal Romance by Lexi C. Fosses & J.R. Thorn
- The Orchid Throne (Forgotten Empires Book 1) by Jeffe Kennedy <— GREY LOVED IT!!
Grey: Morning all. I’d read an ARC of The Orchid Throne by Jeffe Kennedy and quite enjoyed it. You know me with my fantasy reads, I’ve gotta be in the mood and it has to be well-written for me to fall into the hook, and this one nailed it for me. I’ll be anxious to see what happens in book 2.
Michele G: I also read The Orchid Throne and have to second Grey! It was a good start to a new fantasy series. There is always a lot of world building and this one started a wee bit slow but then it took off and I was absolutely into it!
CONTEMPORARY NEW RELEASES:
- All the Way (Hot Jocks Book 2) by Kendall Ryan <— KENDALL RYAN ALERT!! HER HOCKEY STAR BEST FRIEND IS GOING TO HELP HER WITH AN ONLINE DATING APP… “...Good thing I have a secret weapon to help me—my best friend, professional hockey stud Owen Parrish. He’s the king of hookups, and promises he’ll be my guide through the world of online dating. With his help, I know this won’t be as hard…”
- The Other Side by Trice Hickman
- Lethal Nights: A Brute Force Novel by Lora Leigh
- Bully Me Once (Invern Elite Prep School Book 1) by Moira Barretti <— BULLY BOOK ALERT!! “…I don’t belong here. That’s my first thought when I enter the Invern Elite Prep. Unfortunately, the hottest boy in school, Cole Arretti, thinks the same, and he seems to be determined to make my life as miserable as possible. And that’s not all. He’s the son of a ruthless mafia boss…”
- Inside Out: A Memoir by Demi Moore <— DEMI MOORE AUTOBIOGRAPHY!!! I LOVE AUTOBIOGRAPHIES (and I was a huge fan of hers!!) I bet she’s got a few angsty love stories to tell, too… “...Famed American actress Demi Moore at last tells her own story in a surprisingly intimate and emotionally charged memoir.”
- Heiress Gone Wild: Dear Lady Truelove by Laura Lee Guhrke <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!!
- Closer: A Stage Dive Novella by Kylie Scott <— KYLIE SCOTT ALERT!! PLUS-SIZED MODEL IS BEING STALKED… “…When a stalker gets too close to plus-size model Mae Cooper, it’s time to hire some muscle. Enter former military man turned executive protection officer Ziggy Thayer. Having spent years guarding billionaires, royalty, and rock n roll greats, he’s seen it all…”
- Cocky Player (A Rough Riders Novel Book 4) by Stacey Lynn <— STACEY LYNN SPORTS STAR ALERT!! “...I can’t get her out of my head. Turns out finding her won’t be too hard. My mystery virgin is the new marketing assistant for the Rough Riders Football team. And the owner’s daughter…”
- Say It Again (First Wives Book 5) by Catherine Bybee
- Seduction on a Snowy Night <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE ANTHOLOGY!!!
- Once a Spy (Rogues Redeemed Book 4) by Mary Jo Putney <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!!
- Once Upon a Royal Billionaire (Royal Prince Society Book 1) by Sophia Summers
- These Monstrous Ties: New Adult Dark Romance (Unsainted Book 1) by K.V. Rose <— DARK READ/HORROR ALERT!! “...I was Lilith. He was Lucifer. Halloween night, one year ago, I sold my soul to the devil. Complete with a blood rite and everything. I had less than nothing. He promised me the world. And then he disappeared, taking my heart with him. But now, he’s the one with everything to lose. A family. A name. A reputation. I’ve still got nothing, but I’m clawing my way to the top, one body at a time…”
- Save Me Like You Do (The Morrison Files Book 4) by A.J. Marx
- Not Suitable for Work (Anti-Belle Book 1) by Skye McDonald
- It was Always You: A Small Town Love Story (Magnolia Valley Book 7) by Cora Reed
- Team Player 2: A Sports Anthology <— ANTHOLOGY ALERT!!! *This anthology contains original, never-before-seen stories from Ella Fox, Mandi Beck, Teagan Hunter, Ilsa Madden-Mills, Sara Ney, Rochelle Paige, Meghan Quinn, Charleigh Rose, Kennedy Ryan, Emma Scott, and Kate Stewart.
- All That They Desire (Wardham Book 10) by Zoe York
- Never Ever Been Better (The Perfect Date Book 8) by Donna McDonald
- Science & Jockstraps (Ace’s Wild Book 1) by Christina Lee & Riley Hart <— M/M ROMANCE ALERT!!! “…When Isaiah discovers Liam is looking for a hookup to help him explore a secret kink, the idea of anyone touching Liam that way sparks a protective instinct Isaiah has never felt before. Then, Isaiah confesses that he’d like to be the one Liam experiments with, and Liam is completely bowled over—equal parts thrilled and wary of ruining their friendship...”
- Quincy (Montana Bounty Hunters Book 8) by Delilah Devlin
- Foolish Riot (Riot MC Book 5) by Karen Renee
- Kiss Me Tonight by Emma Hart <— EMMA HART COMEDY ROMANCE ALERT!! HER APARTMENT WENT UP IN FLAMES & HE’S THE FIREFIGHTER THAT SAVED HER… “…like I said, it’s fine. Until he walks in. The guy who saved my life. My hero. Noah Jacobs. And the universe is amusing itself at my expense, because the dirty photo I woke up to on Monday? It’s his.
- Finding My Night: a love story by Halo Roberts
- Through the Darkest Hour (The Chaos Theory Duet Book 2) by Cassandra Giovanni <— VIGILANTE-BY-NIGHT!!
- The Red Hot Earl (Love is All Around Book 1) by Darcy Burke <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE ALERT!!
- Reveal (Wicked Ways Book 2) by K. Bromberg <— K. BROMBERG ALERT!!! HE NEVER WANTED TO GET SERIOUS… “…Charming a woman into my bed has never been my problem. It’s the relationship part that is. They want it. I don’t. But can you blame me? Broken marriages are how I make a living. Hell, no self-respecting man would let a woman own his thoughts, invade his dreams, and steal his heart. So how in the world has Vaughn done that to me?…”
- Catch Me (Dirty Minds Book 5) by Mira Stanley
- Lightning Strikes (Savage Storm Book 1) by Donya Lynne
- And Now There’s You: A Novel by Susan S. Etkin
- Loving The Game (Thirty-Something in the City – The Lunchtime Sorority Book 1) by Bailie Hantam <— RUGBY STAR SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE ALERT!! “…He believed they had the rest of their lives ahead of them. That was before she left without a backward glance. Now, Tyler Beyers is at the top of his game as one of the best rugby players in the country. He’s living the good life playing the game he loves with women begging for his attention. The last thing he needs is the melodramatic blast from his past...”
- When Love Whispers (Beaumont Brides Book 2) by Laura Haley-McNeil
- Ruined With You (Stark Security Book 3) by J. Kenner
- Misadventures in Blue by Sierra Simone <— SIERRA SIMONE’S LATEST!! AGE GAP ROMANCE W/ A SEXY COP (older woman/younger man alert!!) “...when rookie Jace Sutton shows up to work the same burglary investigation, she feels desire she hasn’t felt in years. Jace knows what he wants the minute Detective Day strolls onto his crime scene in heels and a pencil skirt tailored by God himself. He wants to thaw the legendary Ice Queen, and it only takes one hot, dirty night for Jace to realize he wants more. Much, much more. But more is the last thing Cat wants from any cop—especially a playboy rookie like Jace…”
- Fallen (Deep Ops Book 2) by Rebecca Zanetti <— REBECCA ZANETTI THRILLER ALERT!!!
- When the Marquess Was Mine: The Wagers of Sin by Caroline Linden <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE ALERT!! SHE HATES HIM BUT HE’S UNCONSCIOUS SO SHE HELPS HIM… “…Georgiana Lucas despises the arrogant and cruel Marquess of Westmorland even before learning that he’s won the deed to her friend Kitty’s home in a card game. Still, Georgiana assures Kitty the marquess wouldn’t possibly come all the way to Derbyshire to throw them out—until he shows up, bloody and unconscious. Fearing that Kitty would rather see him die, Georgiana blurts out that he’s her fiancé. She’ll nurse the hateful man back to health and make him vow to leave and never return…”
- Thea (The de Wolfes of Esterley Castle Book 3) by Alexa Aston <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE ALERT!!
- Foremost (The Lost Princesses Book 2) by Jody Hedlund <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE ALERT!!
- How the Dukes Stole Christmas: A Christmas Romance Anthology <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE ALERT!!
- Stranded (A Samantha Starr Thriller, Book 4) by S.L. Menear
- Enchanting Sebastian (Big Sky Royal Book 1) by Kristen Proby <— KRISTEN PROBY ALERT!! The prince & the publicist… “...Nina Wolfe has spent her career avoiding scandal. As a Hollywood publicist and minor celebrity in her own right, she knows exactly what it takes to keep the media at bay—and what will send them into a frenzy. Prince Sebastian hiding out in Cunningham Falls, Montana is an unlikely story. Ending up in his bed, even more so. And keeping their arrangement out of the press might just be impossible…”
- Wildflower Hope (The Wildflower House Book 2) by Grace Greene
- Love: A Forgotten Art by Ivy Symone <— HER SUBMISSION CAME NATURAL WHEN IT CAME TO HIM… “...The way they met was unconventional, but it connected them in ways Dasani never expected. What should have been a single encounter turned into several. There was something about Prime that magnetized her to him…Egotistical, vain, and pompous, but confident, beautiful, charming, and eccentric. Prime didn’t have to exert his dominance for her to know who he was. Her submission to his energy came naturally…”
- Lone Survivor (Crescent City Kings Book 1) by Anya Summers <— FORBIDDEN LOVE ALERT!! THE SINGLE DAD PSYCHOLOGIST & HIS NEWEST PATIENT… “….Former Army Ranger, Ramsey O’Malley, is not looking for a long-term commitment from a woman beyond a scene or two at Club Underworld. He doesn’t have the time nor the inclination to begin something he cannot finish, not as a single dad with a thriving psychology practice. Except, he is drawn to his newest patient. She’s forbidden, like the apple in the garden of Eden, and all he wants to do it take a bite…”
- Freedom (Blackstone Series Book 3) by J.L. Drake
- Dirty Rich Secrets: Part Three by Lisa Renee Jones
- No Judgments: A Novel by Meg Cabot <— MEG CABOT ALERT!! SHE’S ESCAPED HER ABUSIVE EX BUT IS NOW CAUGHT IN A HURRICANE… “...animal-loving Bree does become alarmed when she realizes how many islanders have been cut off from their beloved pets. Now it’s up to her to save as many of Little Bridge’s cats and dogs as she can . . . but to do so, she’s going to need help—help she has no choice but to accept from her boss’s sexy nephew, Drew Hartwell, the Mermaid Café’s most notorious heartbreaker...”
- Reach for a Star by Kathryn Freeman
- Every Mile a Memory by Grea Warner
- Wayward Son: A novel by Rainbow Rowell <— RAINBOW ROWELL M/M ROMANCE ALERT!!! Simon sequel!!!! 😀 “...What he needs, according to his best friend, is a change of scenery. He just needs to see himself in a new light. That’s how Simon and Penny and Baz end up in a vintage convertible, tearing across the American West. They find trouble, of course. (Dragons, vampires, skunk-headed things with shotguns.) And they get lost. They get so lost, they start to wonder whether they ever knew where they were headed in the first place…”
- My Ex Has Superpowers: A Captain Stellar Novella by R.J. Sorrento <— M/M ROMANCE!!!
- Go All In (A Go Novel Book 4) by Scarlett Finn
- Chasing Wildfire (Forever Series) by J. Lum
- Christmas with a Cowboy: Includes a bonus novella (Longhorn Canyon Book 5) by Carolyn Brown <— CHRISTMAS ROMANCE!! 😀
- It’s a Christmas Thing by Janet Dailey <— CHRISTMAS ROMANCE!! 😀
- Spirit of the Season by Fern Michaels <— CHRISTMAS ROMANCE!! 😀
- Wrapped Up in You: A Heartbreaker Bay Novel by Jill Shalvis <— CHRISTMAS ROMANCE!!
- Coming Home for Christmas (Haven Point Book 10) by RaeAnne Thayne <— CHRISTMAS ROMANCE!!
- A Killer Carol (An Amish Mystery Book 7) by Laura Bradford <— CHRISTMAS ROMANCE!!
- A Country Christmas (Heart of Texas) by Debbie Macomber <— CHRISTMAS ROMANCE!!
- Low Country Christmas (Safe Haven Book 3) by Lee Tobin McClain <— CHRISTMAS ROMANCE!!
- A Dash of Christmas (Montgomery Brothers Book 10) by Samantha Chase <— CHRISTMAS ROMANCE!!
- An Alaskan Christmas (A Wild River Novel Book 1) by Jennifer Snow <— CHRISTMAS ROMANCE!! HER BEST FRIEND’S BROTHER… “…Ordered to take time off, the workaholic surgeon reluctantly trades in her scrubs for a ski suit and heads to Wild River, Alaska. Her friend Cassie owns a tour company that offers adventures to fit every visitor. But nothing compares to the adrenaline rush Erika feels on being reunited with Cassie’s brother, Reed Reynolds…”
PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )
- Facing Us: A Contemporary Dark Romance (The District Book 1) by Nicci Harris – September 25th 2019
- Alma Underwood Is Not A Kleptomaniac by Lacey Dailey – September 30th 2019
- White Knight (Dirty Mafia Duet Book 2) by Meghan March – October 1st 2019
- Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory – October 1st 2019
- Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chbosky – October 1st 2019
- The Shape of Night: A Novel by Tess Gerritsen – October 1st 2019
- Full Throttle: Stories by Joe Hill – October 1st 2019
- A Mrs. Miracle Christmas: A Novel by Debbie Macomber – October 1st 2019
- Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo – October 1st 2019
- War of Hearts: A True Immortality Novel by S. Young – October 1st 2019
- All I Do (Paradise Beach Book 3) by Tamara Lush – October 4th 2019
- Winter King: Steamy Fantasy Romance (The Wyth Courts Book 1) by JS Dark – October 9th 2019 <— P.S. I think this one wins my heart for BEST COVER. OMG!!!!
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Good morning! Happy Tuesday! So thrilled that it’s going to be in the mid-80s today!
I finished listening to Where’d You Go, Bernadette last night. I went in blind, had zero idea what it was about, and even if I hadn’t enjoyed it (which I definitely did), I would’ve still been mesmerized by the the wonderful narration of Kathleen Wilhoite (If you don’t know who she is, look her up and I bet you’ll recognize her. I remember her most from playing Chloe, Susan’s addict sister, on ER) Her distinctive voice made this book a joy to listen to. The book itself is very well written and the satire is spot on! I’m looking forward to seeing how Cate Blanchett portrays Bernadette in the movie version.
The movie looked good! I didnt know it was based on book til I saw that you were reading this.
YAY!!!! Thank you Nay!!
Good morning! 😃
I’m hoping I found a good, swoony rockstar story in Cake by J. Bengtsson. I’m only a few chapters in, but so far so good. 🤞
That one is often recommended as different from the others… let us know. I one-clicked it a long time ago…
Yay! I’ve wanted to read that one for awhile now…I look forward to hearing your thoughts!
Love Cake!! It is one of my favorite stories about a rock star. I read it in one day!!
I one-clicked this last year but haven’t read it yet. Guess I forgot about it. It might be time to actually read it LOL.
I loved CAKE. But…he is a different rock star, which I liked because sometimes rock star stories kind of start to sound alike. I think you will love him too.
Morning all. I’d read an ARC of The Orchid Throne by Jeffe Kennedy and quite enjoyed it. You know me with my fantasy reads, I’ve gotta be in the mood and it has to be well-written for me to fall into the hook, and this one nailed it for me. I’ll be anxious to see what happens in book 2.
Right now, I’m trying to decide what is next. Eenie meanie miney moe might be the deciding vote today, LOL! I’m going to open up the October Challenge threads today too…😳…how is it almost October already?
I can’t even believe it either… but I’m thrilled ’cause Fall weather is my absolute favorite. *twirls in the autumn leaves*
Oh right. We don’t have those here in Florida. *hrmph*
Come visit Massachusetts….lots of falling leaves here!
I would LOVE that!!!!!
Falling leaves are fun unless it is into your swimming pool….we need to close ours but the temps keep bouncing back and forth. It’s still hot enough some days to use it but those are usually the days that I’m working…then it storms all weekend…
Definitely…come to NY, I’ve got your autumnal colors on lock. Actually, wait another week or so, then it will be absolutely brilliant here. It’s pretty right now, but given a little bit longer, it’s going to be just spectacular. Without a doubt, one of my favorite reasons for living where I do.
I also read The Orchid Throne and have to second Grey! It was a good start to a new fantasy series. There is always a lot of world building and this one started a wee bit slow but then it took off and I was absolutely into it!
Fabulous list Maryse with lots of potential goodies. I’m still reading (and liking) my looonng sc-fi book Fall by Neal Stephenson. 800+ pages eek! For something lighter, I’ve also started Kylie Scott’s new one up there, Closer. I liked the Stage Dive series. A pity this one is only a novella 🙁
I LOVE Kylie Scott so much!! I need to get back to reading her…
She’s an Aussie too 😉 Noice.
Reading Wayward Son. Actually reading. Like opened it and just read 22% straight through. It feels good.
Can I share another song? I e had this on repeat for the last few days though it came out a couple months ago.
I love the tone of his voice (seriously) and the whole restrained sound of the song. Just that bass line. I love a song that can feel almost spare like.
https://youtu.be/vI6OD4VJssM
Whoa bev!! Reading role! I think you just needed a good book to keep you invested. 😉
I finished Cake and liked it. 4****
It wasn’t a typical rockstar book as it didnt have tons of angst. The h is super snarky and adorable and H is broken and broody. It’s a major swoonfest told in dual POV.
I don’t want to say too much, so if anyone wants more deets PM me.
Who watched This is Us last night?? It was soooo disappointing. 🙁
Any ideas for a contemporary romance trilogy to read for the levels challenge? Totally stumped on this one.
I did and was sooo confused for about the first 75% trying to figure out who the new characters were….
That was ridiculous!! Total waste of time. They could have introduced those characters in way less time and given us more of the Big Three. Grrrrr!
Seriously though…how freaking swoony is Jack??? God I LOVE HIM!!!!
I was going to suggest Julie Anne Long’s Hellcat Canyon books, but then I realised there are 4 now. LOL. Okay, then. I’ll pop back if I think of anything else.
OK I had a look at my books on GR, and here’s a few trilogies maybe you could consider: Maggie Wells Love Games, Liora Blake True, Lisa Kleypas Travises, Emma Chase Legal Briefs, P. Dangelico Hard To Love, Ruthie Knox New York.
Thanks Jan!! 🙂 I have read a few of those but I really like the sound of Love Games & True.
Hope you find something you like. Good luck!
I went to a book signing in London this weekend, and for the last 5 or 6 months I have only read books by attending authors. I have read some really amazing books, and found lots of new awesome authors( JR Gray, KK Allen, KL Shandwick, Kennedy Ryan, Kandi Steiner, Marni Mann, CM Stunich, TL Swan, Devney Perry etc.) But now I’m looking forward to read whatever I want 🙂
However I’m way behind with new releases, so what have I been missing these last 5 months ? The only new book I have read lately (which wasn’t related to RARE London) is Arranged by R.K. Lilley, which I absolutely loved by the way.
YAY Pia!!!! Welcome back, and how exciting that you got to go to the London signing!!!! I would LOVE to go to the European signings so much!!
What favorites have you read in the books by attending authors? Any that are must reads?
How wonderful that you got to go to that, Pia! I’d also like to know what books you’ve enjoyed the most.
Pia, Can you tell me some of your favorite new authors? I am going to RARE in Scotland in June and many of those authors will be there!! I am now starting my spreadsheet of 200+ authors to start reading…. Hope you had an an amazing time at RARE!
Happy Thursday ladies! Another rainy reading day here, and I’ll be home early enough to enjoy it today! Just about the only upside to starting work at 5:15. 😖
I read Incomplete by LA Fiore/Anthony Dwayne, and…*sigh* I was less than impressed. I could tell the difference in writing (style, grammatical/punctuation errors, etc.) so it didn’t flow well, and I felt like I was getting whiplash from how the MCs and their spouses were being portrayed only to have the authors try and unrealistically change them. But I finished it so that’s something! *shrugs*
Now for FLT:
“The sun was bright and the air was warm, with just a light waft of cool in the breeze, like a memory of the winter not long past.” ~ Aurora Terminus by SE Fanetti
I figured I was going into a book much like UTEOTW, at least the first one, (light with some survival struggles) but DAMN!! It didn’t take long for this one to get freaking brutal! And I’m really liking it. 😉
I liked Aurora Terminus too. A very different kind of book from Fanetti (post apocalypse). She’s such a talented writer.
My FLT:
Dodge became conscious. His phone was burbling on the bedside table.
from Fall, or Dodge in Hell by Neal Stephenson, the freaking HUGE sci-fi book I’m currently reading. I’m 74% in and it’s a fascinating ride so far. (Warning: it’s not a romance LOL).
Oh, Amy, that would drive me crazy with the back and forth and everything different!
Aurora Terminus sounds great! There are so many books I want to read right now yet I can hardly make myself do anything but listen to them. I hate that, but at least it’s something.
Also, my next read is Inhale, Exhale by CL Matthews and then Serenading Heartbreak by Ella Fields.
I’m getting back on a reading roll…slowly but surely, I’m getting back. 😁
YAY AMY!!
I have three books going at once again. I like ’em all but I my reading mood keeps changing genres!!
Two psych-thrillers (one she rents a room in someone’s house, the other is Mia Sheridan’s – kidnap victim that escapes and survives but now there’s a copycat killer) and the latest by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland (I love that duo and they can be SO hilarious).
FLT:
The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth (audio book)
“I’m folding laundry at my kitchen table when the police car pulls up.”
I’m really enjoying this a lot. It’s not a thriller like I thought it would be, and at 70%, it’s mainly been a multiple character study (but a very interesting one, IMO) wrapped around a bit of a mystery. From what I’ve heard, the mystery part really comes in at the end, and I’m already guessing!
After I finish this tonight or tomorrow, I’ve got The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena, The Ex by Alafair Burke, and Home Front by Kristin Hannah. All audio books that came available from the library yesterday and today. The Ex was supposed to be 2 weeks and then it popped up as available tonight (figures!) I’m going with The Couple Next Door first!
I’m also still reading All the Forbidden Things by Lesley Jones, but I’m not posting the FLT yet again. It’s not bad or anything–I just can’t make myself read!