Latest Romance Book Releases – 10-06-2020

Happy Tuesday new release day!!! 78 new books just went LIVE!!! 🙂 And a few HUGE blurb jolts for me like…

BLURB JOLTS: In a Holidaze (Christina Lauren’s latest – she’s stuck in a Christmas time loop!!), More Than Protect You (single mom looking for self defense lessons from newly divorced martial arts & firearms instructor!!), Muses and Melodies (she’s sleeping down the hall from a famous but broken rock star, and she’s falling for him…), Dear Child (psych-thriller!! she finally escapes her captor after 14 years, but her family doesn’t believe she’s theirs…), Confessions on the 7:45:  (psych-thriller!! Marital strife, and she and a woman on a train confess stuff to each other… and then things go crazy!! “…Selena begins to wonder, who was Martha really? But she is hardly prepared for what she’ll discover…”) Forgetting You (MY BIGGEST blurb jolt! She wakes up after a car accident and realizes… “She and Elliot broke up five years ago. And now she’s married to Anderson, a man she doesn’t even recognise…) GASP!!! and!! The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue (she’s been cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets!!!)

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TODAY’S BLASTS FROM OUR BOOK PAST 😀 !!

• 5 years ago yesterday… this was what I wanted to read: Ten books on my latest TBR list so I don’t forget which ones I want to read…
• 8 years ago… this one had us in a broken billionaire frenzy! Book Review – Reflected In You by Sylvia Day
• 8 years ago today, this super-steamy (and I MEAN HOT!!) dystopian had my attention!! Book Review – Beyond Shame by Kit Rocha
• 9 years ago… we wanted MORE!!! What to Read After Beautiful Disaster 

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4. and…
5. Dear Child: A Novel by Romy Hausmann
6. In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren
7. The Searcher: A Novel by Tana French
8. Confessions on the 7:45: A Novel by Lisa Unger
9. Endeared (The Accidental Billionaires Book 5) by J. S. Scott
10. Mistletoe and Mr. Right (Moose Springs, Alaska Book 2) by Sarah Morgenthaler
11. Forgetting You by L.A. Casey
12. Murder on Cold Street (The Lady Sherlock Series Book 5) by Sherry Thomas
13. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab
14. Spoiler Alert: A Novel by Olivia Dade
15. One More for Christmas: A Novel by Sarah Morgan

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• and…
• Playing with Fire: A Bad Boy College Romance by L.J. Shen <— RECENT RELEASE & NANCY LOVED IT!

Nancy: I finished reading PLAYING WITH FIRE (A Bad Boy College Romance) By L.J. Shen. I highly recommend this book. I stayed up really, really late to read till the last page. I totally got very little sleep. My husband kept asking, “Are you still reading?” I’d say “Yes” & continue to read. …today is my oldest granddaughter’s birthday. She loves Bad Boy Books the best so I sent her a copy! I will rate it a 5* & going on my Best Books of 2020 List. But since she has well over a 1000 reviews, I won’t be writing one. It is still in the Top Kindle 10 list of Best Sellers.

• Invincible Diversity (Invincible Women’s Fiction Book 4) by Mona Risk, Jen Talty, Susan Jean Ricci, Dani Haviland, Natalie Ann, Susanne Matthews, Taylor Lee, Suzanne Jenkins <— SUPER-BARGAIN BOOK BUNDLE!
• Mistletoe and Murder: A Christmas Suspense Collection <— SUPER-BARGAIN BOOK BUNDLE!
• Once Upon Another World: A Twisted Fairy Tale Box Set <— SUPER-BARGAIN BOOK BUNDLE! “…discover 22 twisted fairy tales with a happily ever after unlike anything you’ve ever read before…”
• Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology by Leah Remini <— SUPER-BARGAIN!!!!! So intrigued and I love autobiographies!

Caitriona: I just read Troublemaker – Surviving Holloywood and Scientology by Leah Remini. Must say it was really good.

Kim: Definitely a worthwhile read!

• Mayhem: A Reapers MC Boxset by Elizabeth Knox <— SERIES BOXSET!!
• NZ Rugby Romance: Books 1-5 Collection by Eva Foxx <— SERIES BOXSET!! Five rugged Kiwi rugby players. Five feisty heroines. Five short hot-but-sweet romances.

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

1. The Searcher: A Novel by Tana French <— HE’S STARTING OVER IN A SMALL TOWN… “…After twenty-five years in the Chicago police force and a bruising divorce, he just wants to build a new life in a pretty spot with a good pub where nothing much happens. But when a local kid whose brother has gone missing arm-twists him into investigating, Cal uncovers layers of darkness beneath his picturesque retreat…”
2. Rebel Mate (Interstellar Brides® Program Book 20) by Grace Goodwin
3. The Ippos King (Wraith Kings Book 3) by Grace Draven
4. Reaper Unhinged (Deadside Reapers Book 6) by Debbie Cassidy
5. E.V.I.E.: 13 Slayers, 13 Missions by Lexi C. Foss , Amelia Hutchins <— ANTHOLOGY ALERT!! “...There will be blood. There will be death. There will be forbidden affairs. These stories have bite and feature passion and kickass heroines. Enter if you dare. And don’t forget your stake...”
6. Wingman: Alien Castaways (Intergalactic Dating Agency) by Cara Bristol
7. Totally Spooked: A Shifter Speed Dating Romance (The Shifter Speed Dating Series Book 1) by Zoey Indiana
8. Rueberry Orchard (Beyond the Realm: Remember Book 1) by Michele Notaro
9. Loyal River (Grizzly Bear Lake Book 3) by Ruby Shae
10. Which Witch is Willing? (The Witches of Port Townsend Book 4) by Kerrigan Byrne, Tiffinie Helmer, Cynthia St. Aubin, Cindy Stark <— “From the pens of four USA Today Bestselling authors, a brand-new Witches of Port Townsend…”
11. Dragon Dad’s Nanny: Dragon Shifter Paranormal Romance (Dragon Dad’s Love Chronicles Book 4) by Amelia Wilson
12. Endangered Spells (Witches Academy Series Book 6) by S. R. Mallery
13. The Night’s Chosen (The Cursed Queens Book 1) by E. E. Hornburg
14. Thorn Boys: A Fae Reverse Harem Romance (Prisoners of the Fae Book 1) by Phoebe May Wilde
15. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab <— SHE’S CURSED TO BE FORGOTTON BY EVERYONE SHE MEETS!!! “…France, 1714: In a moment of desperation, a young woman makes a Faustian bargain to live forever – and is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets. Thus begins the extraordinary life of Addie LaRue, and a dazzling adventure that will play out across centuries and continents, across history and art, as a young woman learns how far she will go to leave her mark on the world. But everything changes when, after nearly 300 years, Addie stumbles across a young man in a hidden bookstore and he remembers her name…”
16. Song of Crows (Song and Storm Trilogy Book 2) by Kayla Maya
17. Shot in the Dark by Riley Long <— M/M ROMANCE!
18. Entwined with Darkness: A Shifter Romance by Beth Mikell
19. The Ominous Hour by Hailey Smoke

CONTEMPORARY NEW RELEASES:

1. In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren <— CHRISTINA LAUREN ALERT!!  SHE’S IN A TIME LOOP!! “...Mentally melting down as she drives away from the cabin for the final time, Mae throws out what she thinks is a simple plea to the universe: Please. Show me what will make me happy. The next thing she knows, tires screech and metal collides, everything goes black. But when Mae gasps awake…she’s on an airplane bound for Utah, where she begins the same holiday all over again. With one hilarious disaster after another sending her back to the plane, Mae must figure out how to break free of the strange time loop—and finally get her true love under the mistletoe…”

Michele G: Maryse, I finished In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren this week (it releases Tuesday). Anyway, lately I’ve been hit or miss with their books…I either really love it or I’m ehhh about it. I, personally, really liked this one. It might not be for everyone as it has a little “mysticism” in it…basically she has a little “Groundhog Day” experience.

The characters and the setting were fabulous. I was sucked right into the story. It’s a Christmas setting, which I also enjoyed. Anyway…just thought I’d pop by and give you some feedback on it.

1. More Than Protect You: A More Than Words Novella by Shayla Black <— SHAYLA BLACK’S LATEST! SINGLE MOM WANTS SELF-DEFENSE LESSONS! “…I’m Tanner Kirk—Certified firearms instructor and mixed martial arts enthusiast. When I filed for divorce at the end of an empty marriage, all I wanted was a vacation in paradise, not another woman in my life. But how can I possibly say no to Amanda Lund, a young single mom desperate to learn self-defense?”
2. Just One Kiss: A heartwarming Christmas romance (Whisper Lake Book 4) by Barbara Freethy
3. Boardwalk Beginnings (The Carmichaels of Cinnamon Bay Book 1) by Nikki Lynn Barrett
4. Who Wants a Brawling Baron: Regency Romance (Romancing the Rake Book 6) by Tammy Andresen <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE
5. An Allusive Love (A MacNaughton Castle Romance Book 2) by Aubrey Wynne <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE
6. Wicked by Jaci Burton
7. Muses and Melodies (Hush Note Book 3) by Rebecca Yarros <— FAMOUS ROCK STAR IS BROKEN & SHE’S FALLING FOR HIM… “...The egotistical, irritating rock star is fresh out of rehab, but it’s obvious his demons followed him home—and now I’m sleeping down the hall. I’ve watched him self-destruct every summer, and with album deadlines and tour dates looming, I can’t let it happen again. My career is in his hands. But tattoos can’t cover every scar, and I’m starting to see through his trademark, irresistible charm to the damage beneath. Everyone wants the rock star. I’m falling for the man…”
8. Storm (Special Forces: Operation Alpha): A Linear Tactical Series Novel by Janie Crouch
9. Endeared (The Accidental Billionaires Book 5) by J. S. Scott
10. One More for Christmas: A Novel by Sarah Morgan
11. Spoiler Alert: A Novel by Olivia Dade <— CELEBRITY CRUSH ALERT!! “…Marcus Caster-Rupp has a secret. The world may know him as Aeneas, star of the biggest show on television, but fanfiction readers call him something else: Book!AeneasWouldNever. Marcus gets out his frustrations with the show through anonymous stories about the internet’s favorite couple, Aeneas and Lavinia. But if anyone discovered his online persona, he’d be finished in Hollywood. April Whittier has secrets of her own. A hardcore Lavinia fan, she’s long hidden her fanfic and cosplay hobbies from her “real life”—but not anymore. When she dares to post her latest costume creation on Twitter, her plus-size take goes viral. And when Marcus asks her out to spite her internet critics, truth officially becomes stranger than fanfiction…”
12. Axel (Police and Fire: Operation Alpha) (Zeta Security Book 3) by B. P. Beth
13. The Bookworm’s Guide to Dating by Emma Hart <— HE’S TRYING TO FIND HER A BOYFRIEND. “…if I’m so great, why isn’t he the one dating me? (For the record, I don’t know the answer. That’s just what the guy on the internet asked.) Still, I’ll humor him. If I go on his little dates, he’ll teach my bookish, introverted self how not to be totally, completely, utterly, unforgivably awkward on every single one of them. And all I have to do is fall in love with one of the lovely gentlemen he’s serving up for me on a silver platter…”
14. Good Moon Rising (The Siren Island Series Book 4) by Tricia O’Malley
15. Point of Danger (Triple Threat Book #1) by Irene Hannon
16. The Boy Who Has No Hope (Soulless Book 6) by Victoria Quinn <— MUST BE READ IN ORDER!!!
17. Dear Child: A Novel by Romy Hausmann <— PSYCH-THRILLER ALERT!! OMG IT SOUNDS SO GOOD!!!! “…when a woman finally escapes her captor, the end of the story is only the beginning of her nightmare. She says her name is Lena. Lena, who disappeared without a trace 14 years prior. She fits the profile. She has the distinctive scar. But her family swears that she isn’t their Lena…”
18. Gunner (Ride Series Second Generation Book 4) by Megan O’Brien
19. The Price of Valor (Global Search and Rescue Book #3) by Susan May Warren
20. Mistletoe and Mr. Right (Moose Springs, Alaska Book 2) by Sarah Morgenthaler
21. SEALed with a Vow (Special Forces: Operation Alpha) (Shock Force One Book 2) by Rachel McNeely
22. Confessions on the 7:45: A Novel by Lisa Unger <— MARITAL STRIFE PSYCH-THRILLER ALERT!! OMG THIS ONE SOUNDS SOOOO GOOD TOO!!! “…Selena Murphy is commuting home from her job in the city when the train stalls out on the tracks. She strikes up a conversation with a beautiful stranger in the next seat, and their connection is fast and easy. The woman introduces herself as Martha and confesses that she’s been stuck in an affair with her boss. Selena, in turn, confesses that she suspects her husband is sleeping with the nanny. When the train arrives at Selena’s station, the two women part ways, presumably never to meet again. But days later, Selena’s nanny disappears. Soon Selena finds her once-perfect life upended…”
23. Christmas Bride (Convenient Marriages Book 5) by Noelle Adams
24. Shelter for Aylin (Police and Fire: Operation Alpha) (San Antonio First Responders Book 6) by Reina Torres
25. Good Enough (Meet Me in Montana Book 3) by Kelly Elliott <— KELLY ELLIOTT’S LATEST!! “...Timberlynn longs for a normal family. What she hadn’t planned on was finding that family in Hamilton, Montana—thousands of miles away from everything she’s ever known in Atlanta, Georgia. She certainly didn’t plan on falling for Tanner Shaw. A handsome, charming, cowboy who swept her off her feet the moment he looked at her with eyes the color of the Montana sky...”
26. Believe in Me (Special Forces: Operation Alpha) by Kris Jacen
27. Dreaming of His Convenient Kiss (Cowboy Mountain Christmas, Small Town Sweet Romance, Book 2) by Jessie Gussman
28. The Endgame Is You (Rixon Raiders Book 4) by L A Cotton <— “*The Endgame Is You is a Rixon Raiders Epilogue. It must be read after the other books in the series.”
29. Certain Threat (Protection Inc. Book 3) by Kimberly Rose Johnson
30. Wild Embrace: A Single Dad Romance (Wilder Irish Book 11) by Mari Carr
31. Madame President by Tara Sue Me <— SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE ALERT!! “…For Independent Anna Fitzpatrick, being President of the United States means she’s finally in a place to make a difference. Known for her intellect and charm, she never appears anything other than calm. After getting dumped by the man she’d been living with once he learned of her presidential bid, Anna vows to remain single throughout her term. It’s an easy task, after all, no man has ever made her feel the way her law school classmate did years ago. Or at least the way he made her feel until he walked away without so much as a goodbye…“
32. The Shepherd’s Wife (Jerusalem Road Book #2) by Angela Hunt
33. The Rookie: A Romantic Suspense Standalone (The Intelligence Unit Book 1) by Kimberly Kincaid
34. Rescuing Royale (Police and Fire: Operation Alpha) (To Have and To Hold Book 2) by Josie Kerr
35. Her Dirty Bodyguards: A Forbidden Love Romance (A Men at Work Reverse Harem Book 4) by Mika Lane <— REVERSE HAREM ALERT!! “...This hot, over-the-top forbidden love reverse harem romance includes sexy men with a penchant for pursuing and protecting the women who give them a run for their money. If you love outrageously naughty stories as a way to indulge your not-so-secret bad girl side, this is for you…”
36. Hot Deal: A Secret Baby, Older Man Younger Woman Romance (Hot Billionaire Daddies Book 6) by Suzanne Hart
37. Love in a Small Town (Pine Harbour Book 1) by Zoe York
38. Shelter for Tanna (Police and Fire: Operation Alpha) (Bluegrass Bravery Book 7) by Deanndra Hall
39. Forgetting You by L.A. Casey <— OMG BLURB JOLT!!!! “…When Noah Ainsley wakes up in a hospital room with no recollection of how she got there, all she knows is that she needs to see Elliot, the love of her life. Then she learns the horrifying truth: her short-term memory has been destroyed by a car accident . She and Elliot broke up five years ago. And now she’s married to Anderson, a man she doesn’t even recognise…”
40. Backlash (Capital Intrigue Book #2) by Rachel Dylan
41. Choosing Kellen (Surrender Book 4) by Becca Jameson
42. Roads Traveled: Three Love Stories in One (Iron Orchids Book 13) by Danielle Norman
43. A Vineyard Thanksgiving (The Vineyard Sunset Series Book 4) by Katie Winters
44. Death & Paradise: Royal Bastards MC: Ponce, PR by Rae B. Lake
45. An Enchanting Regency Christmas: Four Holiday Novellas by Edith Layton
46. The Place Between by Kit Oliver <— M/M ROMANCE ALERT!! “…Once Ned’s least favorite professor and now his infuriating colleague, Ned needs Abbot’s help editing his dissertation. With their newly limited work schedules, Abbot suggests the worst idea Ned’s ever heard: pretend to date. Convince their co-workers – and their boss – that they’re in a relationship and nailing this whole personal life thing . . . and each other. It’s an awful idea, but, if it means a graduation cap, would faking a relationship be worth it, so Ned can finish his degree and move home to his daughter?”
47. Surviving the Break (Chadwick #2) by C.P. Harris <— M/M ROMANCE ALERT!!
48. October Ghosts: A Daddy Dom Romance (Campus Life Book 10) by Jenny Plumb
49. True to You in Good Hope: A Good Hope Novel Book 15 by Cindy Kirk
50. Murder on Cold Street (The Lady Sherlock Series Book 5) by Sherry Thomas
51. Mouth (Special Forces: Operation Alpha) (GSG 9 – CIRO Book 4) by Kendra Mei Chailyn <— BEST FRIEND’S SISTER ALERT!! “…The one commandment among friends that should never be broken is, ‘thou shall not sleep with thy best friend’s sister.’ It’s a rule Clayton “Mouth” Hastings holds dear. But when Claudia is in trouble again, the team sends him to the rescue. And while he knows Claudia comes with some baggage, he cannot seem to help himself…“
52. Riding The Guy Next Door (A Perfect Match Book 2) by Anna Joung
53. Everything I Give: A Holiday Romance by A.K. Evans
54. Serendipity: Novella (Juno & Ezra Book 2) by Seven Rue
55. The Long Ride (How to Catch a Cowboy Book 1) by Cheryl Dragon
56. Jocelyn: A Sweet Romantic Comedy (Sewing in SoCal Book 2) by Sarah Monzon <— RETICENT COWBOY ALERT! “…The corporate retreat location has just been announced, and this city girl is headed to a dude ranch in the country. How will Scarlett help me survive that? No, this time I’ll turn to the sage advice of preteen YouTubers and their ponies to keep me from making a fool of myself. But who’s going to help me navigate the kind yet reticent cowboy in the black Stetson…”
57. My Real Life Time-Out: A West Coast Beach Rom-Com Short Story by Rimmy London
58. The Risky Business of Romance by VK Tritschler
59. Face Offs & Cheap Shots (CU Hockey Book 2) by Eden Finley and Saxon James
60. Saved by H.L. Anderson <— HE SAVES AN ABUSED WIFE!! “…His emotions get a much needed jump start when he rescues Theresa from the torment her life has become in just a matter of days. Ryan feels an instant and fierce desire to protect this stranger that fell into his life. Hanging over their heads is the knowledge that Theresa’s husband is still out there, hunting for her...”

PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )

• Hail Mary (BSU Football Book 2) by JB Salsbury – October 8th 2020
• Silver Biker: The Silver Foxes of Blue Ridge by L.B. Dunbar – October 8th 2020
• Varsity Rulebreaker by Ginger Scott – October 8th 2020
• The Boyfriend Effect (Frisky Business Book 1) by Kendall Ryan – October 13th 2020
• Pride and Papercuts: Inspired by Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice (The Austen Series Book 5) by Staci Hart – October 13th 2020
• Officially Over It (SWAT Generation 2.0 Book 10) by Lani Lynn Vale – October 13th 2020
• Guardian’s Grace (Dark Protectors Book 12) by Rebecca Zanetti – October 13th 2020
• Copper (RBMC: Tulsa, OK Book 2) by K Webster – October 13th 2020
• INVISIBLE GIRL by Lisa Jewell – October 13th 2020
• Every Last Secret by A.R. Torre – October 13th 2020
• Broken Kingdom (Royal Hearts Academy Book 4) by Ashley Jade – October 15th 2020
• One Exquisite Touch (The Extravagant Book 1) by Lauren Blakely – October 16th 2020
• Anarchy at Prescott High (The Havoc Boys Book 4) by C.M. Stunich – October 17th 2020
• Come Here, Kitten (God of War Book 1) by Emilia Rose – October 19th 2020
• Watch Me Drown (Elements of the Heart Book 1) by C.E. Johnson – October 19th 2020

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