Latest Romance Book Releases – 12-01-2020

HAPPY TUESDAY NEW RELEASE DAY & WHAT AN OUTSTANDING RELEASE DAY IT IS!! Over 70 new books on today’s list (tons from our favorite authors) and I’ll continue adding more as we find ’em. Couple that with yesterday’s early bird releases and the awesomeness abounds. 😀 Seriously… this is INSANE and I’m so thrilled. 😲😋

Let’s talk blurb jolts!! Like that one to the left by Tijan! The Not-Outcast (he never knew she existed and she’s always loved him, and now he’s a hockey star!), A Warm Heart in Winter (latest by J.R. Ward in her BDB series. BLAY & QHUINN!!!), My Brother’s Roommate (Kendall Ryan’s latest! He’s her brother’s grouchy roommate – “cuddly as a fork” <— LOL!! And she gets stuck in a hotel room with him), Hard to Hold (the latest by K. Bromberg!! She’s trying to recruit a football star in the middle of his scandal), The Bookworm’s Guide to Faking It  (baseball star that once humiliated her needs a date), Forever Wild (K.A. Tucker’s latest in her Amazing Alaska romance series that we fell HARD for!! YAY US!!), Every Last Secret (Alessandra Torre’s torrid thriller alert! YAY US AGAIN!! Tons of amazing reviews, and “...Welcome to the neighborhood. Watch your husband, watch your friends, and watch your back…”

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

• ➔➔ TWO MONTHS FREE KINDLE UNLIMITED DEAL!!! <— If you haven’t tried it yet, now’s your chance. WE ARE LOVING IT! 
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• ➔➔ AUDIBLE SUPER-DEAL for the first 6 months! Robin found us this one!!
• ➔➔ Victoria Sobolev – Monogamy Series Reading Order + an ebook & gift card giveaway! <— Today’s newsletter sponsor and this series has a brand new release!!! FORBIDDENY SERIES EVERYONE!! She’s married but…
• ➔➔ Book Review – Make Me Yours by Melanie Harlow <— My latest review!!
• ➔➔ OMG OMG I ALMOST FORGOT THESE!! The December Amazon First Reads are up!!!! Which one did you choose? I chose “Bloodline” <— but of course!! But it was a toss-up between that one and “An Accusation” and Lie, Lie Again. They all sound SO GOOOOOOOD!!!

TODAY’S BLASTS FROM OUR BOOK PAST 😀 !!

• 3 years ago, I fell hard for this military romance (sooooo angsty!!!!!). Here’s my 4.5 star Book Review – First by Kimberly Adams
• 5 years ago tomorrow, I continued a trilogy (book #2) that was rocking my world!! Here’s my 4.5 star Book Review – Give Me Your Answer True by Suanne Laqueur
• 6 years ago today, I devoured this 450 page book in a few days! Book Review – Starting Fires by Makenzie Smith
• 8 years ago, remember this super-angsty infuriating trilogy? Remember? Of course you do. Who could forget this? 😉 Here’s my review of book #2 Book Review – Avoiding Responsibility by K.A. Linde
• 9 years ago, I was losing my mind over yet another Kristen Ashley book. OMG I’ll never forget that *ahem* thing he says at one point when they were *ahem* you know. 😉 *waggles eyebrows* *blush*  Currently Reading (still)… Lady Luck by Kristen Ashley (another update)
• 11 years ago tomorrow, this book was making me sob so hard, I couldn’t function. OMG I WILL NEVER FORGET this awesomeness. Stupid Book Is Making Me Cry!

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4. and…
5. Mistletoe in Paradise: A Christmas Novella by Jill Shalvis
6. A Warm Heart in Winter (The Black Dagger Brotherhood World) by J.R. Ward
7. Every Last Secret by A. R. Torre
8. The Empress: A Novel by Laura Martínez-Belli and Simon Bruni
9. Trusting Skylar (Silverstone Book 1) by Susan Stoker
10. My Brother’s Roommate (Frisky Business Book 2) by Kendall Ryan
11. Tell Me You’re Mine: The British Billionaires by J. S. Scott
12. The Earl of Christmas Past (A Goode Girls Romance Book 5 by Kerrigan Byrne
13. Ten Things I Hate About the Duke: A Difficult Dukes Novel by Loretta Chase
14. This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens
15. When a Rogue Meets His Match: Includes a Bonus Novella (The Greycourt Series Book 2) by Elizabeth Hoyt

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• and…
• The Sainthood : A Dark High School Romance (The Complete Series) by Siobhan Davis <— SERIES BUNDLE ALERT!!! “...I’ve been in hell for years, and nothing penetrates the steel walls I’ve erected. Until The Sainthood decides I belong to them and cracks appear in my veneer. Their cruel games, harsh words, and rough touch awakens something inside me, and now, I’m in trouble. They draw me deeper into their dangerous world, until I’m in the middle of all the violence and gang warfare, tangled up in all the secrets and lies, and there’s no turning back…”
• Stars of Mithra Complete Collection by Nora Roberts <— TRILOGY BUNDLE SUPER-BARGAIN!! “Three best friends, three priceless gems…one ruthless killer.”
• Empty Bodies: The Complete 6-Book Zombie Apocalypse Series by Zach Bohannon <— SERIES BUNDLE SUPER-BARGAIN!! “…Fans of post-apocalyptic horror…the end is here! Start this bestselling series now! Perfect for any fan of post-apocalyptic horror, dystopian science fiction, supernatural suspense, or the zombie apocalypse!”
• Roommaid: A Novel by Sariah Wilson <— SUPER-BARGAIN!!

R. Renee: I just finished Roommaid. It was really cute! I liked it.

• Heroes with Badges: A Steamy Contemporary Romance Box Set by Amber Thielman <— BOOK BUNDLE ALERT!! “…Four full-length steamy standalone romance novels, packed with first responders boys and the sassy ladies who love them. This box set will definitely heat up your winter!”
• Virginia Series Boxed Set by Ruth Ann Nordin <— SERIES BUNDLE SUPER-BARGAIN!!
• Fair Lakes Series Box Set by Kaylee Ryan and Lacey Black

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

1. A Warm Heart in Winter (The Black Dagger Brotherhood World) by J.R. Ward <— Blay and Qhuinn!!!! “…Blay and Qhuinn find themselves looking forward to their official mating ceremony. When tragedy strikes just before the happy event, all hope seems lost—and everyone in the Black Dagger Brotherhood rallies around the two of them...”
2. Surprise Mates (Interstellar Brides® Program Book 21) by Grace Goodwin
3. Wolf’s Hunger (Mafia Monsters Book 5) by Atlas Rose and Kim Faulks
4. The Seer by Hildie McQueen
5. Shadow Realm (A Dark Paranormal Romance): Enemies to Lovers Romance (Dark Fae: Extinction Book 5) by Quinn Blackbird
6. The Pearl (The Godwicks) by Tiffany Reisz <— TIFFANY REISZ ALERT! “…When Lord Arthur Godwick learns his younger brother is up to his bollocks in debt to Regan Ferry, owner of The Pearl Hotel, he agrees to work off the tab…in her bed. Soon the handsome but troubled Arthur discovers he’s a pawn in an erotic game of revenge–and nothing, including his lover, is what it seems.”
7. Vampire Enchanted: Paranormal Vampire Witch Romance (Real Men of Othercross Book 5) by Celia Kyle and Marina Maddix
8. Rescued by the Alien Viking: Book One in the Galactic Vikings Mail Order Bride Series by Lucee Joie
9. Ancient Magic: Harper Shadow Academy (Book Four) by Luna Pierce
10. Codename: The Rift Special Edition: The Riftverse Book One (A Paranormal/Steamy/Shifter/Dark Fantasy Romance) by Cassandra Featherstone and Gail Jericho
11. Ruins of Chaos (Legacy of the Nine Realms #3) by Amelia Hutchins <— AMELIA HUTCHINS ALERT!!! MUST BE READ IN ORDER & readers are LOVING IT!!
12. Bully King Anthology <— “…Succubi, Vampires, Shifters, Fae, Magical Academies and more – The Bully King Anthology is a collection of dangerously sexy tales written by a collective of talented authors, that you wont be able to find anywhere else! Indulge in your fantasies as we transport you to new worlds that are full of sexual tension, action and intrigue.”

CONTEMPORARY NEW RELEASES:

1. The Not-Outcast by Tijan <— TIJAN’S LATEST!!! She’s always loved him and he never knew she existed!!!! “…Years passed. I got my life together. Cut went onto NHL stardom. Then there was a text. I was drinking. There was a party. Cut was there… I loved Cutler Ryder since the first moment I saw him. The only problem? He never knew I existed…“
2. The Flame I Couldn’t Put Out (Fighting Fire Book 1) by Bella Young
3. The Empress: A Novel by Laura Martínez-Belli and Simon Bruni
4. Trusting Skylar (Silverstone Book 1) by Susan Stoker
5. Christmas Actually <— ANTHOLOGY ALERT!! “…Join eleven best-selling and award-winning authors under the mistletoe as they share bite-sized holiday romances celebrating the joy and romcom sweetness of the Christmas season!”
6. My Brother’s Roommate (Frisky Business Book 2) by Kendall Ryan <— KENDALL RYAN ALERT!! HER BROTHER’S GROUCHY ROOMMATE! “…while Wolfie is about as soft and cuddly as a fork, I’m the opposite. A good girl. Reliable. Conscientious. Oh, and completely panicked about an upcoming work conference. Wolfie’s usually allergic to altruism, so when my brother convinces him to help me out by escorting me to said conference where everyone else will have a plus-one . . . I say thanks, but no thanks. Surprisingly, Wolfie is unflinching about this. And that’s the story about how I got stuck in a hotel room with my brother’s hot (grouchy) roommate...”
7. The Best of Us (Love in Isolation Book 2) by Kennedy Fox
8. Tell Me You’re Mine: The British Billionaires by J. S. Scott
9. Biker Next Door by Sam Crescent
10. Hard to Hold (The Play Hard Series Book 2) by K. Bromberg <— K. BROMBERG ALERT!! SHE’S TRYING TO RECRUIT HIM! “...the player I’m supposed to recruit is none other than the bad boy, star Premier League footballer, Rush McKenzie. British. Tattooed. Sexy. A man currently at the center of a huge scandal. The goal? To convince him to stay in the States…“
11. Christmas in Peony Harbor (An Aster Island Novel) by Rosie Summers
12. LOTTERY GIRL: part 6 of 6 by Stephanie Bond
13. A Castaway in Cornwall by Julie Klassen
14. Home For The Holidays <— ANTHOLOGY ALERT!! “…Come back to the homes you always wanted in this collection of ten holiday novellas from your favorite small town romance authors!”
15. A HOT Christmas Miracle: A Hostile Operations Team Holiday Story by Lynn Raye Harris
16. A Winter Symphony: A Christmas Novella (The Original Sinners — Standalone Stories) by Tiffany Reisz
17. Flawed (Triple Canopy Book 2) by Riley Edwards <— FORMER SEAL ALERT!! “...Out of control, scarred, and with his spirit broken, he tries to adjust to civilian life. His plan to fade into the background goes up in smoke when Adalynn Walker crashs into his life. The sexy physical therapist has everyone fooled. She’s not sweet. She’s not shy. She’s not patient and kind. She’s a ball-busting, sadist who pushes his body during PT sessions and refuses to allow the former SEAL to wallow in his misery. She’s also the woman who sets his soul on fire and makes him forget he’s half the man he once was…”
18. Breaking up with My Boss: An Enemies to Lovers, Office Romance (Love You Forever Book 4) by Alexis Winter
19. Rowan (The K9 Files Book 10) by Dale Mayer
20. Wedding Date (Dating Series Book 6) by Monica Murphy <— FAKE RELATIONSHIP ALERT!! “...she already has the perfect man in her life. Theo is the type of friend who’s always there for a laugh, a hug, or a drink– and no propositions. So when he somehow manages to agree to be a groomsman in his ex-fiancée’s wedding to his cousin, the least Kelsey can do is be his date. But why stop at doing the least? Pretending to be in a relationship is easy. They already know everything about each other…”
21. Deck The Halls by Cynthia Eden
22. Brick’s Fight (Infernal Sons MC Book 5) by Carol Dawn
23. Santa’s Cookies (Mistletoe Montana Book 1) by L. Nicole
24. The Do-Over (The Rooftop Crew Book 5) by Piper Rayne <— TWO WOMEN TO CHOOSE FROM… “…Years ago I was faced with the choice between two women. Both were perfect in opposite ways. One was carefree and against commitment. The other was a woman you’d bring home to mom. I was young, naïve and stupid. I’m sure you can guess who I chose. Now, I’m older, wiser and know what the hell I want. So, when the same two women pop back into my life it’s my chance for a do-over. But they flipped the script...”
25. Pretty Monsters by Kimberly Carrillo
26. Silent Night, Deadly Night (Suspense Series Book 6) by Kaylea Cross
27. Leveled Up Love: A Gamelit Romantic Comedy by Tao Wong and A.G. Marshall
28. Coyote (Hawks MC (next generation) Book 1) by Lila Rose <— THE BUMBLING BAKER & THE BIKER ALERT!! “…Cody “Coyote” Marcus, son to the Hawks MC president, goes through life easily. He has a great family, a business he loves, and women if he wants them. Then, by chance, he meets a cute, bumbling baker, who doesn’t seem to want anything to do with him. Of course, he has to change that...”
29. Loverboy (The Company Book 2) by Sarina Bowen <— SARINA BOWEN ALERT!! THE TABLES HAVE TURNED… “…Growing up, I was the rough guy from the wrong neighborhood who couldn’t catch a break. Posy was the pampered girl I tried to impress. But I managed to steal only a single kiss before I had to skip town. Now I’m back, and the tables are turned. Posy runs a struggling pie shop. I’m the VP of a secretive billion dollar security company. Not that I can tell her...”
30. Tempted By Her Rescuer: Brotherhood Protectors World by Christine Glover
31. Billionaire Bodyguard: Brotherhood Protectors World by Kendra Mei Chailyn
32. Justified Burden: Brotherhood Protectors World by Lori Matthews
33. The Bookworm’s Guide to Faking It (The Bookworm’s Guide, #2) by Emma Hart <— FAKE BASEBALL STAR BOYFRIEND ALERT!! “...Let it be known that I, Holley Stuart, do not give a single rat’s behind about pro baseball’s star pitcher Sebastian Stone. I definitely don’t care that he’s standing in my bookstore. Nor do I care that he seems to have forgotten about the last time we saw each other—senior prom, when he both humiliated me and broke my heart, albeit unknowingly. Now, he needs a date to his sister’s wedding. Don’t ask me how I ended up being it, because I have no idea…“
34. Lovely Madness: A Players Rockstar Romance (Players, Book 4) by Jaine Diamond
35. Sadie’s Little Christmas: Holidays at Rawhide Ranch Book 3 by Maren Smith
36. Must Love Christmas (Glasgow Lads on Ice) by Avery Cockburn
37. Forever Wild: A Novella (The Simple Wild Book 3) by K.A. Tucker <— K.A. TUCKER ALASKA ROMANCE ALERT!! “…The holiday season is upon Calla and Jonah, and with the mistletoe and gingerbread comes plenty of family drama. Jonah is bracing himself for two weeks with a stepfather he loathes, and while Calla is looking forward to her mother and Simon’s arrival, she dreads the continued pressure to set a date for their wedding…“
38. Fatal Secrets: Brotherhood Protectors World by Desiree Holt
39. Club Princess: Royal Bastards MC Durango, CO by Nicole James
40. Mistletoe in Paradise: A Christmas Novella by Jill Shalvis <— JILL SHALVIS ALERT!!! “…Old childhood friends each fly separately to join their families on what’s been an annual holiday themed yacht adventure. Secret ex-lovers, Hannah and James are determined to make the best of things…”
41. Wyatt: Brotherhood Protectors World by Leanne Tyler
42. Come Tomorrow (Castaway Christmas Book 1) by Tess Thompson
43. Every Last Secret by A. R. Torre <— ALESSANDRA TORRE THRILLER ALERT!! “...Welcome to the neighborhood. Watch your husband, watch your friends, and watch your back. Cat Winthorpe has worked hard to get what she has: a gorgeous home; social standing; and William, her successful, handsome husband. Then a friendly new couple moves into the estate next door. While cautious, a good neighbor like Cat greets them with open arms and warm hospitality...”
44. Noah: Wild Mustang Security Firm by Delta James
45. A Hero’s Christmas Hope (Holidays in Heart Falls Book 3) by Vivian Arend
46. This Fearless Girl: An Enemies-to-Lovers College Romance (Saint Clary’s University Book 2) by E. M. Moore
47. Don’t Look (Pike, Wisconsin Book 1) by Alexandra Ivy <— ALEXANDRA IVY ALERT!!  PSYCH-THRILLER SERIAL KILLER… “...A woman’s naked body is discovered, cold and pale as the surrounding snow—except for the crimson scarf around her neck. The weeks that follow bring more victims and evidence of a terrifying pattern. The killer has a list. And every woman on it will get what she deserves . . .”
48. Ten Things I Hate About the Duke: A Difficult Dukes Novel by Loretta Chase
49. Under the Mistletoe (A Cotswolds Christmas Book 1) by Stefanie Sloane
50. The Highlander Who Stole Christmas by Eliza Knight
51. When a Rogue Meets His Match: Includes a Bonus Novella (The Greycourt Series Book 2) by Elizabeth Hoyt
52. The Earl of Christmas Past (A Goode Girls Romance Book 5) by Kerrigan Byrne <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE ALERT!! THE GHOST REFUSES TO GIVE UP HIS SIDE OF THE BED!! “…Sprightly Victorian spinster, Vanessa Latimer, is stranded for the holidays in the Scottish Highlands by a relentless winter blizzard. She takes refuge at a centuries-old inn where the only available room is haunted by the ghost of a warrior who fell at Culloden Moor. One who refuses to give up his side of the bed...”
53. Control the Burn (Hearts & Horsepower Book 1) by A.K. Evans
54. Can’t Forgive You (Second Chance Diaries Book 2) by Emma Vikes
55. The Way You Hold Me (Pure Talent Book 2) by Elle Wright
56. This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens <— THEY WERE BORN AT THE SAME TIME!! “…Minnie Cooper knows two things with certainty: that her New Year’s birthday is unlucky, and that it’s all because of Quinn Hamilton, a man she’s never met. Their mothers gave birth to them at the same hospital just after midnight on New Year’s Day, but Quinn was given the cash prize for being the first baby born in London in 1990–and the name Minnie was meant to have, as well. With luck like that, it’s no wonder each of her birthdays has been more of a disaster than the one before. When Minnie unexpectedly runs into Quinn at a New Year’s party on their mutual thirtieth birthday, she sees only more evidence that fortune has continued to favor him…”
57. Bayou Dreaming (Butterfly Bayou Book 3) by Lexi Blake
58. Becoming Us by Jaycee Weaver and Jenn Faulk
59. Plus One: Interracial Romance by Kimberly Smith <— PRETEND GIRLFRIEND FOR HIRE!! “…Asia Gates agreed to go on a paid date in her half-sister’s place after Lisa hurts herself a few hours before the date. She can only imagine what kind of toad slash geek this guy must be if he has to pay for a date. She would rather loan her sister the money she needs, but Lisa won’t take it. When they meet, Asia is surprised by the handsome man as Gerald is by the curvy African American woman. The first few minutes of their encounter, Gerald can’t seem to keep his foot out of his mouth and his eyes off the beautiful black woman...”
60. The Fairy Shop: A Single Dad, Small Town, Magical Shop, MM Romance by Tara Lain <— M/M ROMANCE ALERT!!

PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )

1. The Pleasure House by Kitty Thomas – December 2nd 2020
2. Learning to Love (Make Me a Match) by Julie Evelyn Joyce – December 3rd 2020
3. The Mistletoe Kisser: A Small Town Love Story (Blue Moon Book 8) by Lucy Score – December 3rd 2020
4. The Revenge Pact (Kings of Football Book 1) by Ilsa Madden-Mills – December 3rd 2020
5. Two Pink Lines by Chloe Walsh – December 4th 2020
6. Dylan (Dark Legacy Book 4) by Jaymin Eve – December 4th 2020
7. Not What I Expected by Jewel E. Ann – December 6th 2020
8. Bonus Kisses by Freya Barker – December 7th 2020
9. Depends On Who’s Asking (SWAT Generation 2.0 Book 12) by Lani Lynn Vale – December 8th 2020
10. The Class Reunion: A psychological suspense thriller by N.L. Hinkens – December 8th 2020
11. What You See (Sons of the Survivalist Book 3) by Cherise Sinclair – December 8th 2020
12. From Our First (Promise Me Book 4) by Carrie Ann Ryan – December 8th 2020
13. Shine Until Tomorrow by Carla Malden – December 8th 2020
14. You Had Me at Hockey by Kelly Jamieson – December 8th 2020
15. Layla by Colleen Hoover – December 8th 2020
16. Courting Trouble (A Goode Girls Romance Book 2) by Kerrigan Byrne – December 8th 2020
17. The Romantic Pact by Meghan Quinn – December 10th 2020
18. Sisi’s Alpine Christmas: A heartwarming, grown-up couple, friends-to-lovers holiday romance (Niccolò Count of Marezza Book 1) by Soleil – December 12th 2020
19. About Tomorrow… by Abbi Glines – December 14th 2020
20. Bailed Out (The Anna Albertini Files Book 2) by Rebecca Zanetti – December 15th 2020
21. On The Rebound (Steinbeck U) by L A Cotton – December 15th 2020
22. Smoke: The Carelli Family Saga, Book One by Eden Butler – December 15th 202
23. Karolina Dalca, Dark Eyes (The Dark Eyes Series) by M. R. Noble – December 16th 2020
24. The Relationship Pact by Adriana Locke – December 17th 2020
25. Good With His Hands (Good In Bed Book 1) by Lauren Blakely & Lili Valente – December 18th 2020
26. Everspell: A Kindred Novel (The Kindred Book 5) by Donna Grant – December 21st 2020

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