MERRY CHRISTMAS WEEK!!! Soon I will be off of work and reading and enjoying a gentle wonderful holiday. Today’s list is not that big, but I suspect it’s due to Christmas. 😉
MY BLURB JOLTS!! Brass Tabby (reclusive hero!!! He offers Enola a once-in-a-lifetime chance to escape her minimum wage existence. All she has to do is put up with him, and make the occasional grilled cheese sandwich... <— Awwwww!!!), Broken Halo (he still wants nothing to do with her!!) Cursed (the human and the werewolf – and she was raised by weres!)
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- A 12-Book Grove Valley Romance Series by Dove Daniels <— SERIES BUNDLE!!
- The Cat McKenzie Box Set: A Snarky Paranormal Detective Collection (A Cat McKenzie Novel) by Lauren Dawes <— BOXSET!!
PARANORMAL/FANTASY/SCI-FI/DYSTOPIAN NEW RELEASES:
- Cursed (Nightwind Pack Book 3) by Kele Moon and Laurann Dohner <— THE HUMAN FEMALE & THE WEREWOLF!! “…Shawna Hensky has been hiding from her past for a long time. After a brutal attack at the hands of a werewolf, she has spent years hunting the worst shifters possible to protect others from the same horrible fate. She, more than anyone, knows not all weres are bad—since she was raised by werewolves. She even loved one once, in another life, before that dream was ripped from her…”
- Seasons: PsyCop Briefs, Volume 2 by Jordan Castillo Price
- Blood Bonds (The Bonds that Tie Book 3) by J Bree
- Orc’s Plaything: A Monster Romance (Orc Warriors of Protheka Book 2) by Celeste King
- The Threadbare Queen (The Rising Wave Book 2) by Michelle Diener <— FANTASY ROMANCE!! MUST BE READ IN ORDER! “…As Ava tries to escape her captors and Luc races to defend his homeland, they draw closer and closer to each other, until finally their paths cross, as they always seem to do. As they once again face their enemies together, they will have to use all their strength to salvage the victory they’ve worked so hard to accomplish. ……The Threadbare Queen is the second book in the Rising Wave series. The series begins with The Rising Wave, a prequel novella, and continues with The Turncoat King. Look out for book 3, Fate’s Arrow, coming in 2022…”
- Gatekeeper (Dragon Knights Book 17) by Bianca D’Arc
- A Witch For Mr. Winter (Witches of Christmas Grove Book 3) by Deanna Chase
- The Yule Log: A Paranormal Women’s Fiction Novel: (Remarkable Remedies) (Haven Hollow Book 12) by H.P. Mallory and J.R. Rain <— HE IS NOT IN THE MOOD! “…as with most things involving the vampire and the Blood Witch, not everything goes to plan. When Lorcan imbibes one too many blood-chatas (ten, to be exact), memories of his unfortunate childhood revisit him and before he can stop himself, he’s waxing… well, not exactly poetic. Faced with a ruined holiday party and feeling sorry for himself, Lorcan turns his anger on the Yule log, something which will prove to be quite the big mistake…”
- Queen of Darkness (Blood & Fangs Book 3) by Riley Storm
- Fated Under the Moon by Abby McCarthy <— SHE’S HUMAN AND SHE’S HIS FATED MATE!! “…Not only do I discover that my exceptionally good-looking, albeit moody, landlord is a werewolf, (A-Freaking-Werewolf!) but get this… and it’s the real kicker, we’re fated mates! The lust I feel for him is off the charts, which is odd since I’m human and humans being fated to werewolves is basically unheard of. There’s also the fact that I keep passing out and having these crazy dreams that scare Ryker half to death. Then, I find out that it’s no coincidence that my boss hired me…”
- Darkest Mate (Rejected Fate Book 1) by Alexis Calder
- The Solstice Gift: Solstice: Book One by Cari Z
- Till Undeath Do Us Part by Boris Bacic <— ZOMBIES!! “…Jack and Linda live a peaceful married life on their farm. Then, one day, The Collapse comes before they can adequately prepare, changing the world as they know it – and with it, their lives. Now, Jack is all alone, wandering the rooms of the spacious house, painfully reminded of Linda’s presence wherever he looks. He can’t leave the farm – if the bloodthirsty flesh-eaters don’t get to him, then the crazed humans surviving in isolation will…”
- Genesis: The Soldier and the Hybrid (The Rise of the Hybrids Book 2) by Serena Simpson
- Melt (Faerie Song Saga Book 4) by Michele Barrow-Belisle <— SHE’S COMFORTABLE AS THE WICKED WITCH!! “…Nobody is a villain in their own story and Venus is determined that, for good or evil, right or wrong, she’s carving her own path, free from the past and the control of others. But there are forces lurking in the shadows of this small town that have their own plans. As she delves deeper into a life that isn’t her own, she confronts the one predator she never saw coming. Humans…”
CONTEMPORARY NEW RELEASES:
- Sexy As Sin by Willow Winters <— SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE!!! HE JUST GOT OUT OF PRISON… “…I’m not the man she fell in love with. Four years behind bars made me harder, colder… with a temper I can’t control. But one look at Kat and nothing else matters. I’m broken without her and a shell of a person I used to be. She is my one and only. My addiction and my sanity…”
- Brazen by Jaci Burton
- SEAL’s Code (Coronado Team 2 Book 1) by Makenna Jameison
- Last Resort On The Coast (Search For Truth Series Book 3) by Sage Parker
- Snowed In at the Winter Palace by Lucy McConnell
- State of Grace: A First Family Novel by Marie Force <— MARIE FORCE!!! “…With chaos swirling all around them, will Sam and Nick be able to pull off a big family Christmas at the White House? As always, Sam and Nick turn to each other for comfort in the storm that is their life together. Join Sam, Nick, Scotty, Elijah, Aubrey, Alden and Skippy, the First Dog, as they celebrate a Christmas like no other…”
- Four Stocking Stuffers: Baes of Christmas by Kelsey Green
- Destination Wedding (Starting Over Book 1) by Sean Michael <— M/M ROMANCE!!
- Savage Don: A Dark Mafia Romance (Brutal Reign Book 6) by Sasha Leone
- Brass Tabby: A Slow-Burn Dark Comedy Romance by Rowan Helaine <— RECLUSIVE HERO & NOW SHE’S HIS NEW ROOMMATE!! “…Grant Harcourt has it all going for him. The money, the swagger, the big house on the hill…and scar tissue covering 25% of his body. He’s spent years trying to claw his way back from a life-altering trauma, and the unstoppable force of nature that just dropped into his lap is the first person to make him look up from his own misfortune. He offers Enola a once-in-a-lifetime chance to escape her minimum wage existence. All she has to do is put up with him, and make the occasional grilled cheese sandwich...”
- From Fame to Ruin: A Romantic Thriller Novel by Jina S. Bazzar
- Bullard’s Best (Bullard’s Battle Book 9) by Dale Mayer
- His Third Try: A Hammond Family Farm Novel (Ivory Peaks Romance Book 3) by Liz Isaacson
- Midnight Rendezvous (Dungeon Singles Night Book 5) by Anya Summers
- The Marquess of Mischief (The Rakes of Mayhem Book 2) by Anna St. Claire
- Risky Kisses (Rumor Has It Book 3) by Stephie Klaire <— FAMOUS AUTHOR!!! “…World famous author, Darby Grace, didn’t just write a bestselling series, she built a franchise that landed her in the Hollywood spotlight with fame, fortune— and a bad case of writer’s block. Needing inspiration she escapes to the quirky little town where it all began…”
- A Laird’s Conquest (Love. Honour. Conquer. Book 3) by Ashe Barker
- When I Met You: A Christian Romance (Water’s Edge Christian Romance Series Book 1) by Juliette Duncan
- Dionysus: His Angel (Steel Chariots MC Book 4) by E. Adamson
- Never Too Late (The Brothers Montgomery Series Book 2) by Kim Sakwa
- Broken Halo: A Steamy Rockstar Romance (Forgotten Legacy Book 5) by L. Ann <— HE WANTS NOTHING TO DO WITH HER!! “...he lied to me, kept secrets and broke my trust So I walked away, and took control of my life I thought I was happy without him, I was happy without him. But then he crashed back into my orbit and his pull is just as strong as ever.Only, this time, he’s made it clear we’re done and he wants nothing to do with me...”
- Fear Me: A Dark Bully Romance: (Stoneridge Academy Book 2) by K.J. Thomas
- Addicted (Sin City Series Book 2) by Chelle Rose
- Hating You, Loving You by Becca Baldwin <— BASEBALL STAR!! ENEMIES TO LOVERS!! “… From the moment they met, Louelle Cordona has HATED Ryan Harper’s guts. Since the professional baseball-playing manwhore’s failed pathetic attempt to hit on her, just the sight of him leaves her fuming and ready to claw his eyes out. that is until he gives her a flash of her weakness. The world’s most perfect dimple. Lou is a SUCKER for a good dimple. One glimpse of that gorgeous indention and all that anger and hatred she feels starts to transform into something else…“
- Cain: A Mountain Man Romance (Emerald Ridge) by Kelsey Kain
- Laughing Hearts: A Best Friend’s Sister Small Town Romance (Hearts of Watercress Falls Book 4) by Aria Bliss
- Christmas in Magnolia Glen: A Sweet Christmas Romance by Catelyn Meadows
- My Secrets to Surrender by Josie Juniper <— THE BAD BOY & THE GOOD GIRL! “…Katie is a hopeless romantic and idealistic overachiever who no longer wants to play it safe, and rebellious newcomer Byron—with his devilish smile and call to adventure—fires her imagination. But “love at first sight” becomes a trust-fall into a risky tomorrow that may be more than she bargained for. As this star-crossed couple takes a desperate gamble on the future, the ghosts of Byron’s reckless past catch up, jeopardizing not only their love, but the entire town…”
- From Fame to Ruin: A Romantic Thriller Novel by Jina S. Bazzar
- Saving Dare (Flawed Hearts Book 1) by J.E. Adams <— HE’S EX-NAVY + SHE’S STARTING OVER WITH A NEW IDENTITY!! “…Kaylyn Shaw knows what it means to start over. After her husband’s trial, she changed everything about herself: new identity, new job, new city. But, her trust issues persist. Darren “Dare” Watkins thought he’d hit rock bottom when his combat injury forced him to be medically discharged from the Navy. Slowly but surely, he’s managed to piece together a new life. While volunteering as a swim official, Dare meets Kaylyn…”
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- State of Grace: A First Family Novel by Marie Force
PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )
- Shallow | A Novel by Randi Cooley Wilson – December 22nd 2021
- Unexpected by Nicole Marsh – December 23rd 2021
- Take Me by CD Reiss – December 25th 2021
- Hot for You: A Steamy Second Chance Firefighter Romance (Turn Up the Heat Book 3) by Marie Harte – December 28th 2021
- Billions by K Webster , M. O’Keefe etc… – December 28th 2021
- Duke Gone Rogue: A Love on Holiday Novel by Christy Carlyle – December 28th 2021
- Ancient Vendetta (Ancients Rising Book 4) by Katie Reus – December 28th 2021
- SEAL Wolf Pursuit: A Sexy SEAL Wolf Shifter Romance by Terry Spear – December 28th 2021
- A Heart Unchained (Brie’s Submission Book 23) by Red Phoenix – December 28th 2021
- A Scoundrel of Her Own (The Sinful Wallflowers Book 3) by Stacy Reid – December 28th 2021
- Forever Mason by Heidi McLaughlin – December 28th 2021
- Pretend You Want Me (Wilde Ways Book 13) by Cynthia Eden – December 28th 2021
- Flame (Steel Brothers Saga Book 20) by Helen Hardt – December 28th 2021
- Off The Bench: #UofJ Book 4- Stand-alone Novel (U of J) by Alley Ciz – December 29th 2021
- Everything He Isn’t: An Opposites Attract Romance (She’s Everything) by Lauren Stewart – December 31st 2021
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I finished a really good holiday read called Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison. It’s a friends to lovers romance that takes place on a Christmas tree farm. Stella and Luca are just so good together! And you will be hoping you could visit this farm after reading this book.
I just bought this one yesterday, hearing so many good things! Glad you loved it!
Hope you love it! It’s a stand alone, but the first in a series and I can’t wait to read their stories soon.
Recent reads (apologies if there are repeats)
1. J.C. and the Bijoux Jolis – Katy Regnery’s strongest book so far. Strong, nuanced, warm, intelligent writing with great banter. Dynamite characters. Sexy suave French player Jean Christian. Smart, feisty NY gallery owner Libitz. A 5++★ hidden gem.
“You must be the famous Libitz,” he’d opened, flashing his sexiest grin. After all, if she was his chosen conquest for the weekend, there was no time like the present to work his wiles. L: “…It’s not cold enough.” JC: “What?” L:“It’s not cold enough in hell for me to fall for someone like you”.
2. A Ruthless Proposition by Natasha Anders- A re-read about gorgeous sexy boss Dante who is truly horrible to his assistant Cleo. Set in Japan. Story starts rough – with the writing, characters and dialogue getting better and better – and then the story evolves in a surprising way… 5★
3. The Stalker (Sons of Rome #0.5) by Lauren Gilley- Love her writing. Short novella with a punch about werewolves and vampires. Needed a hit of PNR 🙂 4★
4. Misadventures on the Night Shift- A re-read. Love hotel clerk Abby Medford’s lines in the first few chapters while talking to bad-boy-rocker Lucas Ford in the lobby. Snarky, irreverent while being “polite” to the misbehaving rocker. 4.5★
5. N.Y.E. by Jessica Gadziala- Slow burn between an arrogant & rude CEO and his NYE event planner. Slow burn enemies-to lovers novella that’s sexy, hot & sweet with snarky banter. Great holiday read. 4.5★
6. A Rogue in Winter by Grace Burrowes- A beautiful HR Christmas novella. Sensual and cozy like a cashmere throw. (Do not be fooled by the fact the H is a vicar LOL) 5★
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I agree about JC and the Bijoux Jolies – for me it’s her best book too. JC and Libitz are great together. Enemies-to-lovers trope, and the player reforms trope. It also has a lovely little mystery about an old painting. I’ve reread this one several times and always enjoy it.
I must read the Grace Burrowes Christmas novella. I like Grace Burrowes and it sounds like a good one. Thanks for the recs.
Recent reads for me:
Underneath It All by Kate Canterbary. The first book in her terrific Walshes series. This was a reread and I enjoyed it again. High achieving young teacher too busy for romance, and hot architect who usually goes for a different ‘type’, But there’s just something that connects between them and they can’t fight it.
I’m currently reading After Dark With the Duke by Julia Anne Long (HR). Liking it so far. Long is great at writing banter. The young opera singer hiding from a scandal, and staying at the same hotel is the very serious, ex-military, much older duke. It’s a slow burn, but good so far. Also kind of enemies-to-lovers.
The Spice King by Elizabeth Camden. Set in Washington in 1900. Clean, Christian romance. A good story.
The Sinful Ways of Jamie Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley. (HR) An enjoyable read about the next-gen Mackenzies. Jamie is Ian’s son (from the much-loved The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie). Apparently Ms Ashley is going to write a new series about the children of the Mackenzies. This is the first one 😀
Also currently reading The Secret Wife of Aaron Burr by Susan Holloway Scott. Based on real people (Burr was the one who killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel). It’s told from the POV of Mary, a woman who was sold into slavery as a child, and her fascinating story. Good so far (although horrifying in parts – the way some people treated their slaves).
Thank you Jan!! I just added these to today’s Friday Finds post. 🙂 THIS is a GREAT list!!
Maryse, I emailed you my top ten last night. I just noticed I cursed a couple times! 😆 Feel free to edit those out.
It’s going up today!!! 😀
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