Good morning and happy Monday to us everyone! π !!!! And what a happy Monday it is, when I saw all of the earlybirds by some of our very favorites that just went LIVE!!! Mia Sheridan, Penny Reid, Freya Barker and Elle Kennedy just to name a few. Actually Elle Kennedy’s is a re-release but whoa…. that blurb!!!! My jaw dropped!!!
Check them out below, but first…
Three Things:
1.) It’s almost 7am and it’s still dark outside. It’s so hard to wake up when it looks like it’s “still nighttime”. I need coffee.
2.) I love the smell and feel of freshly washed sheets. Because of that, I slept so well last night and I really don’t want to get out of bed (or my awesome sheets). At all.
3.) I’m in the market for a new body wash. I tend to always get bored of the smells I buy at the grocery store and find them cloying. Other than those at Bath & Body Works which I may just end up getting anyway, I’m looking for a body wash that’s not a cream – I like the clear gel-like ones – but that smells like lemons or strawberries or oranges for example. Something that smells super fresh but sweet (like… not cucumber). Any recommendations?
LOOK WHAT JUST WENT LIVEΒ 
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- Where the Blame LiesΒ by Mia Sheridan <— MIA SHERIDAN’S LATEST IS LIVE!! PSYCH-THRILLER ALERT!! She was kidnapped and held prisoner… “...Josie has spent the last eight years attempting to get her life back on track, but now thereβs a very real chance she could be the unknown suspectβs next target. As Zach vows to keep her safe, and Josie finds herself responding to him in a way she hasnβt responded to any man in almost a decade, the investigation takes on an even more complex edge of danger.Β As past and present collide, Josie and Zach are thrust toward a shocking and chilling truth. A revelation that threatens not only Josieβs life, but everything sheβs been fighting so desperately to reclaim…”
Nay: Mia Sheridanβs Where the Blame Lies is live a bit early!!
Teresa: Got it and waiting for the one day this week I have total peace and quiet so I can savor it.π
Kat: This sounds so good
Maryse: Our kind of read, Kat!!!Β π
Mary Ann: Mark it for my next read
Hit&Run (PASS Series Book 1)Β by Freya Barker <— FREYA BARKER’S LATEST IS LIVE!! She’s working the nightshift and witnesses a guest crash into a dumpster… “…Security specialist, Jake Hutchinson, has his hands full protecting the arrogant lead actor of a movie being filmed in town. Since the production company and crew arrived at the hotel, the entitled star has been nothing but trouble. The only thing that can improve his mood is the occasional nightly glimpse of the redheaded housekeeper.Β Until he finds himself trapped between desire and duty...”
Pam: I was honoured with ARCβs for both Hit & Run by Freya Barker and Silver Brewer by L.B. Dunbar. I completely enjoyed both books. A great start to a new series for Ms. Barker with some fabulous new characters you are going to love…
Beard with Me (Winston Brothers Book 6)Β by Penny Reid <— PENNY REID ALERT!! This one sounds SO fun!! “...Scarlet is clever, Scarlet is careful, and Scarlet is smart . . . except when it comes to Billy Winston...”- Holding on to ForeverΒ byΒ
- Breakaway (Gold Hockey Book 5) by Elise Faber <— HOCKEY STAR KNEW TO STAY AWAY FROM HER… “...He wanted someone nice, not a woman whoβd barbecue his balls off.Β But then Blue did something stupidβsomething that felt incredible, but was also incredibly stupid.Β He kissed prickly, gorgeous Anna Hayes.Β And every one of his carefully laid plans went right out the window…“
The Captive (The Kelley Legacy Book 5)Β by Elle Kennedy <— ELLE KENNEDY RE-RELEASE ALERT!!! And OMG this blurb!!! “…Lana Kelley never imagined the magical night she shared with a stranger would result in pregnancy. But when sheβs kidnapped, Lana is shocked to discover one of her captors is none other than the father of her unborn child…”- Driving Me WildΒ by Mia Carter
- Lost YearsΒ by MK Schiller
- SwitchΒ by Megan Hart <— MEGAN HART RE-RELEASE!!
- Us, RenewedΒ by Victoria Harper
Rustic Hearts (Poplar Falls Book 1)Β by Amber Kelly <— SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE ALERT!! “…The last place Sophia Lancaster wanted to return to was Poplar Falls. Itβs the place that holds all the painful memories and unanswered questions sheβs ever had. One phone call causes her life to take a turn, forcing her back to the town she hasnβt stepped foot in over twenty years.Β And right into the path of Braxton Young...”- Cursed Witch: A Reverse Harem Urban Fantasy Adventure (Twin Rivers Captive Book 2)Β by September Stone
- I Hate You A Little Bit: Bully Academy Dark Romance (A Bad Boy Bullied Romance Book 2)Β by Lexy Timms
Merciless (Playboys in Love Book 3) by Gina L. Maxwell <— FIREFIGHTER WITH A TABOO KINK ALERT!!!!! “…With a kink as taboo as mine, it’s too risky to play with anyone who doesn’t crave it like I do, so I’ve gotten used to depriving that side of me. Then I see her. She’s the most beautiful creature I’ve ever seen and my darker half recognizes itself in her mysterious brown eyes. She’s everything I could ever want and thought I would never find. Our arrangement may seem twisted to everyone else, but the sex is explosiveβand soon my soul demands to own every part of her. We come from different worlds that want to tear us apart at every turn, but I’ll be damned if I let them…“
Entice: A NovelΒ by Ava Harrison <— HE’S HER DAD’S BEST FRIEND!!! “…Eight years ago, I gave Grayson Price a piece of my heart.Β To him, I was the strange girl whose mom had just abandoned her.Β To me, he was a savior, an anchor, someone who stood beside me on that beach.Β The next time I saw him, I was twenty, and he was thirty-six.Β He didn’t remember me. And when he flirted…I didn’t tell him.Β By the time he found out, it was too late…”- Beaten Paths: A Small Town RomanceΒ by Stephie Walls <— LIVE!!! STEPHIE WALLS ALERT!!! “…After a near-fatal accident, Sarah Adams was left hospitalized and faced months of grueling surgery and rehabβalone.Β One chance encounterβ¦ Charlie Burin walked in when the rest of the world walked out. He refused to let her quit, vowing to hold her up until she could stand on her own.Β One unexpected twist⦔
PREORDERS (going live soon!!! π )
Twisted Fates (Pleasure House Book 5)Β by Kitty ThomasΒ β September 17th 2019- One Woman (Naked Trilogy Book 2)Β by Lisa Renee Jones β September 17th 2019
- The Love Trap (Quicksilver Book 3)Β by Nicole French β September 17th 2019
- Bride of Fire (The Warrior Daughters of Rivenloch Book 1)Β by Glynnis Campbell β September 17th 2019
- The Stranger Inside: A NovelΒ by Lisa Unger β September 17th 2019
- The Lies We Tell (The Undertakerβs Daughter)Β by Debra WebbΒ β September 17th 2019
- Elevator Pitch: A NovelΒ by Linwood Barclay β September 17th 2019
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Iβve always had to use unscented body wash, so Iβm of no help to you.
1. My body was so incredibly sore last night, I couldnβt sleep. I needed like a muscle relaxer or something they hurt so bad. And, itβs because Iβm so severely out of shape. I trimmed hedges for a couple hours. Oh, I hurt so bad, itβs ridiculous. This is why I DONβT exercise. Because every time I try, Iβm in so much pain I just want to recover a few days and try again. By that time, I have other things to do.
2. I thought Iβd be extra helpful and clean up my mess before bed and went to the shed to get tarp to lie the leaves on. I start pulling it out and my Mom points and says youβre losing stuff. I look and see shredded crap falling out in a trail and my eyes also find a silvery gray mutant creature slithering away. I dropped, screamed and ran so fast!!! Then my daughter and the baby screamed and followed (every man for themselves). The boy stayed bc of course he wanted to tough it. EW. I peeled out to scream βWhat is it?!?!β And turns out a whole litter of mice!! *shivers* Iβm never going out back again. Or into the shed. Theyβre still out there, in a box! Omg, I die.
3. I made it to Target, finally. Those succulents were mostly available in store so I went. And there was 1 left. π So, I didnβt get it. I like options. But, I got some decorating things for a party and my m$ms, which are my favorite m&ms ever, so not a total waste!
LOL!!!
“OMG, I die.”
*snort* that just made me cackle!!!!!! π
I love Dr. Bronners bath gel, though I stocked up on bar soap from Zulily recently. One of those reminders that the packaging from shower gels is bad for the environment at the same time they were selling Pre de Provence soap. So stocked up on some Lemon verbena and lemon bars.
1. So tired. Didnt give myself enough hours to sleep.
2. Have my window open and it rained all day yesterday and the combination of cool fresh air and warm blankets makes me want to go back to sleep.
3. Ok, coffee with sugar and half n half will lead me out of bed.
Move over, bev….I want to crawl into bed beside you (yeah, I know it doesn’t sound right, but just go with it! I brought you a mug of coffee!!!) Cool, rainy breezes and warm toasty blankets sounds like heaven!!!
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π€£π€£ well that laugh woke me up.
LOL!!!!!!!!
Ohhhhh LEMON bars??? See yeah… I’m into that idea!!!
And OMG I can’t wait until it’s “fresh” outside here in Florida. I can’t wait to leave my windows open. π
Hi Maryse!
First time Iβve ever responded to one of your posts, but have been reading for years.
Just wanted to share that you should look into LUSH for your new shower stuff. Iβm not sure if youβve ever tried any of their products, but every single item is amazing! All organic and cruelty free. They also have some really fun Halloween special items right now that I stock up on every year because I like to keep it spooky.
Ohhhhhh GOOD IDEA Sarah!!! It’s been years since I used their stuff (and since I’ve been into one of their awesome stores). I’m like a kid in a candy store in there.
And they do bars, too!!! I’m going to check out their website right now (thank you so much for reminding me) π YAY!!!
P.S. Join in anytime. π
Oh! I have a 4th confession… er. I mean “Three things”
So ummm… this Saturday night, I celebrated life with a few shots of Patron… and umm. Apparently, I forgot I was Keto. I ate a plate of full-on sugar cookies with cream cheese frosting. And then I ate two huge hush-puppies.
I don’t even LIKE hush puppies. Go figure. *snort* π
I love it…”apparently I forgot I was Keto…” LOL! Seriously, I loved sugar cookies with cream cheese frosting!! IF you were cheating…that was a good choice!
1. I’m back from my annual 5 day girls trip to Maryse’s neck of the woods…Florida. I’m exhausted and my liver needs a full on detox. Did you all miss me??
2. I had one of the best dinners in quite a while on my trip and finished it with a scrumptious dessert beverage…key lime pie martini…oh.my.goodness! Decadent!
3. I’m way behind on my reading. However, I did finish reading Fake Date by Monica Murphy last night – it’s #2 in her Dating series. I think I liked it even more than the first one. It was an enemies to lovers vibe. It was a super fun read and releases tomorrow.
I missed you for sure!!!!! AND OMG a Key Lime Pie martini sounds like HEAVEN!!!!
I miss my “wedding cake martinis” from Carrabbas.
Oooo a “wedding cake martini” does sound amazing! And yes, Maryse, the Key Lime Pie martini was unbelievable…it had a graham cracker crumb rimmed glass…I’m just sayin’…flat out incredible!
Just dropped in to let you know that The Unlucky Ones by Stacey Marie Brown is free only today. It looks good too!
SQUEEE!! I one-clicked it!! Thank you Robyn! π
I got it too! Thanks, Robyn!
Hi Maryse!
One of my favorite scents is citrus verbena from L’occitane. I have the whole shebang! Shower gel, lotion, and the perfume. My favorite of the lotions is the cooling gel cream. Try it, Its awesome!
Ohhhh I LOVE the idea of the cooling gel!! I’m so happy I’ve got these ideas for soaps to try. I wonder if I can get these on Amazon?
Hit and run by Freya Barker well worth a look and read. Iβll check out the others on your list π