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Author News Roundup – September 8th 2014

September 8, 2014 By Maryse 3 Comments

Some fun news today including one piece of news that seems as if EVERYONE has been waiting for!! From “release dates” to works-in-progress updates, to fun tour pics, to new releases to books that just went up for pre-order, there is lots of good news here! 😀

<— (P.S. That one to the left is now LIVE!!!)

Sylvia Day has announced the release date of her book “Captivated By You (A Crossfire Novel)“!!! Saying… “”Come here, angel.” Gideon Cross returns! November 18, 2014″ <—- :D!!!! In the meantime, here are some “excerpts” for you to read. Excerpt 1, Another excerpt, Treat #1, Treat #2, Treat #3, Treat #4

Ella James is releasing “Beast #3” sometime within the next 24 hours! She says: “I’m going to make this third volume 99 cents for the first 12 hours after it’s published. … I’m hitting “publish” anew sometime on Sunday. Amazon usually takes between 7-24 hours to make a book “live” on its site. So I won’t know exactly when it’s going to hit the store.“
Jamie McGuire, Colleen Hoover & Abbi Glines updates us on their current “Fall In Love” Atria Indies book tour! Jamie says:

Mondays normally aren’t all that great, but they are during the #FallinLoveTour! Today we’ll make our final stop in St. Louis, MO! Be sure to come see Abbi Glines, Colleen Hoover, and I for the final Atria Indie Authors 2014 event at the St. Charles Library. 7:00 PM! If you’ve missed any part of the tour, check out our Instagram accounts, packed full of pictures and funny videos.

Sidenote from Maryse —> check out this “Fall in Love” tour blog for fun pics and updates!

Jamie McGuire ALSO updates us on the fact that her latest book release JUST WENT LIVE on Amazon! Happenstance: A Novella Series (Part Two) is ready to read! 😀
Aleatha Romig gives us a status update! She says:

“I’ve been MIA as I work diligently on INSIDIOUS…I can’t express to you how much I’m loving this book. I will admit it was VERY difficult for me to move away from Tony and Claire. They’ve had residence in my head for four years. But I have to tell you…Victoria is something else! She is amazing, tough as nails, cunning…well, let me just say…she’ll do whatever is necessary to get what she wants or whomever!
I don’t want to say anymore…I’m out of here for a while.
Please get as excited as I am for INSIDIOUS!! It’s COMING!!!”

Emma Chase (author of Tangled ) has posted an FAQ on her website!
R.K. Lilley just posted a teaser for her upcoming book, Mr. Beautiful.
Claire Wallis just sent me this fun tidbit:

“Did ya hear yet? PUSH #2’s official title is PULL. Will have a release date and cover soon!!!” <— *squeeeeee* This is ONE cliffhanger that had me on that excited edge. So worth it. Here’s my 4.5 star review of book #1: Push

Rachel Van Dyken’s Bang Bang just went live on Amazon, too!! Ooooh what’s this one about? Lemme go look! It’s a mafia romance book…

“This is the Mafia. Lines are blurred. Choices are never black and white. And the life you thought you knew is… one giant lie. He was dead. And I didn’t want his life to be in vain, so I tried to make something of myself. I tried and failed. Now he’s back. Alive. And he wants something… Me. Nobody ever said the mafia played fair. Welcome to The Family. ” Eeeeeep!! 😉 read more

Suddenly Sunday Sales! September 7th 2014

September 7, 2014 By Maryse 45 Comments

Okay so it’s not just “sales” but every book on here IS bargain priced. We’ve got some great looking new releases from this weekend too, so I thought I’d compile us a little “early” list. 😉

Holding On (Lights of Peril Book 1) by A.C. Bextor <— Been hearing that this is one of the best MC/Biker series ever (and have some serious book addicts recommend it to me all the time!) Stephanie just found out that they’re on sale! “Books #1 & #2 are on sale Each for a limited time! This MC Series has great reviews and ratings. Check it out!” The Way Home (Lights of Peril Book 2) by A.C. Bextor <— (and while I’m at it, here is the Lights of Peril Series Reading Order) Let Love Be (The Love Series Book 4) by Melissa Collins <—- and while it is book #4 in the series, it can be read as a standalone! Her husband died in an accident… “Eighteen years after losing her first and only love, Lucy is faced with the opportunity to find the happiness for which she’s always longed. Her own fears become her worst enemies as she learns how to embrace love once again.“

The Devil’s Contract (Contracts & Deceptions Book 1) read more

Latest Bargain e-Books – September 5th 2014

September 5, 2014 By Maryse 329 Comments

It would appear a TON of recent releases are rocking our worlds, and I’m bringing the extra-recommended ones back on here so that they don’t get lost in my TBR list. LOL! There are 4 on here that had me bouncing in my chair on release day, on the blurbs alone, so I must adjust my reading schedule.

Okay so right now, this one is probably the most recommended book (at least per the recs I’ve received in comments and emails), so I’m reading this one right now: Bright Side (no idea what it’s about yet – I’m going in blind and I’m about a quarter of the way in, but I’ve been warned to stock up on kleenex). I mean, just LOOK at what Meredith just commented: “I downloaded “Bright Side” two days ago and CANT. PUT. IT. DOWN. I have loved ALOT of books, but this one has a special place in my heart. The characters are so LOVABLE and the story SO tragic!! I will read it over and over and over. Its one of those books, that just stick with you long after its over. I rate this one right up there with all my favorites, this author is just incredible!! Even if you don’t review it, READ IT!” <— How can I resist!!?? And then Melanie commented saying: “Based on reader recommendations I decided to give Bright Side a try. I went in knowing there would be tears. The thing no one mentioned was how many tears. I can’t remember crying that much reading a book. So fair warning, bring a box of tissues with this one. I think I cleaned out the whole box of Kleenex.” <— Oh boy. My stomach hurts already…. read more

Latest Paranormal & Contemporary Romance Book Releases – September 2nd 2014

September 2, 2014 By Maryse 160 Comments

Happy new release day! A few listed here that we’ve been waiting for by some of our absolute favorite authors (<— like that one to the left by Abbi Glines ;)) and Screwdrivered by romance-comedy queen, Alice Clayton, and Loving Lies by Linda Kage (she’s a candy striper that tells a guy with amnesia in the hospital that she’s his girlfriend! LOL!), and Son of No One by Sherrilyn Kenyon (another one of our fav paranormal romance queens, and I just LOVE this series!! Plus the heroine in this book appears to be human! YAY I love that dynamic!). P.S. lots of paranormals today!! read more

Six Labor Day eBook Bargain Finds!

September 1, 2014 By Maryse 52 Comments

So while many of us are enjoying the last day of an awesome long weekend (and I read allllll weekend!!), it appears we have a little “Labor Day” bargain-bookfest! So I thought I’d highlight ’em here. 😉

In Her Wake: A Ten Tiny Breaths Novella (The Ten Tiny Breaths Series) by K.A. Tucker <— JUST RELEASED!!! (it says novella, but Amazon indicates it’s over 300 pages…). Oh and this is a prequel to “Ten Tiny Breaths” but best read AFTER that one. I LOVED Ten Tiny Breaths (<— my review)! And Melannie agrees, saying: “I love every single book in this series. So happy to see there’s another one!” Here’s the series reading order.
Breathless by Heidi McLaughlin, Emily Snow, Tijan, K.A. Robinson, Crystal Spears, Ilsa Madden-Mills, Kahlen Aymes, Jessica Wood, Sarah Dosher, Skyla Madi, Aleatha Romig (A PEEK BEYOND THE CONSEQUENCES), J.S. Cooper <— here’s another brand spankin’ new release! It’s an anthology (featuring books by so many of our fav authors!)!
Spin (Songs of Corruption Book 1) by C.D. Reiss <— so many LOVE this one! MAFIA ALERT!! And Sally just said: “LOVED this book , snatch it up ladies!” and Lori agrees: “Love the Capo!!! Can’t wait for the next, think it’s gonna be amazing“
Unlit Star by Lindy Zart <— From last week’s list, and it appears to be a gem, so I’m bringing it back!!

MichelleS: Someone’s review says she was, “exquisitely gutted” after reading this, and the rest of the reviews seem to agree. I just HAVE TO KNOW what has all these woman in sweet agony!!! Amazon… why are you doing this to me? Another recommendation I am putting out there. Hoping for some feedback.

Maryse’s Book Blog: That one was on one of my lists this week!

Michelle: it was? that ginormous list from the other day? downloaded the sample… yup – it sure was – I just found it buried in your Aug 29th list…. wish someone would read it and tell me how it was….. read more