HAPPY FRIDAY & HAPPY WEEKEND!!! I’ve got a mega list of latest tried-and-true book recommendations for us, and will be adding more as I go (I still have to add the new releases over the last 24 hrs). I hope your weekend is GREAT!! 😀
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- Where Jupiter Meets The Sky by Lisa Sorbe <— I LOVE THIS AUTHOR & AIMEE JUST 5-STARRED THIS ONE!!
Aimee: This one by Lisa Sorbe was sooo good!! It definitely has TRIGGERS. This book is a slow burn and a tear jerker!! It was a 5* for me!!!
Maryse: Ooooooh!!!! I love her, so this has GOT to be amazing. I like the title and the cover!!!
Aimee: I would also consider it sorta love triangle. 😳
- Nero (Made Men Book 1) by Sarah Brianne <— OLDIE BUT GOODIE BULLY ROMANCE!! AIMEE LOVED IT!
Aimee: I just finished the first book, Nero! Loved it!!! Slow burn! 4* but the only thing that made me rate it at 4 was it was high school… wish it was college romance. But I will definitely keep reading this series!!!
Tasha J: I remember reading and loving Nero. I can’t believe there are 8 in this series now! Has it really been that long?
Tessa: YOU HAVEN’T READ NERO? DO IT! NOW!
- When Gracie Met The Grump by Mariana Zapata <— RECENT RELEASE BY ONE OF OUR FAVORITE AUTHORS & VAL ENJOYED IT!
Val: I read Gracie met the grump after seeing it on your list. Enjoyed it!
Mony: When Gracie Met the Grump By Mariana Zapata – I loved this book! It has so many of my favourite things – grumpy, hot, hot, hot, smart alien LOL; enemies to lovers; chemistry++; quirk & banter; a unique approach to this genre.
This will appeal to those who want a great story but are not put off by a slow start before the action starts; too many Gracie musings (IMO); a sloooow romance (although the hot alien is worth it), and Zapata’s style.
All the characters were quite colourful & well done- including Grump & Gracie whose personal growth, friendship, & love were lots of fun to watch. I miss BBF Alex. 🙂 5⭐
- Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti <— THIS SERIES IS STILL MAKING READERS RAVE!!
Jackie: Soooo good! The series literally destroyed me. Darcy and Orion are simply the best. Loved their secret relationship as student/teacher at the Academy. Book five was heartbreaking. If anyone knows of similar books especially with a forbidden love story in a fantasy setting, please let me know because I need to get over this series :’)
- 365 Days: A Marriage of Convenience, Secret Twins, Office Romance (Heart of Hope) by Ajme Williams <— LIVE!!!
- King of Pain and Petals: Short Kings by Ember Davis <— LIVE!!
- Sting (Iron Tzars MC 1): A Bones MC Romance by Marteeka Karland <— LIVE!!
- The Circus Train by Amita Parikh <— HISTORICAL WWII ROMANCE!! TASHA J’S FIRST BOOK OF THE NEW YEAR!
Tasha J: I finished my first book of the year, The Circus Train. I’d probably give it 4 stars. Historical fiction, especially WWII era, always has me tense reading it. This one was a little easier on me.
A new to me setting on a luxurious traveling circus train.
- Stick Shift (Big Bull Mechanics Book 3) by K.M. Neuhold <— LIVE!!
- Home for Always: A Steamy Small-Town Romance by Ketley Allison <— LIVE!!
- Until August: A Love Story (Love and Chaos) by Emery Rose <— LIVE!!! BLURB JOLT!!! OOOOH LOVE TRIANGLE???? MARITAL STRIFE??? They were in love from the start but… “…a cruel twist of fate derailed our future. Now, we were navigating uncharted territory. Merely surviving without really living. Despite the odds, I never stopped fighting for him. For us. I had no intention of ever breaking the vows we’d made… Until August Harper. The hot-as-hell, tattooed chef swaggered into my restaurant and took over my kitchen…”
- The Mix Up (Lilac Harbor Book 1) by Shaw Hart <— LIVE!!!
- New York Valentine: A funny, feel-good romantic comedy (The Annie Valentine Series Book 5) by Carmen Reid <— LIVE!!!
- MISTAKE (LOST BOYS Book 1) by Emilia Finn <— LIVE!!! BAD BOY GRIFTER & THE RICH GIRL THAT HE SAVES!! “…Raised a good, obedient girl, Maya’s world is turned on its head when the mysterious newcomer takes an interest in her. Maya and Cole couldn’t be more opposite, but what begins as a ‘job’ for Cole becomes so much more, and when Maya finds herself in danger, the protective stranger she once considered a nuisance might be the difference between life and death...”
- The Realm Reaper’s Prey (The Waira Monsters of Protheka Book 1) by Celeste King <— LIVE!!!
- Crown of Thorns and Sins 1: Hunted by the Dragon by Meg Xuemei X <— LIVE!!!
- Stephen’s Translator (Shadow Elite) by Jocelynn Drake <— LIVE!!!
- Babygirl: A Dark Mafia Billionaire Romance by Korey Mae Johnson <— LIVE!!!
- King of Wrath: A Dark Mafia Romance (Kings of Corruption Book 1) by Piper Stone <— LIVE!! SHE HAD A CAR WRECK & HE SAVED HER LIFE BUT… “…Before I knew I owed him, he’d already taken me as payment. After a car wreck on an icy winter morning, I had no idea the man who saved my life would turn out to be the heir to a powerful mafia family… let alone that I’d be forced into marrying him...”
- The Fae Chronicles by Amelia Hutchins <— OLDIE BUT GOODIE! DENISE JUST READ THEM TOO!
Denise: I’ve read your fae chronicles twice, and cried and laughed, fell in love all over again with Syn and Ryder and their family. Thank you.
- Maestro by Auden Dar <— BACK ON THE LIST ‘CAUSE SHAWNA LOVED IT TOO!
Shawna: Maryse! You will devour Maestro by Auden Dar. It is the best romance book I have read in 2022. It has all the 5-star feels and will consume you. It reminds me of The Opportunist and The Man I love (The Fish Tales Books), a slow burn romance between a boy and a girl who meet at age 13 at an audition.
They become best friends who share the same birthday, with a shared passion for music. Young unrequited first love that leads to an intense love story. There is much heartache and obstacles thrown at them at every turn to keep them apart, all while loving each other so intensely.
Your heart will break over and over with all the twists and turns. It’s sweet, angsty, and will keep you up. But so worth it!
Erin M: I had seen Maestro out there but it was so long I wasn’t sure. But I took the plunge and wow so glad I did. It was so good and painful at same time. It takes you on a ride for sure.
- Chicago Blaze Series by Brenda Rothert <— KATHY DEVOURED IT (and loves this author!)
Kathy: Love Brenda Rothert. ….read her Chicago Blaze Series. I devoured it!
- Remind Me: A Mystic Beach Fantasy Rockstar Romance (Mystic Beach Fantasy Rockstar Romances Book 4) by Aislinn Archer <— LIVE!!
- A Lesson In Love: Steamy Forbidden Age-Gap Romance (Our Little Secret Book 6) by Summer Rose <— LIVE!!
- The Chemistry of Love by Sariah Wilson <— R. RENEE LIKES THIS AUTHOR!! P.S> We get TWO books this month on Amazon First Reads. YAY US!!! 😀
R. Renee: For Amazon First Reads, I got The Chemistry of Love and The Fires. I tend to love the Sariah Wilson books they offer. I really need to hit up her backlist!
- Torpedo Ink by Christine Feehan <— CHRISTINE FEEHAN ALERT!! LAUREN LOVES THIS SERIES!
Lauren: Can’t wait for the new Torpedo Ink book by Christine Feehan. Absolutely LOVE this series!
Young: Just finished ‘Judgement Road’ by Christine Feehan. So GOOD! Loved it!! …I love CF’s heroes for their possessive love towards their heroines!!
- When Fate Was Forbidden by A. Amaro <— ALYSSA 5-STARRED THIS ONE!
Alyssa: I discover a new author whose book is out today. It’s When fate was forbidden by A Amaro. It’s insane how good it is for a first novel. It’s part of a duet and the next book will be out in March. It’s an epic love story between a religious Muslim girl and a bad boy. Their chemistry is amazing and it has intensity and passion loved in 2011-2012 romances. And the cast of secondary characters is fantastic too. It absolutely a five star for me.
- Heart Break Her: A Steamy Rock Star Romance (Enemy Muse Book 1) by Eva Simmons <— LIVE!!
- Enemies, Friends & Lovers: A Bad Boy, Friends to Lovers, Steamy Romance (United Front Book 3) by Kelly Jayne <— LIVE!!
- MONY’S LATEST READING LIST:
Evidence of the Affair by Taylor Jenkins Reid – I really liked this quick novella about a woman who suspects her husband is having an affair. Story keeps you on your toes. Stellar writing by Reid. 4⭐
Monday Girl & Someday Girl (Duet) by Julie Johnson – I had so much fun reading this Duet. Set in Hollywood, it’s about the making of a film. Fantastic characters – actress Kat, actor Grayson, best friend Harper, producer Wyatt.
First book is great, even if a bit slow. Second one moves more quickly – has more complexities, twists and turns, and even more emotions. Writing not fluffy and sometimes downright beautiful . 4.5⭐
“I’m waiting for the right girl.”
“What if she never comes along?”
“She will.”
“You could be waiting a long time.”
“It doesn’t matter how long I have to wait. Because I’m waiting for my wife. And, however long it takes her to find me, I know she’ll be worth every second.”
- Beneath the Shine by Lisa Sorbe <— AIMEE FINISHED THE SERIES!
Aimee: I just finished the 3rd book in A Prairie tales series called Beneath the Shine by Lisa Sorbe. I would say 4* it was really good and Betsy made you want a best friend like her!❤️
I found this one had its flaws where it seems like some missing pieces so it made you wonder if she rushed this one… but it was a good story line where I really related to the female character. Always trying to please everyone except yourself…❤️
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PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )
- Spare by Prince Harry – January 10th 2023
- The Back Nine (40s, Love, and Romance Book 1) by Rachel Blaufeld – January 10th 2023
- Breaking All The Rules by Amy Andrews – January 24th 2023
- In Her Highlander’s Bed: A Novel (Highland Brides Book 11) by Lynsay Sands – January 24th 2023
- Blush by Helen Hardt – January 24th 2023
- Recovery Road (Torpedo Ink Book 8) by Christine Feehan – January 24th 2023
- Wild (The Wild Book 1) by Micalea Smeltzer – January 26th 2023
- Accidental Wife (The Jilted Wives Club Book 5) by Bethany Lopez – January 26th 2023
- Armed and Charmed: A Paranormal Women’s Fiction Novel: (Princess Procedural) (Haven Hollow Book 24) by H.P. Mallory and J.R. Rain – January 27th 2023
- Havoc (Special Edition): A marriage-of-convenience small town, hot cop romance. (The Moonshine Task Force: Special Edition Series Book 3) by Laramie Briscoe – January 27th 2023
- Touch of Hate : A Dark Romance by C. Hallman and J.L. Beck – January 27th 2023
- The Bachelor Contract by Victoria James – January 30th 2023
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OMG Maryse!!! You have to read Maestro by Auden Dar. I agree with Shauna – reminded me a bit of the Opportunist and Fish Tales, I think the author even mentions it in her end of book notes.
This book was so amazing. It is all about music and the way it is written it just like music. It was beautiful and epic and heartbreaking and SO well written. Absolutely a 5+ star read for me.
Yesssss I just finished it. I don’t know how I’m going to get over this book hangover because I won’t find a book like this again the fact that it’s so close to reality it refers to real events and the NYC setting. It makes it so much more special.
I wish there was more books like this, I miss long books and epic timelines.
I definitely suggest you follow with A Amaro When fate was forbidden after this.
Happy reading this week end. I picked up Swear on my life by S L Scott.
Just a heads up!!! I got this notification today!!!
https://www.audible.com/ep/first-in-series-sale?ref=a_hp_c2_banner_img_0&pf_rd_p=568bbef7-79db-4599-8fa4-ec6f64582aee&pf_rd_r=D6CDRHZMDJQJBBHZ5HEJ&pageLoadId=65Y5ejNQt63d1Lkr&creativeId=0df701a0-7fb0-46ea-bce7-c5e272189297
The sale I just posted is called first in the series sale!! I bought 5 from my wishlist that were all $6.99 or less!! Great way to spend those Christmas gift cards!