HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!!!! So many awesome deals today (like an entire much-loved series that is super-bargain priced today!!) And a few new releases too!!
TODAYβS BLASTS FROM OUR BOOK PAST π !!
- 2 years ago today, these were Jen C’s favorite books. Reader Favorites β Jen Cβs Top Ten Books of 2018 List
- 4 years ago, I read and love this one even more than the first! Book Review β Hidden Bodies by Caroline Kepnes
- 5 years ago today, these were Marina’s favorites! Reader Favorites β Marinaβs Top 19 Reads for 2015
- 6 years ago today, just selecting my list for this challenge, let alone keeping up with it, overwhelmed me. π Fun 2015 Reading Challenge that Iβm going to do. Just look at how cool this one is!
- 8 years ago today, I interviewed Tarryn Fisher!! Behind The Books β An Interview with Tarryn Fisher
- 9 years ago today, I 5-STAR SQUEEEED over this book! Book Review β Obsidian by Jennifer L Armentrout
- 11 years ago, I was devouring this series one after the next! Book Review β Blood Fever by Karen Marie Moning and Book Review β Faefever by Karen Marie Moning
TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT WE FOUND FOR THE WEEKENDΒ Β !!
βββ TWO MONTHS FREE KINDLE UNLIMITED DEAL!!! <β For new members only. If you havenβt tried it yet, nowβs your chance.Β WE ARE LOVING IT!Β
βββ AMAZON MUSIC UNLIMITED MEMBERSHIPΒ π²Β 3 months FREEΒ US, Canada and UK!!Β π OMG BEST DEAL YET ON THIS (for new members only) US, Canada and UK!!! I wish I could get in on this oneβ¦
βββ 40% off of your first 4 months on Audible!!! And I think you can give it as a gift, too!
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- Bootleg Springs (6 book series) by Lucy Score & Claire Kingsley <— ENTIRE SERIES IS SUPER-BARGAIN PRICED!!! Woooooooohooooo!!! ππΌππΌππΌππΌ
Caroline: I just finished reading Sidecar Crush by Claire Kingsley. She and Lucy Score are collaborating on a new series called Bootleg Springs set in rural West Virginia. The first book by Lucy Score, Whiskey Chaser, and the second (Sidecar Crush) are rom-com at itβs best. Supposed to be a six book series with each other writing alternate books. Fantastic so far!!!
Kathy: I have loved the last few Lucy Score novelβs that I have read!!
- Lizzy Goes Brains Over Braun (Billionaire Baby Club Book 1) by Jasinda Wilder <— LIVE!!! JASINDA WILDER ALERT!!
- Pretty Little Wife by Darby Kane <— PSYCH-THRILLER ALERT!! Michelle B JUST 5-STARRED THIS ONE! Oh it sounds right up my alley you guys!! How did I miss this new release??? GASP!!
Michelle: I just Finished Pretty Little wife by Darby Kane. My first star βοΈΒ βοΈΒ βοΈΒ βοΈΒ βοΈ of the year
Karen: I just grabbed a copy. Sounds awesome
Vikki: I have this one but I haven’t read it yet!
Michelle: you must! Itβs gonna be hard to top this one.
- The Prince and the Thief (Ambrosia Royals Book 1) by P.S. Scott <— LIVE!! M/M FANTASY ROMANCE!! “…A forbidden love that transcends timeβ¦Β The unlikely partnership blossoms into something more but political tensions threaten to separate the lovers. Willβs loyalty lies with the rebels who want to overthrow the king, and Aidan is honor-bound to protect his family…”
- Safe (In Midsummer Book 5) by Jessica Frances <— LIVE!! M/M ROMANCE!!
- Tiny’s Hope (Inferno’s Clutch MC Book 6) by E.C. Land <— LIVE!!
- Not the Marrying Kind by Kathryn Nolan <— LIVE!!
- Giving In To Love: A Friends with Benefits Office Romance (Strong Brothers Book 2) by Ajme Williams <— LIVE!! Can be read as a standalone.
- Perfectly Adequate by Jewel E. Ann <— JEWEL E. ANN SUPER-BARGAIN ALERT!! And this one is much-loved by so many in our crew (and was the feature that spawned a recent list – which I’ll post in the first comment). π
Tracy: I just finished reading Perfectly Adequate by Jewel E. Ann and I LOVED it. Would love to read stories similar to it.
Mona: I also loved Perfectly Adequate by Jewel E Ann. It was so funny and brought tears, too. The H is a doctor and the h is a patient transporter that is on the Autism Spectrum.
Mary Ann: Maryse I just finished reading Perfectly Adequate by Jewel E Ann and OMG I LOVE IT!!! I was expecting myself to laugh because of the emu on the cover. But I wasnβt expecting myself to cry. The hero is just a very very good guy. The heroine is simply superhero Dorfee!!!
- Cruel Academy: A Dark High School Bully Romance (Princes of Ravenlake Academy Book 2) by Nicole Fox <— LIVE!!
- When the Stars Fall by Emery Rose <— MICHELLE E. 4.5 STAR LOVED THIS ONE!
Michelle E: My new book recommendation is when the stars fall by Emery Rose. Spans from the time they meet at 9 years old through their 30βs. So much emotion. It has a bit of everything… loss, pregnancy, Military, PTSD, Redemption and finding your way back. Soo good, no spoilers here 4.5 stars
- 7th Circle (Hades Book 1) by Tate James <— LIVE!! REVERSE HAREM ALERT! “...7th Circle is the first of a new series set in Shadow Grove. Several characters cross over to the Madison Kate series but it is not necessary to read MK’s story first. HADES is a contemporary new adult reverse harem series...”
- The Complete Always Series by Lindsay Becs <— SERIES BUNDLE ALERT!! BOX SET INCLUDES: All five full-length novels from the Always Series, a bonus epilogue for Always and the first chapter of Dance in the Balance, an Always Series spin-off book.
- Good Girl, Bad Blood: The Sequel to A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson Β <— TASHA J ENJOYED THIS ONE!!
Tasha J:Β I finished my 1st book of the year! It was Good Girl, Bad Blood and I loved it. Iβm looking forward to reading more books in the series. She, Pip (the mc) reminds me a little bit of Veronica Mars. Not bc she works for a private detective, but she has that natural instinct for solving crimes and sheβs in high school.
This one was different from the last as sheβs started a podcast, covering the crime she cracked in the last novel and the court case that followed. And then, her friendβs brother disappeared and sheβs pulled in to investigate. It was a little heavier than the last one, I think.
- Awakened by M.L. Gabrielle <— RECENT RELEASE!! COLLEGE STUDENT CAN’T RISK EXPOSING HER SECRET… “...After enduring an entire semester of being tormented for an exposed secret, I transferred to Trutina College for a fresh start. All I need to do is blend in, keep my head down, and focus on my schoolwork. It should be simple, right? Wrong.β©Itβs my first day on campus, and my plan has already been derailed thanks to a gorgeous tattooed demon. Iβm drawn to Emmett like a moth to a flame, but exploring our connection isnβt an option. I canβt risk exposing my secret...”
- Mister Fake Fiance: A Sexy Fake Engagement Romantic Comedy by Nadia Lee <— LIVE!!
- Playing With The Doctor: A Romantic Comedy: Milestone Mischief #1 by Piper James <— LIVE!!
- Stolen: A Dark Romance (Vow of Revenge Book 1) by Darcy Rose <— LIVE!! DARK REVERSE HAREM!!
- Let It Be Me (Men of the Misfit Inn Book 1) by Kait Nolan <— LIVE!! BEST FRIEND FIREFIGHTER ALERT!! “...Four years ago, firefighter Caleb Romero saved a child and met the woman of his dreams. But trauma killed the timing, so heβs contented himself with being the friend she needed as she navigated sudden parenthood…“
- The Wallflowerβs Wild Wedding (The Wallflower Wins Book 3) by Eva Devon <— LIVE!! Historical romance!
- My Lord (The Rothvale Legacy Book 2) by Raine Miller <— LIVE!! RAINE MILLER DUET CONCLUSION ALERT!!! The author says:
*This is Book 2 of a duet. Read PRICELESS first. You have been warned. xo
- Bringing down the Duke by Evie Dunmore <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!! AND MUCH LOVED!!
Wendy: Just read Bringing down the Duke. Delicious read. Really a wonderful book.
Mony: A more modern and entertaining story with womenβs equality thrown in is Bringing Down the Duke (A League of Extraordinary Women, #1) by Evie Dunmore. (4-star) The series continues with A Rogue of Oneβs Own & Portrait of a Scotsman.
Kristin: Amazing read!!!!
- If I Never Met You: A Novel by Mhairi McFarlane <— OFFICE ROMANCE!!! Back on the list ’cause Danielle recommends it!! She gets dumped and she’s left reeling… “...they work at the same law firm and she has to see him every day. Her once perfect life is in shambles and the thought of dating again in the age of Tinder is nothing short of horrifying. When news of her exβs pregnant girlfriend hits the office grapevine, taking the humiliation lying down is not an option. Then a chance encounter in a broken-down elevator with the office playboy opens up a new possibility…”
Danielle:Β This was a good one. Itβs about a lady in her late 30s which I liked because itβs harder to find romance books in that age group.
Maryse:Β Agreed! I am loving reading about older characters or in my age group…
Lisa: Thanks! Just bought it
- The Alice Equation: Sometimes love is complicated by Davina Stone <— LIVE!! UNREQUITED LOVE/HIS FAKE DATE ALERT!! “…Alice Montgomeryβs life is like Groundhog Day. Five years after graduating, sheβs still working in her mumβs bookshop, hiding her stash of romance novels under the bed and pining for the gorgeous guy who helped her over a panic attack before her final uni exam…”
- How to Save a Billionaire: A Sweet Suspense Novel by Izi Miller <— LIVE!!
- Blue (For The Love of Purple Book 2) by Audrey Faye <— LIVE!!
- Blood Legacy (Wolf Moon Academy Book 2) by Jen L. Grey <— LIVE!!
- Juniper Creek Books 1-6: Small Town Curvy Girl Romance Bundle by C.L. Cruz <— SERIES BUNDLE ALERT!!!
- The Hot Mess and the Heartthrob by Pippa Grant <— LIVE!! HE’S HER CELEBRITY OBSESSION & HE WALKS INTO HER BOOKSTORE!!! “…You don’t know me, but you do know me. I’m your neighborhood hot mess single mom, doing my best to keep my head above water while running my little slice of heaven and keeping my youngest from shoving marbles up his nose, which is exactly what he’s doing the first time Levi Wilson, pop star god, world’s sexiest man, and my all-time number one celebrity obsession, walks into my bookstore...”
- Haunted by Shadows: Magic Wars (Demons of New Chicago Book 2) by Kel Carpenter <— LIVE!!
- Pushing Up Posies (Grim Dating Book 1) by Eve Langlais <— LIVE!!
- The Fourth Time Charm: A Friends to Lovers Romance by Maya Hughes <— LIVE!!! SHE’S OFF LIMITS TO HIM BECAUSE HER DAD IS HIS COACH!! “…Marisaβs been my best friend since third grade. And now she needs my helpβand a place to stay. Senior year was supposed to be the year to keep some distance until the season finished and my draft prospects were safe.Β But resisting her is becoming impossible. Movie Thursdays under the blankets. Study sessions on my bed. Wild party nights where I kept any guy interested at bay with a single glare...”
- Change My Game: An Emotional Second Chance Romance (North Haven University Book 2) by Kelsey Clayton <— LIVE!!
- Rare Sunshine: A Rockstar Romance by Millie Copeland & Emilia Brook <— LIVE!! THE ROCK STAR & THE ATTORNEY ALERT! “…sheβs gone to great lengths to cultivate the life she now enjoys. One weekend. One chance meeting. And they are both altered beyond repair. Now the only obstacle to their happily ever after seems to be Penelope herself...”
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- Reclaim: The Release Series, Book 2 by Aly Martinez <— AUDIOBOOK JUST WENT LIVE!!!
PREORDERS (going live soon!!! π )
- Roommate by Sarina Bowen β January 12th 2021
- Ghost on the Shore (Blackbird Series Book 3)Β by Lily Foster β January 12th 2021
- People LIke Her: A Novel by Ellery Lloyd β January 12th 2021
- The Way the Story Goes (Magnolia Sound Book 7) by Samantha Chase β January 12th 2021
- Blood Heir (Kate Daniels World Book 1) by Ilona Andrews β January 12th 2021
- Dragon Revealed: A Dragon Kings Novella by Donna Grant β January 12th 2021
- Kingdom of Shadow and Light (Fever Book 11)Β by Karen Marie Moning β January 12th 2021
- Repeat Offender (Souls Chapel Revenants MC Book 1) by Lani Lynn Vale β January 12th 2021
- Destructive King (Mafia Royals Book 3) by Rachel Van DykenΒ β January 12th 2021
- Forever Girl: A Novel by Jill Shalvis β January 12th 2021
- Fatal Fraud (Fatal Series Book 16) by Marie Force β January 12th 2021
- Our Italian Summer by Jennifer Probst β January 12th 2021
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Good Morning! I’m so happy this week is over(ish)!
Me too. I’m so tired….
yea, it’s been a week…
I was looking forward to a chill weekend and then decided on a project last minute to take up some time. So itβs no longer chill. Why do I do this? π€¦ββοΈ
Itβs bc I internally know thereβs no actual chill here. *as toddler crawls all over me shrieking and picking boogers*
I purchased a pet safe electronic mat this morning. A scat mat. For the cat that paws and barrels at my door endlessly every night, in the morning hours when itβs still dark and the kids are no longer tired enough to go back to sleep, but especially this morning when I didnβt have to get up to an alarm and the dog gloriously left no mess for me. Heβs watching me, he knows Iβm talking about him. π
I started The Survivors by Jane Harper yesterday. Iβm not far in, but Iβm easily distracted.
I wonder what the new Karen Marie Moning Fever series book will be like. I enjoyed the series when I first started reading it ages ago, but towards the end got sick of it, and I don’t think I’ve even read the last couple of books. It felt like the series needed to be reinvented or go in a new direction. Maybe this new book will do that.
I like the cover of Rare Sunshine. I get a bit sick of the same old same old covers, but that one is a bit different and eye-catching. Shows the couple together but not in a clinch.
I also enjoyed the series until Mac & Jericho were no longer the focus… But boy was it ever good!
Saw the Rare Sunshine cover and it’s very good. Have you read the book?
I’m reading a vampire book as a group read…the book is so-so but the group’s comments are hilarious…better than the book. I think Raphael (Vampires In America series) may have spoiled things for other vamp books.
I haven’t read Rare Sunshine but will try a sample. Haven’t read a decent rock star romance in a while.
I struggle to read books with vampires. I have a weak stomach and the thought of the blood…. Yecchh. I just don’t find them interesting or sexy. Have read the occasional one, but it’s not my thing.
I agree about the rock star books…So re-read VIP, Stage Dive, Midnight blue over the last few months or so…they’re part of my monthly reading meal plan :). That, with a sport, YA, HR, boss, something quirky/offbeat, dark read, PNR, a series, is my basic plan…then I add too many more