Good morning and Happy Friday everyone!! A nice new list of new books and recommendations for us! 😀
But first…
TODAY’S BLASTS FROM OUR BOOK PAST 😀 !!
- 2 years ago, we were reminiscing… Remember When…? Reminiscing about the last 10 years on the blog…
- 3 years ago, I reviewed this one! Book Review – Constant by Rachel Higginson
- 5 years ago, I 5-star LOVED this one! Book Review – The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata
- 5 years ago, Dina chose these! Reader Favorites – Dina’s List of “Ten Books that Stayed with Me…”
- 9 years ago, this trilogy was just hitting the BIG TIME! For Those Curious About The Fifty Shades of Grey Trilogy…
- 10 years ago, I compiled this fun post! Authors Reveal Who Their Characters Look Like
- 11 years ago, I went crazy for this book! Book Review – Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole
- 12 years ago, I began my start into the Anita Blake world. Book Review – “Guilty Pleasures” by Laurell K Hamilton
TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT WE FOUND FOR THE WEEKEND !!
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- Until Blaze by Mayra Statham <— BAD BOY BIKER ALERT!! “…“Millie” Delgado is on an adventure per her mother’s last wishes, and what an adventure it’s been! Two new jobs, one of which has her surrounded with good-looking bikers, new city, and new friends. The only thing she wasn’t counting on was the intense attraction that sparks to life when she meets bad boy Blaze. She should stay away from the inked-up biker, but she can’t resist the temptation of his baby-blue stare...”
- Just July by Kirsten Osbourne
- Senseless (Steel Demons MC Book 7) by Crystal Ash
- Guardian King: New Worlds by Milly Taiden
- Forever Never by Lucy Score <— LUCY SCORE FRENEMIES-TO-LOVERS ALERT!! “…You don’t fall for your brother’s high school sweetheart, your boss’s daughter, or your ex-wife’s best friend. Especially when they’re all the same woman…”
- Surrender (MacKinnon’s Rangers #1) by Pamela Clare <— MONY ENJOYED THIS ONE!!
Mony: Just read…
Surrender (MacKinnon’s Rangers #1) by Pamela Clare. A great HR read about Iain MacKinnon and his brothers, highlanders exiled to America who become rangers working with the Brits against the French in the 1700s.
Iain is a wonderful strong H, and the historical information is fascinating as they battle in the winter in NY state. The h, Lady Anne, is feisty & must learn about American winters 🙂 4★
- Dirty Forty by Mia Monroe <— M/M ROMANCE!! “…Zach has been my ride or die since we were nine. Business partners, roommates, best friends…we do everything together. But the last thing either of us expected was to be staring forty in the face just as single as we both were when we made a silly, drunken marriage pact twenty years ago. The problem? Zach is gay…and, well, I’m not…”
- Starting From The Top by Lane Hayes <— M/M ROMANCE!!
- Crave: A steamy, friends-to-lovers, fake relationship M/M romance (Remington Place Book 2) by A.D. Ellis <— M/M ROMANCE!!
- Bar None (Hoppy Hare Book 1) by Tia Fielding <— M/M ROMANCE!! “…What would you do if you’d been in love with your straight best friend for fifteen years, and his third marriage just fell apart? When is the pain of unrequited love too much to bear?”
- Heavy is the Hurricane by Bethany Patrick <— KETURAH WANTS US TO READ THIS!!!
Keturah: Emotional book! Heavy is the Hurricane by Bethany Patrick
Please read this! Omg! Such an emotional ride. Bring tissues
- Wild Hunt (Shadow Guild: Wolf Queen Book 2) by Linsey Hall
- Grizzly (Devil’s Fury MC 8) by Harley Wylde
- Surge (Diablo Sinners MC Book 2) by Elisa Leigh
- A Trial of Sorcerers by Elise Kova <— HER FORBIDDEN MAGIC ABILITIES!! “…Eighteen-year-old Waterrunner Eira Landan lives her life in the shadows — the shadow of her older brother, of her magic’s whispers, and of the person she accidentally killed. She’s the most unwanted apprentice in the Tower of Sorcerers until the day she decides to step out and compete for a spot in the Tournament of Five Kingdoms. Pitted against the best sorcerers in the Empire, Eira fights to be one of four champions. Excelling in the trials has its rewards. She’s invited to the royal court with the “Prince of the Tower,” discovers her rare talent for forbidden magic...”
- When the Storm Breaks (Lost Stars) by Emery Rose
- Wrong Car, Wright Guy: a Full-Length BBW Romance by Megan Wade
- (Accidentally) Married to the Jerk (Playing with Trouble) by Summer Brooks <— OMG THIS SOUNDS AWESOME!!! “…What was supposed to happen: His brother proposing to my best friend with a beautiful ring. What actually happened: We got drunk, stole the ring, and got married instead. This officially makes me the worst best friend in the history of best friends. Yes, I sound like a mess but I promise I wasn’t always this way. When your fiancé dumps you right before the wedding, it shreds your life into pieces. And when you’re forced to start over, you make idiotic mistakes...”
- His Wicked Obsession: An Older Man Younger Woman Possessive Romance (Now You’re Mine Book 2) by Liz Fox
- Reckless Woman (The Grayson Duet Book 2) by Catherine Wiltcher
- MICHELE G LOVED THESE!!
Michele G: I’m reading Every Last Fear right now. It’s so hard to put down and I’m totally pulled in!
Next up is Yes & I Love You! I have the audio and the ebook ready to go.
Oh…and Float Plan! I loved that one too! I was hesitant going in, but it really snuck up on me. Such a wonderful book….
- Choose Me : A Second Chance Romance (The Love Repair Series Book 3) by Nia Arthurs <— HIS WIFE LEFT HIM & HE WANTS HER BACK. “...My wife walked away with a secret—a little girl who has my eyes. My first love disappeared without a word. I turned my pain into gold and now I’m successful, wealthy and have an empire for my legacy. I thought that was enough. Until I meet Chloe again and realize it’s not even close. She’s still gorgeous. Still stubborn. Still capable of making my body ache from one touch. I want my wife back. But the obstacles that ruined our marriage are out to ruin my second chance...”
- Effing Eli (Bad Boys We Love) by Naomi Porter
- Bossy by N.R. Walker
- Neighbors: (Friends to Lovers Romance) by Lynn Rhys <— SHE’S SUPER RECLUSIVE!!! AND THEN HE WALKS IN… “…Then one day, in the only place outside of my home I feel comfortable, in walks a man who stops me in my tracks. Of course, he catches me red-handed staring at him. Way to go, Kat. Ugh. On his way out, he even said goodbye and get me to notice him one more time. See? This is why I don’t go out. I hate the attention. And now the one place I loved and felt safe, the coffee shop’s tainted. Guess I will have to just work from home now. At least I will never see him again…”
- How to Return a Lady’s Slipper (Happy Ever Regency Book 6) by Bree Wolf
- Tasha J just LOVES THESE!!!
Tasha J: I’ve been lost in Prythian for well over a week.
As soon as I finished A Court of Silver Flames, I was desperate to go back so I did a re-skim of the first 3 books and I felt so lost when it was over. So, I discovered there was a novella after the 3rd book- I didn’t know! I’m saving reading that for when I’m ready to be sucked into that world again.
Until then, I’m finishing a couple that I’d started and got distracted from and then jumping into the Grishaverse with Six of Crows. I read the first recently in a spin-off of the same world, Shadow and Bone, and loved it. I plan to have read all from that series before the airing on Netflix in April. Goals!
- Moon Kissed (The Marked Wolf Series Book 1) by Jen L. Grey <— HER FATED MATE!! “…My heart was left shattered into a million jagged pieces. To survive, I did the only thing I could and forced myself to play the part of the perfect girlfriend. The perfect daughter. Because no one wants someone broken. But now, the boy who owned my heart is a grown man — hardened and cold. Seeing Aidan four years later forces me to face my greatest fear, and realizing he is my fated mate only makes things worse…”
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- The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue <— V.E. Schwab <— Michele G is listening to this one and LOVING IT!!
I’m currently finishing the audio of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue…be still my heart. I simply LOVE it. Julia Whelan is the narrator…need I say more?!
PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )
- Gilded Mess: A Reverse Harem Shifter Goldilocks Retelling (Three Bears Book 1) by Colette Rhodes – March 6th 2021
- Spellmaker (Spellbreaker Book 2) by Charlie N. Holmberg – March 9th 2021
- Moments Like This (From Kona With Love) by Anna Gomez & Kristoffer Polaha – March 9th 2021
- The Devil Wears Black by L.J. Shen – March 9th 2021
- The Queen’s Weapons (Black Jewels) by Anne Bishop – March 9th 2021
- The Engagement Embargo (Meet Me at the Altar Book 1) – March 9th 2021
- The Rose Code: A Novel by Kate Quinn – March 9th 2021
- The Devil in Her Bed (Devil You Know Book 3) by Kerrigan Byrne – March 9th 2021
- Private Property by Skye Warren – March 9th 2021
- Off-Limits: An Enemies-to-Lovers Sports Romance (Rixon High Book 1) by L A Cotton – March 9th 2021
- Wild Wind: A Chaos Novella by Kristen Ashley – March 9th 2021
- The Two Week Stand: A Sizzling Beach Romance by Samantha Towle – March 12th 2021
- Kevlar (Macha MC Book 2) by Skye McNeil – March 13th 2021
- Easy Fix: A Boudreaux Universe Novel (Lady Boss Press Presents: Boudreaux Universe)
by Leslie Fear – March 15th 2021 - The Cotillion Brigade: A Novel of the Civil War and the Most Famous Female Militia in American History by Glen Craney – March 15th 2021
- Win by Harlan Coben – March 16th 2021
- Wild Sign (Alpha and Omega Book 6) by Patricia Briggs – March 16th 2021
- Last Strand: An Elemental Assassin book by Jennifer Estep – March 16th 2021
- Namesake: A Novel (Fable Book 2) by Adrienne Young – March 16th 2021
- Hard to Lose (The Play Hard Series Book 4) by K. Bromberg – March 17th 2021
- The Dream Guy Next Door: A Guys Who Got Away Standalone by Lauren Blakely – March 19th 2021
- Arrogant Officer by Lauren Runow & Jeannine Colette – March 21st 2021
- Dark Alpha’s Obsession: A Reaper Novel by Donna Grant – March 22nd 2021
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FRIIIIDAY!!! It’s here and I am ready! Big plans tonight- I’m watching that new dragon movie on Disney+. Lol and oh how I’m still stuck in Prythian bc when I rewatched the trailer with my boy yesterday, I was getting Court vibes. 🤣
Also plan on trying my hand at laminating this weekend, I ordered one to play. I’m gonna try to do some bookmarks. Hobby Lobby had a great sale on scrapbook paper the other week and I found some really pretty ones to go with the fabric I bought to do book sleeves. I’m still playing with the sizing.
And I just finished We Were Never Here by Andrea Bartz, it’s not yet released, but I read The Herd by her early last year I think and I loved it and this one as well! It’s a thriller, but also, a drama I suppose. I kept thinking with the relationship between the two girls that it reminded me of Firefly Lane and only bc they were as close as sisters and went through a lot together. Also maybe a little codependent with one being more wild and confident than the other. But, while it was somewhat predictable, I was all in bc of that relationship.
Now, can I start Six of Crows? Or will I get distracted? 😂
LOL!!! I say give it a start! Also, I’m in the mood to get into a fun hobby, but it’s almost spring here, so I think I’l jump right into my landscaping fun around my house.
I can’t wait!! I always feel so awesome after gardening and planting stuff.
Right after that big snowstorm, it warmed up quite a bit here. All the snow melted and the sun came back. I’m not ready! I know you’ll get to garden soon, it’s so much warmer there! It’s cathartic making things and filling some of my time with something other than the mundane day to day tasks. And so much more fun that what needs to be done, like spring cleaning and organizing my kitchen cabinets. 😂🤣
Really, I’m researching here and there how to get better use out of them. They’re deep and to the side so I only get to use what’s right in front of me and it’s become a pile of dishes. Things are getting broken and it’s a mess.
Laminating…that just sounds like so much fun! Wish I still had your crafty vibes…lost them somewhere in these covid times. Hopeful they will come back. 🤞
I’ve heard great things about Float Plan! If I ever finish Bronze Horseman… 😂 But first, I’m reading When the Storm Breaks by Emory Rose. I’ve been waiting for this one!
Oooooh! I’d love to hear if you liked it!! 😀
And LOL On Bronze Horseman… it’s a long one, but it just kept getting better and better for me.
I’m at 70%. I was at a point where I couldn’t put it down, but it’s lost a little steam for me now. Hoping it picks back up soon. To be expected with a book this long!
I’m not sure if it’s always been this price- but, Fable by Adrienne Young is 2.99 on kindle today. I’ve read many good things and have been resisting bc $. But, I snagged it for the price and book 2 releases the 16th this month!
I might try Forever Never. I have enjoyed some of Lucy Score’s books.
Tasha, have fun with your laminating. I have done bookmarks before and it’s lots of fun. You can get really creative. They make great little friendship gifts too, or to slip in if you give someone a book for a birthday or Christmas present.
Thanks! I am so looking forward to it. I remember seeing something on Pintrest a while back where the kids could help pick some little flowers or something to stick in them too.
Nice.
Some recent reads…
King Among the Dead (Hell Theory, #1) by Lauren Gilley
LOVED this book…haven’t read such a great PNR in a while…5★
Mister West (Mister West #1) by R. J. Lewis
Finally a CR I really liked. Same author as Captive. H very well done & a great story. (Although could have used some editing…where have all the editors gone?) A duet (book #2, Sir, coming soon). yay! 5★
Fraud (Antihero Inferno, #2) by Lily White
The series…about seven guy friends linked by their evil fathers who are hot, dark & bully-ish. Starts in college days but mostly five years laters. Enjoyed this read – even more than book #1. The H, Gabriel, is wonderful. Lily is wily & witty. Story clever. 4.5★
Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale
Set in the regency period, HR story between a rake and a young Quaker woman who are both math geniuses and work together. The H becomes afflicted with an unusual health condition & she helps him. Great writing…The H is so wonderful as he slowly & sensually seduces her. 5★
I’m on week 7 of my airbnb stay in my grandson & his family’s city. It’s been wonderful…lots of joy in seeing not just my grandson but how a family develops with a new addition.
Tonight, I’m making Braised Chicken With Artichokes and Olives for dinner, with son & girlfriend joining us by FaceTime. Sending them – hey, they’re students – some take-out. 😉 http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Braised-Chicken-with-Artichokes-and-Olives-51150800
And.. weather is warming up & no snow on sidewalks!
Yum!! Sounds delish!
Your chicken sounds amazing… Mediterranean. I used to make a Chicken Tagine that sounds like this. Perfection!!
What took me so long to read The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah??!! Oh my heart!!!
I’ve got to choose a lighter read next!! Such a book hangover!!! She is a wonderful storyteller!! Yes I’m ALL over the place all up in my feelings right now.
One of my ALL TIME FAVORITES EVER!!!!! What an incredible, deep ending!
I have a pre order coming out soon, too! Private Property drops March 9th <3
YAY!! I’m adding it now! 😀
Have discovered the series Naked in Death with Eva Dallas and Roarke. Where have I been? Everyone seems to have read this series but me! The first book was amazing & Roarke is 🔥. Starting book 2…