R. Renee: One Last Verse by NN Britt is LIVE today! Iโm about halfway through and loving it!!
Mony: Renee, Just finished Final Serenade last nightโฆa fantastic read!ย On to One Last Verse.ย Thanks for the recommendation!!
Nay: I finished One Last Verse by N.N. Britt (yes, itโs THAT book) earlier today and OMG! SOOO good! The writing is every bit as good as in Final Serenade, if not better, and Ohhhh the angst!!! I canโt wait for everyone else to read it!!
Maryse:ย *thud*ย This is my favorite comment of the day!!!!ย SQUEEEEE!!! I know what I’m about to devour!!
TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT ELSE WE FOUND FOR THE WEEKENDย 
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- EXTENDED THROUGH JUNE!!! โโโ TWO MONTHS FREE KINDLE UNLIMITED DEAL!!! <โ If you havenโt tried it yet, nowโs your chance. ๐ฒ๐๐๐ WE ARE LOVING IT!ย
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The Naughty Princess: A Sexy Royals Novellaย by Claire Contreras <— SHE’S A PRINCESS & HE’S A SOCCER STAR… and the author says: “If youโre into hot, soccer players, brotherโs friend types, this oneโs for you!โ P.S. She’s also today’s newsletter sponsor and we’re having a giveaway right here โย The Naughty Princess by Claire Contreras is LIVE and weโre having a giveaway!ย (<— comment on that blog post to enter)
- Author LJ Shen <— ROCHELLE LOVES EVERYTHING!
Rochelle:ย I have been in a LJ Shen marathon. I love her books and she is my Covid go to read. Because she is a fairly new author for me, this has been a fun time to pass with her creativity
- Letting Go by Megan Hart <— LIVE!! THE BARTENDER & THE WOMAN HE NOTICES EVERY NIGHT… “…Each Thursday night Colleen orders a drink at the bar Jesse tends, and every time, he spends the evening noticing everything about her. When a sudden blizzard closes down the streets all around them, it seems only natural for them to spend the night at the place within walking distance of the bar โ Colleenโs townhouse…”
One Last Verse (The Encore Book 2) by N. N. Brit <— LIVE!!! DUET CONCLUSION ALERT!! This is what I (and many here) are reading right now as we speak. I 5-STARRED book #1 and now it’s finally time…
Rebecca: Yahoo!!!!
Kim: ย Iโm starting it as soon as Iโm done working. Itโs sooooooooo hard since Iโm working from home and I just want readย ๐คฃ
Maryse: I AM RIGHT THERE WITH YOU!!! We’re gonna buddy-read Kim!!!
Anjanette: Iโm so there !!!!โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
Nay: I canโt wait to hear what everyone thinks! I loved One Last Verse SO much. The writing is amazing!
Alaska: A Novel by James A. Michener <— OMG SUPER-SALE and while it’s not romance, it sounds FANTASTIC and it’s over 1100 pages!!!! AMAZING REVIEWS!! One of the one-star reviews was ’cause the print book was too heavy to hold & read, so he split it into smaller chunks. LOL!! Whoa. This one will be epic. “…In this sweeping epic of the northernmost American frontier, James A. Michener guides us through Alaskaโs fierce terrain and history, fromย the long-forgotten past to the bustling present… …A spellbinding portrait of a human community fighting to establish its place in the world, Alaska traces a bold and majestic saga of the enduring spirit of a land and its people.”
Carol: James Michener is fabulous
Maryse: Thank you for letting me know. I see he writes many books featuring a location and supposedly his writing is rich and absorbing. I one-clicked Alaska AND I one-clicked it as a gift to someone.
Donna: So ironic that I just finished reading The Great Alone and saw this!!!๐คฉ
Wicked Hearts (Poplar Falls Book 3) by Amber Kelly <— LIVE!!SMALL TOWN FRIENDS-TO-LOVERS!! He’s too wild… “...My family would love for me to settle down with someone grounded and successful like the sexy new vet in town. I like him, but I am restless. I donโt want to be grounded. I want to ride the wind. Walker Reid has worked on my familyโs ranch for years. Heโs like a son to Uncle Jeff and my brotherโs closet friend. He is a sexy devil, drinks too much and likes to live wild and free. Iโm drawn to him...”
- New Orleans Rush (Showmen Book 1) by Kelly Siskind <— FEEL GOOD BOOK!! Rochelle enjoyed this one!
Rochelle:ย I did start New Orleans Rush yesterday by Kelly Siskind, It is a fun fast read and Kelly Siskind is a very creative writer twisting words and meanings and leaving us with a feel good escape from our stressful life. Its not a five star but close. Or a five star for a feel good book.
What Lies Between Us by John Marrs <—LIVE!! PSYCH THRILLER ALERT AND IT. SOUNDS. CREEPY!!!! “…Every other night, Maggie and Nina have dinner together. When they are finished, Nina helps Maggie back to her room in the attic, and into the heavy chain that keeps her there. Because Maggie has done things to Nina that canโt ever be forgiven, and now she is paying the price. But there are many things about the past that Nina doesnโt know, and Maggie is going to keep it that wayโeven if it kills her…”
- Cherry Beats by Vicki James <— ROCK STAR ROMANCE!! MELINDA RECOMMENDS THIS ONE!
Melinda:ย I have a great recommendation I am reading and loving. I think itโs been around for a while.ย Itโs a Rockstar book and they are my favourite, or one of.
Itโs called Cherry Beats by Vicki James and Victoria James. I am loving it. ๐ฅณย Canโt wait for Fortuity. So excited. ๐ค
The Promise: A Secret Baby Romance (North Woods Universtiy Book 5) byย J.L. Beck & C. Hallman <— LIVE!! A ONE NIGHT STAND & THEN A FEW MONTHS LATER SHE SEES SOMETHING… “…I see something I shouldnโt have and fate brings us back together again.ย I didnโt mean to see it and I wasnโt snooping. I just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, but that doesnโt matter to them. Iโm a liability.ย Now Lex is everywhere I am. Following me, watching me, and making sure I donโt tell anyone what I saw that night...”
- Boomer (Ruthless Kings MC Book 2) by K.L. Savage
- The Two of Us (Love in Isolation Book 1) by Kennedy Fox
We Shouldn’t by Vi Keeland <— VI KEELAND SUPER-BARGAIN ALERT!! Her new boss already hates her โcause he saw what she did to his carโฆย ๐ โโฆHis heated stare left me flushed when I stepped off the elevator. Maybe things here wouldnโt be so bad after all. Or so I thought. Until I walked into my new bossโs office and met my competition. The gorgeous man from the elevator was now my nemesis. His heated stare wasnโt because of any mutual attraction. It was because heโd seen me vandalize his car. And now he couldnโt wait to annihilate his rival...โ
- Repent (The Disciples Book 3) by Cassandra Robbins
- Beautifully Cruel by J.T. Geissinger <— J.T. GEISSINGER ALERT!! “…the only place Iโd ever felt safe was in his arms.ย But safety is an illusion. And not every savior is a hero.ย Andโas Iโd soon find outโhaving an alpha save your life comes with a price….”
- Rebel Academy: Crave: A Paranormal Academy Romance Series (Wickedly Charmed Book 1) by Rosemary A Johns
- Beautiful Bridges (Bridges Brothers Book 3) by Lia Fairchild
- Last First Date (Last First Kiss Book 3) by Anna Michael
North Kings of Carnage MC by M.N. Forgy <— LIVE!!! THE SINGLE MOM STRIPPER & THE BIKER THAT SHE DOESN’T NOTICE… “…The more she was unfazed by me, the more I wanted to be someone she wouldnโt dare forget.ย I get off on a challenge.ย I had plans to make it rain dollars on her c-cups with an arrogant smirk on my face all while she worked.ย That was before I realized she brought her little girl to work that night.ย Now having my full attention, I find Aspen in depths of trouble only my brotherhood can help her and her daughter escape...”
- Demons in the Bedroom (Paranormal House Flippers Book 1) by Lidiya Foxglove
- Touch Me Not – Anniversary Edition (Manwhore Series Book 1) by Apryl Baker
- Blabbermouth: A Small Town Curvy Girl Romance (Juniper Creek Book 2) by C.L. Cruz
The Name of Red by Beena Khan <— LIVE!! HE WATCHES HER EVERY NIGHT AT THE BAR HE WORKS AT… “...drink after drink, she comes back to the same spot. That is where he sees her for the first time. Hundreds of patrons around her try to speak with her daily, but she dismisses them. It appears she wants to remain in a blissful peace alone with her booze and books...”
- MY BUTTER HALF (The Way To A Man’s Heart Book 9) by Frankie Love
- Spellstruck in Salem (Casters & Claws Book 3) by Milly Taiden
- Weโre Just Neighbors: A Single Dad Next Door Neighbor Romance (Big Fat Lie Book 2) by J.P. Comeau
- Prognosis Temporary: A hot medical romance by Amy Andrews
- The Modern Gentleman by Meghan Quinn <— LIVE!!! MEGHAN QUINN ALERT!!! HE’S HEARTBROKEN... “…So what’s so different about this story? Well, it’s about me, The Modern Gentleman, New York City’s top advice columnist, and my rather ungraceful downfall from my pristinely polished pedestal.ย It’s about a girl I met who threw all my proven theories to the wind and left me awkward, needy, and absolutely head-over-wingtipped shoes in love.ย This is a story about June Lacy and how she single-handedly dismantled The Modern Gentleman…”
Royal Command (Royal Watch Book 2) by Stacey Marie Brown <— MARRIAGE WAS CRUSHING HER SOUL… “…Everyone thought I was living the fairytaleโmarrying a prince and living happily ever after.ย That only happens in movies.ย I was actually living a nightmare. A gilded cage crushing my soul...”
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- Fourth a Lie (GODDESS ISLES Book 4)ย โ May 19th 2020
- Every Little Piece of Me (Orchid Valley Book 1)ย by Lexi Ryan โ May 19th 2020
- The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones โ May 19th 2020
- Whatโs Left Untold by Sherri Leimkuhler โย May 19th 2020
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (Hunger Games)ย by Suzanne Collins โ May 19th 2020
- How Lulu Lost Her Mind by Rachel Gibsonย โ May 19th 2020
- Engagement and Espionage (Handcrafted Mystery Book 1)ย by Penny Reid โ May 19th 2020
- Dirty Charmer by Emma Chase โ May 19th 2020
- Big Summer: A Novel by Jennifer Weiner โ May 19th 2020
- Southern Storm ( The Southern Series Book 3) (Souther Series)ย by Natasha Madison โ May 19th 2020
- A Week at the Shore: A Novel by Barbara Delinskyย โ May 19th 2020
- Hot Messย by Emma Hart โ May 19th 2020
Beach Read by Emily Henry โ May 19th 2020
- The Wife Stalker: A Novel by Liv Constantine โ May 19th 2020
- Ruthless Princess (Mafia Royals) by Rachel Van Dyken โ May 19th 2020
- Long Road Home (The Barker Triplets Book 5) by Juliana Stone โ May 20th 2020
- Bound By The Past (Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles Book 7) by Cora Reilly โ May 20th 2020
- Take a Chance on Me by Kathryn R. Biel โ May 21st 2020
- Her to Protect: The Girl Power Romance Collection by Nicky F. Grant โ May 22nd 2020
- My Sinful Temptation by Lauren Blakely โ May 22nd 2020
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I’m supposed to be getting up at 5:30 to write. Instead, I got up and read One Last Verse for 2 hours. Thank god my growling stomach intervened!
LOL!!! Nothing better than being absorbed in a book! ๐
I can’t wait to dig into One Last Verse this weekend!!
I finished Last Verse last night. Am in in real book funk now, it was wonderful, so angsty. I loved it. But what to read now, nothing appeals.
I want to second Melinda’s rec for Cherry Beats!! I absolutely LOVED that book!!
Good morning! Just popping in to say Happy Friday!
For anybody interested, Lauren Gilleyโs latest book is out. Lone Star Dartmoor 7
Happy Saturday!! What a week. Now that the conclusion is out, I’m going to start the NN Britt books. Beautiful day to sit outside and read.
Maryse what air fryer do you use?
Things are starting to open up where I am and it makes me nervous. I was getting super lax before this. Fingers crossed it goes well.
Iโm not Maryse, but I have a Phillips HD9621 or 22. It works well for what I use it for. Chicken chunks, fries or any potato, frozen stuff, hot dogs….
I’ll look it up. The majority of the people I know who have one seem to love it. Seems like would be nice for summer too. Cook something quicker without heating up the whole house.
I dk if it really is a whole lot quicker, but my fries taste better in it. ๐
I use the Phillips. Not sure exactly what model but I bought it about 2 years ago? I LOVE IT!!!
So, I grabbed Alaska up there. Looks great, dk when Iโll read it. Iโm on a reading hiatus. Figure itโs cuz hubs went back to work and now Iโm raising 700 toddlers (this includes animals). Crazy busy week.
I found another tick tonight. More than Iโve ever seen in my lifetime and Iโm wondering if itโs cuz Iโve gone out on more trails since quarantine. This is why exercise is stupid. I wouldnโt advise it.
Everyoneโs getting their hair done now and my ends feel like dog hair. (wiry) I havenโt had a trim since Aug or Sept of last year. Figured Iโd hold off till all the backed up peeps were caught up, but Iโm so jealous.
Next week will also be crazy busy, please pray for me. I was getting real used to never having appointments or having to go anywhere. And itโs not like I have to go a lot of places, just, picking stuff up or orthodontist meeting, vet, trainer, hectic life, etc.
I made an Instagram account for my dog. Because Iโve probably gone off the deep end and Iโm sure people are sick of me posting all his cutie pictures, so I made him one special for all the doggies in the world to pow wow virtually.
Today is Jasper Leeโs birthday. 2 years!! Not much has changed yet, except heโs turdier. He can talk back more and throw an exceptional tantrum. But, so can I, I suppose.
Iโm still rewatching Gilmore Girls. Iโm in season 2 now. Never gets old.
I want the link to your doggy’s insta!!! ๐
And yes, every time I go walking through trails here in Florida (I LOVE doing that – the air is so fresh deep in the woods), I come out covered in ticks.
*shudders*
Ew, ew, ew!! I always forget to check. The one was on our laundry down the chute, 2 days after the trail. And the other was in my bedroom, right behind me, my hubs spotted it on the floor. Possibly from the pile of laundry or came off the dog? I dk, but every time I feel an ache or itch I get the heeby jeebies!
Here is the link to Gooseyโs insta https://www.instagram.com/goose.the.bernedoodle/
I just had to google how to do that, btw. Im very low tech. Iโve had to google several things over the last few days! Like, how to transfer a live video to a post. ๐
I like your mini dog Tasha…..๐คฃ๐คฃ
Right? Heโs like a medium or something. ๐๐คฃ
He actually looks like a skinny poodle under all that fur. Not underweight, just the shape of his body and head. We gave him a bath and I was shocked. Lol. Heโs all legs and floof.
Oh the Gilmore Girls. Itโs like a club. I can watch them over and over. Will never forget the summer my daughter and I would watch 2 or 3 episodes a night till we finished the whole series. I remember that as one of our best summers. She was in high school and I had explain some of the jargon that come out of Loreleiโs mouth. She wonโt let anybody borrow the dvds because sheโll afraid she wonโt get them back. Good memories were made that summer. After we watched sometimes we would go to sonic. She was a junior in high school and it was a joy to be with her.
Tasha
Where did you get the TALK TO ME GOOSE
Kerchief? Itโs cute. I call my daughter when I know she has had a bad work day and say that to her.
A local girl has a business making these and personalized it for me. I saw the saying on Etsy and thought it was perfect so I had her make me one. There are so many cute ones with fun sayings and prints, Iโm trying to pace myself here! ๐๐คฃ Here is her link https://www.miamacys.com/
Aw, I love that story! Itโs just one of those shows that lives on to be great, ya know? My aunt was going weekly dinners with her family and I said, oh, like the Gilmore Girls! She hadnโt seen it yet and I said she must! Lol
I canโt wait to have a show with mine! I remember doing this with my Mom at that age in high school. Ours was One Tree Hill.
I need to find books that give me the same feels. โบ๏ธ