Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations – 05-26-2023

HAPPY FRIDAY!! I’m looking for some great new releases and bargain finds, and of course, tried-and-true recommendations, so if you have one for me, let me know!! 😀

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TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT WE FOUND FOR THE WEEKEND  !!

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• Liars Like Us (Morally Gray Book 1) by J.T. Geissinger <— J.T. GEISSINGER’S LATEST & IT’S IN THE TOP 10 on all of Amazon Kindle!! “…A young woman on the verge of bankruptcy. A mysterious billionaire with an offer that will change her life. An obsession so powerful, it could destroy them both…”
• Hate You Always: An Enemies-to-Lovers Brother’s Teammate New Adult Sports Romance (Western Wildcats Hockey book 1) by Jennifer Sucevic
• KATHY FOUND US TWO FAVORITE AUTHORS ON KINDLE UNLIMITED!!

Kathy: Two of my favorites Catherine Cowles and Natasha Madison are on KU. I have all of their books but if you haven’t read them this is a great way to read them.

Catherine Cowles. …I hate comparing another author to another but if you like Devney Perry, you will enjoy…

Natasha Madison is now on KU! I have every book and if you love sport romances, her hockey books are amazing!!

Mary Ann: thanks for sharing Natasha Madison’s books are in KU. I loved her Love series especially the 3rd book.

• How to Win the Girl: New Adult Sports RomCom (Campus Legends) by Sara Ney <— SARA NEY’S LATEST!! HE THINKS HE’S THE HOTTEST THING EVER & HIS IDENTICAL TWIN BROTHER IS TOO SHY… “…Problem is, he’s hopeless when it comes to dating. It’s seriously embarrassing to watch, considering we’re identical; everyone thinks I’m him and everyone thinks he’s me. Luckily I’m not intimidated by women and have plenty of experience. I might not want to find myself a girlfriend, but that don’t mean I can’t help him. Dude never needs to know! And that’s the very thing that lands me in trouble…“
• Wingless Crow: Part 1 by Marina Simcoe
• Endlessly Courted, Finally Loved (Scandalous Seasons Book 7) by Christi Caldwell <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE SUPER-BARGAIN!! “…the return of the Scandalous Seasons Series. Be swept away in the passion, drama, and splendor of Regency England, where the ballrooms glitter and the dukes are sexy and brooding, and the ladies dare to love. Endlessly Courted, Finally Loved Featuring the romance of Lady Beatrice Dennington and Laird Hamish, Earl of Brewster…”
• Fake Fiancé Rockstar: Friends to Lovers Secret Baby Romance by GiGi Reine
• You’re My Beat (A Slow-Burn MM Rock Star Romance) by Zarah Detand
• Claiming the King of Quakes (Kings of Disaster Book 3) by Lola Glass
• UNEXPECTED: An emotional, steamy, single parent, rockstar, standalone romance (The Material Witnesses Series Book 1) by Elizabeth Aton <— AIMEE LOVED THIS RECENT RELEASE BIG TIME!!

Aimee: This is a first from this author. I found it by searching for unexpected pregnancy romance. 5** it is VERY EMOTIONAL!!!

Talk about tragedy after tragedy… it’s definitely a trigger book!!! It will have you snot crying….😳 it did me) I can at least say it does have a somewhat happy ending!!❤️❤️❤️ LOVED IT!!!

• Until Death: A Dark Gods and Monsters Fantasy Romance (Tempting the Fates Book 3) by Alice Wilde <— FANTASY ROMANCE!! “…Until Death is the third book in the Tempting the Fates series. This is a dark fantasy series centered around a mashup of mythological and fantasy retellings that is slow burn and slow build with multiple love interests, shifters, forbidden love, multiple POV, dark themes, cliffhangers, twists, spice, betrayal, heartache, redemption, and so much more...”
• The Unbound Moon (The Darkest Mark Book 2) by May Dawson
• Suspicious Mate: A Small Town Grumpy Shifter Romance (Otter Cove Shifters Book 1) by Delta James
• Shadow Moon (Star Touched: Wolf Born 2) by Michelle Madow
• DUMB F*CK (Strip Mall Series Book 2) by T. Torrest  <— STEPHANIE FOUND US THIS ONE & SHE LOVES IT!

Stephanie: New one out today, Dumb F*ck, one of the funniest and yet hottest books I’ve read in a long long time.

• Snuggled Inn (Burrowing Hearts Book 3) by Amy Bellows <— M/M ROMANCE!!
• Hawk (Manchester Chapter Untamed Sons MC Book 5) by Jessica Ames
• Treasure Me (The Legend Hunters Book 3) by Robyn DeHart  <— NANCY FOUND US THIS NEW RELEASE!!

Nancy: TREASURE ME by Robyn DeHart! TREASURE ME by Robyn DeHart is Book 3 in The Legend Hunters series.

All 3 books are treasures to read. They could be read as standalone, but I enjoyed all of the books. Each book has a unique story and romance. There’s plenty of adventure!

• Hearts Vow: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance (Mafia Brides Book 1) by Rogue London <— MAFIA ROMANCE! “…Vittoria may give the appearance of the perfect mafia princess in public, but behind closed doors she is a complete and utter brat. Which suits my own desires perfectly, as there is nothing I enjoy more than painting a woman’s backside red before I bring her to heights of ecstasy she’s never known. Each time she runs from me, I catch her. And each punishment I inflict on her gorgeous body only makes me more determined to keep her by my side forever. Whether she wants to be there or not…”
• Survivor: A Dark Alien Enemies to Lovers Romance by Loki Renard
• The Boogie Man by Marley Jacobs <— R. RENEE IS REALLY EXCITED ABOUT THIS RECENT RELEASE!!

Marley: What a great list, Maryse! Thanks for including me on it~ made my day! & very excited that J.T. Geissinger has a new one coming out. Love her!

R. RENEE: MARLEY!!!! SERIOUSLY! You don’t call you don’t write and here you’re publishing a book I’ve only been waiting years for??! *dances around*

Maryse: LOL!!! Love this reaction!!!

R. Renee: I just one-clicked The Boogie Man so fast I think I sprained my finger. I’ve been waiting for this book since 2017! I fell in love with this author after reading Goodnight, Nic, which someone on here recommended!

• The Lies We Tell: A Standalone Forbidden Romance (Secrets Collection) by Kathy Lockheart <— TWO BOOKS BUNDLED SUPER-BARGAIN ALERT!! “…Dive into love’s dark side in this thrilling collection of two standalone romances, where secrets, deception, and heart-stopping twists will keep you glued to the pages. The Lies We Tell includes two full-length, tension-filled romances in the Secrets and the City series: Deadly Illusion and Fatal Cure…”
• The Truths We Hide: An Enemies to Lovers Romance (Secrets Collection) by Kathy Lockheart <— TWO BOOKS BUNDLED SUPER-BARGAIN ALERT!! “…Dive into this emotionally charged collection of two standalone romances filled with betrayal, deception, and the heartbreaking choice between what is right, and what the heart wants. The Truths We Hide includes two full-length, tension-filled romances in the Secrets and the City series: Lethal Justice and Grave Deception...”
• Crown of Blood and Glass (Awakened Fates Book 1) by Lucinda Dark & Rebecca Grey <— FANTASY ROMANCE!! BETRAYED BY HER FRIEND & SAVED BY HER ENEMY!! “...My closest friend has lost his mind. He killed my father. Took over my Kingdom, And despite the blood that now stains his hands … he claims that we’re fated to be together. My salvation comes from the most unlikely of sources. To reclaim my throne I’ll have to rely on the one man I’ve hated my entire life for survival...”
• Primal Instincts: Volume 9 by Nicole Edwards
• Pretty Wicked Secrets (Ruthless Hearts Book 2) by Callie Rose
• A Ship of Bones & Teeth: A dark fantasy pirate romance by Karina Halle <— KARINA HALLE’S LATEST!! SHE’S HOPING TO GET HER OLD LIFE BACK AFTER BEING ABUSED BY THE PRINCE SHE LEFT EVERYTHING FOR… “…When she was just 16-years old, she sold her soul to the sea witch Edonia, giving up a life underwater in exchange for the love of Prince Aerik on land. But after a decade of abuse and misery inflicted by the cruel prince, Maren wants nothing more than to leave him and her royal role behind and find Edonia to reverse the spell. An opportunity for escape presents itself when the prince and princess are traveling overseas and are taken hostage by a band of notorious pirates...”

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PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )

1. Esme Cahill Fails Spectacularly: A Novel by Marie Bostwick | May 30, 2023
2. Once More with Feeling: A Novel by Elissa Sussman | May 30, 2023
3. The Late Mrs. Willoughby by Claudia Gray | May 30, 2023
4. Marrying Off Morgan McBride by Amy Barry | May 30, 2023
5. The Girl Next Door by Cecilia Vinesse | May 30, 2023
6. Chef’s Choice: A Novel (Chef’s Kiss Book 2) by TJ Alexander | May 30, 2023
7. Psyche and Eros: A Novel by Luna McNamara | May 30, 2023
8. Sweet Strings (Second Sets Book 2) by Aly Beck | May 31, 2023
9. Don’t Marry Him (Fun For the Holidays) by J. Sterling | Jun 1, 2023
10. The Second Half (40s, Love, and Romance Book 2) by Rachel Blaufeld | Jun 1, 2023
11. We Just Couldn’t Say Goodbye: a time travel romance by Layne Deemer | Jun 1, 2023
12. Rhode Trip (Road Trips & Romance) by L.B. Dunbar | Jun 1, 2023
13. Fated (The Serendipity Series Book 4) by Carly Phillips | Jun 2, 2023
14. Unfortunately Yours: A Novel by Tessa Bailey | Jun 6, 2023
15. Royally In Trouble by Meghan Quinn | Jun 6, 2023
16. Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan | Jun 6, 2023
17. Hendrix: A Pittsburgh Titans Novel by Sawyer Bennett | Jun 6, 2023
18. A Little Ray of Sunshine by Kristan Higgins | Jun 6, 2023
19. Made For Romeo (Made For Series 4) by Natasha Madison | Jun 6, 2023
20. The Captive Duke (Captive Hearts Book 1) by Grace Burrowes | Jun 6, 2023
21. Torch (Men of Inked: Heatwave Book 11) by Chelle Bliss | Jun 6, 2023
22. You Beautiful Thing, You (Bad Boys of Bardstown Book 1) by Saffron A. Kent | Jun 6, 2023
23. Cherished Enough (Love in Montana Book 2) by Kelly Elliott | Jun 6, 2023
24. We Could Be So Good: A Novel by Cat Sebastian | Jun 6, 2023
25. Wolf on the Wild Side (Run with the Wolf Book 1) by Terry Spear | Jun 6, 2023
26. Double-Decker Dreams: A Novel by Lindsay MacMillan | Jun 6, 2023
27. Charm City Rocks: A Love Story by Matthew Norman | Jun 6, 2023
28. Untamed Queen: A Dark Arranged Marriage Mafia-Inspired Romance (Badlands Underworld Book 2) by Nina Levine | Jun 8, 2023
29. Knight (Laurel Springs Emergency Response Team Book 8) by Laramie Briscoe – June 9, 2023
30. Prepared: A Manual for Surviving Worst-Case Scenarios by Mike Glover | Jun 10, 2023

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