HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!! Today’s list is pretty big and I’ll be adding more throughout the day as we find ’em!
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BLASTS FROM OUR BOOK PAST!
- 1 year ago, we wanted jealousy! Reader Recommendations – Our Favorite Books with Jealous Heroines
- 2 years ago, we wanted older couples! Our Favorite Books with Older Main Characters & Couples – 30s & 40s and on…
- 2 years ago, we also wanted age gap! Reader Favorites – In the Mood for Age Gap Romance Books? I have a list for that!
- 2 years ago, remember my accidental-surprise bird-poop corn? That my landscaper eventually uprooted as if it were a weed and I never got to see it to its full growth despite how amazing it was growing? How could he do that? *hrmph* I miss it. 😢
- 4 years ago, I 4.5 STAR LOVED this one (author of my beloved shocker – “Rainfall”)! Book Review – Riven by Lissa Del
- 5 years ago, this one had our attention! Book Review – What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty
- 6 years ago, these were Amy’s absolute favorites: Reader Favorites – Amy’s Top Favorite Books List
- 6 years ago, I devoured this forbiddeny dark and twist crazy romance: Book Review – Bang by E.K. Blair
- 9 years ago, I interviewed our favorite bad boys of Thoughtless 😉 An Interview With Our Favorite Bad Boys – A Kellan & Griffin Tell-All (well… Griffin, anyway)
- 10 years ago, I tried my first Gena Showalter book! Book Review – The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter
- 11 years ago, I was hooked on Kerrelyn Sparks’s funny yet angsty paranormal romance! Book Review – The Vampire and the Virgin by Kerrelyn Sparks
TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT WE FOUND FOR THE WEEKEND !!
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- Say Yes: A Nostalgic Summer Romance by Kandi Steiner <— LIVE!! SHE CAN’T STAND HIM!! “...Liam Benson, the broody, sexy, tortured artist from my class who I can’t stand. He’s got a sour outlook on the world and an ego so big no one could properly stroke it to his satisfaction. When he finds out what I’m doing, he hijacks my “yes” night. And after just twelve hours with him, I’m desperate for more. But Liam is running from more than I could ever understand, and with his heart guarded and mind made up about life, I don’t stand a chance. I convince myself that we can keep it casual...”
- All the Wrong Choices by C.A. Harms <— LIVE!!
- An Unexpected Claim: Nathan and Peyton (Silver Lake Shifters Book 1) by Elle Christensen <— LIVE!!
- Wild Shifters: Shifter Romance Collection by Lola Gabriel and Alexis Davie <— BOOK BUNDLE!!
- The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren <— RECENT RELEASE & J.R. LOVED IT!
JR: I finished The Soulmate Equation last night and loved it! It’s a unique story and a perfect summer/beach read – 4.5*! I was so glad because the last few books I pulled off my to read list were just ok. I love when I find a really good one!
Michele G: I also really enjoyed Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren! I can’t remember if I already popped in here to comment on it or not. Such a clever book and really well done!!
- Forbidden Men and Curvy Girls: A Romance Boxset by Julie Scarlet
- Reluctant Bride <— ANTHOLOGY!!! “…Our twelve hand-picked stories feature young reluctant brides and the older men determined to claim them. These forced marriages may start out frigid, but our authors will prove that love can conquer all…”
- Wicked Player by Roya Carmen <— LIVE!! ROYA CARMEN ALERT!! SINGLE MOM SIGNS UP BECAUSE SHE NEEDS MONEY!! “…When Clara Scott signs up for the Player’s Game, she does it only for the money. As a struggling single mom, she needs the extra cash. Colton Rossi is beautiful, but he’s also a notorious player. Women swoon all over him. Yet Clara’s not interested in the least in a Casanova like him, nor does she have time in her life for romance...”
- Garkain: Book One of The Uluru Legacy Series by Anna J Walner <— LIVE!!
- Grumpy Dragon Daddy: A Rejected Mates Paranormal Romance by Milly Taiden and Anne Hale <— LIVE!!
- The Next Mrs. Russo by Jana Aston <— RECENT RELEASE & HARPER LOVED IT!
Harper: Just finished The Next Mrs. Russo. It was such a funny light story. Perfect for an end-of-the-day read! (you better finish before going to sleep, otherwise, you’ll be neglecting work to finish it).
- Until Ireland by TL Reeve & Michele Ryan <— LIVE!!
- Hell: A Dark Romance (Black Heart Romance presents Heaven & Hell) by J.L. Beck and C. Hallman <—LIVE!! DARK READ ALERT!!
- Shy Girl (Coffee Shop Series Book 5) by Katie Cross <— LIVE!!
- The Hellion is Tamed (League of Lords Book 4) by Tracy Sumner <— LIVE!! HISTORICAL ROMANCE/TIME TRAVELING SOCIALITE!! “...Transforming Emma Breslin from a poverty-stricken termagant into an aristocrat is easier than anyone imagined. Nearly overnight, she delights society as a trendsetting sensation. Torn between her obsession with the man who’s never forgiven her for leaving and her fight to safeguard the magical gem she stole from him, Emma battles to survive without the man she loves...”
- Rycks (Black Reign MC 1) A Bones MC Romance by Marteeka Karland <— LIVE!!
- The Vampire King and I by Rose Marie <— LIVE!!
- All of Me Series by Siobhan Davis <— LOVE TRIANGLE ALERT! STACIE RECOMMENDS THESE!!
Stacie: Hello I want to share about a duet book set I just read! It has all the feels! It’s a love triangle in a sense, it has surprises I don’t even see coming and I don’t want to say much because it’s better just to dive in! Just highly recommend the duet.
All of me Series book 1 “Say I’m the One” by Siobhan Davis. Ahhh I so want to share more but surprises are best go read it!!!
- Escorting the Royal (The Escort Collection Book 5) by Leigh James <— LIVE!! THE ESCORT & THE PRINCE!! “…Gorgeous escort Tarryn gets the opportunity of a lifetime: accompany the handsome, reclusive prince to the royal wedding. The money for the assignment is insane—and everything she needs to turn her family’s life around. But Tarryn has a troubled past, one that just might catch up to her when the press splashes her image all over the internet…”
- Rage (Satan’s Outcasts MC Sacramento Chapter): Outlaw Riders MC Romance Series: Book 1 (Satan’s Outcasts Outlaw Riders) by Vanessa James <— LIVE!!
- Cowboy Seeking A Wedding Date (Cowboy Classifieds Book 3) by Janice Whiteaker <— LIVE!!
- Intense (Dark Hearts Book 1) by C.M. Steele <— LIVE!!
- Top Shelf (Boston Rebels Book 1) by RJ Scott and V.L. Locey <— LIVE!! M/M ROMANCE!!! “…Hockey has been one of Xander’s main focuses since he was old enough to balance on skates. Well, hockey and Mason Kingsley, but Mason was always unattainable. Now that he’s about to see thirty candles on his birthday cake and is no longer hiding the fact he’s gay, he’s ready to find a soul mate to make his life complete. A summer vacation is just what he needs to have time to think, but when the Boston Rebels arriving in paradise with Mason in tow, thinking is the last thing he needs. One torrid night under a balmy moon and rules about not messing with his best friend’s brother vanish on a warm, tropical breeze…”
- Cowboy Seeks a Horse Whisperer (Eagle Mountain Brothers Book 1) by Marley Michaels <—LIVE!!
- Shift by Ginger Scott <— LIVE!! GINGER SCOTT’S LATEST!! HE’S A RACE CAR DRIVER & IN LOVE WITH HIS BEST FRIEND’S SISTER! “...Growing up with people makes for a special bond. But sometimes life has a way of testing just how strong a relationship is. And falling in love with one of your best friends, not to mention your other best friend’s sister? Well, that can be the toughest test of all. Heartbreak doesn’t know what it’s up against, though, because when there is a prize to be won, nobody bets against Dustin Bridges…”
- Her Covert Protector (Rogue Protectors Book 4) by Victoria Paige
- Stolen Jewel: A Bad Boy Mafia Romance by Alexis Abbott
- It Started with a Bang: A Fake Marriage Romance: Red River Romps #1 by Piper James
- Love You Wild by Becka Mack <— HER BOYFRIEND CHEATED ON HER & SHE’S SHATTERED!! “…Rumor has it the best way to get over someone is to get under someone new, but a rebound is the last thing she wants or needs, and she’s definitely not letting her guard down for anyone, especially not for charming, sexy-as-sin, multi-millionaire playboy Avery Beck…“
- Slow Burn (Feverish Series: a Bullet Spinoff Book 4) by Jade C. Jamison
- The Never Too Late Series Box Set: Rewrite, Simmer, and Pining by Stephanie Rose <— SERIES BOXSET!!
- Reborn: Anderson Special Ops: Book Five by Melody Anne
- Her Faithful Protector: A Navy SEAL Romance (Night Storm Book 6) by Caitlyn O’Leary
- Fire and Silk by Melissa Toppen <— LIVE!! SHE WAS ABDUCTED! “…Abducted. Held against my will. I’ve become a bargaining chip in a blood feud that spans decades. Mateo Rivera is the one calling the shots. His father’s death put him in charge. Now he holds all the power. I should have known that he would ruin me the moment I laid eyes on him. And he did. He introduced me to a whole new world. One filled with danger and desire. I wasn’t just his prisoner. I was his prize. But as the saying goes, if you lie with the devil, you’ll wake in hell. And now all that’s left is for me to burn….“
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- Fair Game by Patricia Briggs <— ELAINA IS ADDICTED TO THIS AUDIOBOOK!
Elaina: I have this book on audio (Holter Graham’s voice is *dreamy*), and have listened to it an obscene number of times lol It’s my favorite of the series.
I love this book so much lol I can practically quote it along with the audio reading. Isaac’s diatribe about ‘dumbass’ werewolves is worth it if nothing else.
…Aaaand now I need to listen to this again.
PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )
- Claimed (Lair of the Wolven, The Book 1) by J.R. Ward – June 29th 2021
- Murder at Sunrise Lake by Christine Feehan – June 29th 2021
- The Last Graduate: A Novel (The Scholomance Book 2) by Naomi Novik – June 29th 2021
- Survive the Night: A Novel by Riley Sager – June 29th 2021
- Ruin (Hawks MC (next generation) Book 2) by Lila Rose – June 29th 2021
- A Lot Like Love (Blue Moon Bay Book 1) by Jennifer Snow – June 29th 2021
- Kitty Kitty (Souls Chapel Revenants MC Book 5) by Lani Lynn Vale – June 29th 2021
- To Sir, with Love by Lauren Layne – June 29th 2021
- Carnal Urges (Queens & Monsters Book 2) by J.T. Geissinger – June 30th 2021
- The Mixtape by Brittainy Cherry – July 1st 2021
- The Lily Garden: A heart-warming, feel-good summer romance by Barbara Josselsohn – July 2nd 2021
- Survive the Night: A Novel by Riley Sager – July 6th 2021
- The Turnout by Megan Abbott – July 6th 2021
- The Stranger in the Mirror: A Novel by Liv Constantine – July 6th 2021
- Capture the Crown (A Gargoyle Queen Novel) by Jennifer Estep – July 6th 2021
- Nine Lives: A Novel by Danielle Steel – July 6th 2021
- The Betrayed by Kiera Cass – July 6th 2021
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This week has been all about reading The Last of Gann by R. Lee Smith. 1023 pages. 3 books worth. I’m at page 803, yes I’m counting pages. Epic read, slow story, quite the punch. Will report back later.
YAY!!!! 😀
Hang in there Mony. The later part of the story goes in directions I (for one) wasn’t expecting, and changed my view of the whole book. For me, made it a much more powerful read. I’ve only read the book once but do want to give it another read some time. But yes, it is EPIC in scale.
Such a great book, Mony!! It’s definitely a time commitment – – but so well worth it!!
Maryse I like the Blasts from the Past section. I often click through it, and there’s still lots of gems in there. Today I was all about looking through the older MCs/ age gap MCs. I still love those tropes. I used to think I liked omyw but not owym. But I’ve changed my mind since reading a few really good older woman books like Nia Forrester’s The Fall. Now I like both.
I’m so glad you like them. It’s so fun for me to re-see old posts that were (and still are) so relevant to what we’re looking to read. So many fun times!!
Me too!!! I absolutely love the blast from the past👍
Is anyone commenting on Sex/life? I love this blog because I enjoy new books (and cheap ones!) 44 chapters is maybe the best book from here and THAT was not was I was expecting. Any thoughts?
I haven’t started it yet (I haven’t even read the books though so many here LOVED them so they are featured a lot). Are you enjoying the show? Should I watch?
I binged it in one day. I’m mixed on the storyline. Some things really frustrated me. I do think it was well done…but the characters all made me nuts at times. Of course, I think they’re supposed to. I’ll tell you one thing for sure….it’s STEAMY HOT!
Also, the show is “inspired by” the book series. They’ve changed the story a great deal. I haven’t read all of the books in the series yet, but you can tell they aren’t following them. This is actually fine with me. It means I can go back and finish the series at some point without feeling like the show gave something away.
Now I’m curious about the books. I’m at ep4 and had to stop. It’s super steamy like you said, but I’m mad!!!!! Just like you, the characters are really getting on my nerves. Guess I miss the romance im used to.
Honestly, the show is nothing like the books. I think I was expecting it to be some what loosely based, but now knowing it’s not I will try to give the show another shot. Maybe.
The books (especially the first, 44 chapters) are funny and amazing. Is it too much to ask Netflix to make a show actually about bb Easton??
I wish I could tell you that changes over the course of the season…but it really doesn’t.
I just watched the first two episodes and I’m hooked but have to watch to make sure the kids aren’t going to pop in while I”m watching! I didn’t know it was based off a book series!
lol!! You definitely don’t want the kids popping in!!
Y’all!!!!!!!! The new Jana Aston, The Next Mrs Russo, did not disappoint! The h was just so awesome and funny. HER point of view only which was great because knowing his thoughts would have messed it up. It was low angst, funny and the h’s profession was different from anything I’ve ever read or even known about. Fun, fun, fun!
YAY Lisa!!! I LOVE FUNNY right now, and I keep hearing how great it is. Jana Aston is hilarious!
Yes – I loved The Soulmate Equation! Now I’m counting down until To Sir With Love is live!