HAPPY FRIDAY!! Guess what I’m doing? I’m building today’s list, and have a nice mix of recommendations and brand new releases so let’s see what we can come up with. Hopefully a ton of blurb jolts.
And while I gather up our book-thrills, I’m watching a thriller while I do it. I had to “rent” this one on Amazon as it’s still in theaters, and so far, so good. No regrets on paying for it yet. The main girl has a stalker… so, you know those FREAK. ME. OUT!!! It’s called “Watcher“. Not terrifying, horror movie wise (but if it was MY real life? I would be terrified!!). Certainly creepy and disconcerting (oops, I just hit a super scary moment) and she’s in another country where she doesn’t even speak the language, so she is already not comfortable. And now neither am I.
TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT WE FOUND FOR THE WEEKEND
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Thank You for Listening: A Novel by Julia Whelan <— RECENT RELEASE & BACK ON THE LIST ‘CAUSE ROCHELLE LOVED IT!
Rochelle: I really love Julian Whelan. Thanks for listening. A long extremely well written novel. I love that she didn’t make it into 3 books. Her first book My Oxford Year hooked me to her talent. She narrates with so many characters.
R. Renee: I can’t wait to read (or listen to) TFL!
Some summer reads in past couple weeks…
- The Tyrant Alpha’s Rejected Mate by Cate C. Wells – 5⭐
- Bittersweet Love by Q.B. Tyler – 5⭐
- The Bone Witch (Osseous Chronicles) by Ivy Asher (Binging-now reading book 3) – 4.5-5⭐
- Ideal Image by Freya Barker – 3. 5⭐
- The Last Eligible Billionaire – First half-3⭐ / Last half-4⭐ LOL
Every Summer After by Carley Fortune <— TASHA J LOVED IT!
Tasha J: I read Every Summer After, loved it!
- Cee Bowerman <— KATHY IS LOVING THIS AUTHOR!
Kathy: I have been binge reading Cee Bowerman. She is a new to me author and I have been devouring her books.
I’m Fine and Neither Are You By Camille Pagán <— SUPER-BARGAIN PRICED & AMY ENJOYED THIS ONE!
Amy: I started I’m Fine and Neither Are You last night, and so far I am LOVING the writing. We’ll see how the actual story goes, but I flew through the first three chapters without even realizing it. Fingers crossed it stays this good!
Amy: I’m at 40% of I’m Fine and Neither Are You, and I’m STILL enjoying it! The writing isn’t flowery or overly descriptive but rather the author packs a punch with her minimalist and straightforward style. The interactions and relationship between the h and her husband are absolutely relatable and just so REAL.
Pretend You’re Mine: A Small Town Love Story (Benevolence Book 1) by Lucy Score <— EFFIE (& “Read Me”) AGREE WITH MY 5-STAR REVIEW!
Effie: I absolutely loved this book. Loved it, loved it.
Read Me: I agree 100% with your review. I have read over 5000 romances and Pretend You’re Mine remains in my top 5 of all time. I have read it several times over the years and love it more and more for all the reasons you mentioned.
AUDIOBOOK L
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➔➔ Audiobook Matchmaker!! <— Find out which of YOUR Kindle books are available as audiobooks at a BARGAIN-PRICE! This is how it works. Click on that link & Amazon will show you all of your Kindle books that are also available as an audiobook at a seriously discounted price. This way, you can switch back and forth, seamlessly between your ebooks and your audiobooks. VERY COOL!
Run, Rose, Run: A Novel by James Patterson <— ROCHELLE LOVED THIS ONE!
Rochelle: Another I finished is Run Rose Run. Another long exciting story about a musician. Dolly Parton narrates written by James Patterson. Excellent read.
- AIMEE FOUND US AN AUDIBLE SALE!!
Aimee: If you are an audible listener I just received this message for their latest sale!!
- Vicious Queen: Boneyard Kings, Book 2 by Becca Steele, C. Lymari <— LIVE!!!
- Eat You Alive: Court Legacy, Book 4 by Eden O’Neill <— LIVE!!!
PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )





- Becoming Family: A Novel (Dogwood County Book 3) by Elysia Whisler | Aug 16, 2022
The Last Housewife: A Novel by Ashley Winstead | Aug 16, 2022
- The Manhattan Girls: A Novel of Dorothy Parker and Her Friends by Gill Paul | Aug 16, 2022
- Pen Pal: A Standalone Dark Romance by J.T. Geissinger | Aug 16, 2022
- The Close-Up: A Hollywood Renaissance/HOOPS Novella by Kennedy Ryan – August 16th 2022
- Blush by Helen Hardt – August 23, 2022
- Would You Rather: A Novel by Allison Ashley | Aug 23, 2022
- Reckless Hands (Chained Hearts Duet Series Book 5) by T.L. Smith | Aug 23, 2022
Soul Taken (A Mercy Thompson Novel Book 13) by Patricia Briggs | Aug 23, 2022
- Second Chance Rival by M. Robinson | Aug 23, 2022
- Ruby Fever: A Hidden Legacy Novel by Ilona Andrews | Aug 23, 2022
- Changing The Game (The Risks We Take Duet Book 1) by Bella Matthews | Aug 24, 2022
- What Hunts Inside the Shadows (Of Flesh & Bone Series Book 2) by Harper L. Woods | Aug 30, 2022
- Mafia Vows: Standalone Fake Marriage Romance (Arranged Marriage Book 6) by L. Steele | Aug 31, 2022
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Just finished McFarlane’s Mad About You and it was terrific. It was funny and interesting and the dialogue was Brit-banter gold. So good! If you like Sophie Kinsella, you will love this author.
YAY!!! Thank you so much!! I will add your recommendation to the latest Friday Finds post. 😀
Maryse have you seen Magnolia Parks? That new book that us getting buzz? I’m scared of it, but it sounds right up your angsty aisle.
I am tempted though because it is a part of a series……
I have not but you KNOW I’m going to check it out right now. I love book-buzz!!!!!!!