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Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations – 10-30-2020

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HAPPY FRIDAY & Happy Halloween-Eve and Full Moon Eve!!!! Eeeeeeeep! I love it. A full blue moon, on Halloween. On a Saturday. Eeeeeeep!!

<— P.S. This one is the star of today’s recommendation show!!! HOLY MOLY EVERYONE IS LOVING IT! You’ll see below. 😉

Michelle: Blurb jolt! Blurb goosebumps! Gotta read this one.

P.P.S. Our crew’s recommendations have been exceptional hits over the last few weeks as so many here have picked them up, and loved them too! You’ll see a bunch below that are officially tried and true!

P.P.P.S: Here’s my latest review! It’s a horror and was making so many “scariest books” lists (though I didn’t find it that scary at all) ➔ Book Review – Penpal by Dathan Auerbach

TODAY’S “BLAST FROM THE PAST” BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:

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

  • ➔➔➔ TWO MONTHS FREE KINDLE UNLIMITED DEAL!!! EXTENDED THROUGH DECEMBER ☃️🎄🎄☃️!!! <— If you haven’t tried it yet, now’s your chance. WE ARE LOVING IT! 
  • and…
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  • and…
  • The Cabin by Jasinda Wilder <— OMG HOW DID I MISS THIS NEW RELEASE??!!!!!!! BLURB JOLT EXTRAORDINAIRE!! WIDOW IS GRIEVING HER HUSBAND… and then… “…I fill my hours with work until I’m too exhausted to remember him, to feel anything at all. One year, 365 days–and then one knock at my door changes everything. A letter from him, a last request, a secret will: My dearest Nadia, Trust me, my love. One last time, trust me. Sometimes the epilogue to one story is the beginning of another.” GASP!!!!!!! OMG THIS!!!

Michelle: Omg!!! Such a great book. Full box of tissues needed! …but it is so worth it. I loved it so much

Maryse: I have no doubt!!!! This one sounds incredible!

Kristie: Omg!!! There are no words for this book. It’s everything. I usually put off books that make me cry. I was rooted from the first page!!!

Rae: 😭😭😭 and I’m only at the early stages. Powerful.

Megan: This book was EVERYTHING!

Denise: So good. All the feels and a love story to remember.

Christina: Thank you so much for posting. I could not put it down.

Shera: I just finished this one and it’s certainly one of my 5 top reads of 2020! SO GOOD! Jasinda Wilder knocked it wayyyy out of the park!

  • The World According to Vince – A romantic comedy (Gym or Chocolate Book 2) by Stuart Reardon & Jane Harvey-Berrick <— THE ATTORNEY & THE BAD BOY MODEL!! “...He’s always crass and rude and swears all the time, and OMG, his Instagram feed is full of his manhood outlined in briefs, boxers, sweatpants and tighty whiteys—sometimes not even that much. He’s gorgeous, it’s true, and he’s modelled for Armani—what on earth does he want with me?”
  • JULIEO ENJOYED THESE!!

Books I finished lately….

DRIVE ME WILD by Melanie Harlow. – really enjoyed

PLAYING WITH FIRE – just as good as they say

RIDE – This was a re-read for me because I love this book. For me a 5. And I learned a lot about pro snow boarding.

OFF LIMITS by Sawyer Bennett – this was the best of her off series

Michele G: Maryse, I wanted to let you know I enjoyed Blacklisted by Jay Crownover. It’s the final book in her Loveless, Texas series. I’ve read them all and felt connected to the community and family the books centered around. I’m kind of sad to see the series end…

Claire: LOST BOY by Ker Dukey, the dark thriller Queen, went live today! I adore everything she writes, but this thriller is long awaited! 😍

Maryse: YESSSS!! I included it!!! It sounds CRAZY!! 😲😬

Claire: everything she writes is like this! Completely messes with your head and your heart. I love it! 😂😂

  • Reign of a King: A Dark Billionaire Romance (Kingdom Duet Book 1) by Rina Kent <— LIVE!! HER DEAD SISTER’S HUSBAND!!! “…He’s also my dead sister’s husband and way older than me. When I first met him as a clueless child, I thought he was a god. Now, I have to confront that god to protect my business from his ruthless grip. Little did I know that declaring a war on the king will cost me everything...”
  • Joyful January (Calendar Girls Ranch Book 1) by Kirsten Osbourne <— LIVE!!
  • The Cursed Rune (Royal Reaper Academy Series Book 1) by G. Bailey <— LIVE!!
  • Nerdelicious: A Dorky Duet Companion Novel by Mary Frame <— LIVE!!
  • SORRY CAN’T SAVE YOU: A Mystery Novel by Willow Rose <— LIVE!! SHE SUSPECTS HER HUSBAND IS A MURDERER!! “…Laurie Davis is the mother of two children, struggling to keep her family together since her husband, Ryan, went to war and came back changed. His PTSD is evident. He wakes up at night, screaming in fear; he can’t stand loud noises or anyone sneaking upon him. He even gets aggressive toward Laurie and the children. It has gotten so bad that he can no longer stay under the same roof as his family. When a woman from his squadron is found murdered, Laurie discovers something that makes her suspect Ryan, her own husband...”
  • Cursed: A Reverse Harem Paranormal Romance (The Fallen Duet Book 1) by Andréa Joy and A.J. Daniels <— LIVE!! REVERSE HAREM!! “...There’s a reason they call us the Four Horsemen. We warned her to stay away. Now she’ll become our greatest love and our hardest sacrifice...”
  • The Troublemaker by Kaylee Loring <— MONY’S RECOMMENDATION & KATHY LOVED IT!

Kathy: Thanks Mony for The Troublemaker by Kaylee Loring recommendation. I just finished it and loved it! Just downloaded Sleeper!

Mony: Kathy, glad you liked it! Sleeper is also a favourite as well as Come Back to Bed. The Plus Ones was also a very good read. She does a great job with the all her Hs!

  • MONY HAS SOME DARK/BULLY READ RECOMMENDATIONS FOR US!!

Mony: Some dark/bully reads, you say? some options…

Tasha J: Omg thank you!!! I’ve not read any of these yet and while I looked at some last night on Amazon and reviews, I just got so overwhelmed. I like recommendations rather than trying to find a needle in a haystack.

  • Blair Babylon <— Blair Babylon ALERT!! MONY HAS JUST DISCOVERED THIS AUTHOR & IS LOVING HER!!

Mony: Been reading some Blair Babylon books, and I’ve found two books that are amazing…part of Runaway Billionaires series. It’s about three good friends who are wealthy, hot and smart.

Started with the duet about Lord Arthur and I loved it!…Stiff Drink & Hard Liquor (about an rakish earl & Texan barrister in London)

Next one up is Max Grimaldi, the H in Rogue and he may be the best of the trio. I think I’ll read the prequel “One night in Monaco” beforehand although these are standalone.

  • JAN’S RECOMMENDATIONS ARE A HIT!!!! Mony is loving those, too! 😀

Mony: 🎉 I want to send kudos to Jan…because I seem to be reading SO many of her book recommendations!

Among those was

Kate Canterbary, who pens well-written, crisp, steamy, with some “feels” (such a strange word) novels…as J. says, some are better than others.

Next is her recent HR rec, the Deverell Series by Jayne Fresina. Binged on book #1, True Story, until the wee hours of the morning because it was so captivating. (It’s a GR buddy reads) Definitely in my top 10 HR reads. Characters are fabulous, and the setting in a castle on an island in Cornwall is perfect & bit gothic. True Deverell is unique – I’ve never seen an H like him in any HR novel. (Slow paced like a Zapata book) 5★+

Last, Rosalind James’ New Zealand Ever After series…Kiwi Rules (#1), Stone Cold Kiwi (#2) & Kiwi Strong (#3). Standout for me was #2…a top book boyfriend Maori doctor. *sigh* Now starting on her other series. 4-5★

Keep em coming Ms Jan!

Jan: We must be book twins *hugs* Glad you have found some new authors to enjoy.

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R. Renee

Good morning!!

Maryse remember when I said I was struggling with Butcher Box’s steaks? I finally tried the Bavette and loved it! I didn’t know what it was so I just threw it in the air fryer on the steak setting, then added a few minutes because it was thick. It was so good! One of them sort of unrolled like a flank steak but it wasn’t tough like one. The others stayed in a mini log shape. It would be great with a Asian or Mexican lime marinade (and used for fajitas). Also, they have lobster again! Woop!

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Maryse

WAIT…. OMG!!! AIR FRYER FOR STEAK???

You just opened up my world to a whole new level,. R!!!!!!!

And yes, that sounds delicious. My favorite food is Mexican so this is going to be my weekend project. YAY ME!!! 😀

Thank you!!

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R. Renee

Actually they resent me 2 rib-eyes too since I complained about them, and I threw them in there because normal cooking methods didn’t seem to work and they were fantastic! And I made chicken thighs in there last night that were to die for. So far, meat is my favorite thing to cook in there.

This is the recipe I’m going to try next time on the bavette steaks. We’ll eat them with (low carb) tortillas and pico. https://www.howsweeteats.com/2018/05/flank-steak/

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Maryse

This sounds perfect!!!

Can you tell me approx. how long you put the steak in the air fryer and at what temp (for your other steaks)?

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Maryse

I’m making Mexican lime marinated steaks today!!! 😀

Well… actually 1 Bavette and 1 pack of beef tips <--- I'm not a fan of beef tips so much I find them gamey... BUT!!!! Marinated for hours in lime juice and jalapeños and Mexican spices?? I think that might just cut that nasty gamey-flavor out!!Thank you for the air-fryer Mexican steak inspiration R!!

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R. Renee

Let me know how it turns out!! I haven’t tried beef tips in there.

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R. Renee

And I may have to check out The Cabin. I love that blurb!

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Maryse

Right? I remember how much I cried and cried all throughout P.S. I love you, so this is gonna be GREAT.

Also I’m officially reading Addie LaRue per Tasha’s HUGE love for it, and I’m SO in. IT IS GOOD. Was expensive but *shrug* I think it’s going to be worth it.

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Tasha J

Omg yes!!!! We must discuss when you finish.

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Maryse

Absolutely!!!! I cannot wait!

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R. Renee

I have PS I Love You but I’ve never read it. Saw the movie though! Maybe I should bump that up!

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D.G.

R. I started reading The Cabin yesterday and finished it this morning…break out the kleenex tissues! The first half WRECKED me! I literally sobbed…stopped to clear the tears, blow my nose then started back…to repeat. It just broke my heart…until it didn’t. Would definitely recommend!

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R. Renee

Thanks DG! I’ll start that one as soon as I finish the 2 I’m reading!

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Maryse

I think me too!!!!

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K. Phelan

Birthday Girl and Punk 57 by Penelope Douglas are currently free. I just moved them up my TBR. But I think The Cabin is my next read! But I can’t start it until after the election as I am working the next 4 days a polling station.

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Maryse

Oh wow Kathy you are going to be SOOOOO BUSY!!!

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mony

Ride by Harper Dallas. I agree with JulieO…it’s a fabulous read! My top sports romance for this year. Well written – without the cliches you find in most sport romance books. Characters are grounded, real. And like JulieO said, you learn a lot about snowboarding along the way. 5★ for sure.

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mony

Just received my November Goodreads buddy read books! All sound great! ☺️ Some are below…hope to report back…

Cellar Door by Trisha Wolfe – dark romance…abduction…looks fantastic
Makenna Davies is abducted and must unravel the mystery of her captor and the dark secret that entangles both their lives.

Creeping Beautiful by J.A. Huss GR 4.45. Not too dark but intense and unique.
About three men who buy a girl, Indie, on an auction block, then raise her and withhold secrets from her…

Out of Love by Jewel E. Ann
Our BR group read the Jack & Jill trilogy in October (we loved it!!). Then some of us went on to read One (about one of the characters in J&J). Now onto this book…about someone closely connected to one of the MCs 😉

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Maryse

Ohhhhh the first two sound crazy!! I gotta know more!!

AND I LOVE Jewel E. Ann though I need to continue the Jack and Jill series.

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mony

👍

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Shara

I just finished out of love. It was sooo good! I love Jewel E. Ann. She has quickly become one of my favorites authors and so far everything I’ve read of hers I’ve loved!

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Harper

I started reading One and gave up because of the racist comments. I didn’t want to have my opinion of the series ruined.

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mony

I totally understand…I first read that book a long time ago…and this time skimmed it to pick up parts about one MC, so didn’t read lots of it. I’m going back to take a look.
I have the same reaction to racism in books as well as other things like incorrect portrayal of characters with disabilities and that fine line where it becomes a “romanticism” of violence…

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Tasha J

I’m watching Bly Manor. I’m on episode 3. I thought about jumping into that new Xmas movie, cuz it looks fun and I feel the brainwashing pull of all the stores (and more) Xmas stuff out into celebrating early. But, I was firm in making myself watch something adult and creepy for Halloween. I’m enjoying it a bunch!
I tried reading some today but my brain needs a break.

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Traci

I’m reading The Cabin and I’m 30% and am ugly crying and thinking why did I do this to myself? It hits very close to home without giving too much away. It’s so good though I have to continue it.

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Maryse

I LOVE HEARING THIS!!!!!

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D.G.

Agreed Traci! It totally wrecked me!

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Liz

The cabin. It was my number one book of 2020. It was heartbreakingly exquisite. I’m so glad for your blog I would have never found it otherwise. Thanks for the recommendation girls.

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Maryse

Oh wow I need to jump on this one. I keep hearing how it is the best of 2020. I need that!!!

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Lisa A

I tried to resist clicking on The Cabin. I really did!! But then I read the comments and the Kleenex and the sobbing and the hearbreak…so click I did!!! Just gotta carve out the time to read it.

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Maryse

Eeeeep! Me too. I’m dying to read it AND scared to read it. But everyone says it’s so worth the tears.

Let me know when you start, Lisa. 😀

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