<— LIVE! This one, and SO many others that are right up our alley. Authors near and dear to our reading-hearts… our very favorite ones are BACK this week. Abbi Glines’ Until Friday Night (HOLY MOLY the blurb on this one made my heart ache!!! This sounds so different for this author… deep and poignant sounding), Tracey Garvis-Graves’ Heart-Shaped Hack (I LOVE THIS AUTHOR!! Everything I’ve read from her, very adult-contemporary awesome!), Emma Chase’s Sustained (made me awwwwwww when I read this blurb… he helps take care of orphans), Shay Savage’s Released (best male POV-writer!!), C.D. Reiss’ Rule (mafia romance!!), Tijan’s Fallen Crest University (need I even expand? LOL!!! She’s HUGE in our crew), the list goes on and on, and I think we’ll be reading to our hearts delight this week!
P.S. ABOUT TIJAN’S Fallen Crest Series (I love Tijan just ’cause she’s plain awesome in real life, AND ’cause so many here LOVE her books) BUT! I can’t answer the first question however (since I still need to read this series), however… our crew CAN!!!:
Allison: Confession time . . . I see FCU and read the blurb and just think, “Ugh. High School.” But then I read the way you guys comment and talk about the books and wonder “WTH am I missing?”So please someone tell me . . . WTH am I missing?
Ela: *whispering to Allison* I feel the same……..shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Fabi: The story is so much more intense than what you would think of as high school angst. I would even call it dark in some respects.
Tessa: What are you missing? Just to get an idea, I’m at 90% at typing because the tummy twists got too much and I had to step away before I threw my tablet in anger and fear. I literally have my hands clenched and want to scream and hit something.
Tessa: And done. *sighs* I want more! I know, I’ll get more (Logan’s book, yeah!) but I want more now!
Amy: Oh Ela and Allison…you are missing SO much if you haven’t read the Fallen Crest series. If not for the high school references in the first few books, you would think they were college age. The characters may be in high school but I would NOT classify it as YA, especially with the sexy times. To me, FCH is one of those series that may not sound like much from the blurbs or our gushing but has to be experienced to understand the appeal. And they read FAST! I keep staring ambivalently at FCU on my iPad, wanting to dive in yet knowing that when it’s over then that’s it and I’ll have to wait for the next one and I’ll be in a funk. *sigh* I’m so glad you ladies understand that feeling.
Ela: Oh Amy! LOL You have re-assured me *high five* *fist bump*…..
Tessa: I can’t say I’m in a funk yet. I’m still saying “Oh, my, GOD!” out loud a lot. I will be though. Ela,
Amy: See?? SEE?!? *points at Tessa* Look how quickly she finished it! I don’t want it to be over that fast but I know it will ’cause it’s nearly impossible to set it down once you start it.
Ready? Just take a look at these!
P.S. Let me know if I’m missing any or if you loved any (from this list or elsewhere).
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Sustained: Legal Briefs, Book 2 by Emma Chase
- Shadows Strike: Immortal Guardians Series #6 by Dianne Duvall
- Wildest Dreams by Robyn Carr
- Make Me, Sir: Masters of the Shadowlands by Cherise Sinclair
- The Last Time I Saw Her: A Novel by Karen Robards
- Tough Love by Lori Foster
- When a Scot Ties the Knot: Castles Ever After by Tessa Dare
- Breathless in Love: The Maverick Billionaires, Book 1 by Bella Andre
- The Culmination: The Club Series, Book 4 by Lauren Rowe
Two Minutes: Seven Series, Book 6 by Dannika Dark
- Her Lucky Cowboy: A Montana Men Novel, Book 3 by Jennifer Ryan
- X: Kinsey Millhone, Book 24 by Sue Grafton
- Secondhand Souls: A Novel by Christopher Moore
BARGAINS & READER RECOMMENDATIONS (NOTE: bargain priced when I added them, but prices can change on Amazon, so make sure to check before you finalize your order).
Box Set: Rescue Me Saga, Books 1-3 by Kallypso Masters <— HOLY MOLY BDSM BAD-A$$ES DEAL!!! The 1st 3 in the series have been bundled at a rock bottom price!
- The Moment of Letting Go by J.A. Redmerski <— Melissa recommends this one! “Hi Maryse, I just finished The Moment of Letting Go by JA Redmerski. OMG- so great! It had the Edge of Never feel to it which I know you totally loved and were head over heals for. (me too) You must read and/or review. I’m curious to see what your take on it is.“
- The Unblocked Collection by Marni Mann <— whole series bundled at a bargain price!
- Wrong by LP Lovell <— DARK READ, super-bargain priced right now, and book #2 was just released (below)!!
- Dance for Me (Forbidden Trilogy Book 1) by J.C. Valentine <— The conclusion to this trilogy was just released today (below) so I’m posting #1 & #2 right here since they’re bargain priced! 😀 If you haven’t read these yet, DON’T look at the blurb of the latest one!!
- Lie to You (Forbidden Trilogy Book 2) by J.C. Valentine (and here’s #2)
Overruled by Emma Chase <— MIGHT BE ONE FOR THE WHAT TO RAED AFTER ARSEN LIST ALERT!!! Sale priced ’cause book #2 was just released (below)! Anne loved it “I finished Overruled and LOVED it! I totally fell in love with Stanton Shaw and Sofia was amazing too. I totally recommend this book!” (but some of our fellow readers were FURIOUS with HIM and some decisions he made… and did not love it as much). 😉
- Slammer by Tabatha Vargo <— HE’S A PRISONER AND SHE’S THE PRISON NURSE <— Aimee went nuts over this recent release! “Just finished slammer by tabatha vargo. It was unputdownable. Holy moly what an ending”
- Play for Me: A Novel <— OOOOOH SOUNDS LIKE TROUBLE ALERT!!! Claudia found us this one!!! “I was waiting for the price to go low; ..very good reviews…” She’s a married photographer and… “It happens without warning: At a folk-rock show at her son’s college, Lily becomes transfixed by the guitarist’s unassuming onstage presence and beautiful playing—and with his final note, something within her breaks loose.” (and then she gets a job to tour with them…)
- Made for Breaking (The Russells Book 1) by Lauren Gilley <— And Nancy found us this one!!
PARANORMAL/FANTASY/SCI-FI/DYSTOPIAN
Breakout (The Dred Chronicles Book 3) by Ann Aguirre
- Devastation: A Beauty and the Beast Novel (A Beastly Tale Book 3) by M.J. Haag
- Nightwalker by Jacquelyn Frank
- River Wolf (Wolves of Willow Bend Book 7) by Heather Long
- Vampire in Crisis (Family Blood Ties Book 8) by Dale Mayer
- Night’s Surrender (Children of the Night Book 7) by Amanda Ashley
- Even Vampires Get the Blues: A Deadly Angels Book (A Deadly Angels Novella 6) by Sandra Hill
- The Last Time I Saw Her: A Novel (Dr. Charlotte Stone Book 4) by Karen Robards
- Intervention by Aurelia T. Evans
Accessory: The Scarab Beetle Series: #4 (The Academy) by C.L. Stone
- On The Hunt by Alexandra Ivy, Rebecca Zanetti, Dianne Duvall, Hannah Jayne
- Shadows Strike (Immortal Guardians series Book 6) by Dianne Duvall
- My Savior (Bewitched and Bewildered Book 4) by Alanea Alder
- The Dragon Guard Series Box Set: (Books 1-7) by Julia Mills
- Charmed and Dangerous: Ten Tales of Gay Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy by Astrid Amara, KJ Charles, Charlie Cochet, Rhys Ford, Ginn Hale, Lou Harper, Jordan L. Hawk, Nicole Kimberling, Andrea Speed
- Dragon King: A Dark Kings Novella (1001 Dark Nights) by Donna Grant
- Witches Don’t Back Down (Kate Storm Series Book 4) by Meredith Allen Conner
- Obsession By Treaty (Scifi Romantic Suspense) (Qui Treaty Collection Book 5) by Kayla Stonor
- Angel 6.0: Emissary (Space Opera Romance) (Angel 6.0, Book 5) by Travis Luedke
- Volume One: Gildemer (The Gate Series 1 Volumes) by A.S. Oren
- Parallel Fire: The Parallel Series, Book 3.5 (Paranormal Romance) by Deidre Knight
- Bring Me to Life by August Kert
- Dark Nest: Reckoning (The Dark Nest Chronicles Book 2) by Leanna Renee Hieber
- Because of Him (The Mind Breaker Accounts Book 2) by Megan Duke
- Multiple Incursions by F. R. Akerman
CONTEMPORARY
- Fallen Crest University (Fallen Crest Series Book 5) by Tijan <— TIJAN ALERT!!! And I can’t even read the blurb ’cause I have to start the series first and it’s been on my TBR list for a few years and EVERYONE I know seems to love it, especially Tessa who has thrown enough peanuts at me for not reading it that I could eat peanut butter for a few years!
Until Friday Night (A Field Party Book 1) by Abbi Glines <— WHOA!!! OH WOW I LOVE THE SOUND OF THIS ONE! SHE’S MUTE & HE STARTS TELLING HER HIS SECRETS… He’s the popular jock (quietly hurting over his dad’s cancer suffering) and SHE is mute because she saw her father murder her mother!! “…she stayed quiet, keeping her sorrow and her fractured heart hidden away. As West’s pain becomes too much to handle, he knows he needs to talk to someone about his father—so in the dark shadows of a post-game party, he opens up to the one girl who he knows won’t tell anyone else.West expected that talking about his dad would bring some relief, or at least a flood of emotions he couldn’t control. But he never expected the quiet new girl to reply, to reveal a pain even deeper than his own—or for them to form a connection so strong that he couldn’t ever let her go…“
- Bounce: A Boomerang Novel by Noelle August <— “Never in her wildest dreams does Skyler imagine she’ll land the lead role or that she’ll have her shoes knocked off her feet by the kiss her audition partner, Grey Blackwood, plants on her—a kiss that feels very real and not at all “acted.“
- Don’t Get Me Wrong: A Novel by Marianne Kavanagh <— SOUNDS POIGNANT (and it says for fans of Jojo Moyes. Oh that’s me!!!) They hate each other, but both love her older sister… “Both Harry and Kim are too stuck in their prejudices to care about what’s really going on beneath the surface of each other’s lives. They’ll never understand each other—until the worst of all tragedy strikes. Faced with the possibilities of losing the person they both love most, long-buried secrets come to a head in ways that will change both Harry and Kim forever.” <— CLAUDIA LOVED IT!!! “Don’t get me wrong by Marianne Kavanagh , loved it!! One of my favs this year!“
- The Path (Crystal Cove Book 3) by Tawdra Kandle
- Second Chance Bride by Raine English
- 3 Seconds (Time for Love Book 6) by Bethany Lopez <— HE’S A ROCK ROCK STAR/OLDER WOMAN-YOUNGER MAN ALERT!! “What starts as a one-night-stand becomes more when Bronagh and Brendan realize that they can’t walk away. But can a younger man who’s prone to late nights and scantily-clad women convince a woman who’s been hurt that age doesn’t matter, and he’s the man she needs?“
- Divine Domination (Bought by the Billionaire Book 4) by Lili Valente
- Time to Heal by Lisa B. Kamps
- It’s a Wonderful Wife (Sinclair Brothers Novel) by Janet Chapman
- Ally Hughes Has Sex Sometimes: A Novel by <— OMG ON THIS BLURB!!! SHE’S A SINGLE MOTHER/TEACHER & HAS A FLING? WITH A STUDENT and then… “Ten years later, Ally’s still single. Jake reappears and surprises her in a brand-new role: He’s dating Ally’s now-grown daughter.” <— CLAUDIA LOVED THIS ONE TOO! “Ok, another one : Ally Hughes Has Sex Sometimes: by Jules Moulin ..sooooo good!! Thank you Maryse!!”
Sustained (The Legal Briefs Series Book 2) by Emma Chase <— AWWWWWW I LOVE THE SOUND OF THIS SWEETNESS ALERT! He’s a no-nonsense lawyer, and sounds like a hard-ass… “I’m not a therapist or Prince Charming—and I don’t pretend to be. Then Chelsea McQuaid and her six orphaned nieces and nephews came along and complicated the ever-loving hell out of my life. Now I’m going to Mommy and Me classes, One Direction concerts, the emergency room, and arguing cases in the principal’s office…“
- Illusive (Storm MC #5) by Nina Levine
- With Brave Wings (Breaking Free Book 2) by Cara Dee
- Getting Over It: Sapphire Falls book six by Erin Nicholas
- Christi Bell by Lori Lapekes <— CREEPY MESSAGES… “She discovers peculiar things, like the stranger lives in a beat-up old trailer that resembles her toaster. She begins to understand him. But is he a stalker or a protector?“
- Injustice (A Kingpin Love Affair Book 4) by J.L. Beck
- Her Alaskan Hero (An Alaskan Hero Novel Book 1) by Rebecca Thomas
Rule (A Mafia Romance) (The Corruption Series Book 3) by C.D. Reiss <— THE CONCLUSION TO THIS MAFIA ROMANCE TRILOGY ALERT! (I can’t read the blurb so I don’t spoil it for myself, but it’s now complete!)
- Find Me (Found Duet Book 2) by Laurelin Paige <— The Conclusion of Gwen and JC’s Story
- A Scot in Springtime by Helena Moran-Hayes
- In The Dark (The Rules Book 2) by Monica Murphy <— SHE’S HOUSESITTING & HE THINKS SHE’S HIS RICH NEIGHBOR… “If Gabe wants to believe she’s a spoiled rich girl looking for some fun, she can go along with that. After the summer, she’ll never see him again. They don’t count on running into each other at college. Now Lucy must keep up the pretense of being a rich girl–and it’s exhausting…“
- Disconnect (Iron Bulls MC #2) by Phoenyx Slaughter
- Unforgettable Heroes II Boxed Set by Elizabeth Bevarly, Maddie James, Margaret Ethridge, Janet Eaves, Amy Jarecki, Jennifer Johnson, Amie Denman, Bobbye Terry, Arlene Hittle, JC Wardon
- Meeting Max by Richard Brumer
Heart-Shaped Hack by Tracey Garvis-Graves <— HE HACKS MONEY INTO HER ACCOUNT ALERT!!! “When Kate Watts abandoned her law career to open a food pantry in Northeast Minneapolis, she never dreamed it would be this difficult. Facing the heartbreaking prospect of turning hungry people away, she is grateful for the anonymous donations that begin appearing at the end of each month. Determined to identify and thank her secret benefactor, she launches a plan and catches Ian —a charismatic hacker with a Robin Hood complex—in the act...”
- Illusive (Storm MC #6) by Nina Levine
- Coletrane (Bad Boys of Retribution MC Book 4) by Rie Warren
- Anything but Broken by Joelle Knox <— HER DEAD SISTER’S EX ALERT!!! “She’s flunking out of college, haunted by scandal, and the only person who cares is Sean Whitlow, an irresistible bad boy with a soft spot for her. The problem? He’s her dead sister’s ex…”
- Passing His Guard (Against the Cage) by Melynda Price
- A Forever Love (Eligible Billionaires Book 6) by Maggie Marr
- Worth It (Forbidden Men Book 6) by Linda Kage <— FORBIDDEN LOVE ALERT!!! “…nothing else mattered, not that our families were enemies, our time together was forbidden, or we had to meet in secret. Our love could conquer all. Until it didn’t…“
- Forbidden (The Wicked Woodleys Book 1) by Jess Michaels <— REGENCY HISTORICAL
- Level Hands (Bend or Break) by Amy Jo Cousins <— M/M ROMANCE
- Feat of Clay (Men of London Book 4) by Susan Mac Nicol <— M/M ROMANCE
- A Little Harmless Rumor by Melissa Schroeder
- Storm Warning (Security Specialists International Book 4) by Monette Michaels
- Wrath: Wrong book 2 by Stevie J. Cole <— DARK READ ALERT!!! Sounds pretty darn good, so I put book #1 up there in the bargains (it’s super-bargain priced right now). 😀
- Dirty Money (Bad Money Series Book 2) by Ali Parker
- A Real Cowboy Rides a Motorcycle (Wyoming Rebels) by Stephanie Rowe
- Claiming His Cowgirl (Crawley Creek Book 3) by Lori King
- Her Lucky Cowboy: A Montana Men Novel by Jennifer Ryan <— BULL RIDER ALERT! “He’s the fantasy that always kept her going. A child genius hidden away by her family, Bell was the secret no one talked about, the girl no one wanted. Despite finding success as a young surgeon, she’s still the awkward girl who’s never had a boyfriend. So why does Dane, a notorious playboy and sizzling-hot cowboy, insist on taking her on a real date?“
- Special Agent Maximilian (Undercover FBI Book 3) by Mimi Barbour
- Best Kept Secrets (A Chesterton Scandal Novel Book 1) by Shelly Ellis
Released (Caged Book 3) by Shay Savage <— CAGE FIGHTER ALERT!! Tracey says: “Book 3 of the caged series by Shay Savage is out I absolutely ate the first two up think it will be a late night tonight 🙂 “
- Stone Cold Liar (Misadventures of Mink LaRue) by Noire
- Necessary Detour by Kim Hornsby
- Gypsy Heat: A Gypsy Beach Novel by Jillian Neal
- Fall for Him (Forbidden Trilogy Book 3) by J.C. Valentine <— BROTHERS ALERT!!! “Two men. Both brothers. One life-changing decision.” I put #1 & #2 up there in the bargain priced books, since this appears to be the trilogy conclusion. I’m not going to read the blurb… 😉
- Loving the Chase (Heart of the Storm) by Sharla Lovelace
- Peace, Love, & Romance: (Celebrating Women Who Have Loved, Lost, and Triumphed) by Jennifer Theriot, Diane Rinella, Christine Ardigo, Robyn Roze, Dee Ernst, Aubree Lane, Kelly Cozzone, Jill Cox Vogt, Rebecca Warner, Nan Reinhardt
- Jingle Bell Cowgirl: cowboy inspirational romance (Heart of Oklahoma Book 5) by Lacy Williams
- The Christmas Joy Ride by Melody Carlson
- Deception by April Isabelle Ordonez
- Operation Italy (Operation Series Book 2) by ML Rosado
- Nantucket by Nan Rossiter <— SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE ALERT! “After Cadie returned home to New York and discovered she was pregnant, her parents crushed any hope of communicating with the boy she’d left behind. Unanswered letters and calls couldn’t change Liam’s heart, but over the years he’s settled into a simple, solitary life in his rambling beachfront house. Now he’s learned that Cadie is returning to Nantucket for the opening of her son’s art show…“
- Reconciliation – Book 3 Metal Prodigy Series (The Metal Prodigy Series) by J.S. Snow
- Mystic Park (Finding Home Series Book 4) by Regina Hart
- Angry Movie Guy by Izzy Church
Blurred Lines by Lauren Layne <— BEST FRIENDS AND ROOMMATES FOR YEARS ALERT!! But when they start having casual sex (and yet just staying friends) and it works… everyone’s content. Until!!! “The arrangement works perfectly . . . at first. The sex is mind-blowing, and their friendship remains as solid as ever, without any of the usual messy romantic entanglements. But when Parker’s ex decides he wants her back, Ben is shocked by a fierce stab of possessiveness. And when Ben starts seeing a girl from work, Parker finds herself plagued by unfamiliar jealousy…“
- Timber Lake (The Snowy Range Series Book 2) by Nya Rawlyns
- Playing by the Rules (A Portwood Brothers Novel Book 1) by Emily Robertson
- Nobody’s Fool (A Willow Park Romance Book 2) by Sarah Hegger
- Business With Pleasure (More To Love Book 1) by Rozlyn Sparks and Abi Aiken
- Accidentally Seduced (The Naked Truth Book 3) by Carmen Falcone
- The Heartbreak: Undying Love #2 by Isabelle Connors
- Planning on Prince Charming (Reality Romance Book 4) by Lizzie Shane
- Code of Honor: A Spontagio Family Novel by Missy Johnson
- Just a Little Kiss by Renita Pizzitola
- Privileged (American Prince Book 1) by J.M. Downey
- Pardoned (American Prince Book 2) by J.M. Downey
- Persecuted (American Prince Book 3) by J.M. Downey
- PS Olive You by Lizzie Allen <— MARRIAGE IN TROUBLE ALERT!! “…he leaves Faith in charge of finding them a permanent holiday home on the island. But things don’t go to plan – over the course of a summer, Faith’s doomed marriage begins to unravel, and far from finding a house she set out for, she finally discovers the person she really is. . .“
- Emma’s Dream (Morgan’s Run Romances) by M. Lee Prescott
- Safe with You (Saved #1) by Shelby Reeves
- Havana Jazz Club by Lola Mariné
- What Happens in College… (Ritter University Book 2) by Vanessa M. Knight
- Ever After (Love to the Rescue Book 3) by Rachel Lacey <— HOT COP ALERT! “Pete Sampson (aka Deputy Hot Stuff) faces intense pressure from the sheriff to find out who’s behind a string of vandalisms. And after her spray-painting spree, Olivia is suspect number one. Still, Pete can’t stop thinking about her. Wanting her. Now he’s torn between his duty and his overpowering desire for the vivacious waitress…“
- Last Chance Llama Ranch by Hilary Fields
- Finding You (Candellano Family Trilogy) by Maureen Child <— SINGLE FATHER ALERT! “Carla Candellano has faced a tragedy she’d like to put behind her, but no one has been able to penetrate the wall she has built around herself–until she meets six-year-old Reese Wyatt. Reese hasn’t spoken since her mother died last year, and it’s friendship at first sight for Carla and little Reese. But it’s the girl’s worried father, Jackson, who arouses Carla’s curiosity, and passion, in ways she never imagined…“
- Knowing You (Candellano Family Trilogy) by Maureen Child
- Violent Delights by Helena Maeve
PRE-ORDERS (next week’s)
If I Didn’t Know Better (The Callaways Book 9) by Barbara Freethy – August 26th 2015
- Bound By Temptation (Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles Book 4) by Cora Reilly
- The Empathy series Box set by Ker Dukey <— The entire series bundled for a SUPER BARGAIN!! releasing August 31st 2015
- Breaking Ryann (Bad Boy Reformed 3) by Alyssa Rae Taylor – expected release date August 31st 2015!!
- 9 Ways to Fall: An Exclusive Collection of NINE Red-Hot Romances by bestselling authors, featuring Alpha Males, Fighters, Rock-Stars, Movie Stars, Sexy Bad Boys and more – August 31st 2015
- Thick Love (Thin Love Book 2) by Eden Butler – August 31st 2015
- Hold On (The ‘Burg Series Book 6) by Kristen Ashley – September 1st 2015
- Under My Skin: A Stark Novel by J. Kenner – expected release date September 1st 2015
Begging for It by Lilah Pace – expected release date September 1st 2015 <— OMG I LOVED BOOK #1!!!!! 😀
- Crosstown Crush: A Sins In the City Novel by Cara McKenna – September 1st 2015
- Reclaiming Jessamine: A Novel by Jessica Sorensen – expected release date September 1st 2015
- Archangel’s Enigma (Guild Hunter) by Nalini Singh – expected release date September 1st 2015
- The Drafter (The Peri Reed Chronicles Book 1) by Kim Harrison – expected release date September 1st 2015
- A Red-Rose Chain: An October Daye Novel by Seanan McGuire – expected release date September 1st 2015
- Undercover: A Novel by Danielle Steel – expected release date September 1st 2015
- Too Hard to Handle (Black Knights Inc.) by Julie Ann Walker – expected release date September 1st 2015
- The Gambler: The Wedding Pact #3 by Denise Grover Swank – expected release date September 1st 2015
Dark Ghost (Carpathian Book 26) by Christine Feehan – expected release date September 1st 2015
- Charlie Foxtrot (Code 11- KPD SWAT Book 5) by Lani Lynn Vale – September 3rd 2015
- Hollywood Dirt by Alessandra Torre – September 7th 2015
- Sin & Suffer (Pure Corruption) by Pepper Winters – Jan 26th 2016
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Confession time . . . I see FCU and read the blurb and just think, “Ugh. High School.”
But then I read the way you guys comment and talk about the books and wonder “WTH am I missing?”
So please someone tell me . . . WTH am I missing?
*whispering to Allison* I feel the same……..shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
MARYSE WHAT A GREAT LIST! AND LOOK AT ALL THOSE PRECIOUSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
FCH HS
The story is so much more intense than what you would think of as high school angst. I would even call it dark in some respects.
Great list Maryse! I started Heart-Shaped Hack last night and really liking it so far. Hopefully this book will end my reading slump.
Also got Sustained by Emma Chase. I really liked the first one in the series so excited about this one.
I really wish I could find a similar book to The Golden Dynasty. It doesn’t have to be a fantasy romance but one with a similar feel. I really loved that book so much and miss what it made me feel 🙁
What are you missing? Just to get an idea, I’m at 90% at typing because the tummy twists got too much and I had to step away before I threw my tablet in anger and fear. I literally have my hands clenched and want to scream and hit something.
And done. *sighs* I want more! I know, I’ll get more (Logan’s book, yeah!) but I want more now!
Oh Ela and Allison…you are missing SO much if you haven’t read the Fallen Crest series. If not for the high school references in the first few books, you would think they were college age. The characters may be in high school but I would NOT classify it as YA, especially with the sexy times. To me, FCH is one of those series that may not sound like much from the blurbs or our gushing but has to be experienced to understand the appeal. And they read FAST!
I keep staring ambivalently at FCU on my iPad, wanting to dive in yet knowing that when it’s over then that’s it and I’ll have to wait for the next one and I’ll be in a funk. *sigh* I’m so glad you ladies understand that feeling. 😉
Oh Amy! LOL You have re-assured me *high five* *fist bump*…..
I kinda got myself in a PNR pickle *shrugs* I can’t seem to stop reading Merry Gentry series, I’m on book 3.
Oh and Amy, I know the feeling of having a book but not wanting to read it cause you’re afraid, I have 2 that I keep looking at but that is all: the latest Charley Davidson (cause book 9 is not out until Jan) and the latest Fever book (no clue why, I think Iced turned me off).
I can’t say I’m in a funk yet. I’m still saying “Oh, my, GOD!” out loud a lot. I will be though. Ela, I’m doing the same thing with the Charley Davidson series. The way the last one ended, I’m scared. I haven’t even bought it yet, and I love her books.
See?? SEE?!? *points at Tessa* Look how quickly she finished it! I don’t want it to be over that fast but I know it will ’cause it’s nearly impossible to set it down once you start it.
Anne, you should try out Warprize…for me it was kind of a lighter version of GD but still really, really good!
Ela, there are some on here who were *really* not happy with Iced and/or Burned…I’ve decided to leave well enough alone and pretend Shadowfever was the end of the series. For now at least. 😉
Tessa, does FCU wrap things up for Mason and Sam? ‘Cause I’m going to miss those two if so…
Sustained sounds sooooo sweet! And I think I need that after finishing a book yesterday that left me in a p!ssy-a$$ mood. She walked in on him in THEIR bed with another woman yet she went back to him in the end and even shouldered some of the blame because she had been distant due to work, not being able to conceive, IVF, etc. Um, NO. Y’all know how I feel about those books. *frowns with arms crossed*
Seriously? She thinks it’s her fault? Um… Nope. Hate those books.
Technically it took me longer to read it, because, um… I fell asleep reading it. Though, in my defense, I do have to get up daily at six, so… sleep! Sam and Mason get two more books. Tijan didn’t want to let them go, I guess. 🙂 OMG, at the end is a sneak peak at Logan’s book. It’s told from the new heroine’s POV, and she’s awesome for him. I was grinning just from the three pages. She sounds kind of nuts.
Amy so many people have rec’d Warprize that I think I really need to read it 🙂 Oh no what book was that? I can’t believe she went back to him and shouldered some of the blame! Just no!
I really need to read the FCH series so I can join the fun.
Tessa, I knew you’d be finished by now! I’m excited and scared. Starting tonight! Happy to hear there will be two more books for Mason, but LOGAN IS NEXT!! Yay me! I can’t wait to see what kind of heroine will finally capture his heart (it could have been me…lol)!
Until Friday Night sounds great, but $10.99? WTH? And Sustained….. $7.99? Some of these more popular authors are seriously overcharging us for their ebooks! Blah!
Amy, what book was that…..that’s total BS!
Oh I just realized I had received Blurred Lines as an ARC and haven’t read it yet….whoops my bad….
Ela I’m w/ you on Charley Davidson!
I finished The Good Girl yesterday and really liked it, I think Stockholm Syndrome is definitely catnip for me.
I am working my way through the Sacred Hearts MC books and am rather enjoying them!
Amy – I keep looking at FCU and thinking if I read it it will then be gone…and I love the FC world!
So think I will finish off the MC series first, 2 books to go and the last out in September. Then maybe read the new Mariana Zapata book, coz if I read FCU it will be over and I will have to wait for the next one…or maybe I will read it next or I have the the last two of Shay Savage’s Caged series….soooo many great books and sooooo little time!
Amy I am sooooooooooooo happy I’m not the only one, hence haven’t picked up Burned 🙁
Oh Charley and Reyes are my catnip but not as much as Syn and Ryder, very close!!!!! It’s so hard to choose sometimes between the son of the devil and The Faery!!!!! I will not give away his title cause that’s a total spoiler for those who haven’t read AND MUST READ!!!!!!!!!
And yes what is that book that SHE FORGAVE HIM AND SH*T????
But Paula, Tessa said Logan’s book is next and there will be 2 more books for Mason! It’s not over until the fat lady sings! Lol!
Tessa, I thought this book was Logan’s. So not ’till next one huh? 🙁 I might have to squirrel this one for the weekend so I can read it uninterrupted.
Okay, I’ll post the link for those of you wanting to AVOID the book. That being said, y’all know how I don’t like giving spoilers (I’m twitching just thinking about posting this) and I *despise* untagged spoilers so…
****SPOILER ALERT!!!!!!**** Don’t click if you don’t want a spoiler!!!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/kindle/kcp/tos.html#stos-bookmark
It was about lost love and a second chance and actually turned out to be a bit of a mind screw near the end (which I was loving!) and thennnnnnn she had to go and make that decision. *sigh*
Yeah. Logan is featured majorly. I just wanted to hug him.
Amy, that’s a link to the kindle store.
Oh, I’m awesome. *snort*
Let’s try this since the other links show the actual title in the link itself…

Again, SPOILER ALERT!!!!!!!
You know what, I really feel I need to say this. I do not mean any offense to anyone who has been in that situation and has chosen to forgive and work things out. No one has the right to try and sway another person on whether they should or should not take their spouse or significant other back after infidelity. That is between the couple and the couple alone. My strong feelings I keep vocalizing against the woman taking the man back after he has cheated is IN BOOKS.
Tumbling down off my soapbox now…
I actually read that book and gave it 4 stars?!?!?
I get it Amy, only in books. Although my Italian side would never let me forgive something like that, even in real life! Especially if it happened in MY BED! No!
Awww Tessa, does Logan need hugging *pushing Tessa out of the way*……I’ll take care of that! Lol!
Ela, remember when it turned into the whole mind-messery thing? I had a bit of a lump in my throat when all of that happened.
Oh no Jean, you’ve done it now… *sits back smirking and waits for fireworks*
Lol Jean! That’s not hugging you’re doing, that’s groping!
Ela, proof again we all have our own tastes. 🙂
*thinks* Nope, no fireworks. Knowing Logan, he’d prefer the groping.
Just finished Heart-Shaped Hack and really liked it! There’s a little bit of mystery and angst but no unnecessary drama which I always appreciate. Ian and Kate were great together and their relationship was beautiful. There’s going to be a second book but there’s no CH in this first one. A 4.25/5 for me.
I think I am going to read When a Scot Ties the Knot by Tessa Dare next.
Yep, you’re right, groping! Lol! I’ll let you give him one hug, but that’s it!
Can’t wait to start tonight now and have Logan back in my life!
LOL!! Logan and groping are synonymous. 😛
*chews lip and continues eyeballing FCU*
Amy….LMAO….just because I gave it 4 stars doesn’t mean I remember what I read. Let me read some spoiler reviews cause now I am very curious how or why I gave it 4 stars.
*chants quietly* Read it, read it! Alright, mostly I went nuts as I was reading it and want to know if I’m just insane or if it really was that tense.
*goes and gives Logan a platonic hug*
stop it stop it stop it
I want to save FCU for my special weekend read and you guys are killing me.
—reminds me of that song “killing me softly with his words…”. Was it Stevie Nicks?
*snickers while Logan ‘platonically’ hugs Tessa and cops a feel*
Haha, yes that would be so Logan to cop a feel!
ROFL. He so would too! *rubs backside*
Killing me Softly is by Roberta Flack? (Spelling) or Fugees. I like the Fugees version. 😛
Maryse, The Skeleton King (Dartmoor Book 3) by Lauren Gilley is up for pre-order….comes out Sept. 15. Didn’t you review book 1 recently?
YES!!!!!!!!!! WALSH’S BOOK!!!!!
I havent read any of this column yet…but Tessa…I just started FCH, in your honor!
Yay!! Grey is in for some awesomeness!!! 😀
Blurred Lines sounds good, but I keep thinking I read something like it as a fanfiction. Also Sustained and Overruled and Anything But Broken and Heart Shaped Hack- what is it about covers that sometimes are what really draw me to the book??).
Anne: “I really wish I could find a similar book to The Golden Dynasty”…. have you ever read Lord of the Isles, by Debbie Mazzuca? Same “feel” as GD. She is from our time and gets thrown back in time (not alternate universe, but same idea). Just enough paranormal and a ton of hot action. Loved it.
I’m reading Arsen, because I couldn’t remember anything about it and people were insisting it was awesome! So now that I am reading it it is coming back to me. Still can’t remember everything that happens, but at least I know I don’t have full blown Dementia yet.
Yeah, Grey! I hope you like it. 🙂
A Twist of Fate (The Lexi Series Book 1) by T Gephart is free. 🙂
Ohhhhh Diane!!??
The Good Girl has Stockholm syndrome? That’s catnip to me too, for some reason…
I mean… I mean… you know. How can you not connect with someone that is “Do or die”? you know?
LOL!!!! MichelleS!!!!!!!! 😛
oooooooh Lauren YES!!!
I had no idea. YAY! Okay I have to update the reading order list and the book release page…
fabi…
have you not read FCH at al yet?
‘Cause WE WILL SO MARATHON READ IT together if you want… i’m game when you are.
MichelleS thanks for the rec! I haven’t read or heard of that book before. Going to start it tonight 😀
I really do need to catch up on the FCH series.
You know what i really wanted the other day is a Mercy Thompson book.
Fabi & Tessa love that song.
Maryse???? Whoa!!!
Amy, catch Tessa. Lol
*looks around for EVERYONE*
OK, Fabi has read up to this new one. And loved them, I believe.
Maryse, think how Happy you’ll make them all. And Ela just started.
Plus, I’ll never call you Maurice again…….maybe a space cowboy though.;-)
bev… I’ll laugh my butt off if you call me a space cowboy. LOL!!!!
Uh… *blinks in shock* Grey just started it. I persuaded sweetly (and in no way nagging), Fabi to read it a few months ago. She is just going to marathon the last one.
Bev, what song?
Tessa, Killing Me Softly.:-)
🙂 See what book fog will do to you. It makes you forget everything.
Oh, its Grey that’s reading it.
Correction… it’s Grey that just *finished* it. Well, the Fallen Crest High anyway. Let me just say, Fabi, Tessa… I totally get it now. *squee*
Logan, Mason… oh yes, I’m a big fan of the Kade brothers.
*biggest grin ever*
*skips around while tossing FCH peanuts in the air*
*grabs and tackles Tessa*
I got her Bev!!! Better late than never!! 😛
*falls flat from the tackle* *blinks* She liked it! You hear that Amy? She liked it! She hasn’t said who she likes most, but she liked it!
I know, I know!!!! *jumps with Tessa and squeals*
Oh crap I haven’t had time to read FCU yet don’t tell me!!! And you all STILL owe me for that sneaky peanut! Is Nate in it?! Has he stopped being stupid?! Don’t tell me!!! I don’t know if you all know but if anyone likes Nicole jacquelyns craving constellations series she has a new book out craving trix I just read it and it was so good as usual *sigh*
Great list Maryse. Heart Shaped Hack, Ally Hughes Has Sex Sometimes, Play for Me & 3 Seconds all locked and loaded.
Cant bring myself to load up Sustained cos I’m still angry *gggrrrrr* about stupid Stanton in the first book which was a dnf for me….and I never ever dnf.
AND I have avoided FCH series because I thought it sounded a bit too YA but after reading all the recommendations here I think I need to reconsider. Mmmmmm.
Oh..damn Amy. I have that book tbr. And I really cant deal with situations where there’s hurtful cheating in books…and in HER bed!! And shes made to feel partly responsible!!! NO. Just no.
Ladies do not be afraid of YA. I wouldn’t classify FCH as that anyway.
But E&P and Harry Potter? These are AMAZING(!) stories and characters that you are missing out on. If I could go back and read HP….. I remember when those books release days were beating opening weekends at the box office. And I’ll say kicks Twilight’s a$$ when it comes to world building, writing, and characters. And humor! I will say they get more grown up and darker as the books go on. This series left me ugly crying a few times. Not all about romance but there. The friendships though, perfect.
FCH – “what am I missing?” – um… Mason and Logan? It doesn’t read like a YA, except that it takes place in High School. That part worried me too, and I am not a huge fan of stories about people that much younger than me – but I did like FCH!!!
I NEVER pictured Mason as a High School boy, did anyone else? He was just instantly a man in my mind’s eye (and my smutty head).
FCU has reaffirmed my love for Logan…..sigh….not done yet, but I get the book fog Tessa!
Ok. Convinced. FCH.
I’m not against YA in general Bev…..think it was just the high school setting that had me hesitating.
I am still at my Merry Gentry PNR marathon, book 4. Once I’m done it will be a pickle between CD Reiss Series and FCH 🙂
*jumps and squees with Amy* *points to Lisa’s comment* *squees again*
MichelleS, you think he would have been a Book husband if I pictured a teenager? Pfft. That man is smexy from the word go.
See why I wanted to hug Logan, Jean? *sighs*
“He was just instantly a man in my mind’s eye (and my smutty head).”
Here’s to you, Mrs. Robinson. *lifts martini glass to MichelleS* 😛
*grabs Tessa* And did you see Ela’s comment?? She’s considering FCH as well!!! *continues jumping and squeeing*
Ela, are you talking about CD Reiss’ Submission series or Corruption series? I’ve read the Submission series, and I really liked it but I LOVED the drama of FCH. I don’t remember a whole lot about the story line of the Submission series other than sex, sex and more sex (not a bad thing :P). But I DO remember sooooooo much about the FCH series, which has the added bonus of some great sexy times. So obviously you know where my vote lies. 😀
I read the Submission series too….nope can’t remember much. My vote is for FCH! Amy, did you start FCU…..ahhh my Logan!
The Corruption Series. I read her Submission series and really liked and nope don’t remember much *shocker*!!!!!!!! All these forbidden billionaires tend to get blurry in my head. I do however remember Christian, Gideon, and Jesse oh and Ethan, can’t forget Ethan, other than these hunks I have little memory for the billionaires.
Ladies? Anyone else like me? Who do you remember and even some of the story???
And here’s to you, Mrs. Robinson,
Jesus loves you more than you will know.
God bless you, please Mrs. Robinson.
Heaven holds a place for those who pray,
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
We’d like to know a little bit about you for our files
We’d like to help you learn to help yourself.
Look around you all you see are sympathetic eyes,
Stroll around the grounds until you feel at home.
And here’s to you, Mrs. Robinson,
Jesus loves you more than you will know.
God bless you, please, Mrs. Robinson.
Heaven holds a place for those who pray,
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
Hide it in the hiding place where no one ever goes.
Put it in your pantry with your cupcakes.
It’s a little secret just the Robinson’s affair.
Most of all you’ve got to hide it from the kids.
Koo-koo-ka-choo, Mrs. Robinson,
Jesus loves you more than you will know.
God bless you, please, Mrs. Robinson.
Heaven holds a place for those who pray,
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
Sitting on a sofa on a Sunday afternoon.
Going to the candidates’ debate.
Laugh about it, shout about it
When you’ve got to choose
Every way you look at this you lose.
Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio,
Our nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
What’s that you say, Mrs. Robinson.
Jolting Joe has left and gone away,
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
Yep Jean, I started it!! Although I did make the mistake of thinking I could just take a quick peek at the beginning before starting my work, and now I’m all antsy to get back to it.
Mason has my heart but I love Logan as well, just in a guy friend kind of way. That boy…it wouldn’t be the same without him. I stopped right after Sam’s toast in the basement: “To f***ing family!” Logan’s response to her and Mason: “In the literal sense for you two.” LOL!!!!
*lifts martini glass to Ela* 😉
Haha! I love Logan’s sarcastic remarks! Yep, once I started couldn’t put it down and now stupid work is getting in my way! Logan is waiting for me!
Ela, I love Jesse Ward, and of course remember Christian, Ethan, Gideon, James Cavendish, and their stories. Yep, all others and their stories are a total blur!
*snickers* No, it wouldn’t be half as good without Logan. I love the Loganisms, especially Mason yelling at him to stop with the hashtags.
I’m the same, but in a different way. I’ll remember a story, but no idea what book that was or the characters names. I sear, re-reading Mighty Storm, I remembered the story, but was like, oh, um… so that was this book?
The only reason I remember names is because I type them up in my list. Sometimes that helps me remember the story. Haha!
By the way guys, I finished All of Me by Gina Sorelle yesterday and I absolutely loved it! There were some editing issues but not enough to take away from the story. This heroine, Stella, was so strong, sassy, upfront, and completely loveable! And her sisters were all characters in their own right! Highly recommend!
sear? how did mean become sear?
Oh, a lot of people were looking at that one. Good secondary though? Yeah!
A list, huh? I could try that. I can’t commit to anything. Heck, I wanted Goodreads to remind me by my review, and I couldn’t commit to putting that much info in a review. :/
I think I’ve mentioned Every Which Way by Calia Read, but has anyone ever read it besides me? It’s been a while since I read it, but I DO remember that Thayer reminded me a lot of Mason…or maybe Mason reminded me of Thayer. *scratches head* I can’t remember which one I read first.
It involves two brothers and an h (who I had a total girl crush on) but not with the same dynamics as the Mason-Sam-Logan relationship. It *seems* like a love triangle, but Severine (the h) is not bed hopping between the two brothers. So for anyone who doesn’t care for cheating books, you’re safe with this one. I have to say though that the author pulled the rug out from under me at one point…that’s all I’m sayin’. 😉
Yes Tessa, my lists have lists! Lol! I always think I can look at my GR reviews for reminders too, but sometimes I am so vague so as not to ruin anything for anyone else that I can’t even figure out what it was about! Then I end up reading others reviews to refresh my memory! It’s a vicious cycle!
Oh and Tijan’s warning at the beginning of the book of something happening near the end makes me sooooo nervous!
Whoa, whoa, whoa…what warning?
*goes to check FCU*
List of lists. Oh boy. I know I can’t commit to that.
Amy, it’s paperback only, used only. That’s why no one has read it.
Uhhhhh, it better have been a GOOD warning. 😕 Then again, Tessa seems to be okay so that’s a good sign.
The warning was a surprise at the end. 🙂 Though, of course, not revealing anything about the book. (The hashtag remark doesn’t count!)
WHAT?!? But…but…I have it on my Kindle app as well as the next two books in the series…what happened?
In the author’s Dedication, “There’s a bit of a surprise for you guys at the end, so be warned!”
Yep, Tessa seems to have handled it ok so that makes me feel better!
Amy I read that one!!! I gave it four stars on Goodreads so I must have liked it 😉 I have the second too but don’t think I’ve read it…
All these comments about Fallen Crest, has me curious to read it, but I have one question- it seems like it is not finished and it’s 5 books?? Is that right?
Jean I agree about All of Me. Really liked it and the strong h, although she did bug me somewhat when she would ask Nathan personal questions, then tell him it’s ok you don’t have to answer right now and then in the next breath would be bugging him to tell her everything!!
I also just finished reading Blurred Lines. Loved it. Sweet, minimal not drawn out angst of best friends to lovers. Just wished the ending was a little more drawn out. *sigh* Now what to read next…
Lisa, I was debating on reading Overruled or Sustained. So you’re one of the one’s in Maryse’s comment who hated on the H? That bad?
Thanks for the feedback on Blurred Lines Cheryl!
Yeah, Stella could be persistent, but I loved it!
Avoiding Overruled because of the comments I’ve seen, but Sustained looks soooo good!
Cheryl, yes. It’s five books, with two more to go. They don’t end on a major CH, as you know Amy would be screaming at us. *grins*
Niki…I liked the second one as well, even though it was about someone I ended up really not liking in the first book. That character was redeemed though. 😉
Cheryl…you read Pure Abandon, didn’t you? I couldn’t remember if it was a standalone in a series or if their was a CH.
And Tessa is right, I would be freaking out if there were CH’s in the FCH series!! Things are always wrapped up one way or another by the end of each book with just a hint as to what will be happening in the next book. In other words, they are written PERFECTLY for those of us who don’t like CH’s! 😀
Fallen Crest High, Fallen Crest Family & so far half of Fallen Crest Public in the last 24 hours… Yep, you guessed it, I haven’t done a blessed thing but read. Its beautiful really.
Yeah…other than mentions of it, it totally doesn’t read like a YA series. Its hot…lmao!
Mason…Logan… I wouldn’t kick either of them from my bed. *um, crickets* if I weren’t married, and they were there…*sheepish grin*
Seriously if you haven’t…read this series…it’s breaking me out of my book funk!
MichelleS I finished Lord of the Isles and really liked it!! Thanks for the rec *big hugs*
I think my next read is going to be FCH 🙂
Grey know I need to read it! Starting Fallen Crest High tonight 😀
Grey, what about Mason, the short novella? Tessa will tell you what order to read it…..I read it first since I downloaded the series as a bundle and it was first, but apparently it would have had a bigger impact had I waited to read it. Tessa?
Cheryl don’t let me put you off. I loved her Tangled series but I couldn’t over look what I saw as cheating in overruled. The H for me was a bit of a dirtbag. I gave it 3 good attempts but gave up when I started to really dislike the h too.
BUT others loved it.
Mason would be best to read after the third one. 🙂
*goes off to scream happily*
Hey, on the latest shortcuts to new books, has anyone else been eyeing The Affiliate? I’ve already pre-ordered it. The blurb looks intriguing and it’s by KA Linde.
I agree on the Mason novella being read later on…you definitely want to get to know Mason and Logan through Sam’s eyes first. 😉
Ela I have trouble remembering all of the characters too. If their story sticks with me and I remember all the details I consider ir a fave. Billionaires who I will never forget…Jesse from This Man. Christian cos he was the original. Gideon too. Malcolm Saint from Manwhore. All the others are a blurry blend of alpha hotness!!
I tend to remember the hot alpha types from PNR and UF much more often than the regular guys, and definitely more than billionaires etc. They have cool names, and something distinctive usually (a power or some back story) that just sticks with me. The rest are a huge blur. Once in a while a normal guy stand out, like Tack or Tate or someone like that.
I am thinking that Maryse is going to start FCH soon. It’s just in the air. Just so you know, Maryse, you can have Mason, ’cause Logan is mine.
P.S. It’s so NICE of you all to give me Mason. *flinches from Tessa’s glare*
But what if I… like Logan? Hrrrrmmmmmmm? 😛
I have Overruled. It was just on sale. Very curious because of the mixed reviews on it. Same hate him and some like him.
Just finished FCU!!! Loved it!!! Started it last night and read all day today in between work etc!! Hate it when stuff gets in the way of my books!!!! Tessa, I felt the same way you did ready to throw something but for me never my iphone!! That’s where I read my books these days. Always have my phone with me and can read whenever I can!! Grey, I love those days when you can read book after book in a series!!! So excited there’s more books to come in the series and love that we are not left with a CH!! Back to The Rocker that Holds me series!!!
Jean& Cheryl, I love the part towards the end. With the whole picture on the fridge and money, lol. You get a nice glimpse into their life in the second book. But that h drove me a little nuts, though she definitely has her reasons for her behavior. I liked it but not as much as the first one.
Fingers crossed Tessa that Maryse is reading FCH.
*eyes narrowed* Maryse can have Mason? My Mason? I like the trend that’s been going. You all like Logan, remember? Right now, I only have to compete with Amy over Mason.
Bev… *crosses fingers* Lisa, that’s why I kept typing instead. The tension was wild.
DO NOT CLICK IF NOT CAUGHT UP ON THE FEVER SERIES!!
A blurb for the new book. I have to say I’m not excited by this blurb.
https://www.heroesandheartbreakers.com/blogs/2015/08/romance-news-roundup-km-monings-feverborn-details
Who’s Jada? I mean, all excitement or hate aside, I have to re-read Burned now, because I really don’t remember a Jada.
Tesaa ; this may be a SPOILER if you haven’t read Fever……. Jada is………… skip this part of you are not caught up…. lalalalalalala……..
(Dani).
I’m not excited either. Still mad about Burned. I want Iced and Dani back.
Tessa, she is one of the reasons I disliked the book. Call foul on her.
She and *spoiler* have some things in common.
so, MichelleS, assuming that blurb doesn’t look to good to you either?
And so Mac Mac Mac, Blah Blah Blah. Blech.
And yes i like mac. Just lets move on. Don’t fix what ain’t broken.
Aw Tessa, you don’t have to compete with me…you can be his book wife and I’ll be his book mistress. 😛
I had a busy day so I haven’t gotten to the tension in FCU yet, but now I’m a little nervous…at least I can count on Tijan to wrap things up and not drag stuff out over two or three books!
Tessa you have to compete with me too over Mason!!!!
I’m just sittin’ back with my sweet tea and feelin’ really glad that I haven’t subjected myself to Iced and Burned yet…
Puppy pile on Lisa for saying that!!
Amy’s the other woman.
Is she the type who will lose every thing and be redeemed in the next book?
Touché Bev!!! LOL!!!!!!
Amy, the cover of your book.
https://www.google.com/search?q=hayden+panettiere+and+husband&client=ms-android-americamovil-us&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAcQ_AVqFQoTCLW-jcKKyMcCFQQ4iAodTkQFTw
Logan…Mason….Logan….Mason.
Damn I’m really going to have to read this series and find out for myself.
Are you with me Maryse?????
Sorry Amy!! Maryse, it’s time for you to read this series!! You are going to love it!! Tijan is such an amazing writer. You will be hooked!!
Let’s try this again. Takes place in Hawaii.
Lisa I’m with you!!!
But FIRST I have to read Heart Shaped Hack by Tracey Garvis Graves. I’ve been told it’s AH-MAZING!!!
And I love her, so I gotta go in… I just gotta!
LOL!!!! You’re writing my story Bev!!
Except I’m not blonde. And hubby is only 5’11″…but I’m 5’1″ so I still feel like a shorty next to him! Thought you would want to know that…ya know, for research purposes. 😉
P.S. OMG I LOVE PUPPY PILES!!!
I wanna be in the puppy pile. 😀
*drags Maryse into the puppy pile*
*kicks Heart Shaped Hack out of puppy pile*
😛
And replaces Heart-shaped Hack with FCH.
You never know Maryse. Logan or Mason just might be your new Travis????
OOoh I remember. I just am waiting to see what that’s about.
*falls into the pile* Now, Maryse. Some people say the Heart Shaped Hack is good, but look at how many say FCH is good. First day, FCU was at #15 of all paid kindle sales. That sounds like some people might like the series.
Okay, Amy is his mistress. Hrm. Let me contemplate that one.
Wait! MichelleS! I saw you. Look at The Affiliate by KA Linde. It screams “need to be read”, doesn’t it?
Puppy pile. Uh-oh. Think some one maybe upset with Maryse.

*snort* OMG!!!!! LOL bev thanks for that puppy pile photo. That’s TESSA!
She has no more peanuts…so… you know. She’s smothering me with other… nut…hings. LOL!!

Tessa – read the blurb. Sounds pretty ‘Michelle like”….. hmmm…. she’s 17, so is this YA? NA? and he’s the King? Like a young King? or a hot King? You read it and tell me how much hanky panky I’m getting. There’s only a few Simon and Meg relationships I can handle at any given time! LOL. If there is enough “magic” and the writing and world building is good, then no hanky panky needed.
Amy, Pure Abandon is a standalone with an Arsen feel. It doesn’t end on a CH, but book 2 Reckless Abandon continues with one of the characters from PA. Comes out October 27th.
True true… you guys have a point. LOL on Amy’s theatrics. *snort*
And Lisa replacing the book. You guys make me laugh out loud for real!
Begging for it & Hold .pn on the first. Hmm. I think Begging for It first. Though, eep, we are probably visiting the creepy house.
Tessa, Amy, Maryse?? BR?
This is happening right now 😀
https://postimg.org/image/beh984oqx/
MichelleS, do you think you may get to witness a kiss in the next Others. If we do it’ll probably be on the nose, lol.
Tessa just looked at the blurb for The Affiliate and I am so in for a BR. I love KA Linde and this one sounds amazing! I only hope there’s not a big CH.
Maryse I was leaning towards Heart Shaped Hack next too!! Jump on out of that puppy pile and let’s start reading. I’ll run interference with Amy and Lisa. *Hands Amy & Lisa a Hibiscus vodka martini in special martini glass that has a pic of Logan and Mason* 😉
Amy….you Tessa’s highschool age book husband’s mistress and your concerned with the accuracy of your book? Its NA by the way or we will never get Fabi to read it.
Maryse I really liked Heart-Shaped Hack. Ian and Kate are amazing together and there’s a little mystery and angst. It didn’t disappoint!
I’m sorry Maryse, I just saw your comment. I worked an 18 he day yesterday and am just now trying to catch up with all the posts.
Yes, I recently read the entire FCH series. I LOVED it and can’t wait to read FCU. Sorry I can’t join you on the marathon read but I read them recently, like within a month or so ago. Oh, and it was a marathon for me. I read them ALL back to back.
Cheryl read it next! It was a great read 🙂
The cover of the Tessa, Mason, Amy book. It’s Indie.

Bev, definitely. Oh, haven’t pre-ordered it though. I should. I like getting it at 9pm. Evening read and all that.
*begins giggling* The pile grew. Anne is reading it. Also, yeah! A BR on The Affiliate. MichelleS, I’ll happily be the guinea pig since, if it has a CH, I won’t be bugged by it.
*holds breath* Maryse really might? *covers eyes*
Have I mentioned that you guys are killing me with FCU? I reeeaaallly want to save it for my weekend read. I KNOW I won’t want to put it down.
*blinks* Dustin Hoffman is not sexy! Mason is hotter than that!
Any Witch Way You Can (Wicked Witches of the Midwest Book 1) by Amanda M. Lee is free right now.
Huh Bev? I love YA.
I’m D-dying, I wish I could go without sleepnthis the entire week just so I could read FCU now.
I think I already mentioned this, but my memory is shot, so here goes again if I did.
Cole McCade’s The Lost went live yesterday. It’s supposed to be dark, dark, dark. I can’t wait to read this one too.
I have King started and of course I’ll have to read Tyrant immediately afterwards, so I’m thinking of squirreling…..Starting FCU on Friday and going to the The Lost afterwards. Then maybe back to King. What do y’all think? Will that be too much dark back to back?
Ok, Tessa. Cover is revised.
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Fabi, I know. Amy was talking about how the pic wasn’t accurate. I’m assuming she is past her early twenties, which is around the age you like. Well that and younger. So just saying we have to put her in NA for you to read, not in a cr with h/H in 30s.
Hahaha Better? He looks like a mafia guy.
Noooo Fabi. That’s the only way to do it!! Even when I’m in a fog after a REEEALLY good read I go straight into the next. Lets face it my tbr list could reach the moon and back…..Ive basically got to read non stop if I want to make a dent. 🙂
Lol. I mad a bad joke and now getting worse. Next he will have a man bun.;-)
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ROFL Brad Pitt, huh? I guess in that one, I can’t complain. Oh, wait. In that one, I lose Mason. Amy, you get to be Angelina Jolie. I have to be Jennifer Aniston.
Lol, have to be. Yeah, it’d suck to wake up and be Jennifer Aniston.lol.
What would your cover be??? Not that easy.
That seems best. lol At least you didn’t pick someone like Justin Beiber. That would just… it would… Yeah. Man buns over that.
Justin Beiber???!!!
NO NO NO
Actually I was never into Pitt in that way. Depp, yes, lol. Though he is making choices that are kind of ….hmm……
Uh-oh, Tessa. You chased Off Amy to Hawaii. But then another woman swooped in.
Jean!!!
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Mkay. Super sleepy is making me slightly silly. Time for bed.
ROFL Jean is a Logan lover. That’s Lisa. 🙂 I like the Johnny Depp one more. I only liked Brad Pitt in Legends of the Fall. He’s too pretty.
You know, all this is based on the idea of Mason cheating. Since we are in pretend world, make him look a little like Jensen Ackles,
Goodnight!
ROFLMAO
Just had to share the HAWTNESS of Gandy for not reason at all, other then to not think of the Biebs *shivers*
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Some of those are nice. The ad with him in a bathtub and a cigarette… I can’t unsee that, can i? *shudders* It looks creepy.
Tessa, in my head Jean is Judi Dench. *shrug*
Ela, lol. Gandy as mind bleach.
Tessa????? Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa????????????? I love that pic of him……….just look into his blue blue eyes 🙂
It’s a black and white. 😛 That way he’s sitting in that bathtub, though. It’s not natural. It’s got horror movie written all over it.
Bev, Judi Dench seriously? I mean she’s a terrific lady, but I look NOTHING like her! Lol!
Since it’s first line Thursday, and I haven’t been able to read much this week, here’s to Fallen Crest University:
“Weddings were where two souls became one, but for me, it was a day where I was about to beat a bitch down.” I’ll be finishing it today!
Fabi, thanks for the info on the new Cole McCade book! You were the one who introduced me and I loved the other books! Think I’ll let you guinea pig that one and see what you think.
FIrst line Thursday.
“Do you have to go?”
-The Winter King by CL Wilson
Yeah, and that sentence reveals NOTHING!
My first line Thursday…
“The babies are going to starve.” Helena said.
What book is that Maryse?!?!?
Haha Tessa, your first lines are always so vague….
*eyes the line* Heart Shaped Hack. After that, though, FCH, k? 🙂
‘kay!!!
LOL! I’m about 20% in and it’s good. Not blowing me away yet…
I know! I even come across books on Mon or Tues and think, wow, great first line. I shouldn’t read this until Thursday. Then, of course, I read it.
First line Thursday –
“I’ve got room Red”
Fractured and Formidable – AJ Downey
I’ve just been thinking how Tessa described the Merry Gentry series and it is so darn true!!!!!!!
After the bath, they have sex
She was hurt, they had sex
He was hurt, they had sex
The goddess called, they had numerous sex
They were bloodied, they had multiple sex
After close death, they had sex
When they didn’t think about sex, they still had sex
When they weren’t having sex, they still technically had sex
ROFL It gets annoying after a while, huh?
What’s worse, that last line, When they weren’t having sex, they still technically had sex, is actually true!
I’m on book 4 so not bored yet. I’m holding up I guess! And yes, it’s so true
THEY ARE ALWAYS HAVING SEX, at least there are plots, right???
But darn, her aunt is one nasty a** bitch c*&t *shudders*
See, I do agree the story is there. It’s just a lot of times, it seems like the sex is pointless or just, rather than deal with a situation, sex heals everything! However, I do like the plot, yes. 🙂
First line:
“The babies are going to starve,” Helena said. Heart-Shaped Hack.
I agree, Maryse, initially I was like bleh, but slowly Ian is drawing me in with his witty comments. He kinda reminds me of a person with Asperger’s syndrome. Highly intelligent but socially his speech is so formal. Either that or he’s so intelligent he doesn’t understand when someone -Kate, doesn’t agree or get what he’s saying.
Several lines have made me LOL in HSH like this one…“A Ford Focus? You want me to tool around town in a Ford Focus? Jesus , would I still have my balls?”
And this one: “You’ve obviously hacked into my computer. How did you do it?” “I came in your backdoor.” “I’m certain you did not.” “I assure you that I did.” “Without even discussing it with me first? No preparation? No warning? Don’t you think that’s incredibly bad form?” Ian grinned. “Are we still talking about your computer? Because I find you utterly delightful right now.” 😉
Lol Cheryl! That sounds good!
For those of you who have been waiting for a sale like me to buy Grey, it’s $1.99 today. Mine!
Jean it’s because I love a character she played in a series named Jean.
I KNEW this would happen…I’m already missing the FCH gang. 🙁 Oh Logan. *sigh* That part was NOT cool. Y’all know what part I’m talking about. I’m still Mason’s mistress (*sticks tongue out at Tessa*) but Logan has my heart as well. In a big brother-best guy friend kind of way, of course. 😉
Hey Bev, did you mean you think *I* am past my early 20’s? *snort* Sweet pea, I’m pretty sure I’m older even than you! *snort*
I can’t post my first line because I’m reading King (even though I haven’t had time to read anything in two days), but y’all know, that first line isn’t “postable”.
Jean, yes mam, I will GP The Lost and let you know. 🙂
First line Thursday…
“I knew my marriage was in trouble the night my husband brought home a streetwalker to teach me how to satisfy him.” ~ Lily of the Springs by Carole Bellacera
BAM! How’s that for the start of a book?? 😛
Maryse!! Are you really going to start FCH next??? *skips around while tossing confetti*
Oh heck yeah, Fabi…the first line of the prologue in King is definitely NOT postable. *cringes* Although, you could post the first line of the first chapter with a little bit of editing ’cause that one is snort-worthy…
I would VERY much like too, Amy so yes. I do believe I’m starting it next. Sunday?
That’s an eye opener, that’s for sure.
IDK Amy, I thought that one was a bit over the top too. Lol the things we read for fun
Amy – I loved Lily of the springs!
Oh, we can handle that first line around here. I still remember it. *snicker*
That’s great to hear, Paula! 😀 I think I’m going to like this h after reading the last paragraph of the prologue (after seeing the streetwalker):
“Two years ago, I’d sat at the kitchen table and watched my mother-in-law go after Jake’s father with a butcher knife. This time, it was me with the knife and Jake was about to become acquainted with the business end of it.” LOL!!!!
I can top my useless Thursday quote, which was from the prologue, with a Chapter one quote.
“He’s here!”
Yep, it’s even worse than the first one.
LOL Tessa!
😛
Amy, wouldn’t bet on it, lol.
Hey, have you read Game of Thrones? Its 1.99
As is Station Eleven & Gone Girl.
Ohhhh good bargains!! 😀
Hahaha Is that what I’m doing now? *grins* It makes sense. And, you can’t complain because they are so cute!
I have to say, Winter King is really good and I’m totally sucked in. It’s just, the first line alone isn’t as thrilling as the rest of the book.
You can have Logan. That’s better. Quite a few have already taken Mason. Amy’s his mistress, and Lisa’s been plotting for Mason and I to get a divorce.
Do you think Mason & Logan look like someone. Or is it just in your mind made up from the book?
Lol. Are you going back through our comments?
That must be interesting.
:-I
O. M. G. Other nut things?
😐
I’m trying to hold back here…
*bites fist*
Aw screw it! Tessa is smothering you…
with…
PUPNUTS!!!!! 😛
Maryse is getting introduced to the Kade brothers SUNDAY!!!
Where’s your happy dance Tessa????
Tessa’s happy dance.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YvbQKSaYQD8
Yeah!!! I’m doing a happy dance along with Tessa!!! Not sure what to read next!! Ready to move on from The Rocker That Holds Me series. So many choices!!!
*is doing happy dance* Only took two years! The irony is, before I even posted, I was a lurker. I found out about FCH through someone else telling her to read it! 🙂
And this is my happy dance! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFNLbAs3KAU
Mason honestly has his own look in my head. I don’t have a specific person, just the guy I imagine based on the description.
Tessa, talking of happy dancing, have you ever seen this?
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Super cute. 🙂
Oh that little girl is so cute! She stole the show!
I started Mason last night. Worked yesterday, busy today. But tonight and tomorrow… I will finish the FCH series. Need Fourth Down and University…
Oh my god, Public… that Kate, she’s a straight up sociopath!
Maryse…come play with us, FCH is so awesome, you’ll like it… promise!
FCH…..Me too Grey. On to FC Family now. There are quite a few that Id consider sociopaths!!!! I don’t remember school being quite that brutal…..but God its entertaining. (And yummy Mason).
Come to the dark side Maryse.
I’m the same Tessa. Mason has a certain look in my head and a deep sexy voice!!!
Bev, I think Maosn & Logan look totally different in my mind.
Oops Mason!!