BREAKING NEWS UPDATE!!! PRICE REDUCTION!!!! ON Grey: Fifty Shades of Grey as Told by Christian by E.L. James!! Lauren just found us a deal. She says:
Happy NEW RELEASE day!! And there are a TON on here by our fav authors plus ONE that is making us very antsy and nervous but we can’t wait. Which one?
<— THIS IS THE ONE so many of us are gonna buddy-read and OMG that blurb makes my eyes do THIS!!! But… I can’t act that innocent. After all, I’ve read one sorta “like” this fantasy, before. And I LOVED it! With lotsa warnings. LOL!!!
bev: Another positive rec for Asking for It. Nice. Pre ordered and more than I’d usually pay for new to me author. Well I think New to me as apparently they’re using a pseudonym and already have books out.
bev: One of you has GOT to read it with me in June. Amy I read TTM!! Jean, Fabi, The Michelles? You dark readers you. C’mon. Someone? Though heard not as dark as you would think but very good and interesting.
Jean: Bev, weren’t we going to buddy read Asking for It???
Amy: Asking For It is going to be a crazy one, and I’m glad there is going to be some buddy reading to go along with it. I do have to say though that Bev shocked me with that rec…our sweet, introverted Bev has a dark side to her. *giggle*
bev: Jean, I think you, me, Tessa, & Amy. Maybe the Michelles will join in? Michelle, it’s Asking for It by Lilah Pace. A lot of buzz about it. Positive buzz so far though tricky subject matter.
Maryse: I’m in again!!! 😀
What other ones look awesome? Yep! You guessed it! I’ve got a mini-list right here for ya. 😀
Like… Samantha Young’s latest “Moonlight on Nightingale Way: An On Dublin Street Novel” or K. Bromberg’s Sweet Ache (rock star and a teacher!). Shards of Hope (Psy/Changeling Series Book 14) by Nalini Singh (I know this series is HUGE with Paranormal Romance lovers!!). What about Katie Ashley’s new book from her biker series (Vicious Cycle bad-ass biker and a school teacher!)? And Royal Wedding (<— Princess Diaries!!) or the prequel from Marie Force (One Night With You)!! OH!!!! And Crave (the blurb TOTALLY jolted me!!! She’s a sex addict with rules, but meets one that doesn’t play by her rules… YIKES!!) And I highlighted a bunch more below. You know… I “alerted” 😛 LOL!!!
And then you’ll likely hyperventilate with the pre-orders listed below, too. *gasp* We’ve got a TON to look forward to this month…
P.S. Let me know if I’m missing any or if you loved any (from this list or elsewhere).
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Sustain by Tijan
- Shards of Hope: Psy/Changeling, Book 14 by Nalini Singh
- Moonlight on Nightingale Way: An On Dublin Street Novel by Samantha Young
- The Master Magician by Charlie N. Holmberg
- Sweet Ache: A Driven Novel by K. Bromberg
- Suddenly One Summer by Julie James
- One Night with a Billionaire: Billionaire Boys Club, Book 6 by Jessica Clare
- Beyond the Cut: Sinner’s Tribe Motorcycle Club, Book 2 by Sarah Castilles
- Spiraled: Callahan & McLane, Book 3 by Kendra Elliott
BARGAINS
- Lead Me Not (Twisted Love series Book 1) by A. Meredith Walters <— SOUNDS TUMULTUOUS ALERT AND!!! It’s on super-sale ’cause book #2 just came out below!! She meets him at an addiction support group and he lures her into an underground club scene… “...he pulls her into the dark underbelly of the city club scene, where she is torn by her desire to save him and an inexplicable urge to join him in his downward spiral. Worst of all, she is beginning to love everything she should run away from…“
- This Time You Lose by Chris Stralyn <— My aunt went NUTS for this crazy-sounding thriller! She said it was absolutely unputtdownable and after reading THAT blurb… I have no doubt. “…the suspense driven story of one woman’s struggle to survive when she and the children she cares for become victims of a home invasion gone terribly wrong.” Eeeeeeep!!!!
- Hypnotized by <— SEXY “STREET” HYPNOTIST ALERT! “To excavate my buried memories I gave him permission to delve into the darkest recesses of my mind, but I’ve now begun to experience flashbacks. The problem is I don’t recognize the woman in my memories.”
After Hours: (InterMix) by Cara McKenna <— ONE OF MY 4.5-STAR FAVORITES ALERT (shoulda been 5 stars now that I think of it!!!) is on super-bargain today!!!!! Wheeeeee YOU GUYS HAVE to read this one!!!! (here’s my review)
- The Player: The Wedding Pact #2 by Denise Grover Swank <— JUST RECENTLY RELEASED!!
- Elements of Chemistry: Parts 1-3 by Penny Reid <— SUPER POPULAR SERIES that was just completed and now it’s BUNDLED!!!
Smother by Lindy Zart <— Di-Ann loved this one!!! “Hey all, just finished Smother by Lindy Zart. It was beautifully written and very different. I kept thinking of the The Lonely by Tara Brown, same feel for me but totally different story. I can’t really explain my feelings for it. I loved it but emotionally it was a very even ride, that being said, I really felt for Reese and Leo. Well this is clear as mud. Lol. I guess I’ll end by recommending it and I would love to hear what others thought about it.“
- After Math: Off the Subject #1 by Denise Grover Swank <— ★✯ Off the Subject Series by Denise Grover Swank ✯★ This NA Series is on SALE for a limited time only… Each book features different characters.
- Bully: The Fall Away Series by Penelope Douglas <— Mhalou LOVED this series and wants more recommendations! “Hi! Just finishes the Fall Away series by Penelope Douglas. I just love the series so much I’m having withdrawal! Lol! Can you recommend any books/series that are somewhat similar to the FA?“
- All About You (Love & Hate series #1): romantic suspense new adult and bad boy college romance by Joanna Mazurkiewicz <— and Lauren recommended this one to her!! “The Love & Hate series by Joanna Mazurkiewicz is a favorite of mine….I reread them constantly. I’ll try to think of some more.“
- All About Me (Love & Hate Series #2): Romantic suspense new adult and bad boy college romance romance by by Joanna Mazurkiewicz <— and here is book #2
Marrow by Tarryn Fisher <— GAH!! What is this?!! Maryse’s 4.5-star favorites day??? Guess what else just got dropped to a rock-bottom sale price?! Marrow by Tarryn Fisher https://amzn.to/1Jimx3q (my review)
- No Limit (Armed & Dangerous standalone Book 1) by L.P. Dover <— recent release, super-bargain priced!
- Always with You: Part One by M. Leighton <— RECENTLY RELEASED & bargain priced!!
PARANORMAL
- Shards of Hope (Psy/Changeling Series Book 14) by Nalini Singh
- Fandemic (Bigtime Book 5) by Jennifer Estep <— SUPERHERO ALERT!! THESE SOUND LIKE SO MUCH FUN!!!
- The Captain’s Pet (Alien Slave Masters) by Samantha Cayto
- Trent: Her Warlock Protector Book 7 by Hazel Hunter
- The Dragons of Heaven by Alyc Helms
- Crown of Smoke (The Angel Marked Series Book 1) by Snowa Fox
- Driven by Night (Astral Guardians) by Aliyah Burke
- Between Loves (The Pendant Series Book 2) by Cynthia Austin
- Slaine (Part Six) (Circle of Six Book 6) by Natasha Logan
A Sorceress of His Own (The Gifted Ones Book 1) by Dianne Duvall
- Torrent (Cosmic Forces Book 1) by Elle Thorne
- Saving Her Destiny (The Mythicals) by Candice Gilmer
- The Seer (Chronicles of the Fallen) by Brenda Huber
- In The Air Tonight (Sisters of the Craft) by Lori Handeland
- The Last True Vampire (Last True Vampire series) by Kate Baxter
- My Eternal Soldier (A Vampire Romance) (Sanctuary, Texas Book 3) by Krystal Shannan
CONTEMPORARY
- Moonlight on Nightingale Way: An On Dublin Street Novel by Samantha Young <— I LOVED book #1 (On Dublin Street)!! And SO many love the remainder of the series (which I need to catch up on BIG time). “Grace is determined to have nothing to do with Logan until a life-changing surprise slowly begins turning the wild heartbreaker into exactly the kind of strong, stable man she’s been searching for. Only just when she begins to give into his charms, her own messy past threatens to derail everything they’ve worked to build…“
- Filthy Marcellos: Dante by Bethany Kris <— MAFIA HEIR ALERT! “But without a wife at his side, his seat as the boss is on shaky ground. Until she shows up with an offer he wants to refuse, but can’t. ” and Eli loves it! “Filthy Marcellos: Dante is an awesome read. I love that series.”
- Carnal Risk (Club Altura Romance, Book 1) by Kym Grosso
- Shattered Duty: A Deadly Ops Novel by Katie Reus
- One Night With a Billionaire (Billionaire Boys Club series Book 6) by Jessica Clare
- Desperado (A Taggart Brothers Novel) by Lisa Bingham
Sweet Ache: A Driven Novel (The Driven Series Book 6) by K. Bromberg <— ROCK STAR & TEACHING ASSISTANT!!! “Hawkin Play, the bad boy rock star with a good guy heart, has lived a lifetime of cleaning up after his twin brother’s mistakes. Hunter’s most recent screwup could land Hawke in jail and risk the band’s future. Hawke agrees to guest lecture at a local college to stay in the judge’s good graces—and a bet with his bandmate to seduce his sexy teaching assistant is icing on the cake.“
- I’ll Stand By You by Sharon Sala
- Suddenly One Summer (Novel) by Julie James
- Blind Love by Kishan Paul <— SHE’S BLIND AND HAS AN EX-MARINE NEIGHBOR ALERT!! “When she meets her new neighbor, the man’s warm Texas accent and clean male scent weaken her knees. Her attraction to the former Marine is mutual and, unfortunately, a complication she doesn’t need.“
- Taking Heart (Healing Harts) by T.J. Kline
- Forever a Jett Girl (The Bourbon Series Book 3) by Meghan Quinn
Crave (Undone Book 1) by Jennifer Dawson <— OH WOW!! SOUNDS TUMULTUOUS!!! SHE’S A SEX ADDICT ALERT!!! She lost her fiancee and… “I go through my days, a shadow of my former self. I pretend I’m okay, and the people in my life pretend to believe me. But, sometimes, when I can no longer stand the craving, I roam an underground sex club looking for my next hit. It’s dirty and wrong, but I can’t stop, and my only line of defense between them and me, are the rules I’ve designed to keep me safe. Men always abide by my rules. Until I meet him. And, like any addict, I’m wrong.“
- Sight Words (Sensations Collection 5) by L.B. Dunbar <— OH YOU GUYS!!! A SCHOOL TEACHER AND A GANG MEMBER ALERT!!! “A whirlwind of events throws us into each other’s path, where I eventually discover I’m the teacher of his youngest sister…”
Courtship of the Cake (Much “I Do” About Nothing Book 2) by Jessica Topper <— OMG SOUNDS LIKE A FUN ANFSTY LOVE TRIANGLE ALERT!! So she meets this cake designer at her sister’s wedding, they do it, totally like each other but she needs to forget him… and “Hoping to forget her unforgettable fling, Dani takes a job as a backstage masseuse for a rock music festival, not expecting the tour’s headlining bad boy to make an offer she can’t refuse. Nash Drama needs a fiancée—and fast…” <— except that unbeknownst to her, the rock star and her cake-designer one nighter are ex-best friends!!!!
- One More Shot (Hometown Players) by Victoria Denault<— HOCKEY PLAYER ALERT!!
- Something to Prove: A Magnolia Beach Novel by Kimberly Lang
- All the Right Places (RILEY O’BRIEN & CO) by Jenna Sutton
- The Best Medicine: A Strictly Business Novel by Elizabeth Hayley
Vicious Cycle (A Vicious Cycle Novel) by Katie Ashley <— SCHOOL TEACHER, BAD-ASS BIKER & HIS 5 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER ALERT!! “Tough, hard, and fast with his fists, he serves the group as sergeant at arms. But his devil-may-care approach to life is thrown for a loop when the five-year-old daughter he never knew existed lands on the club steps…“
- Beyond the Cut (The Sinner’s Tribe Motorcycle Club Book 2) by Sarah Castille <— BIKER BOOK ALERT!!!
- Darkest Before Dawn (A KGI Novel) by Maya Banks
- My Mind’s Eye (Pub Fiction Book 1) by Gillian Jones
- Wrong by L.P. Lovell <— BAD GUYS ALERT!! “She’s collateral for a debt, and if that debt’s not paid someone will die. This should be just business, so why can’t I kill her?”
- Wounded Hearts (Men in Blue) by Jayne Rylon
- Sharp Shootin’ Cowboy (Hot Cowboy Nights) by Victoria Vane
- Rough Ride Romeo (Crawley Creek Book 2) by Lori King
- Royal Wedding: A Princess Diaries Novel (The Princess Diaries Book 11) by Meg Cabot <— PRINCESS DIARIES ALERT!! “From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Princess Diaries series, comes the very first adult installment, which follows Princess Mia and her Prince Charming as they plan their fairy tale wedding—but a few poisoned apples could turn this happily-ever-after into a royal nightmare…”
- Eeny Meeny (A Helen Grace Thriller Book 1) by M.J. Arlidge <— CREEPYY SERIAL KILLER ALERT (I’m reading this one as we speak!)
One Night With You: A Fatal Series Prequel Novella (The Fatal Series) by Marie Force <— FATAL SERIES PREQUEL ALERT!!
- Spiraled (Callahan & McLane Book 3) by Kendra Elliot
- Dirty Boys of Summer: Alphas, Billionaires, Bikers, and Jocks by Gennifer Albin, Evangeline Anderson, Avery Aster, Jamie Blair, Opal Carew, Marisa Cleveland, Carey Corp, Julie Cross, Jen Fredrick, Rachel Higginson, Tamara Mataya, Dawn Rae Miller, Julie Prestsater, Krista Ritchie, Becca Ritchie, Lynn Rush, C.L. Stone
- A Buckhorn Summer by Lori Foster
- Let Her Go <— MMA FIGHTER ALERT!! Married to a wealthy man that dies… “While Morgan is basking in the joy of feeling wanted for once, Alex’s untimely death sends her life into a downward spiral, and she’s left picking up the pieces while the tabloids, pesky neighbors, and an eight-point buck haunt her.” and then she’s forced into business with an MMA fighter that she can barely stand…
- Hearts in Danger: Romantic Suspense Box Set: FOURTEEN Thrilling Romances to Benefit the American Heart Association by Sharon Hamilton, Roxanne St. Claire, Paige Tyler, Elle James, Lynn Raye Harris, Carolyn Crane, Cheyenne McCray, Nina Bruhns, Misty Evans, Susan Stoker, Parker Kincade, Mandy Harbin, Megan Mitcham, Barb Han
- Kane (Slater Brothers Book 3) by L.A. Casey
- The Dark Space by Mary Ann Rivers & Ruthie Knox <— WHOA by THAT cover and that blurb, and that one review it sounds like it could be angsty and tumultuous.
Follow Me Back (Twisted Love series Book 2) by A. Meredith Walters <—- SEQUEL ALERT!!! “The sequel to Lead Me Not, this dangerously sexy second installment in the Twisted Love series continues Aubrey and Maxx’s love story…“
- Love on a Spring Morning (Pine Harbour Book 3) by Zoe York
- The Perfect Gift: Bluegrass Single #3 (Bluegrass Singles) by Kathleen Brooks
- Mended (Broken Trilogy Book 3) by J.L. Drake
- Asking for It by <— ANOTHER POTENTIAL BUDDY-READ/SHE’S GOT A DARK FANTASY READ ALERT!!! ” Vivienne Charles is afraid of her own desires—ashamed to admit that she fantasizes about being taken by force, by a man who will claim her completely and without mercy. When the magnetic, mysterious Jonah Marks learns her secret, he makes an offer that stuns her: they will remain near-strangers to each other, and meet in secret so that he can fulfill her fantasy.”
- Summertime (A Novella) by Adrienne Thompson
- Deadly Addition (Hardy Brothers Security Book 9) by Lily Harper Hart
- Hunter: (Alpha Male Romance) (Bad Boys of Retribution MC Book 1) by Rie Warren
- Till the Stars Fall (Hometown Memories, Book 3) by Kathleen Gilles Seidel
- Island Secrets (The Island Escape Series, Book 1) by R.T. Wolfe
Talking Trouble by Barbara Elsborg <— A LOVE TRIANGLE? “Mollie James has the perfect job teaching children, and used to have the perfect boyfriend. Attentive, kind and thoughtful. Only now he’s not. She has to sacrifice everything if she’s any chance to survive, and run as fast and as far as she can…“
- Blue Genes #1 (The Story of Us Series: Into the Blue) by Sydney Jamesson
- Finding Mr. Right Now (Salt Box Trilogy) by Meg Benjamin
- Two of Hearts by Melissa Lawson
- An Insignificant Life (The Maryland State University Series Book 2) by Connie Almony
- Two Outta Three (Two Outta Three Series Book 1) by S. Briones Lim
- Broken Survivor by Jennifer Labelle
- To Have by M. L. Pennock <— “Days before finalizing my divorce, my past sat down across from me and it was like life had been breathed back into me…“
- The Summer Series by Amy Sparling
- Suspicion At Sea by Amie Nichols
- Love & Light by by Michele Shriver <— POPULAR JOCK & SULLEN GIRL ALERT! “He has plenty of girls vying for his attention, so why is he drawn to the moody, sullen girl who claims not to be interested but still keeps showing up to watch practice every day?“
- Deadly Times: Hardy Brothers Security Books 7-9 by Lily Harper Hart
- This Love by Anna Bloom
- Crossing the Line (The Firing Line – Book 3) by Kierney Scott
- Rendered: Book 1 of the Irrevocable Series by Samantha Jacobey
- Operation One Night Stand by Christine Hughes <— HOT BARTENDER/CHOICE TRIANGLE ALERT!!! “The only problem is that Caroline is torn between a flirtatious, well-built guy and the ridiculously hot bartender serving her shots”
- Lake Effect by Johannah Bryson
- Days Like This (A Landslide Novel) by Danielle Ellison
- Flawed Reality: Holding On #4 by Rachael Brownell
The Status of All Things: A Novel by Liz Fenton <— FACEBOOK IS HER MAGIC GENIE ALERT!! “…something’s changed. Suddenly, Kate’s real life starts to mirror whatever she writes in her Facebook status. With all the power at her fingertips, and heartbroken and confused over why Max left her, Kate goes back in time to rewrite their history.“
- Dance of Love by Inge Saunders
- Inclusions by Emily Duvall
- Risk It (Rule Breakers Book 4) by Jennifer Chance
- At His Service: A Playboys of Boston Novel by Suzanne Rock
- Destroyed by Lies by Katie McKnight <— MARRIAGE TROUBLE ALERT!!!
- Nice Girls Do (Coffee House Chronicles Book 2) by Michelle Miles
- Our Moon by Jennifer L. Allen
- Toy Boy by Lily Harlem <— OLDER WOMAN/YOUNGER GUY ALERT!!!
- Broken Dreams by Cassidy K. O’Connor
- Taking The Heat (Real Heat Book 1) by Kate J. Squires <— REALITY SHOW ALERT!!!
PRE-ORDERS
Better When It Hurts (Stripped Book 2) by Skye Warren <— she’s one of my favorites!!
- Wingmen (Modern Love Stories) by Daisy Prescott – expected release date June 8th 2015
- A Pound of Flesh by Sophie Jackson – expected release date June 9th 2015
- Amber to Ashes by Gail McHugh – expected release date June 9th 2015 <— Sounds ANGSTY!!!
- Trusting Liam: A Taking Chances and Forgiving Lies Novel by Molly McAdams – expected release date June 9th 2015
- Scorched by Jennifer L. Armentrout – expected release June 16th 2015
- Beautifully Brutal (Southern Boy Mafia Book 1) by Nicole Edwards – expected release June 16th 2015
- Never Let You Go (a modern fairytale) by Katy Regnery <— June 12th 2015
Grey: Fifty Shades of Grey as Told by Christian by E.L. James <— June 18th 2015!!!!!!!!
- Shards of Hope (Psy/Changeling Book 14) by Nalini Singh – expected release June 23rd 2015
- Dream Of You: A Wait For You Novella (1001 Dark Nights) by Jennifer L. Armentrout – expected release June 23rd 2015
- Wicked White (Wicked White Series Book 1) by Michelle A. Valentine
- On My Knees: A Stark Novel by J. Kenner – expected release June 23rd 2015
- Up in Smoke (Crossing the Line) by Tessa Bailey – expected release June 23rd 2015
- Fighting for Forever (The Fighting Series Book 6) by J.B. Salsbury
Maryse!?! Are you reading it? Hopefully will start soon. Very soon. Nervous.
There are a few on this list that are catching my eye. I’m going to have to sit down a little later and take a closer look at them.
Rivers/Knox team has to be interesting. And have heard good things about Elsborg but never read her.
Rocker Romance that’s currently FREE 🙂
4.4 out of 5 Starts, 125 reviews.
https://www.amazon.com/First-Chance-Rock-Romance-Book-ebook/dp/B00HW1LZUE
Warning: This is meant for mature audiences only 18+ College student Natalie Wright hasn’t had it easy for years emotionally. Her one safe haven is music. Soul breaking, body quaking lyrics sung in such a voice that the emotions are conveyed onto you. Enter Ryan “Steele” Hurst a lead singer in a chart topping rock band “Steele’s Army”. They project the bad boy sex-symbol image and their songs are degrading to woman and cheapen love. Can these two make it throughout a summer tour unscathed?
Asking For It looks so good so of course I had to check GR for any cliffy information and sadly there is one; sequel Begging For It is due out September 1, 2015….I’ll be waiting for the sequel as I’m sick of reading a book and then forgetting what it was about when the sequel comes out….
I got asking for it and will be reading it today. Gah, was so sick these last two days, I barely read due to sleeping. But! All better today (yeah!) so gonna spend the morning doing nothing but recovering and reading. *grins* I’m finishing up Dead Spots first (I’m at the end), which was good and actually didn’t realize who did it! *happy dance* Oh and finished Trial by Fire by Margarita Gakis, which I really want book two. A little slow in places, but still good.
A.L. I’ll definitely try it. I love rockstars (and music in general 😛 ).
Michelle! Wherever you are! Thank you for the list on the last post. Yes, read the Blood Destiny series. You’ll love it. Also, Beware… Loved Beware. It messed with my heart big time.
Maryse… You and everyone else with that Christian’s POV book… too cute!
Now to lay down and do nothing for a long while other than read and drink soup. *collapses*
Tessa, feel better! Lots of soup and books.
I have mentioned a “few” times how much I loved THE VIXEN & THE VET by Katy Regnery. Well, Book #2 in the MODERN FAIRY TALE series is now available for pre-order at the sale price of $2.99 with a new early release date of 6/12/15. These are standalone books. This is at the top of my TBR list: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YOI1EW2/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_img?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3P9D676W2AUX9&coliid=IAJO5O6XVM4UU
Ela I hear the sequel is just “more story” and not having to do with a cliffhanger, so I hope that helps. 😀
bev, I’ve read one from Elsborg a few years ago (it was really popular) about a rock star and it was good!
P.S. I haven’t started “Asking for It” yet but I will be shortly… Eeeeeep!!!! 😀
YAY Nancy!!! Okay I’m adding it in right now. 🙂
*big squeeeeeezy hug* to Tessa!!!!!!
*discreetly sprays Lysol all around her…*
*snort* 😛
So, who all is Asking For It today?? Slow day for work so I get to start it soon…that is, after I work my way through that fun list up there. 😉
Speaking of fun…how good does Crave look?!?
*whips up a hot ginger apple toddy for Tessa* Lysol and liquor…we’ll have those germs squashed in no time! 😀
Great! Thanks Maryse *hugs*
I wanted to wait for Begging for it but I don’t think I can lol (it’s apparently by a NYT bestselling YA author under a pseudo name, that’s pretty intriguing too)
*hugs and squeezies* Thank you Bev, Amy and Maryse. *coughs with all the lysol in the air* Ooh, drinks! Thanks Amy. Um… though I don’t think I want to be wasted by the time little dude gets home. 😛
Crave… I’ll wait for one of you to review it. I’m not sure still.
I still need to read Karma Girl. I saw it was only 99 cents, and I normally like Jennifer Estep, so we’ll see.
Alright, Dead Spots by Melissa Olson done. Good, didn’t realize who did it even with the hints, and I apparently already had book two that I paid actual money for and forgot. :/ Weird, right? But first, Asking for it. *grins*
Tessa when her little dude gets home.

Wohoooo!! The third book in the Checked series is ready to click home the 15th of June!!!! 😉 Always Checking by Jennifer Jamelli 🙂 Can’t wait!!
Filthy Marcellos: Dante is an awesome read. I love that series.
Rofl Nah. He’s a fun kid. All yesterday he kept telling me I’m sick. He’ll be happy to know that I’m better so we can play. *grins*
Oooh, speaking of rockstars, one of my favorite rockstar writers is releasing a new series. Insider by Olivia Cunnings. Anyone who’s read the Sinners on Tour series, this is Dare Mill’s band Exodus End, the bassist Logan’s book! *squeeees*
https://www.yahoo.com/beauty/cue-the-frenzy-theres-a-new-naked-palette-120529402888.html
*happy dance*
I am SO going on that waiting list!!!
Okay, back to Asking For It…
Gah, I’m overwhelmed with books I want to read.
Trying to finish Beautiful Sacrifice before starting Asking For It!
Feel better Tessa!!!
Amy , have you started? I’m only at 18%. I’m going to be reading it piece meal for next few hours around errands and such.
It’s interesting how she thinks of Jonah. What she wants from him vs. how she feels about his wants.
*grins* Thank you Jean!
Bev, I’m at 18% as well. I love how the author is handling this. I soooo want to know what’s going through Jonah’s mind. Her feelings, I get that. It just makes it more real.
I think I’m going to like Doreen, I hope we get more of her. “Your not even in my top ten.” Lol.
Oh and Amy, those are so pretty, but definitely not something I can try. I’d try to wear them and just look all racoon-like. I love the silvers in it.
Thinking maybe about to hit a heavy area. A take a deep breath place. So, bookmark now. Good place to stop and get some stuff done.
I’m liking it so far. The style is different than I think I was expecting, in a good way.
Very curious to see how your buddy read book turns out Bev. Maybe I will have to read it alone later 🙁 I started Firelight by Kristen Callihan. That series has been on my tbr foreverrrrr and so far I’m kicking myself for shelving it for so long!
Tessa, sorry you were sick and too sick to even read much…usually that’s the only good part about it for me, laying in bed reading haha. I went and got the Helen Harper books which seemed like a great deal for all five. I already had Beware and it’s high on my tbr. Dead Spots I’ve been watching for a sale but it was good then?
Oh the new UD palette is so going to be mine! I have the first one which imo is the best but this one might be even better for my coloring. Excited thanks Amy!
Oh I LOVED After Hours. That was a definite 5 star for me. Maybe I should reread that one? Anyone who hasn’t read that one, you should put it on your list if it is now bargain priced. Totally worth it.
Bev – you’re right, dark reads are okay by me – but I need good writing and for that price I need someone to recommend it before I take that leap. I need to hear at least 4 stars out of someone!! If not, I have a ton of greatness on my TBR list.
OOH – Michelle – Firelight sounds great!! Kindle edition is still 5.99 and it’s been out for years… so let me know if it’s worth it.
Courtship of the Cake sounds like a fun read!
Great list Maryse! So many books so little time!
Tessa so happy you are feeling better! *hugs*
Amy I am so excited about the Naked Smoky palette too! I have the first one and LOVE it!
I will let ya know MichelleS but so far it’s good but I just started it last night. It’s a unique read either way being a historical PNR. It has been recommended to me by many people and I heard the series gets even better as you go…book 4 is what caught my attention I remember since it got some rave reviews.
Michelle, that book has been on my radar. I really liked her NA books The Hook Up & The Friend Zone.
MichelleS, I hear you. I’m usually the same and this would have been too much for a new to me with out a strong rec. I’m only 33% in so that still leaves a lot of room for it to go either way. Right now I’m really into it.
Thanks Michelle. Yep. Dead Spots was good. As I said, didn’t see the end coming. That’s pretty rare for me. So either it was good and sneaky or I was too sick to get it. I like to think it was just sneaky. 😀 Firelight, I could have sworn I’ve read it, or at least the prequal Ember. The problem is I’ve four apps to go through, and some didn’t survive the Sony to Kobo transfer. :/
Thanks Anne! *grins*
I’m with Bev, so far so good.
Amy that palette is to die for!!!! The perfect natural look and the smokey eye… all in one. GAH!!!
And “Asking For It” the writing is top notch!!!
At 22% of Asking For It, and I am REALLY liking it so far!! I love Vivienne’s thought processes and her “voice,” and Jonah…ohhhhh Jonah. *fans self* No skimming with the scene I just finished. That man… I’m even enjoying the side story between Carmen and Arturo and Shay. And yes, Bev, Doreen is quite awesome. 😉
Sushi and then back to Asking For It!!!
I know ladies…I’m still giddy over that smokey palette! Did you see that eggplant color?? Gorgeous!!! The UD Naked palettes are *so* worth the price…my hubby, bless his heart, can’t understand why I need all three of them. Hey, I don’t complain when he fills up our DVR with movies that we already have on DVD and Blueray so *pbltt*!!!!
Hahahaha He’s a guy. They do weird stuff like that. Loving Kip now. He totally makes me grin.
I’d read anything Bethany-Kris writes. I love her books! The Filthy Marcellos series is so good but her best is the Russian Guns series. Best Russian Mafia books I’ve ever read!!!!
Sushi is my FAVORITE!!!!
Right?? Mmmmm…fatty tuna and salmon nigiri…I am sated and ready to settle in with Vivienne and Jonah. *contented sigh*
I was reading along relaxed and then a line like this, “I see him glance past my shoulder, perhaps curious about the place where I live. Or maybe he’s figuring out how to get in some night.”
That was good. CH for sure, though. At least, to me it was a CH. Though, loved the writing, and my heart did ache a few times. Waiting on all your reactions.
Tessa sorry you’ve been sick.*hands cup of hot tea with honey and lemon*
Several on the list caught my attention, but I’m so close to saying wth and reading Asking For It, even though I know there’s a book 2 not out yet. 🙁
Amy, love the UD new palette!!
There’s a CH and a book two not even out for Asking for It? Oh man – they may have bumped it from my list. I need a complete story right now. I am in such a slump after Irin Chronicles #3 (which completed the trilogy of Ava and Malachi, BTW, if anyone is interested in amazing UF). I am waffling with Michelle’s historical PNR read until I hear something more from her because it is full priced. I didn’t hear anyone else chime in about “Beautiful Disaster” and it was 4 stars for Maryse. So no one has their hands on a potential 5 star read???? Come on! Share the knowledge. (Bev – you’re the holdout, I think… like that time you had Deeper in you hand and casually mentioned it – I haven’t forgotten!!).
GAH!!!! Nooooooooooooo
*slumps down to the ground*
Someone on my Facebook said it wasn’t a CH!!! I’m still reading it…
Ahhhh well… it’s still SO good I’m happy! 😀
MichelleS, Kick at the Darkness is the last PNR I read and loved.
But I also love all the Beautiful series books. Every one of them is 4-5 stars for me.
Crap, crap, crap!!! And I’m already invested in it. *sigh* That’s okay though…so far it’s worth it. 😉
It’s not a bad CH where it ends with and… eep. Just, it’s definitely not the end. Still, such a great story. Thank you Bev for the find and getting us all into it!
I find it has a nice solid Cara McKenna/Megan Hart feel to it. Great characters, well explored in all avenues, amazing writing… total pro! I’m loving it!
Maryse. Thanks as always for the List!!! You ROCK!. Cara McKenna is awesome. On my TBR is the second book on her biker series. Speaking of Biker series, Sarah Castille’s book on this list is also on my TBR List, the first book was great. her MMA series is also quite good. Maya Banks KG 9 Series is quite good, and this is Hancock’s story, a dark horse in this series. Can’t wait to read. !!!!
I feel like I should be thinking Vivienne is a mess…but I don’t!
I’m in her head and actually seeing things her way, even with this sensitive subject. Now THAT is some good story tellin’. 😀
And Jonah…what a sexy paradox he is…
I’m just a little past the halfway mark. Going to sit in a bit with some coffee and read a few more chapters.
Maryse, lol. Are you being detective? I am so curious. I keep asking myself if I recognize the style, but no ticks that are sticking out to me.
Yes! Considering the subject matter especially, very well done. The book just has a lot of depth and is very emotional. Bev, I can’t figure out who it is either. Obviously someone who’s really good at writing, but the hint of YA NYT Bestseller doesn’t work. There are a few that I think could have written this well.
Amy, yes. He will say or do something very caring and sweet. Then I’ll remember the context.
His childhood sounds terribly gothic
And her family!?
MichelleS, lol. I don’t think I’m sitting on a Deeper, mores the pity.
I have recs. Bargain edition, lol.
Against the Dark is free. I liked It. Could of been more developed but fun. Start of series that many love. So, thinking gets better. Stand alone.
The Year We Fell Down is free. Not sure if you read this one? Maryse has a review and Jean and I both loved it.
The Bollywood Affair is on sale usually like 9.99. It didn’t live up to all the hype for me, a lot of hype, but I had fun with it. Nice to see a different culture.
Did you read Wild Reckless? Maryse has a great review.
Eyes of Silver Eyes of Gold. This I love. I can see the faults but I loved it.
Leslie Wells has three rockstar books out. They are connected. 2 novels and a Christmas novella in between. Come Dancing is the first book. I wanted the heroine to not be so laid back, ask questions. But I liked her and the book. Great sense of time and place. 99 cents is a great deal. It doesn’t end on a ch but can see why she wrote a sequel, haven’t but will read.
Going the Distance, the book that snuck up on me. I’d love if some one else read this and told me what they thought.
Oh boy *looks up*, *blushes*.
Gah, the Isle of Skye? Yes, please.
https://www.google.com/search?q=isle+of+skye&client=ms-android-americamovil-us&hl=en&source=android-launcher-search&v=141400000&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&fir=cnsrE15yyxTNDM%253A%252CiglnAJAQgBn8AM%252C_%253B47QbtoYNkl3tUM%253A%252Cjz_S9rir-bgd2M%252C_%253BrlMKUTEqYAH0KM%253A%252C3rZAfperHoIW4M%252C_&usg=__6y8tJKEyrgZOF1fjAMwOaMM4NAg%3D&sa=X&ei=v0pvVeyQBsvVoAT57ICYDg&ved=0CGIQ7Ak
My goodness. Can not believe I’m posting again. Lol.
But…….TESSA, MICHELLES????
Have seen a book rec’d twice now on two different blog review sites, rockstar & 1.99.
True North by Liora Blake.
Ooooooo It had to be a rockstar. You all know my weakness! Skye is a place I’d love to go. I’ve wanted to since I was fourteen and read Skye O’Malley. Skye was named after the island where her mother was from. I went to research it (Pre easy internet) and wanted to visit.
Finished Defy by Amity Hope. After all that story and intrigue, I’m kind of disappointed. It was like the author saw she was near the end and poof, big red bow. Ugh. So good, but maybe it should have had a fourth book. That last bit really was too quick. :/ Ah, well.
Grr. Was in the book zone. Then the jolt when someone needs your attention. Then all your thinking is want to get back to my story, lol.
Making me nervous with their escalation.
What percentage are you at? Btw, this is the sucky part of reading fast. You want everyone to be done with you so you can talk about the book!
Only 76%. Going back in soon. That last night in Scotland? I was wondering if that would work for them.
And you have already read a second. I wish the new KA was out to go to next.
Anyone ever read Father Found by Judith Arnold? It’s free and the concept looked too cute to resist.
Sounds like the buddy read book is good but yeah I might wait until I can read them together. CH has lately been a MAJOR no thank you for me. Bev, True North looks good – thanks for posting that one!
Tessa, that sucks about the Amity Hope books. I had the first two, that I was lucky enough to get free, all lined up to read soon.
Haven’t read much more of Firelight which I’m dying to but work is kicking my butt this week *sigh*
Oh quick freebie in case it’s only today but Attraction by Penny Reid is FREE.
Ha! Didn’t I say up there that Jonah is a sexy paradox? I just read this line…
“This is the paradox of Jonah Marks.”
And ohhhhh, am I loving the paradox of Jonah Marks. 😉
Bev – oh wow! I need to copy and paste that whole post! So… True North… I think I’m in! Why not??? It’s 1.99 and adds a twist to a rock-star romance I have not yet read (the widow).
The isle of Skye – that reminds me of the Paula Quinn books – the MacGregors all live on Skye – remember? They had that one scary passage way in?? Yummy scots. Someday….
Going the Distance – who is the author? Lots came up in my search. Since you are blushing I am trying to read the blurbs for something racy! HA!
Still undecided….. may start True North in 3….2….1…. if no one else chimes in.
There’s an NA book coming out later this month called All it Takes by Sadie Munroe https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22843165-all-it-takes
MichelleS, I was blushing at how much I wrote, lol.
Oh, and Julianna Keyes is the author.
Tessa, I finished! Hmm. A little more ch than was expecting. What did you think about that last conversation? Maybe too much in regards to Jonah?
Bev – had to check in really quickly. I’m at 6% in for True North and loving it already. I have highlighted all over!!! It’s her POV… but, it shows her personality not just her thoughts, which I ADORE. I think I’m gonna love it….. yay….. thank you Bev… okay back to it because it’s that good so far!
I have a couple of new loan offers. Which one should I read first, Pucked or Under Locke?
That last conversation I think says a lot about how they look at their specific preference. I think it was telling, but I don’t think too much. I liked how something they both liked really represented something else and how they feel about it. Can’t wait for Begging for It.
Fabi. Both look interesting. Under Locke had my eye more.
MichelleS, I got it, so you have to tell me. I had to read Father Found. It’s funny already. It’s dual POV, but considering that the hero had a two week old literally given to him, it’s perfect.
Ok, starting Under Locke first. I think I downloaded Father Found. With your comment, you have me curious to read it now.
Maryse has a great review up.
Tessa, I knew he had a back story, but I guess a little surprised by what it was. I’m guessing we will be visiting Chicago and that very haunted house in Sept.
MichelleS, I may join you with that one. First music and quick dinner, I need to clear my head a bit.
Bev – oh yes! definitely do… 21% and I am giddy like a loon! You know how we were just talking about “feeling” like you are the character? Yup yup yup. best rock star book ever so far….. will keep you posted…..
Yeah. That was inevitable. I couldn’t see any complete story without visiting the haunted house.
Alright, just to get an idea of why I like this book. New father of a two week old trying to feed her:
“Maybe it was an early warning sign of alcoholism: the girl would chugalug an entire bottle at one sitting, and then she’s hurl – and then she’d pass out.”
Tessa, I’ve got to read that. Sounds so good!
You know what? I hate cliffhangers. Hate them. Every kind. Minor, major, slightly annoying, make-me-pull-my-hair-out…doesn’t matter, they all suck.
Stupid cliffhangers.
I need to calm down before I check out Maryse’s review. ‘Cause right now all I know is I’m CH p!ssy. Forget PMS…I’ve got CHP.
Rofl Good book, huh?
Fabi, you should. It isn’t five star awesome, but it’s cute and funny and adorable and… 😛 Happy!
Ah, Amy, was it that bad for you? I think for myself I need the breather. Not sure I could of dived right into the next part.

To make your morning better.:-)
Tessa, it really was good! I think I’m just impatient when it comes to books and want the rest of the story NOW. 😉
*wipes away drool* Oh man, Bev…I want some of those! I may just have to make a run to the bakery this morning. I get what you’re saying about needing a breather between books. This wasn’t one of those for me, but I’ve read others before where I would have blown a fuse if I had jumped right into the next book.
I am not reading anything right now. I don’t know I am not in the mood which is rare in me but I think I need a little break 🙂
Tomorrow I am having my gallbladder removed so I am nerveous but glad I am getting it done. So I’ll be away for a few days 🙂
*nervous not nerveous sorry!!
You’ll be in my thoughts, Anne! Speaking from experience, nothing good comes from toughing it out after surgery…take the painkillers!!!! 😉
First line Thursday!
“It’s the kind of situation most people would dread.” ~ Normal by Danielle Pearl
Anne, sending good thoughts your way!!! Sometimes when really nervous it’s music I turn to. But I pace, lol.
Nice, Amy. Change “situation” to “books” and it’s you, lol. 😉
I was going to start True North last night but could not clear my head enough. Will start it today, but decided to finish a novella I started on Monday. Will use that one.
“Getting piss drunk sounded like a fine idea.”~ Huntley & Cullen by Sophie Jordan. It’s a story in Off Base.
Good luck Anne! If they say the shot will hurt, but then take away the pain, believe them and just take the shot. *hugs*
Amy, totally get it. I was saying UARGH too. It ended in the right spot but darn it. That was still cliffy!
Oooh, first sentence Thursday. Well, I’m done with Father Found. It was utterly cute and happy. *grins* New book that I well, read two sentences of so far.
Jade trudged through the hip-deep sewer water, her face a rictus of displeasure and disgust.
-Counter Hex by Margarita Gakis
Thanks guys! I will for sure take the painkillers! I am not that tough lol I just want to be done with it to be honest. 🙂
So empty and quiet.
*gets comfortable*
*stretches all the way out*
First line Thursday….
“For a tiny rural town in the middle of Montana, Weck’s Drug had an inexplicably vast selection of pregnancy tests.” True North, by L. Blake.
(Bev – I didn’t want to put it down, but life is getting in the way. Snuck home from work early so I could get a little reading in. Are you reading it? So good.)
LOL Bev!!!! That was great! 😀
That’s good to hear.:-D
Not yet, but will start later today. Got me excited.
Me too. Once I’m done with Counter Hex, I’ll start on it. I just felt like I really wanted a good adult paranormal right now.
Hello?
*looks around*
So quiet
*pulls down blinds*
*glances around again*
*shrug*
*snapping fingers*
*feet start moving*
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&ei=B-dwVe7dMIi0ogSClYHACQ&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3Ds7FGbhpr2pg&ved=0CB8QyCkwAA&usg=AFQjCNGPWsEZpNzCju-scc4NakQqliDWEg
That song is good. I had the tape (lol) years ago. I never really listened to the B side though.
An 80s tune for an 80s tune… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ssCL292DQA
Sad to say I look a lot like Chris Penn in the first part of that video when I dance.:-P
Nobody puts baby in the corner and nothing beats Dirty Dancing.
That lady playing the sax though? Lol. Pure 80s gold.
I know right? I saw Dirty Dancing and automatically started practicing the first moves of their dance. I was enthralled with the movie.
True North sounds good! Love a good rockstar romance 😀
Anne, I hope it goes well and that you make a speedy recovery and are pain free like I was after!
Amy, I liked Normal a lot and read Recap right after but still need to finish out the last book in that series.
Ok, I guess I’m glad I didn’t start Asking For It- I hate cliffhangers and I am an immediate gratification person, so I don’t like to wait for the next book. 🙂
True North and Father Found sound really good. Adding to my tbr list.
“If you really want someone to manhandle your ass, I’m sure I could arrange for it to happen discreetly for you.” Sweet Ache: A Driven Novel by K. Bromberg.
Anne, best wishes for a speedy recovery from your gallbladder surgery. 🙂
*big squeeeeeezy BUT DELICATE!! hug* to Anne. 🙂 <3
Anne, wishing you a quick recovery.
Tessa, have you read Shannon Mckenna? I was looking up something & noticed a couple of her McCloud brother books are on KU. They are completely OTT but, oh, I had fun with them. Always meant to go back and finish them.
I have, though I don’t remember what it was about. It was that many years ago. *grins* I’ll put it on my KU wishlish, though. Thanks!
Michelle, I’m liking Normal as well so far! I have the second book but I didn’t realize (or just forgot) that there was a third book. Poor Rory…I just wanna hug her and make it all better for her.
Cheryl…believe it or not, Asking For It is worth the CH. And you KNOW how much I hate them! It’s not a *major* CH, and Begging For It comes out before too long so it’s tolerable. 😉