Latest Romance Book Releases – April 2nd 2019

<—- HAPPY NEW RELEASE DAY!!! Another big day with quite a few of my favorite authors on the list!! Like that one there to the left!! The Savior by J.R. Ward!!! Eeeeeeep!!!!

Blurb jolts? I got ’em! ➔ The Girl He Used to Know by Tracey Garvis-Graves (I LOVE this author!! It’s a no-brainer… and SHE is the recluse!!), Hollywood Prince (she’s been hired to clean up his image, and she can’t stand him), Gimme Some Sugar (she’s supposed to be grieving her husband, but she actually finds life simpler now, and HE has a crush on her…plus Molly Harper writes hilarious comedy romance stories!!), The Skull King (OMG sounds dark and tumultuous!! “…The Skull King. A man more cruel and ruthless than my own husband...”), Take (Deliver Book 5) by Pam Godwin (DARK KIDNAP READ!! Pam Godwin, and the cover alone makes me want to read this… “…she’s drawn to the man inside the monster...”)

While you’re here, don’t forget to check out these:

• Kindle Unlimited Membership super-bargain deal!!!!  <— Hey guess what??!! I dunno if I read when it was “ending” wrong or if Amazon just extended it, but the Kindle Unlimited Membership deal is still on!!!
• Monday Earlybird Book Releases <— April Fools Day but no joke here. 😉 
• The Ultimate List of Broken Book Boyfriends… <—HUGE update on this list and we’re looking for even more!!
• Kimberly Knight – The Halo Series Reading Order, Five Fun Facts & a signed book giveaway!! <— giveaway!!

LET’S READ!!!!  !!!! P.P.S. Let me know if I’m missing any or if you loved any (from this list or elsewhere).

AUDIOBOOK LVERS!

For those going on a road trip soon, or maybe you’ve got some projects that require both hands this weekend but still allows you to “listen”… check out the free audible trial + 2 free audiobooks deal —>

• AND! Here’s the fun-tool again! —> Find out which of YOUR Kindle books are available as audiobooks at a BARGAIN-PRICE! <— This thing is so cool (Amazon calls it “Matchmaker“)! It’s an Amazon feature, that scans all of your Kindle books and will list all of the ones you have that are also available as an audiobook at a discounted price (not normal audiobook prices). This way, you can switch back and forth, seamlessly between your ebooks and your audiobooks. VERY COOL!

READER RECOMMENDATIONS: OUR THEME TODAY? Best of March!!

• Where the Forest Meets the Stars by by Glendy Vanderah <— Tasha J chose this one!

Tasha J: March best was Where the Forest Meets the Stars for fiction/a little romance/feels and Fantasticland for horror/thriller/shock value cuz it tricked me into thinking it was real. Lol …it was wonderful! Just, perfect.

No tears, safe for a cruise read.  Not classified as romance, but does have just what I like! And it’s kindle unlimited.

• Soul’s Fire (The Northwomen Sagas Book 3) by Susan Fanetti <— Jan chose this one!

PARANORMAL/FANTASY/SCI-FI/DYSTOPIAN NEW RELEASES

1. The Savior (The Black Dagger Brotherhood series Book 18) by J.R. Ward <— BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD/J.R. WARD ALERT!!! “...In the next heart-pounding novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series, J.R. Ward delivers a brand-new paranormal passion with the story of Murhder, who returns after his appearance in The Thief!“
2. Feral Ice: Paranormal Fantasy (Ice Dragons Book 1) by Ann Gimpel
3. Unwelcome (Her Illusian Warrior Book 2) by Annalise Alexis
4. Hitched: The Top Ten by G.K. DeRosa
5. Legacy of Lies (Hell’s Valley, Book 1): Paranormal Western Romance by Jillian David
6. Ashes & Bones: A Reverse Harem (The Red Masques Book 2) by M. Sinclair
7. Phoenix On Fire (Supernatural War Book 7) by Crystal Dawn
8. Stroke of Fire: The Firestorm Dragon Chronicles by Kira Nyte

       

CONTEMPORARY NEW RELEASES

1. The Girl He Used to Know by Tracey Garvis-Graves <— SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE TRACEY GARVIS-GRAVES ALERT!!! She’s the recluse and he’s wide open!! “…What follows is a tumultuous yet tender love affair that withstands everything except the unforeseen tragedy that forces them apart, shattering their connection and leaving them to navigate their lives alone.  Now, a decade later, fate reunites Annika and Jonathan in Chicago. She’s living the life she wanted as a librarian. He’s a Wall Street whiz, recovering from a divorce and seeking a fresh start. The attraction and strong feelings they once shared are instantly rekindled..”
2. I Want You Back (The Want You Series Book 1) by Lorelei James <— SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE WITH AN EX-HOCKEY STAR!! “…Lucy Quade is in a good place with a steady job, a nice apartment, and a well-adjusted daughter, which is why she’s hesitant when Jax insists on co-parenting. It’s not that Lucy doesn’t trust Jax…she’s just unconvinced he can handle multiple responsibilities when he’s been singularly focused on playing hockey…”
3. When It Rains (Accidental Roots Book 8) by Elle Keaton
4. Marcus (Signature Sweethearts Book 6) by Terry Odell
5. My One (The Halo Series Book 4) by Kimberly Knight <— BOOK #2 (The One (The Halo Series Book 2) should be read first!! “...When an unexpected tragedy reveals an unexpected truth, Avery and Nicole are left questioning everything they thought they knew about love, family, and trust...”
6. Blood and Lies (Twisted Duet Book 1) by Bella J.
7. I Want You Back (The Want You Series Book 1) by Lorelei James
8. I Love You Billy Langley by Monika Jephcott Thomas <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE ALERT!! A GERMAN TEACHER IN ENGLAND… “…Netta hasn’t bargained for the prejudice she’ll receive in a country full of anti-German sentiment just twenty years after the war. She finds solace in Billy, the school caretaker, with whom she falls in love. But when she takes him back to Germany at Christmas it’s Billy’s turn to be on the receiving end of a frosty welcome...”
9. Hollywood Prince (Hollywood Royalty Book 3) by Natasha Madison <— NATASHA MADISON ALERT!! SHE’S BEEN HIRED TO CLEAN UP HIS IMAGE… “…he’s signed the contract of a lifetime, one with a pesky little clause that says his zipper must stay up and his playboy image has got to tamp down. It’ll be fine—a piece of cake, even—he can do this and he’s almost convinced himself of that … and then she walks in the room. The new PR girl whom they’ve hired to change his image….”
10. When a Duchess Says I Do (Rogues to Riches Book 2) by Grace Burrowes
    
11. Mr. Fantasy: (A standalone romance) by Cambria Hebert
12. King (Endgame Book 1) by Riley Ashby
13. Breaking His Rules by Aliza Mann
14. Gimme Some Sugar by Molly Harper <— MOLLY HARPER ALERT!! SHE’S A NEW WIDOW & HE’S ALWAYS HAD A CRUSH ON HER… “…Even as her family and friends invade Lucy’s life and insist that the new widow is too fragile to do much beyond weeping, Lucy is ashamed to admit that life without Wayne is easier, less complicated. After all, no one knew what a relentless, soul-grinding trudge marriage to Wayne had been. Only Duffy can tell she’s hiding something...”
15. Spring Fling Anthology
16. The Magnolia Chronicles: Adventures in Modern Dating by Kate Canterbary
17. Knights Lady (Rumblin’ Knights Book 3) by Bella Jewel
18. When a Duchess Says I Do (Rogues to Riches Book 2) by Grace Burrowes
19. The Skull King by Penelope Sky <— PENELOPE SKY ALERT!! SHE’S PAYING A PRICE TO A CRUEL MAN… “…I was sitting alone in a bar when the most handsome man walked inside. Striking blue eyes, cheekbones as sharp as glass, and a muscular body fit for a war. He was gorgeous. I couldn’t take my eyes off him. When he bought me a drink, I didn’t say no. I’d been unfulfilled for so long, and I wanted a real man for the night. My husband had his affairs so why couldn’t I? I noticed the peculiar ring on his right hand, a diamond carved into a skull. If only I’d known what that meant, I would have known who this man was. The Skull King. A man more cruel and ruthless than my own husband...”
20. The Vanished Specialist (The Lost Planet Series Book 2) by K Webster & Nicole Blanchard
21. The Memory House by Rachel Hauck <— “Novel of two women whose lives have been destroyed by disaster but find healing in a special house… “
22. An Unacceptable Offer by Mary Balogh
23. Out Gamed by Lila Rose <— THE BIKER AND THE HOT SINGLE GRANDMOTHER... “…Nancy Alexander’s world ended the day her husband died. All that keeps her going is the love of her kids and grandchildren. Happiness only makes itself known when her family is around. Then something changes. A certain biker, a certain young biker, shows her she’s not just a mother or grandmother. Instead, she’s something more to him...”
24. Driftwood Bay (A Hope Harbor Novel Book #5) by Irene Hannon
25. Blackout: A Romance Anthology <— What happens when the lights go out in the city that never sleeps? Games of chance, unexpected situations, and hours of sin! Thirteen bestselling and award-winning authors are turning up the heat in an anthology featuring brand-new show-stopping stories set in Las Vegas. Roll the dice and get ready to feel the heat!
26. Maggie Meets Her Match (Clover Park, Book 12) by Kylie Gilmore
27. An Artless Demise (A Lady Darby Mystery Book 7) by Anna Lee Huber
28. America’s Geekheart (Bro Code Book 2) by Pippa Grant <— PIPPA GRANT ALERT!! FAMOUS GUY JUST INSULTED HIS SISTER’S NEIGHBOR… ON SOCIAL MEDIA!! “…Now my million social media followers are reading and sharing the rude, smartass message I meant to send privately to my little sister…and I’m officially public enemy number one. I’m Beck Ryder. Former boy bander. Underwear model. Fashion mogul. And I just buried my entire leg in my mouth—not just my foot—modern internet style, and publicly insulted my sister’s neighbor…”
29. The Magnolia Chronicles: Adventures in Modern Dating by Kate Canterbary
30. Heartless Duke (League of Dukes Book 2) by Scarlett Scott
31. Second Act (Second Glances Book 2) by Nancy Herkness
32. Spring Fling <— Fourteen bestselling and award-winning authors curated the hottest stories of the season in this must-have anthology.
33. Realism: Sugar and Spice, Ink by Evan Grace
34. The Spring Duke (A Duke for All Seasons Book 2) by Jillian Eaton
35. The Cardinal Rule: Author’s Preferred Edition (The Strongbox Chronicles Book 1) by C.E. Murphy
36. Her Ten-Year Secret: A Seriously Sweet Romance by Cindy Kirk
37. That Guy and That Girl: When Artists and Athletes Collide by Natalia Albrite <— BROTHER’S BEST FRIEND ALERT!! “...A complication arrives in the form of John Hunter, that guy, her brother’s best friend whom she has had a secret crush on since she was eleven years old. Effortlessly charming and handsome, with a body honed by years of playing football, John initiates his charm offensive and Olivia finds herself unable to resist him...”
38. The Dream by Laura Miller <—- FORBIDDEN LOVE ALERT!! “…He knew that if anyone discovered their secret, he would be forced to leave. That day came in early August. And it came without warning—or a goodbye. Now, she’s twenty-one. He’s twenty-three. And she’s standing right in front of him—close enough to touch. But he can’t. It’s been six, long years, but one thing remains: she’s still forbidden. And this time, he can’t cross the line…”
39. What Happens in the Highlands by Kelsey McKnight
40. Hate to Love You (Baker’s Bunch Book 1) by Lily Ryan
41. Noah (More Than Friends Book 2) by Fiona Keane
42. Take (Deliver Book 5) by Pam Godwin <— HE’S HER KIDNAPPER… HER MONSTER… “…He’s a notorious crime lord, a kidnapper, and an artist. Scarification is his outlet, and he just captured a new canvas. Kate refuses to surrender beneath his blade or the cruelty in his beautiful eyes. But she’s drawn to the man inside the monster...”

                                        

PREORDERS (going live soon!!!   )

• Fallen Princess (Wind Dragons Motorcycle Club Book 10) by Chantal Fernando – April 8th 2019
• FOK (Wall Street Royals) by Tara Sue Me – April 9th 2019
• Tempting the Heiress (The Heiress Duet Book 2) by Nana Malone – April 9th 2019
• Dare to Love (Pride Oregon Book 5) by Jill Sanders – April 9th 2019
• Cipher: A Demonica Underworld Novella by Larissa Ione – April 9th 2019
• Crazy For Your Love (The Boys of Jackson Harbor Book 5) by Lexi Ryan – April 9th 2019
• Repeat by Kylie Scott – April 9th 2019
• A Single Kiss by W. Winters – April 9th 2019
• Snitches Get Stitches (The Bear Bottom Guardians MC Book 8) by Lani Lynn Vale – April 9th 2019
• Love, Again by L.P. Dover – April 9th 2019
• Meet Cute by Helena Hunting – April 9th 2019
• Mated to the Reaper by Alexa Riley – April 10th 2019
• Easy Love: A Modern Romance by Piper Lawson – April 12th 2019

          

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