BREAKING NEWS UPDATE!! Amazon is having an AMAZING Kindle Unlimited promotion (for a limited time only)!!! I can’t get it, ’cause I’ve already got the Kindle Unlimited account but for those of you that don’t, what a way to start off!!! :D!!!
<— HAPPY TUESDAY NEW RELEASE DAY AND…. OMG! IT IS LIVE!!!!! There are some books that title and story stay with you forever. This is one of those. In fact, I’m upping my review to 5 stars (for book #1 – Transcendence) because it’s been a few years, and I still remember EVERYTHING about it. And it’s still so clever, so unique, and so gasp-worthy.
Jessica: Finally!!!!! Omg I have wanted his book for years!
Sue: Ehd!! <3
Linda: I can’t take it!! Oh. My. Gosh!!!!!
Darcie: read the first one. Transcendence. So good
Rebecca: Can’t wait! Transcendence would make my top 10 best book list.
Jennifer: Can Not Wait! One of my all time favorites!
Essa: Amazing story!
Stephanie: I freaked out when I read this! It is one of the few books that I think about constantly. Even my husband is interested in this book. Is the sequel in a different POV?
Amy: A Transcendence novella?? Through HER eyes?!? *SQUEEEEEEEEE!!!!!*
Robyn: Transcendence was excellent and I can’t wait for Luffs.
Ela: I KNOW!!!!! TRANSCENDENCE MADE ME SOB!
Brenda: Yes! I was hoping this day would come!
While you’re here, don’t forget to check out yesterday’s earlybirds, a new review, and my latest BIG LIST:
- ➔➔ Monday Earlybird Book Releases <— 20+ books went live early, so don’t miss these!
- ➔➔ The latest updated “What are you in the mood to read…?” categories:<— I figured I’d let you know what has been completed this week, (so far).
- ➔➔ Exclusive excerpt of Reclaiming Izabel and a Signed Book and $50 Gift Card Giveaway!! <— MARITAL STRIFE ALERT!! & It’s OUR LATEST GIVEAWAY!!!!
LET’S READ!!!! 
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P.P.S. Let me know if I’m missing any or if you loved any (from this list or elsewhere).
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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!
Stealing Sawyer: The Perfect Game Series, Book 3 by Samantha Christy- Lionheart: Moonshadow Series, Book 3 by Thea Harrison
- Be Still My Heart: Four Kings Security, Book Two by Charlie Cochet
- Beauchamp Hall by Danielle Steel
- Beautiful Chaos by Riley Hart & Devon McCormack
- The Other Miss Bridgerton: A Bridgertons Prequel by Julia Quinn
Fire & Blood: 300 Years Before A Game of Thrones (A Targaryen History) by George R. R. Martin- Maneuver: Men of Inked: Southside, Book 1 by Chelle Bliss
- Target: Alex Cross by James Patterson
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)
Christmas With You: an anthology <— LIVE ANTHOLOGY!!! “Bestselling authors Heidi McLaughlin, L. P. Dover, Cindi Madsen, R. J. Prescott, and Amy Briggs invite you to celebrate the holidays in small-town Friendship, Massachusetts, where a mysterious newcomer decides to play matchmaker for five lucky couples.”- Silence Fallen (A Mercy Thompson Novel Book 10) by Patricia Briggs <— MUCH LOVED & SUPER-BARGAIN PRICED!!!
Jan: Best new-to-me book I read in June was the most recent Mercy Thompson PNR/Urban fantasy book, Silence Fallen by Patricia Briggs. One of the best in that series so far. I just caught up on that series, even though Silence Fallen has been around since March 2017.
MichelleS: Silence Fallen was one my my top reads too. So much fun! Love that Mercy girl.
Bev: Big Smile: Silence Fallen. Can’t say to much but so satisfied with that book. Re read the ending a couple times.
Balls in Play Box Set: Anything but Minor, Major Love, Sweeping the Series, The Golden Sombrero by Kate Stewart <— SERIES BUNDLE SUPER-BARGAIN JUST WENT LIVE!!! And it’s by one of my favorites, Kate Stewart!!!- Cake: A Love Story by J. Bengtsson <— ROCK STAR SUPER-BARGAIN & so many in our crew LOVED this one!
Ana: “Cake, a love story” by J. Bengtsson. It a fabulous rock star love story.
Kathy: Love, love this book. Maryse, you need to read this book! …For those of you who love Rockstar romances, Cake her first book was really good and a had a different take than all of the others that I have read. Worth the read!
- An AMAZING Kindle Unlimited promotion (for a limited time only)!!! :D!!!
PARANORMAL/FANTASY/SCI-FI/DYSTOPIAN NEW RELEASES
Fire and Blood: 300 Years Before A Game of Thrones (A Targaryen History) (A Song of Ice and Fire) by George R. R. Martin- A Shade of Vampire 67: A Dome of Blood by Bella Forrest
- Cursed (Kingdoms of Earth & Air Book 2) by Keri Arthur
- High Moon by Kati Wilde
- Dragon Knight of Khoth: (Dark Warrior Alliance Book 17) by Brenda Trim and Tami Julka
- Christmas Bite: A Golden Vampires of Tuscany Novella by Sharon Hamilton
- The Twelve Reverse Harems of Christmas
- Wolf’s Choice (Alpha’s Hunger Book 3) by Carina Wilder
- Dragon VIP: Peridot (7 Virgin Brides for 7 Weredragon Billionaires Book 8) by Starla Night
- Tordan (Cyborg Warriors Book 1) by Immortal Angel
- The Chosen (The Chosen Trilogy Book 1) by Kristin Clark
- Dragon’s Fate (Guardians Book 2) by Valerie Twombly
CONTEMPORARY NEW RELEASES
- Luffs: Transcendence Novella by Shay Savage <— OH. EM. GEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m just going to faint right now. LOOK WHAT’S LIVE!!!!!! I LOVED book #1 like CRAZY, and now… we have more. P.S. Here is my review of book #1 (Transcendence)
- Target: Alex Cross by James Patterson
- Worth the Wait (Last Hope Ranch Book 2) by Amanda McIntyre
- Redeeming the Biker’s Past (Dogs of Fire: Savannah Chapter Book 3) by Piper Davenport
- Unspeakable (Deadly Secrets Book 4) by Elisabeth Naughton
- Prairie Redemption: Cowboys of the Flint Hills (The Graces Book 2) by Tessa Layne
- John (The 13 Book 5) by Anne L. Parks
4th & Girl (Mavericks Tackle Love) by Max Monroe <— MAX MONROE FOOTBALL STAR ALERT!! “…All I’ve got to do is focus, right? Too bad life’s got other plans. Blond hair, long lashes, and criminal blue eyes, there’s a pint-sized bombshell that I can’t stop thinking about. I don’t even know her name, but she’s completely screwing up my game plan…”- Finding Courage (The Searchers Book 4) by Ripley Proserpina
- He’s Not My Boyfriend (Chin-Williams Book 2) by Jackie Lau
- Kyle’s Journey (Morgan’s Run Book 8) by M. Lee Prescott
- Meadow Song by Beth E. Westcott
- The Christmas Forest by Rebecca Boxall
- The Sisters: A gripping story of dark family secrets from the bestselling author by Kate Forster
Beauchamp Hall: A Novel by Danielle Steel <— DANIELLE STEEL ALERT!! SHE ESCAPES WITH HER FAVORITE SHOW EVERY DAY… “...stuck in a dead-end job and an unsatisfying relationship, Winnie has concluded that dreams were meant for others. She consoles herself with binge-watching the British television series that she loves, Beauchamp Hall, enthralled by the sumptuous period drama set on a great Norfolk estate in the 1920s. The rich upstairs-downstairs world brilliantly brought to life by superb actors is the ultimate in escapism. On the day Winnie is passed over for a long-overdue promotion, she is also betrayed by her boyfriend and her best friend. Heartbroken, she makes the first impulsive decision of her conventional life—which changes everything. She packs her bags and flies to England to see the town where Beauchamp Hall is filmed…”- Maddox (Ride Series Second Generation Book 2) by Megan O’Brien
- His Consort by Mary Calmes <— M/M ROMANCE!!!
- Oz (Finding Home Book 1) by Lily Morton <— M/M ROMANCE!!!
- Join the Club: Four Kings Security Book Three by Charlie Cochet <— M/M ROMANCE!!!
What About Us (Panic Book 4) by Sidney Halston <— OMG SIDNEY HALSTON ALERT!! “…Growing up, life prepared me for society galas and powerful men, not minimum-wage jobs or drunk exes with anger issues. But I’m a survivor. So here I am, practically naked, serving drinks at a Miami nightclub. I don’t mind the stares. Apparently, Alex Archer does. After twelve years, we aren’t exactly friends, but money is something we both understand. Something he knows I need. I’ll be his personal assistant, even if it means working with the man I hate . . . and the man I still want...”- A Rancher’s Bride (The Stones of Heart Falls Book 3) by Vivian Arend
- Saving Anna (A Sweet Life Novel Book 3) by Sharon Struth
- Sacred Sins: (Sins Duet #2) by C.D. Reiss <— C.D. REISS DUET CONCLUSION ALERT!!!
Hate to Lose You by Penny Wylder <— HE PICKED HER UP & THEN HE BROKE HER HEART ALERT!! “…I moved to LA, expecting wonderful things. I found nothing but misery. Worse? I found Bronson. I didn’t know he was rich. Or that he looked so sexy in a tailored suit. Or that he’d become my new boss…”- Fixing Forever (Quinn Valley Ranch Book 4) by Caroline Lee
- Misadventures on the Rebound (Misadventures Book 16) by Lauren Rowe <— SHE JUST GOT DUMPED & WANTS TO GO TO VEGAS… “…when a gorgeous stranger with sandy hair, a leather jacket, and motorcycle helmet walks into the bar, Savvy’s awful day suddenly looks a whole lot brighter. The man is perfection. Sexy and mysterious. And he’s heading to Las Vegas, too. Can one wild night with a sexy stranger in the middle of nowhere lead a girl to fall desperately and deeply in love in Las Vegas? Savvy Valentine is about to find out...”
Still Not Yours: An Enemies to Lovers Romance by Nicole Snow <— ARRANGED MARRIAGE W/ A SINGLE DAD ALERT!! “…I’m supposed to marry him to save my skin. Riker Woods might be God’s hottest contradiction. Perfectly damaged. Stubborn soul. Moth to flame gaze. Single dad. Fierce protector. Kind…when he thinks no one’s looking. Then along came little old me. The pesky fiancée he never wanted. A hot mess in his neat, broody, oh-so-serious world. Thanks, witness protection geniuses…”- Billionaire’s Christmas (Titans Book 3) by Sierra Cartwright
- O Christmas Knight (Knight Ops Book 6) by Em Petrova
- The Athlete (Men of the North Book 8) by Elin Peer
Mercy: The Mavericks Series by Julianna Marley <— FOOTBALL STAR ALERT!! “…An assistant on a national football team, she is constantly surrounded by men who think they can do her job better. Which is why she isn’t in the least bit surprised that the fate of her future now rests in the hands of a cranky, stubborn, arrogant football player on injured reserve. When Emme is offered an opportunity to make history, landing her and her Louboutin’s on Liam’s door step, what she finds isn’t just some football player. She doesn’t find a warm reception, either...”- Noah’s Love: Brotherhood Protectors World (Montana Gold Book 2) by Linzi Baxter
- Soldier’s Heart Part Four: Brotherhood Protectors World by Ilsa J. Bick
- Dylan: Brotherhood Protectors World by Regan Black
- Ms. Lawyer (Eastern Shore Book 1) by Lea Coll
The Other Miss Bridgerton: A Bridgertons Prequel by Julia Quinn <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE <— SHE’S KIDNAPPED BY PIRATES!! “Fiercely independent and adventurous, Poppy Bridgerton will only wed a suitor whose keen intellect and interests match her own. Sadly, none of the fools from her London season qualify. While visiting a friend on the Dorset coast, Poppy is pleasantly surprised to discover a smugglers’ hideaway tucked inside a cave. But her delight turns to dismay when two pirates kidnap her and take her aboard a ship, leaving her bound and gagged on the captain’s bed…”- The Appeal of an Elusive Viscount (Christmas Wishes Book 3) by Hildie McQueen <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!!!
- A Duke’s Christmas Kiss (Connected by a Kiss Book 5) by Tammy Andresen <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!!
- Seducing the Scientist (Restitution League Series Book 2) by Riley Cole <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!!
- The Debt and the Duke by Brianna Nicols <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!!
Do You Feel It Too? by Nicola Rendell <— EVENTUALLY THEY’RE GOING THEY’RE SEPARATE WAYS… “…There’s just one kink in the relationship they’ve been avoiding: soon they’ll be going their separate ways. Lily’s home is in Savannah, and Gabe is a globe-trotter at heart. For them to be together, they’ll both have to upend their so-very-different worlds and face their fears in the process. And suddenly things don’t feel so Georgia peachy keen at all…“- Undercover Connection & Double Entendre: Undercover Connection\Double Entendre (Harlequin Intrigue) by Heather Graham
- Heart Broke (Broken Home Book 1) by Angela Stevens
- The New Year Boyfriend by Zoey Gong
- Sharing Samantha by Madison Faye
Shattered Soul (Soul Series Book 1) by C.L Stewart <— HE’S HIDING SOMETHING… “...Gina never thought she’d be a widow in her 30s, but no one plans for drunk drivers. 6 months is a long time to live a nightmare, and she’s not sure she can make it another 6. Until Steven. He’s handsome, rude, and everything she’s been missing. One touch, and Gina was hooked. But guilt can’t be pushed aside with a perfect kiss. Gina’s husband is dead, but he’s not gone. And Steven is hiding something...”- Love Money by Jami Wagner
- Obedience (Obedience Duet Book 1) by Alyssia Kirkhart
Driven to Distraction (Road to Love Book 1) by Lori Foster <— ROAD TRIP!! “Mary Daniels doesn’t let anything get in the way of her job acquiring rare artifacts for her wealthy boss. But this particular obstacle—huge, hard-muscled, unashamedly masculine—is impossible to ignore. Stuck in a cramped car with Brodie Crews for hours en route to their new assignment, Mary feels her carefully crafted persona—and her trademark self-control—is slipping, and she won’t allow it…”- Wrangler’s Rescue (The Montana Cahills) by B.J. Daniels
PREORDERS (going live soon!!! )
Only Love (One and Only Book 3) by Melanie Harlow – November 26th 2018- Schooling Me (Breakneck Book 7) by Crystal Spears – November 26th 2018
- Her Mafioso King (The Vitucci Mafiosos Book 4) by Terri Anne Browning – November 27th 2018
- Hunky Heartbreaker: A Whiskey Kisses Novella by Kendall Ryan – November 27th 2018
- Someone to Trust (A Westcott Novel) by Mary Balogh – November 27th 2018
- Love With Me (With Me In Seattle Book 11) by Kristen Proby – November 27th 2018
- Until Cobi (Until Him/Her Book 7) by Aurora Rose Reynolds – November 27th 2018
- Raff (The Vorge Crew Book 4) by Laurann Dohner – November 27th 2018
Playing by Heart by J.B. Salsbury – November 27th 2018- …
- Free (Chaos Series Book 6) by Kirsten Ashley – January 29th 2019
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Happy Tuesday! More snow here. But this is cool…my hubs was on news last night. It was interview he did for work months ago so we assumed they ditched it. All of sudden I’m getting texts that he is on TV. Hee hee 🙂
You guys are very funny rec’ing Heartbreak Warfare! No way am I reading that. Too intense/sad AND I already know all the spoilers.
Tasha, I might try Sh*t My Dad Says. I actually used to read all non-fiction before my CR days.
*Short quick hug to Bev even if she doesn’t like it* That is way too young to loose both parents.
Off to shovel more snow now.
OMG! EHD!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy Tuesday! I one clicked Luffs. I loved Transcendence too! It was different than most “romance” books. Nothing else caught my eye. I think I may try to read after Luffs, the Jack and Jill series. It’s been on my TBR for far too long! Well after what I’m currently reading of course! LOL
Good Morning 🙂
I never read Transcendence so I think I need too with all this love for it.
I am getting super excited to have 4 days off of work, I work Mon-Sat so It will be like a mini vacation for me. 🙂 Can’t wait! I am making my to-do list of all the stuff I can conquer Wednesday night so Thursday doesn’t seem so overwhelming. I will make all my desserts; my cranberry jello salad which is my favorite to eat with my my turkey. I am not a gravy person so I put this on my Turkey and eat it that way…so YUM! I also think I can dice up all my onions and celery for my stuffing the night before too.
My favorite is stuffing… I load it up with veggies and pieces of the turkey… and ground sausage and OMG… and then gravy on top. And I won’t be able to this year. *glares at delicious bread stuffing… stuffffff*
OMG Maryse not sure how you do it….I could never go without it….it’s my favorite too, I even put pieces of apple in mine.
It doesn’t feel like a chore to read it, that’s for sure. Like you’re listening to one of your guy friends tell you a bunch of hilarious stories about his highly inappropriate Dad, who is also kind of heartwarming too. And it’s quick. Perfect mix.
P.S.- Bev, I also am very sorry you lost your parents at such a young age. I have a habit of reading things, responding in my head, and forgetting about it. And then I realized that I looked quite insensitive about it after I read what I wrote. *hugs*
Maryse, what’s your Keto friendly menu for Thanksgiving this year? Though I think you’re crazy to skip all the deliciousness and I grieve for you, I think you are an awesome, creative cook and I like to read about the dishes you make.
*glitter bomb*
I just got KU for 3 months for only .99! Thanks for posting Maryse!!
Now there will be more books I can complain about not liking. *snort*
LOL Leslie!! My pleasure!!! 😀
Quick before I read through this. Maryse, I emailed you the list, though I know I loved way more than mentioned on there. 🙂
I got the list Tessa!! Working on turning it into a blog post as we speak!! 😀
Do I have to cancel my subscription to get the deal? WHY???
12 RH of Christmas looks interesting though I’ve never read those authors. *shrugs* This isn’t a surprise as there are so many good ones coming out, it hard to keep up. 🙂
Mariana Zapata posted her new book on her FB page today! It’s a contemporary romance called Luna and the Lie and she’s hoping to release it next week!
Happy Tuesday!!
I too was neglectful not responding to Bev. *big air hugs*
My fav is the stuffing with gravy and sweet potato casserole. Roasting the sweet potatoes now.
I want to wish everyone a HAPPY THANKSGIVING. Enjoy being with family and friends and be thankful that you have a home and a table full of food. And that we live in a great country. Hold hands and give lots of hugs. And Friday shop till you drop!
Hey ladies! I wanted to pop in and wish everyone a Happy Thansgiving before all the busy work starts.
I’ve missed all of you & book talk soooo much. Family darama! I think things are relatively back to normal… are things ever really “normal”?
I HAVE been reading though! Lots of Fantasy, Paranormal, and even Nordic King by K Halle (that was a good one).
Big hugs all around for all my book buddies!
*squeeeeee* *grabs MichelleS by the hands and twirls around*
MichellS-*hugs* and I loved NordiC King too
MichelleS!!!!!
We are having a Christmas party on Dec 21! A live watch of Elf. Be here or Amy’s husband will hunt you down.
Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving full of great food, conversation and friends and family!! Getting up early to travel to the in-laws and will be staying a couple of days. 🙂 3>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzDxt6axexs
I won’t be cooking the meal, but I will be drinking WINE!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3U3oa2_TLY Makes me laugh!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!! 😀
Also…*waves to MichelleS*
Happy Thanksgiving Maryse!! Thank you for this wonderful blog and all you do.
*big hugs to all my book buds*
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
*hugs to all*
Happy SIDES- no -Turkey- I mean, Thanksgiving ya’ll! 😉
Happy Thanksgiving my lovely ladies!!!
I am thankful for this place where I have “met” and enjoyed the company of such wonderful ladies for so many years. You guys are the bestest!! 😀
bev…I just saw Tasha’s post, and I’m not sure where I missed it but I, too, am sorry for the loss of your parents. *air hugs*
FLT
(First Line Thanksgiving! *snort)
“Life. Sucks.” ~ TRAGIC (Rook and Ronin) by JA Huss
FLT:
Buzzing of the phone broke into the quiet of the night, waking me from a deep sleep.
Finding Anna by CC Masters
The first line is obviously missing a word, but I haven’t seen any other typos.
Oh! And happy Thanksgiving.
FLT:
Heidi gave me a son and then I killed her.
Look the Part by Jewel Ann
That’s a heck of a first line, Leslie!
I just watched The Christmas Chronicles (Netflix) in between Thanksgivings- good movie! It’s one of the few I could probably watch year after year for Xmas.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
I’m so thankful for all of you and this place where we can come to hang out and talk life and books. Love you all bunches! *hugs*
Tasha
But a fantastic book!
I’m so thankful for all you lovelies as well. ❤️
Ooh Leslie. I really liked Look The Part. Hope you enjoy.
We don’t have Thanksgiving down here obvs, but I hope you all enjoy your holiday.
After enjoying Before Girl, I’ve gone back to randomly read some of the Walsh series.
FLT: I thought about letting the call go to voicemail, but I’d done that to him too many times already.
The Spire (Walsh series #6) Kate Canterbary.
FLT:
I exhale when I step into the bar.
Tequila High-M.Leighton
Jan
I really liked BEFORE GIRL.
They banter between them was so good and enjoyed the H’s POV.
Yeah Julie. It was good, wasn’t it? and another one to add to Maryse’s doctor list. I would like to read a sequel about the H’s grumpy doctor colleague (can’t remember his name). I hadn’t read any Kate Canterbary before but I’m liking her books now.
Just a reminder for any Giana Darling fans, the 3rd book in the Forgotten Men series, Good Gone Bad, is coming out tomorrow!!
Jan
You are right, I would like to see what she could do with grumpy doctor too! If you read any other books by her that you really enjoy please let me know. Always trust all of you on this blog to to give me good recommendations.
Julie, I’m liking the Walshes series, although I’m not reading them in order. You might like to try some of them.
Jan
Just give me a title that you really liked so I can start there. Please!
Julie, I liked Preservation and am currently reading Cornerstone and have also started The Spire. I like all 3, although none as good as Before Girl. All of the Walsh books seem super popular and have high GR ratings, though. You might like the Worst Best Man by Lucy Score too. The first part is a bit OTT silly but then it settles down into a really good read. Great h and H. And yeah, Look The Part by Jewel Ann.