Good morning and Happy Monday AND Happy July!!! Another big early-bird release list today (almost 30) and I have a feeling a few more will sneak in throughout the day, so I’ll be adding them too.
Let’s play THREE THINGS again. π
- The Kindle First (now called First Reads) are up for July!!! I choseΒ Whisper Me This: A Novel. π
- I had a wonderful weekend! It was a rainy one, sure, but just so relaxing and Β cozy, and I finally found the Bare Minerals Buxom lipgloss that had been renamed (from Trixie to “Sophia”), that I had been looking for, for years! The new Trixie is a whole different color, now.
- We’re having a new fun giveaway this week, and the questions to answer in the comments (to enter) are hilarious. You must see these (trust me, you’ll want to enter (you’ll just want to, for the commenting alone) but the prize-pack is GREAT!!!! βΒ M.R. Fieldβs βDo Not Respondβ exclusive excerpt, βbehind the bookβ look, & giveaway!!
LOOK WHAT JUST WENT LIVEΒ Β !!!
Want You: A stand alone novel (Jen Frederick)Β by Jen Frederick <— LIVE!! FORBIDDENY ALERT!!!Β “I might be only nineteen, but I know what I want. Itβs Leka Moore. I donβt care that he took me in when he was barely more than a kid himself. I donβt care that he raised me. I donβt care everyone thinks being with him is wrong. I know we belong together, and the only person I need to convince is him...”
- Oak & Thorns (The Wild Hunt Book 2)Β by Yasmine Galenorn
- Constantine: A History Part 3Β by Donna Grant
- The End of Everything – Garner-Willoughby Brothers Duet Book TwoΒ by Blaire Broderick
- Proof (The Blackwell Bayou Series Book 2)Β by Chelle C. Craze
Finding the Jewel: A Kindred Tales PLUS Novel (Brides of the KIndred)Β by Evangeline Anderson <— LIVE!! SHE WAS KIDNAPPED & BROUGHT TO AN ALIEN PLANET (and she’s spitting-mad!!!) “...he gets a prophesy from a priestess telling him to seek for an elusive jewel which can cure his voice and Tark knows just where to look for itβin the house where Chloe is being held prisoner. But instead of the jewel, he finds a feisty, gorgeous plus-sized girl whoβs ready to fight for her life. He agrees to rescue her if sheβll help him look in the only other place the jewel might beβthe Resort of Resonant Oneness, located deep underground on a planet that straddles the lines between dimensions.Β Chloe agrees to help the big Kindred out in return for her freedom…”
DisruptΒ by Ella Fox <— HER RECLUSIVE NEIGHBOR WANTS NOTHING TO DO WITH HER OR ANYONE…Β “Eden Avery doesnβt want to be curious about her neighbor. Heβs the most infuriating and closed-off person sheβs ever metβnot to mention the rudest. She doesnβt want to find the uptight bastard irresistible and she shouldnβt be able to sense the minute heβs within spitting distance, but does...”
- IncognitoΒ by Siobhan Davis <— LIVE!! HE’S A ROCK STAR IN HIDING AT HER SCHOOL… “…When a crazy stalker gets too close, and death threats start mounting, Shawnβs management team comes up with a planβone which will allow him to work on his latest album while staying incognito on a college campus.Β Romance is the last thing on Dakotaβs mind, but after she crosses paths with a hot, prickly cutie with rock-hard abs and smoldering good looks, she canβt shake him from her thoughts…”
The Downside of Love (The Blue Line Duet Book 2)Β by Meghan Quinn <— MEGHAN QUINN’S LATEST IS LIVE!!! THE DUET IS NOW COMPLETE. “…this is my story.Β A story about sacrifice.Β A story about a man who fell in love with the wrong girl.Β A story I wish I never had to tell…”
- Hard PressedΒ by Kate Canterbary <— TOWN SHERIFF ALERT!! “Dear Jackson, I’m leaving you this note because I know you’re very busy and I don’t want to waste the town sheriff’s time. Lord knows I’ve already wasted enough of it.Β Thank you for taking me home last night and…everything else. I made you a basket of wild blueberry muffins for your trouble. That seemed like the appropriate baked good for getting naked in your living room…”
- A Chance at L.O.V.E.: Bid On Love: Bachelor #4 / Love At Last Series #1Β by K.L. Myers
- Insatiable (Sex, Love, and Rock & Roll Book 3)Β by Michelle Hazen
My Perfect Ex-BoyfriendΒ by Annabelle Costa <— SHE DUMPED THE PERFECT GUY & BOY HE HOLDS A GRUDGE… π “...Noah Walsh is handsome as sin. Heβs sweet and smart and successful and sexyβall the best adjectives beginning with βS.β My six-year-old daughter worships the ground he walks on ever since he fashioned her smiley face pancakes out of bananas and blueberries. Oh yeah, and he can cook.Β The only problem?Β I dumped this great guy a decade ago, right after I wrecked his life.Β And boy, this man holds a grudge...”
- Creating ChaosΒ by Lacey Dailey <— M/M ROMANCE
- Her Invisible Soldier: A Military Romance with a TwistΒ by Grace Risata
The Way We Burn: A Standalone Romance…With A TwistΒ by M. Leighton <— M. LEIGHTON ALERT!! This one actually went live a few days ago, but I missed it, and this sounds TOO good to miss! “...if Iβd known about his job, about what happened to his wife, Iβd have run the other way. Before I got caught up in the red-hot blaze of his life. Before everything in my world got burned to the ground.Β Itβs too late to run now. I hesitated and that was it. I fell. I fell for him before I knew there was danger in loving him...”
- Make Me CraveΒ by Katee Robert
- Spy for HireΒ by Cat Johnson
- Best Laid Plans (Blackmore, Inc.)Β by Rebecca Hunter
Love Me, Love Me Not: An addictive psychological suspense with a twist you wonβt see comingΒ by <— PSYCH-THRILLER ALERT!! SHE STOLE HER BEST FRIEND’S MAN… “Since they were teenagers, Jane and Elle had been inseparable. Until the day that Elle stole the love of Jane’s life. Now everything has changed. Jane wants him back, and with a little help from her horticultural obsession, she may just have found the perfect solution⦔
- Destroyed (The Knights of Ruin)Β by Jackie Ashenden <— THE BIKER & THE COP’S OFF-LIMITS DAUGHTER… “Why would a hot-as-hell biker put everything on the line to help the police chiefβs nerdy, innocent and very off-limits daughter? SimpleβSummer Grant is offering Jake βTigerβ Clarke something he canβt refuse:Β her! It means playing with deliciously wicked fire, but Tiger is prepared to riskΒ everythingΒ for what heΒ reallyΒ wantsβeven if it destroys them both⦔
EXPENDABLEΒ by Sahar AbdulazizΒ <— PSYCH-THRILLER ALERT!!! HER HUSBAND IS A MONSTER BEHIND CLOSED DOORS... “…Bella must somehow find the strength within herself to leave and never look back. Logan appears to all who know him as a charming and adoring husband, yet behind closed doors, a dangerous, darker side emerges. To his circle of unsuspecting friends, he is the master of his destiny. To the trail of broken women left behind, a cruel and callous monster. But to his family and most of all to Bella, he remains an inescapable and recurring nightmare. Trapped, isolated, and unable to seek help, Bella plots her escape, but time, as well as opportunity, are quickly running out…”
- Navy Families: Navy Baby\Navy HusbandΒ by Debbie Macomber
- Whiskey Sharp: TornΒ by Lauren Dane
- Wild Thing (Hot Sydney Nights Book 2)Β by Nicola Marsh
NINE: Boyle HeightsΒ by Elizabeth Reyes <— SHE SWORE HER BAD-BOY DAYS WERE IN HER PAST… “...single mom Drew has graduated to dating a real man. He’s the responsible, mature kindβwilling and able. To offer her and her daughter a real future.Β Then along comes Nine.Β More like a ten, is her first thought when introduced to the tatted-up, foul-mouthed, unapologetic player. The guy might’ve been her kryptonite five years ago.Β But she has a child to think about now.Β With every new encounter she has with Nine, she begins to realize there’s so much more to him than just good looks and his bad boy image...”
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PREORDERS (look whatβs going live at MIDNIGHT!!Β Β )
- The Thinnest AirΒ by Minka Kent β July 1st 2018
Smoke and Iron (The Great Library)Β by Rachel Caine β July 3rd 2018
- Destiny Mine (Tormentor Mine Book 3)Β by Anna ZairesΒ – July 3rd 2018
- The Last Time I Lied: A NovelΒ by Riley SagerΒ – July 3rd 2018
- Wolfβs Mate (Crescent Moon Series Book 7)Β by Katie Reus β July 3rd 2018
- Built to Last (Black Knights Inc.)Β by Julie Ann Walker β July 3rd 2018
- Dirty Defiance (Filthy Series Book 3)Β by Chelle BlissΒ – July 3rd 2018
- Ainβt Doinβ It (The Simple Man Series Book 4)Β by Lani Lynn ValeΒ – July 6th 2018
- Discovering You (Indigo Book 1)Β by Kate McBrien β July 7th 2018
MORNING!
*tosses spf 75* π it is hot in the NE right now,be safe!
Ela…get thee to GR, haha!
I’m finishing up Jeannine Allison’s Unveiling series today. Omg, seriously… These covers are stunning, and the writing…well it kind of speaks for itself that I picked it up and ran with it. It was exactly what my soul needed, some sweet HEA, slow burns, heart healing… not fluff – but real life romance.
Anywhoo, that’s me!
YAY GREY!!!! Thank you for those book recs. I haven’t heard of them so I’m looking them up right now. π
Good morning! *wipes sweat off brow*
It has been in the 90’s and humid for the last bazillion days in a row here. So hot yesterday that even air conditioned places were still hot. We totally need central a/c.
Wow to all the shinies!! I have my eye on several up there. π
Maryse, I NEED to check out that Sophia shade in person, it looks so pretty. I love the “feel” of the Buxom gloss. The only one I have is “Leslie”. I don’t love the color but had to buy because of name and lady on box had long brown hair!
I am also obsessed with the Bareminerals Gen Nude Radiant Lipstick (I have Kitty, XOX, Mantra & Love) and the Gen Nude Lip Lacquer (Major, Dahling, Can’t Even & Addicted). This line has such pretty colors I seriously want them ALL!
Good morning!!! *chugs coffee*
Grey, I’ll have to check that series out, especially because it is KU!
I’m all hot and sweaty just from being outside to hang our bunting and put out some RWB decorations. Ugh it’s like a sauna out there.
Now off to paint the laundry room.
Good morning! I can NOT believe it’s already July! Do ya’ll realize that Halloween is less than 4 months away? And then we’ll turn around and it’ll be Christmas eep! I feel like I should start my Christmas shopping right now.
It was 96 degrees in the Nashville area yesterday (I’m 20 miles away). We had our A/C kicking the entire day and our house stayed at 75/76 degrees (we usually keep it no warmer than 70). Miserable heat!
I’m posting this here to respond to messages on the Friday post
Jan–lol. I loved when he (Matt Preston) wore the blue/white stripes. He’s always dashing, but I think he’s really stepped it up this season. And I hope he never shaves his beard!
Maryse–I wouldn’t mind having a mini Bobby Flay at all! I swear that either he or Guy Fieri is on my tv over half the time, but that’s ok since I love watching both of them. Bobby’s eyebrows have just gotten a little out of control lately! lol
I was considering Tom Ford’s something ‘wood’ fragrance when I was looking for a new scent for hubs, but it was a bit too pricey for me.
I’m going to try the Total Effects and bev’s eye cream, I think. I’ve used Olay products in the past and really liked them, but Total Effects is one I haven’t tried yet. And I’ll get spf since I’m 100 times more likely to get skin cancer with my immunosuppressants.
Okay, Best of June time! I’m a day late. π But I was so into Black Crown (Darkest Drae) last night that I didn’t even think of it.
My best book… is hard to choose. lol The two I chose are too different to pick one. A PNR vs a mafia book – the only thing they have in common is the main hero is a jerk. lol
Sinning in Vegas by Sam Mariano. A possessive jerk who doesn’t want his toy taken away vs a possessive jerk who wants what’s best for the mafia and loves her. BOTH screwed up and now she hates them both. SO GOOOOOOOD!
Iron and Magic by Ilona Andrews. Well, Ilona Andrews and it’s the bad guy’s story! Hugh’s story! And and and… it worked! I was rooting for him by the middle of it and was absolutely loving him by the end. I’m so glad they decided to listen to the fans and actually write their April Fools joke.
Hmmm…did I list my best of June already? I can’t remember and am too lazy to look it up. I apologize if I am repeating myself.
I had 4 books in June that I LOVED!
Just an Illusion by D. Kelly
Steadfast &
Keepsake both by Sarina Bowen
Kiss Me Back by Sidney Halston
The Kiss Quotient.
So many good ones!! The TBR list is out of control!! Maryse you must add Desire in Lingerie by Penelope Sky it comes out July 3!! Amazing series!! This series continues on from the Buttons & Lace series. Buttons is all about the parents & Uncle. One of my favs!! Lingerie series about their kids!!! 5 star read for me!!! Canβt wait for tomorrow!!
Tessa-I loved Iron and Magic also! Hugh has redeemed himself.
I just finished Fantasy of Frost (The Tainted Accords series) and am absolutely loving it. There are 3 more books. The h has to wear a veil over her face and has since she was a small child. I won’t give away why she has to because it’s part of the main plot of the books. I got my groove back with these beauties!
My garage,door is finally getting fixed today. It needs new panels, so I had to open it and close it manually in 105+ heat! What a pain in the snookums! I worked up a sweat from just,doing that.
I guess I did 3 things without trying!
I loved the Tainted Accords! Such a great series. I still have to read the series shorts.
June favorites, (no 5 stars, but really liked these): All In duet by A. Torre, Baby Maker by P. Dangelico, and the Confidence Game duet by R. Higginson.
Hmm. July already. *shivers in winter cold*
Best book of June? Looking back, I can see I’ve done lots of rereading this month, of old favs. π
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. WTG, Jan. LOL. The next one, called Storm Cursed, isn’t out till MARCH 2019 π
Between Briggs and Bishop, March is an expensive, but wonderful month.
Popping in with a movie rec…..Brain on Fire on Netflix was sooo good! And itβs based on a true story. π
Destiny mine showed up on my kindle last nite. β Hello there. Canβt wait to read you.β
Waited forever.
I preordered Incognito and forgot!
This heat….. it’s seriously unbearable!
Fav books for June: The Pebble Jar and Beautiful Player…..(I did love the All In duet by A. Torre too). Oh and Third Grave Dead Ahead (fav of that series so far)!
Happy 4th everyone! I’m still so full from all the food and drink today. Now to read…