Another exciting release day is upon us! And while I’m “taste-testing” a few reads right now so I can devour one after my great start to a reading year, there are a few here that are calling my name…
Like: He Will Be My Ruin by K.A. Tucker (I already love this author’s twisty-story telling, but this one is a psych-thriller that has me so intrigued! Her best friend kills herself, and she finds out there was a certain secret man in her life…), Every Ugly Word (Amy, my angst-loving book twin is freaking out over this one, and while it’s not a new release, I wanna read it NOW!!), Midnight Revenge (First, it’s Elle Kennedy so YES PLEASE!! And 2nd… he’s a mercenary that has two people to protect, one being his pregnant one-night stand… Tee hee!!!) and Blind Reality (I can’t help but love the sound of an “arranged marriage” between strangers and the intricacy of such a relationship, but that this one is for a reality show… and better yet, one of ’em is a famous actor? FUN FUN FUN!!!) :D!!!!
But those aren’t the only standouts for me, and I made sure to highlight a bunch below to help you pick and choose. We have a historical fantasy M/M enemies to lovers trilogy conclusion that was HIGHLY anticipated (Kings Rising) and an MMA Fighter (Fighting Solitude) from popular Aly Martinez (I love her!) and a new one from Nicole Williams (The Fable of Us bad boy and rich girl love story) and the latest “Christina Lauren” comedy-steam fest” (Wicked Sexy Liar) and one were she ends up stuck in a cabin with the one that broke her heart once upon a time (Ember’s Fire)…. Oh!! And a just released prisoner looking to get back together with his preacher’s daughter ex girlfriend (Against the Wall), and of course the HIGHLY ANTICIPATED latest J.D. Robb book (Brotherhood in Death). Yep. This could be a VERY fulfilling reading week. 😀
Which to chooooooose…. which…. to….. chooooooose?
P.S. Let me know if I’m missing any or if you loved any (from this list or elsewhere).
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AUDIOBOOK LOVERS
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This thing is so cool (Amazon calls it “Matchmaker“)! It’s an Amazon feature, that scans 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!
Heaven and Hell by Kristen Ashley- Brotherhood in Death: In Death Series, Book 42 by J.D. Robb
- Wicked Sexy Liar by Christina Lauren
- Easy Melody by Kristen Proby
- Moonlit Garden, The by Corina Bomann
- Alone in the Dark: The Cincinnati Series, Book 2 by Karen Rose
- The Shadow by Sylvain Reynard
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).
- Low by Mary Elizabeth <— STILL SUPER-BARGAIN PRICED (one extra day?) & I LOVED IT ALERT!!! I went crazy for this one over the weekend, and now you can too! Here’s my Book Review. 😀
- The Farm by by Amy Cross <— HORROR ALERT! Amy found us this one, and I TOTALLY one-clicked it! “OH! Maryse, still looking for something scary? Take a peek at The Farm by Amy Cross…it’s .99 for the next few days and the blurb gave me the chills. Seriously, look! *points to arm* I’ve got goosebumps!!”
- Drowning Instinct (Fiction – Young Adult) by Ilsa J. Bick <— TEACHER STUDENT THRILLER ALERT! This one has come back into rotation ’cause it’s just awesome and thrilling and now a few in our crew are reading it. Amy and I loved it like crazy way back when. 😉 Amy: “Drowning Instinct…holy moly, I am so not kidding when I say that it is different from all of the other teacher-student books. I started it at one point and then stopped (I was probably in a mood), but when Maryse reviewed it I had to go back and BAM! It kicked my mind’s a$$. And my heart’s a$$. And my a$$. In other words, it was perfect.
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All That Glitters Duet: Diamonds & Gold by K.A. Linde <— GOLD-DIGGER ALERT! Tessa highly recommends this brand new bargain priced two-book bundle (’cause #3 is coming out soon!) She says: “Read All That Glitters Set people. It’s just good.”- Every Ugly Word by Aimee L. Salter <— UBER-ANGST ALERT! Amy is losing her mind over this one!! And I LOVE when that happens. She says: “EUW is so freaking…scratch that, F&$#ING intense with what she is dealing with that the whole 17-year-old thing doesn’t even matter. I’m a basket case right now, and you KNOW how much it takes for a book to do that to me. But I’m loving it!!” and she also tells us: “It has me feeling all kinds of intense feels, much like Therapy did. She has an “older self” that she sees in the mirror who tries to guide her without telling her exactly what will happen (and her older self appears to be quite a mess), and it has before and after alternating segments…before, when she was bullied mercilessly and her best/only friend (who she secretly loves) refuses to see the extent of it because he is friends with them, and then after, where something horrible has happened. Let me tell you, I need those “after” segments to break up the anxiety-inducing “before” segments…“
- Blank Slate by Tiffany Snow <— Theresa found out this one is bargain priced right now! “In the snow-covered switchbacks of the Colorado mountains in a worsening snowstorm, a car crash robs Clarissa of her memory and lands her as Erik’s prisoner…”
- Wife Number Seven (The Compound Series Book 1) by Melissa Brown <— Nancy found us this one that is super-bargain priced! “WIFE NUMBER SEVEN by Melissa Brown is now on sale…” Oh and I love this kind of story!! There’s SO much more to her… “so much more than the oppressive wedding band that adorns my finger–the same band that each of my sister wives wear. So much more. To protest would be sinful. I must keep sweet, that is my duty.“
- Dry: A Memoir by Augusten Burroughs <— SUPER-SALE on this one today! I flipped over this author years ago with his other book “Running with Scissors: A Memoir” (<–it’s the one I walked through all of Busch Gardens with, reading and not actually seeing the theme park. LOL!!!) Nobody could have tons me away, so I am intrigued with this one!!
- Ryker: A Cold Fury Hockey Novel (Carolina Cold Fury Hockey) by Saywer Bennett <— HOCKEY PLAYER ALERT and it’s super-bargain priced! “…since his wife left him, Ryker has been balancing life as a pro-hockey star and a single parent to two daughters. Management is waiting for him to screw up. The fans are ready to pounce. Everybody’s taking dirty shots—except for the fiery redhead whose faith in Ryker gives him a fresh start…“
PARANORMAL/FANTASY/SCI-FI/DYSTOPIAN
Kings Rising: Book Three of the Captive Prince Trilogy by C. S. Pacat <— MANY WERE ANXIOUSLY AWAITING THIS ONE!! Katie (and many here in our book crew) are VERY excited for this one! Katie says: “I’ve been waiting a year for this book and am so excited! The series is about a prince who is betrayed by his brother and sold as a slave to the prince of the neighboring kingdom. Fantasy, really well-written and amazing details. I heard about it from another commenter on your “M/M Recommendations” post. You have to check it out!” P.S. group discussion happening here —> C. S. Pacat – The Captive Prince Trilogy Reading Order- The Deepest Well (Age of Gray) by Juliette Cross
- Clockwork Heart (Clockwork Love) by Heidi Cullinan
- Blood In Her Veins: Nineteen Stories From the World of Jane Yellowrock by Faith Hunter
- Windburn (The Elemental Series Book 4) by Shannon Mayer
- Dreaming Death: A Palace of Dreams Novel by J. Kathleen Cheney
- Revelation (Eternal Love Book 1) by Alice Kasey
Grave Visions: An Alex Craft Novel (Alex Craft Series Book 4) by Kalayna Price- The Dream Dancer by Leslie Hachtel
- The Order of the Wolf by Angela Addams
The Shadow (Florentine series) by Sylvain Reynard- Darkness Raging: An Otherworld Novel (Otherworld Series Book 18) by Yasmine Galenorn
- SEAL Wolf In Too Deep by Terry Spear
- Wickedly Powerful: A Baba Yaga Novel by Deborah Blake
- Remembrance: A Mediator Novel by Meg Cabot
- Things In The Night by Mandy Rosko
- Beyond the Shadows (Twins of Aurora Book 3) by Magen McMinimy
- Seduce the Flame (Cinder Mated Book 3) by Ella Drake
CONTEMPORARY
He Will Be My Ruin: A Novel by K.A. Tucker <— HER BEST FRIEND KILLS HERSELF AND SHE JUST FOUND OUT HOW SECRET HER PRIVATE LIFE WAS!! Amy and I are both EXTREMELY excited about this one (and it’s from an AWESOME author). Amy: “I can’t WAIT for He Will Be My Ruin…apparently there’s very little romance but it sounds like it’s going to be suspenseful, possibly a psych-thriller???” YES YES YES this one’s for me!! “…when Maggie discovers a scandalous photograph in a lock box hidden in Celine’s apartment, she begins asking questions. Questions about the man Celine fell in love with. The man she never told anyone about, not even Maggie…“- The Essential J. Kenner 9-Book Bundle: Release Me, Claim Me, Complete Me, Wanted, Heated, Ignited, Say My Name, On My Knees, Under My Skin by J. Kenner
- This Was Not the Plan: A Novel by Cristina Alger <— SINGLE FATHER/WIDOWER that learns a new outlook on life…
- Playing Hard (New York Saints) by Melanie Scott
- The SEAL’s Secret Lover: An Alpha Ops Novella by Anne Calhoun
- Doll Face (Baby Doll Series, Book 3) by Heidi Acosta
The Fable of Us by Nicole Williams <— FROM DIFFERENT SIDES OF THE TRACK ALERT! She’s from a well-to-do family, and his father was the town drunk. Then he broke her heart BAD and she left. And now she’s back but… “Just when Clara’s life can’t possibly get more complicated, the ground shifts, and she discovers just how far her family was willing to go to keep the wrong boy out of her life. Was it really Boone who left her? Or was it Clara who left him?“- Distraction: Underground kings by Aurora rose Reynolds
- Noah’s Journey (Sawyer Brothers Series Book 3) by C.A. Harms
- Cash (The Henchmen MC Book 2) by Jessica Gadziala
- Lane (Made From Stone Book 1) by T Saint John
- A Season to Love (Love in Lenox) by Nicole Deese
- Extreme Exposure by Alex Kingwell
- Fantasy Man by Barbara Meyers
- Hawaiian Heartbreak: The Complete Trilogy by Libby Cole
Fighting Solitude (On The Ropes Book 3) by Aly Martinez <— MMA FIGHTER ALERT! And he’s now fighting for the love of his life… “Untouchable in the ring, I destroyed everyone who faced me, but that’s where my victories ended. Outside the ropes, I repeatedly failed the few people who loved me. Including my best friend, Liv James—the one person I’d die to protect…”- Entwined (Iron Bulls MC #3) by Phoenyx Slaughter
- How to Wrangle a Cowboy (Cowboys of Decker Ranch) by Joanne Kennedy
- Crimson Catch: Crimson Catch: Game Time Series by S.M. Donaldson
- Deadly Alliance by Kathleen Rowland
- The Baby Arrangement / Baby, I’m Yours / Baby, Be Mine (Life, Love and Babies Series) by Samantha Chase
- The Epicurean Series 3-Book Bundle: A Taste of You, A Sip of You, A Feast of You by Sorcha Grace
- I Won’t Break (A Broken Love Story Book 2) by E. Mellyberry
- In the Money: Love, Money & SHoes Book 4 by Emma Lea
- Nine Lives by Erin Lee
- When Staci Takes Charge (Leave Your Shoes On) by Calista Fox
- The Moonlit Garden by Corina Bomann
Wicked Sexy Liar (Wild Seasons Book 4) by Christina Lauren <— ONE NIGHT OF FUN... but suddenly it gets complicated: “Every relationship involves two people…plus their pasts. And as much as she enjoys her fling with Luke, when London learns about his past—more specifically, who’s in it—everything becomes the brand of complicated she strives to avoid…“- Taming the Thief by CS Patra
- The Master: The Submissive Series (Submissive Series, The) by Tara Sue Me <— HER NEW MASTER ALERT! She had bad experiences with BDSM in the past but is ready to try again, and this new Master is just right. BUT “Cole knows that Sasha is not the kind of submissive he needs. He wants someone who will serve him 24-7, not a part-time partner. Still, the further they go into their play, the more Cole begins to wish he could make Sasha his all the time. . . .”
- The One For Me: A Danvers Novel by Sydney Landon
- Bind Me (Capture Me Book 2) by Anna Zaires <— DARK KIDNAP READ ALERT!! “For Yulia Tzakova, her captor is the man of both her dreams and her nightmares: tender one moment, cruel the next…”
- Love Struck by Laurelin McGee
- Brotherhood in Death: In Death by J.D. Robb <— J.D. ROBB ALERT!!! Sometimes brotherhood can be another word for conspiracy. . . .
- Carolina Dreaming: A Dare Island Novel by Virginia Kantra
- Ember’s Fire: A Hearts of Harkness Romance (The Standish Clan Book 2) by Norah Wilson <— SHE COMES BACK AND ENDS UP STUCK WITH THE EX THAT BROKE HER HEART ALERT!! Years after her heart’s been broken, she comes home for Thanksgiving and is sent to aid someone that needs her medical skills. It ends up being her ex! “When a storm blows in, she’s forced to stay the night. Jace, who has habitually hermited himself away during her holiday homecomings, can no longer dodge her. It soon becomes obvious that what happened that long-ago night is shrouded in more mystery than either of them knew…”
- The Office Slave #4: Her New Master by Opal Carew
- The Office Slave Series, Book 3 & 4 Box Set (The Office Slave Box Set 2) by Opal Carew
Midnight Revenge: A Killer Instincts Novel by Elle Kennedy <— BAD-ASS MERCENARY & HIS PREGNANT ONE NIGHT STAND ALERT! “And in an instant she’s unintentionally caught up in his life-threatening rescue mission. Now D must extract not one but two people from the most violent world he’s ever encountered. And one of them is carrying his child…“- The One For Me: A Danvers Novel by Sydney Landon
- I Wish You Were Mine: An Oxford Novel by Lauren Layne
- Always Room for Cupcakes by Bethany Lopez <— BETRAYED & NOW SHE’S A SINGLE MOM ALERT! “Now I spend my days taking photos of scum just like him, trying to be a champion for other’s being taken advantage of by the losers in our town, and my nights being a single mom to my beautiful twins. I’ve got great friends who have my back, and a sexy, mysterious motorcycle man who keeps showing up when I need him…“
- First Comes Love (New Castle Book 1) by Lydia Michaels
- Against the Wall by Jill Sorenson <— BAD BOY OUT OF PRISON AND LOOKING TO REKINDLE THE GIRL HE LEFT BEHIND ALERT! “The preacher’s daughter is living a lie, especially now that Eric is back. Tougher, harder, and sexier than ever, he might be the only person she can trust. But there’s no telling what he’ll do to protect her if he learns the truth…“
- Dare to Run: The Sons of Steel Row by Jen McLaughlin
- The Billionaire’s Touch (The Sinclairs Book 3) by J.S. Scott
- Betting the Bad Boy: The Bad Boys of Destiny by Sugar Jamison
- Jake (A Redemption Romance Book 2) by Anna Scott
Blind Reality by Heidi McLaughlin <— THE MOVIE STAR AND THE REGULAR GIRL THAT IS CHOSEN FOR A “MARRIED STRANGERS” REALITY SHOW ALERT! “wants nothing to do with the show but agrees to participate because, at this point in her life, she really has nothing to lose. Lights, camera, action… Welcome to another season of Married Blind. Contestants are about to take the plunge, but only one couple will come out of the house winners!”- A Dangerous Tryst (The Inheritance Book 3) by Danielle Bourdon
- Deadly Arrival (Hardy Brothers Security Book 16) by Lily Harper Hart
- Love, Unwanted (Discovering Love Series Book 3) by Ra’chael Ohara
- Operation Valentine (Operation Romance Book 2) by Elizabeth Maddrey
- His Untamed Heart: The Cowboy’s Christmas Reunion (Hearts of the West Book 3) by Jennifer Lewis
- For the Love of Chocolate (Superstitious Brides Book 2) by Susan Ann Wall
- Hard To Handle (Teach Me Book 2) by RC Boldt
- Dudoir Confessions by Tanasia Thomas
- Forget Me Not (Mama’s Boys) by Crystal B. Bright
- Future Investment: (Taboo Romance Series) (Forbidden Fruit Book 2) <— THIS MED-STUDENT NEEDS MONEY & HE’S LOOKING FOR A PET ALERT!! STUDENT-TEACHER? “When Aiden finds out about their newest residence’s situation, he’s more than happy to accept her offer for a solution. She might be the perfect addition to his life, but secrecy is of the upmost importance…“
- Bringing Delaney Home (A Cates Brothers Book) by Lee Kilraine
- Altered: An BWWM New Adult Romance by Kelly Cain
- Falling Grace (Storybook Lake) by Melissa Shirley <— LOVE TRIANGLE ALERT! PLUS it’s TWIN brothers!!
PRE-ORDERS (next couple of days AND next week’s)
Right To My Wrong (The Heroes of The Dixie Wardens MC Book 8) by Lani Lynn Vale – February 3rd 2016- Bait & Switch (Alphas Undone Book 1) by Kendall Ryan – February 9th 2016
- Glass Sword (Red Queen) by Victoria Aveyard – February 9th 2016
- Legend (The REAL series Book 6) by Katy Evans – February 9th 2016
- The Consequence of Seduction by Rachel Van Dyken – February 9th 2016
Morning Star: Book III of The Red Rising Trilogy by Pierce Brown – February 9th 2016- Searching for Mine: A Searching For Novella by Jennifer Probst – February 9th 2016
- ADORE (Spiral of Bliss #4) by Nina Lane – February 9th 2016
- His Light in the Dark by L.A. Fiore – February 9th 2016
- Give Yourself Away by Barbara Elsborg – February 9th 2016
- Stark After Dark: Take Me, Have Me, Play My Game, Seduce Me by J. Kenner – February 9th 2016
- Beyond Love Lies Deceit: A Romantic Suspense by Melissa Toppen – February 9th 2016
- The Death of Lila Jane by Teresa Mummert – February 9th 2016
- To the Stars: A Thatch Novel (Thatch Series Book 2) by Molly McAdams – February 9th 2016
How to Save a Life by Emma Scott – February 9th 2016- Act of Command: An Immortal Ops World Novel (PSI-Ops / Immortal Ops Book 4) by Mandy M. Roth – February 11th 2016
- Loving Dangerously by Laramie Briscoe – February 11th 2016
- Over You (A Mr. Darcy Romance Novel) by H.M. Ward & L.G. Castillo – February 14th 2016
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