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• 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 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!

1. Blood Kiss: Black Dagger Legacy, Book 1 by J.R. Ward
2. Sweet Ruin: Immortals After Dark, Book 16 by Kresley Cole
3. Shadow’s End: Elder Races Series #9 by Thea Harrison
4. The Best Goodbye by Abbi Glines
5. Precious Gifts: A Novel by Danielle Steele
6. Dirty Little Secrets: A J.J. Graves Mystery, Book 1 by Liliana Hart <— Liliana Hart just announced this deal! “The audiobook for DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS is marked down… until December 2nd.”

     

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).

1. Illusion (Swept Away Book 1) by J.S. Cooper <— PSYCH THRILLER ALERT!!! The conclusion to the trilogy was just released today (see it below), so book #1 is on super-sale right now, and OMG I MUST READ THIS!! “Bianca finds herself kidnapped and locked up in a van with a strange man. Ten hours later, they’re dumped on a deserted island…”
2. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas <— This one’s on BIG sale right now and it is a HUGE favorite here!! I just one-clicked it… Rebecca HIGHLY recommends it to us! She says: “Fantasy romance has been rocking my world!! My faves so far: A Court Of Thorns And Roses, which is an adult retelling of Beauty And The Beast, badass fairies. Amazing imagery, characterisation, emotional feels. Violence.”
3. Priest: A Love Story by Sierra Simone <— Nancy found this one for us, super-bargain priced!
4. The Last Hour of Gann by R. Lee Smith <— Back on the list, ’cause our fellow readers are coming back with feedback on it, and Tracey loved it! “Just finished The Last hour of Gann by R Lee Smith wow was that an epic read 1277 pages in total . Being stranded on an alien world is not my usual cup of tea read however the writer really painted a world and its characters so vividly I was hooked and is it disturbing that my new book boyfriend is a lizard ??”
5. Sidekicks by Jack D. Ferraiolo <— It’s for kids (or YA) but Fabi LOVES this one! “I think I mentioned it on Friday’s thread. It’s called Sidekicks by Jack D. Ferraiolo. It was sooo good. The cover and title (and even the blurb) do not do it justice. It’s easily in my top 2015 reads. It’s about a boy and a girl and superpowers and good/bad guys and…but wait…it’s really a coming of age story with some pretty deep topics concerning bullies, and morals, and loyalty and shame and betrayal and…well, shoot. I loved it. In spite of the lack of “s*x”, it had a sweet love story.”
6. Nobody’s Baby But Mine (Chicago Stars Book 3) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips <— MichelleS is reading this one! “I am now reading one of Bev’s recommendations, an “oldie” in the Chicago Stars series (Nobody’s Baby but Mine). She’s a nerd, he’s a jock. That formula totally works for me.”
7. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli <— YA M/M romance book (although I’m not sure if it’s M/M romance or gay fiction/coming of age) but bev is into this one!! “50% in and Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda is really good. Love Simon’s “voice”.” and it’s on super-sale! And then bev updated us! “Can I say again how happy I am with this book and this Simon? Really happy with this find. “

      

PARANORMAL/FANTASY/SCI-FI/DYSTOPIAN

1. Oblivion (A Lux Novel) by Jennifer L. Armentrout <— GASP!! “In this special eBook version, experience OBSIDIAN, ONYX, and OPAL as told by Daemon Black…” and fabi reminds us: “and *squeeee* “The full version of Turn Your Eyes will be available with the purchase of the Oblivion e book as it is embedded in the e book!”” and when the author explains WHY she did his POV for all three books she says:

“There’s a certain part in Oblivion that I can’t wait for you guys to get to. It will take you a while to get there, but when you do, I think you’ll know it’s THAT part, but please be careful when talking about it on social media so you don’t spoil it. This part is one of the reasons why I did all three books in Daemon’s POV. Because I had to get through Opal for THIS to happen.”

1. Sweet Ruin (Immortals After Dark Book 12) by Kresley Cole
2. Shadow’s End: A Novel of the Elder (Elder Races) by Thea Harrison
3. The Kiss That Killed Me (The Tidal Kiss Trilogy Book 1) by Kristy Nicolle
4. Hidden Within: Bonded Fantasy 10 by Mima
5. Impure Bargains (Impure series Book 1) by Decadent Kane
6. Dangerously Yours: The Durand Chronicles – Book One by Lark Brennan
7. Blood Kiss: Black Dagger Legacy by J.R. Ward <— SHE LEAVES HER LIFE OF ARISTOCRACY TO TRAIN WITH THE BDB and become independent but… “It’s a good plan, until everything goes wrong. The schooling is unfathomably difficult, the other recruits feel more like enemies than allies, and it’s very clear that the Brother in charge, Butch O’Neal, a.k.a. the Dhestroyer, is having serious problems in his own life.” and Ela is excited!! “BDB SPIN OFF??????????? I THINK I’M GOING TO CRY…..”
8. Challenging Saber: The Alliance Book 4 by S.E. Smith
9. Indirect Lines (Halle Shifters) by Dana Marie Bell
10. Shifters in the Snow (15 Paranormal Romances of Winter Wolves, Merry Bears, & Holiday Spirits)
11. Alphas Unwrapped: 21 New Steamy Paranormal Tales of Shifters, Vampires, Werewolves, Dragons, Witches, Angels, Demons, Fey, and More
12. In the Company of Wolves (SWAT) by Paige Tyler
13. The Wolf of Haskell Hall (Shelly Holmes paranormals Book 1) by Colleen Shannon
14. The Warrior Vampire (Last True Vampire series) by Kate Baxter

             

CONTEMPORARY

1. Misconduct by Penelope Douglas <— SLIGHTLY FORBIDDEN ALERT?! TEACHER FALLS FOR STUDENT’S JERK-BUTT FATHER… (tee hee!! I said jerk-butt. *snort*) “Easton Bradbury is trying to be the best teacher she can be, trying to reach her bored students, trying to forget her past. What brought her to this stage in her life isn’t important. She can’t let it be. But now one parent-teacher meeting may be her undoing…”
2. Resolution (Swept Away) by J.S. Cooper <— PSYCH THRILLER ALERT!!! I love psych thrillers!!!
3. The Stocking Was Hung by Tara Sivec <— *snort* 😉 What??! Trust me… if you see the cover you know she meant it the *snort* way. 😛
4. Watch Me Fall by Cherrie Lynn <— SHE FALLS FOR A SINGLE FATHER ALERT!! “Starla quickly learns that not everyone in her life is thrilled with her new interest in Jared. Their cautious courtship is rocked when tragedy strikes and the world as she and her coworkers know it is shattered…“
5. Because Naughty Holidays Can Be Oh So Nice 2015 by Nicole Edwards <— M/M ROMANCE
6. Glow by Beth Kery
7. The Harder You Fall (Original Heartbreakers Book 3) by Gena Showalter <— HIS RELATIONSHIPS NEVER LAST LONGER THAN 2 MONTHS!
8. Secret Confessions: Backstage Bundle/Secret Confessions: Backstage – Chase/Secret Confessions: Backstage – Josh/Secret Confessions: Backstage – Yanis/Secret … – Kelly/Secret Confessions: Backstage by K.M. Golland and Eden Summers
9. Girls Who Travel by Nicole Trilivas <— SHE LOVES TRAVELING! “…when she’s offered a nanny job in London – the land of Cadbury Cream Eggs – she’s happy at the prospect of going back overseas and getting paid for it…”
10. Shifting Gears (Hard Driving) by Audra North <— SINGLE MOM LIVING WITH HER MOM, AND CRUSHING ON HER RACER BOSS! “Divorced, broke and living back home with her mother, she’s tired of trying to live up to her parents’ impossible standards. Taking on the position as crew chief for a successful racing team-and getting her hands dirty-is just what she’s looking for…but first she has to get past her old crush on her new boss….“
11. The Best Goodbye: A Rosemary Beach Novel (The Rosemary Beach Series) by Abbi Glines <— WORKING FOR A CRIME BOSS BUT READY TO MOVE ON BUT… “he notices Rose Henderson, the new server at the restaurant. All he knows about the pretty redhead with the cute glasses is that she’s a hardworking single mom from Oklahoma…“
12. The Death of Lila Jane by Teresa Mummert
13. A SEAL Forever (West Coast Navy SEALs) by Anne Elizabeth
14. Without You by Lindsay Detwiler
15. Intimate by Kate Douglas
16. Calling the Play (Birmingham Rebels) by Samantha Kane <— FOOTBALL PLAYERS ALERT & TWO BOYS & A GIRL... *waggles eyebrows*
17. Fear Is Louder Than Words by Linda S. Glaz <— STALKER ALERT!!
18. Make Me Stay (Hope Book 5) by Jaci Burton
19. Just Say Yes: A Strictly Business Novel by Elizabeth Hayley
20. Morrison: A Caldwell Brothers Novel by Chelsea Camaron and Mj Fields <— VEGAS GAMBLER AND SINGLE MOM ALERT! “…when Hailey’s controlling, soon-to-be ex-husband tries to take her daughter away, she can’t afford to turn down a helping hand. In this winner-takes-all game, Morrison is gambling with Hailey’s life—and her heart…”
21. Another Dawn (Coleman Family Saga Book 2) by Sandra Brown
22. Forgetting August (Lost & Found) by J.L. Berg <— WAKES UP WITH NO MEMORY BUT DISCOVERS HE WAS A BAD GUY?!! “…it doesn’t matter that she’s moved on, that she’s about to marry another man. In those moments the only thing she can do to regain control is take a deep breath and remind herself that August can’t hurt her-because he’s in a coma. Except that he’s not anymore. August is awake. With no memories, he sets out to solve the mystery of his lost life. He unearths a photograph of a beautiful redhead named Everly and knows instinctively that she’s the key. But when he finds her, the August she describes is more monster than man….“
23. Unbuttoning the CEO by Mia Sosa
24. What Maxi Needs (Leave Your Shoes On) by Calista Fox
25. The Matchmaker Series 3-Book Bundle: An Affair to Dismember, Matchpoint, Love Game by Elise Sax
26. Precious Gifts: A Novel by Danielle Steele <— HE’S LEFT HIS FAMILY to have fun… and years later… “his family has gathered together to read his will. As his final wishes are revealed, his son is forced to face reality as an adult. And his daughters see a new side to their father—one that shows a caring man trying to redeem himself with a different, lasting legacy. He has made a very personal bequest to each of his children, carefully designed to help them achieve their own unique dreams and find true happiness. But Paul has saved the biggest surprise for his ex-wife Véronique: a secret from the past that shakes her world and sets her free…“
27. The Homespun Holiday by Sarah O’Rourke
28. Wyoming Rugged (Wyoming Men) by Diana Palmer
29. Ryker (The Ride Series Book 4) by Megan O’Brien
30. Forbidden: A Standalone by C.D. Reiss
31. Celebration After Dark (Gansett Island Series, Book 14) by Marie Force
32. Wild Boys After Dark: Cooper by Melissa Foster <— HE DISAPPEARED & SHE HAD TO RAISE THEIR BABY ALONE ALERT! “When the festival ended, they returned to their own hometowns with promises of forever. But Cooper disappeared, and Cici was left to raise the daughter he never knew about alone.”
33. A Beat in Time by Sandrine Gasq-Dion
34. I’ll Be There (Montgomery Brothers) by Samantha Chase
35. Getting to the Church On Time: a Sapphire Falls novella by Erin Nicholas
36. A Corisi Christmas (Book 7) (Legacy Collection)(Novella) by Ruth Cardello
37. Everything To Me (Book 2) by Teresa Hill <— BEST FRIENDS ABOUT TO GO TO COLLEGE “Do I love her? Of course, I do. Can I let her get even deeper into the hellacious mess my life is? No way. You don’t do that to someone you love…”
38. Derek’s Christmas Carol: A Swept Away, Special Edition by Rosemary Willhide
39. Wicked Beautiful by J.T. Geissinger <— HE DOESN’T RECOGNIZE HER ALERT!! “When he meets Victoria, however, he’s willing to break his own rules if it means sating the explosive desire she arouses in him. What he doesn’t know is that the alluring Victoria Price used to be the mousy Isabel Diaz, the girl he deflowered and dumped long ago…”
40. Ty: Contemporary Western Romance (New Horizon Ranch Mule Hollow Book 4) by Debra Clopton
41. Catching to Win (Over the Fence Book 3) by Carrie Aarons
42. Bittersweet Reunion (The Complete Series Books 1-5) by J.L. Beck
43. Mastered By The Mavericks–A WILD Boys Novel (The WILD Boys of Special Forces Book 8) by Angel Payne
44. Men of Mayhem
45. Defy (Brothers of Ink and Steel Book 3) by Allie Juliette Mousseau <— HE FINDS A KIDNAPPED GIRL!! “As a federal witness, I thought I was safe in the protective custody of the FBI . . . that is until I woke up chained in the monster’s basement. When a powerful and lethal soldier claiming to be a bounty hunter shows up, I’m not sure if he’s rescuing me or dragging me towards a greater hell…“
46. Brooklyn & Beale by Olivia Evans <— INDIE ROCK STAR ALERT! “Indie rocker Reid Ryder needs a replacement violinist for his tour. For Chloe, it’s the opportunity of a lifetime. For Reid, it’s a checkmark off his list. Already battling addiction, guilt, and his inability to write new music, Reid’s hopeful that things are finally falling into place. But life is never predictable…”
47. Savage Disclosure (The Nickie Savage Series, Book 3) by R.T. Wolfe
48. Ready To Rock: A Rock Star Romance (Save the Date Book 0) by Cara Connelly
49. Rewritten (Unwritten Book 2) by Lauren Runow
50. Julian’s Sins by Robin L. Rotham
51. Frost: A Rendezvous Collection
52. Ryan’s Letters by Jax Jillian <— WHOA!!! HIS WIFE’S GHOST?? His wife died… and this is book #2 (or HIS POV) and the blurb totally jolted me!!! And #1 is THIS one: Larkin’s Letters
53. Believe In Love by Janet A. Mota
54. Apricot Kisses by Claudia Winter
55. Glass Hearts: Fairy Modern: Cinderella by Renee Lovins
56. Coming Apart at the Seams: Riley O’Brien & Co by Jenna Sutton
57. Just Close Enough (Alabama Secrets Series Book 2) by Elizabeth Marx <— MISSING FIANCEE! And it’s a standalone (even if it’s #2)… “She knows if her MIA fiancée is found alive, he’ll want to follow through with their marriage plans, but she has had a change of heart—and not just because of the new man she can’t get out of her head. If her fiancée returns and she reneges on their future, she’ll end up DOA…”
58. Scorned: A New Adult Romance (The Anderson Brothers Series Book 3) by Marie Long
59. The Secret by Karen J Mossman
60. All That’s Unforgiven (Sunnydale Days Book 4) by Constance Phillips
61. Pitch Black (Blackwood Security Book 1) by Elise Noble
62. Ace of Harts by Dani René
63. Swamp Song (Trilogy on the River Book 3) by Jill Penrod
64. Seduction and Surrender (Reckless) by C.C. Gibbs
65. Love, Dogs And Other Catastrophes by Coleen Kwan
66. True… Love (Riverside Book 2) by Heather Mar-Gerrison <— “Our story starts on 27th November 2012 – possibly the worst day of my life. It was the day my parents died, leaving me to fend for myself – oh and my four brothers…”

                                                                   

PRE-ORDERS (next week’s)

1. Anarchy Found – Alpha Lincoln by J.A. Huss – TOMORROW!!!! December 2nd 2015 FALLING FOR A SUPER-VILLAIN (not the super-hero! YAY!!)
2. #Holiday: A Hashtag Series Short Story by Cambria Hebert – December 3rd 2015
3. The Year of Falling in Love (A Sunnyvale Novel Book 2) by Jessica Sorensen – December 7th 2015
4. BROKEN PROMISES (Trystan Scott Novel) by H.M. Ward – December 7th 2015
5. Dirty Billionaire (The Dirty Billionaire Trilogy Book 1) by Meghan March – December 8th 2015
6. Before (The After Series Book 5) by Anna Todd – December 8th 2015
7. The Final Move (Hometown Players) by Victoria Denault – December 8th 2015
8. Capture Me (A Twist Me Trilogy Spin-Off) by Anna Zaires – December 8th 2015
9. Iniquity (The Premonition Series Book 5) by Amy A. Bartol – December 8th 2015
10. Midnight Mass (Priest Book 2) by Sierra Simone – December 8th 2015
11. Crashed Out (Made in Jersey) by Tessa Bailey – December 10th 2015
12. Capture Me by Anna Zaires – December 10th 2015
13. Within This Frame by Lindy Zart – December 11th 2015
14. Addiction (Talisman Book 3) by Sofia Grey – December 11th 2015

        

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1. Sweet Nothing: A Novel by Jamie McGuire & Teresa Mummert – November 1st 2015
2. The Game Plan (Game On Series Book 3) by Kristen Callihan <— November 1st 2015
3. The Exhibitionist: The Submissive Series by Tara Sue Me – September 3rd 2015
4. Dominated (The Enforcers) by Maya Banks – expected release date November 3rd 2015
5. One King’s Way: The On Dublin Street Series by Samantha Young – November 3rd 2015
6. Tough Enough (Tall, Dark, and Dangerous) by M. Leighton – November 3rd 2015
7. Burn It Up: A Desert Dogs Novel by Cara McKenna – November 3rd 2015
8. Untamed (A Thoughtless Novel) (Anna and Griffin’s book) by S.C. Stephens – expected release date November 3rd 2015
9. Born of Betrayal (A League Novel) by Sherrilyn Kenyon – November 3rd 2015
10. Mind Magic (Lupi) by Eileen Wilks – November 3rd 2015
11. Hard Beat: A Driven Novel by K. Bromberg – November 3rd 2015
12. Coup De Grâce (Code 11- KPD SWAT Book 7) by Lani Lynn Vale – November 4th 2015
13. If You Dare by A. E. Torre – November 10th 2015
14. Kiss The Flame: A Desire Exchange Novella (1001 Dark Nights) by Christopher Rice – November 10th 2015
15. When I Was Yours by Samantha Towle – November 10th 2015
16. Easy Melody (The Boudreaux Series Book 3) – November 10th 2015
17. November Nine: A Novel by Colleen Hoover  – November 10th 2015
18. Reap: A Scarred Souls Novel by Tillie Cole – November 10th 2015
19. Tryst: A Sexual Education Novel by S.L. Jennings – November 10th 2015
20. Semper Fi: The Education of Caroline: The Education of Caroline (The Education Series Book 3) by Jane Harvey-Berrick – November 10th 2015
21. Paper Dolls (Falling Paper, #1) by Ketley Allison – November 12th 2015
22. Tethered Bond (Holly Woods Files, #3) by Emma Hart – November 13th 2015
23. Emeralds (All That Glitters Book 3) by K.A. Linde – November 16th 2015
24. Crush (The Tainted Love Duet Book 2) by Kim Karr – November 16th 2015
25. Reaper’s Fall (Reapers Motorcycle Club) by Joanna Wylde – November 10th 2015
26. Appealed by Emma Chase – November 17th 2015
27. Some Sort of Crazy (Natalie and Miles): A Happy Crazy Love Novel by Melanie Harlow – November 17th 2015
28. To the Stars: A Thatch Novel by Molly McAdams – November 17th 2015
29. Monster Prick (An Older Brother’s Best Friend Romance) by Kendall Ryan – November 17th 2015
30. Some Sort of Crazy (Natalie and Miles): A Happy Crazy Love Novel by Melanie Harlow – November 17th 2015
31. Perfectly Imperfect by Harper Sloan – November 17th 2015
32. Tricky Twenty-Two: A Stephanie Plum Novel by Janet Evanovich – November 17th 2015
33. Evan Arden: The Complete Boxed Set by Shay Savage <— November 18th 2015 for the whole bundle and I LOVED THEM!!!
34. Command (Storm MC #7) by Nina Levine – November 18th 2015
35. Hearts of Blue by L.H. Cosway <— November 19th 2015
36. The Last Shot by Sara Hubbard – November 22nd 2015
37. Belong: A Seven Year Itch Book by Jennifer Foor – November 23rd 2015
38. Denial (Careless Whispers Book 1) by Lisa Renee Jones – November 24th 2015
39. Endure (Evolve Series #4) by S.E. Hall – November 24th 2015
40. Sacked by Tabitha Vargo – November 24th 2015
41. Wild Kisses (3:AM Kisses Book 7) by Addison Moore – November 24th 2015
42. Stepbrother, Mine by Opal Carew – November 24th 2015
43. Breaking Love (Broken Love Book 4) by B.B. Reid – November 24th 2015
44. Taking It Off by Claire Kent – November 24th 2015
45. Wild Cat (Leopard series) by Christine Feehan – November 24th 2015
46. Hold Me Close by Megan Hart – November 24th 2015
47. Forgotten (Brides of the Kindred Book 16) by Evangeline Anderson – November 27th 2015
48. It’s a Wonderful Tangled Christmas Carol (The Tangled Series) by Emma Chase – November 30th 2015
49. Saving Grace by Kristen Proby – November 30th 2015
50. Searching for You by Jennifer Probst – November 30th 2015
51. Final Debt (Indebted Series Book 6) by Pepper Winters – November 30th 2015

                                       

1. Misconduct by Penelope Douglas – December 1st 2015
2. Oblivion (A Lux Novel) by Jennifer L. Armentrout <— GASP!! “In this special eBook version, experience OBSIDIAN, ONYX, and OPAL as told by Daemon Black…”
3. Watch Me Fall by Cherrie Lynn – December 1st 2015
4. Sweet Ruin (Immortals After Dark Book 12) by Kresley Cole – December 1st 2015
5. Blood Kiss: Black Dagger Legacy by J.R. Ward – December 1st 2015
6. The Best Goodbye: A Rosemary Beach Novel (The Rosemary Beach Series) by Abbi Glines – December 1st 2015
7. The Death of Lila Jane by Teresa Mummert – December 1st 2015
8. Precious Gifts: A Novel by Danielle Steele – December 1st 2015
9. Anarchy Found – Alpha Lincoln by J.A. Huss – December 2nd 2015 FALLING FOR A SUPER-VILLAIN (not the super-hero! YAY!!)