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Swoon worthy book recommendations with military World War 1 or 2 elements…

November 11, 2015 By Maryse 7 Comments

I’m posting a reader question today that is PERFECT for Veterans Day!! There is nothing better than a romance book about falling in love with, and being loved by a wonderful military hero. A TRUE hero. And Linda wants some suggestions!

Linda asks:

Hi Maryse!

I hope you are doing well. I have been a fan for 3 years and love your posts and updates.

I recently read Jojo Moyes’ book, The Girl You Left Behind and it revived a love that I had forgotten – German Commanders as a leading character!

Can you recommend a book in this genre that are swoon worthy and have the military World War 1 or 2 elements? I am having a hard time finding something on my own here.

Thank you so much!

Linda

You bet, Linda!

Right off the bat the first AMAZING one that comes to mind is, of course, The Bronze Horseman (The Bronze Horseman Trilogy Book 1) by Paullina Simons. AMAZING trilogy, and these will fulfill your WWII romance and hardship needs, without a doubt. Here is my review. MichelleS agrees! “I am surprised how many people haven’t read Bronze Horseman. One of my all time favorites. Right after Outlander, probably. I know, I know… it feels like it would be crazy heavy (WWII in Leningrad) and long (3 books)… and it is… but it is sooooo worth it. An amazing love story. One of THE best, IMHO. It is so satisfying because the three books span their lifetime, so you get their ENTIRE story. How often do we get that? This is like book one plus the longest epilogue ever!!!”

Another recent one that STOLE my breath away had “sort of good” 😉 German commanders… and obvious bad ones. OMG one of the best reads ever! It was The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, (my review) and Athena agrees! “I know ‘The Nightingale’ is a little pricey but soooo worth it!! It’s a fantastic book with some of the most amazing writing I have ever read!!”

I’ve also heard that this recent release, Vanguard by CJ Markusfeld is a modern day “feel” of The Bronze Horseman. Marina says: “Vanguard by CJ Markusfeld was soooooooo good. It is the closest book to the vibe of The Bronze Horseman that I’ve encountered. But more modern day. The feels and the read is quite different. Don’t want to say much more but it is a book that will definitely stick with me forever.” and Jean agrees! “Finished Vanguard last night and absolutely loved it! Such a beautiful love story!”

bev recommends this one! “Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein. YA WWII. Supposedly rips your heart out (gulp) but lots love it.”

Jennifer found us this one! “Reading Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption now…the stuff those soldiers went through in WWII…unbelievable!”

Teresa suggests this one! “For American readers, I would recommend Five Quarters of the Orange (P.S.) by Johanna Harris, the woman who wrote Chocolat, … it’s set in the UK during WWII. It is unforgettable… I love this author. All 4-5 reads”

So… what else do you guys recommend for us? It’s obvious these are classic true romance reads that completely capture us. Pure escapism (even if the “escape” is during a tenuous, terrifying time). I agree, Linda. I, too, want more! 😀

Latest Paranormal & Contemporary Romance Book Releases – November 10th 2015

November 10, 2015 By Maryse 155 Comments

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE for Wednesday November 11th 2015 – a few more books that went live or on supersale (or on pre-order!). Also! I just posted a fun little WWI & WWII romance book recommendations post to help out our fellow reader, Linda.

Ghosts Don’t Lie by Katie O’Sullivan <— SHE SEES GHOSTS yet… “The grey-eyed artist knows ghosts aren’t real, but his attraction to the beautiful psychic makes him question those beliefs. With her husband plotting to kill her, can Jillian make Connor see the truth before it’s too late?”
Taunt Me (Rough Love Book 2) by Annabel Joseph <— BDSM ex-teacher-student… romance?! “…loneliness is a powerful thing, and she finds herself tempted by a no-strings-attached BDSM partner who happens to be her former professor…”
The Fixed Trilogy: Fixed on You, Found in You, Forever with You by Laurelin Paige <— series bundled and on bargain sale!
The Opposite of Maybe: A Novel by Maddie Dawson <— ACCIDENTAL PREGNANCY and on super-sale! “It’s meant to be a temporary break, of course—until Rosie realizes she’s accidentally pregnant at 44, completely unequipped for motherhood, and worse, may be falling in love with Tony, whose life is even more muddled than hers…”
Vegas Love by Jillian Dodd <— ON PRE-ORDER! Sounds like SO MUCH FUN!!! She’s a famous starlet, and he’s hired to keep her out of trouble and NOT sleep with her… but whoops! She gets drunk and they get married in Vegas. LOL!!! YES!
Little Secrets by Megan Hart <— MEGAN HART ALERT AND!!! It’s a haunted house? *ooomph* I LOVE those! And I love this author… on pre-order! I want it now! “Ginny begins to believe the house may be haunted…or that her husband might be trying to trick her into thinking so…”

Today was a serious indie (& “hybrid” indie) powerhouse book release day and I need to highlight at least 10 of ’em that sound awesome. Like…

November Nine: A Novel by Colleen Hoover (I read it, great little slow burn love story for sure!), If You Dare by A. E. Torre (Alessandra Torre ALERT! I LOVE everything she writes & I have no doubt this one will be awesome!), Reaper’s Fall (Reapers Motorcycle Club) by Joanna Wylde (she’s been writing to a lonely prisoner, and he’s just been released), Easy Melody (The Boudreaux Series Book 3) by Kristen Proby (sounds like a sweet girl meets boy in a bar love story), Reap: A Scarred Souls Novel by Tillie Cole (Russian Mafia captive and he’s more monster than man, but she wants to save him!), Semper Fi: The Education of Caroline: The Education of Caroline (The Education Series Book 3) by Jane Harvey-Berrick (hugely popular series and this one is told from another POV), When I Was Yours by Samantha Towle (they get married on the fly in Vegas way too young, and then she leaves him a week later), and Tryst: A Sexual Education Novel by S.L. Jennings (her husband lets her fulfill her fantasies with another man and she doesn’t want to go back to the way it was before…)

A few extras that caught my eye that I didn’t know about? Rolling in the Deep (single mom works in a grocery store and cute customer she’s crushing on splits lottery ticket with her – and they win!!!!), Love And Other Alien Experiences (she’s agoraphobic and hasn’t left her house in years and does her schooling online, but has a plan to get a date with the school hottie…), The Devil’s Playground (she’s married and lonely and tempted by a cop…), Rule Breaker (she’s a prison nurse and she falls for a prisoner!!)

Rightttttt??? OMG today is an AWESOME RELEASE DAY!! Plus… I highlighted a few more, below.

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

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November 9: A Novel by Colleen Hoover
Reaper’s Fall: Reapers Motorcycle Club, Book 5 by Joanna Wylde
Consolation: The Consolation Duet, Volume 1 by Corinne Michaels
If You Dare by A.E. Torre
Winter Marissa Meyer

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).

Third Base (The Boys of Summer Book 1) by Heidi McLaughlin <— SPORTS STAR ALERT! Back on the list ’cause it’s bargain priced and the reviews are just awesome!
Mechanic by Alexa Riley <— BAD BOY MECHANIC ALERT! recent release, and rocking the Amazon charts. Now I myself am not much a beard girl (nope… not at all), but I know many here are so… take a look at that cover. “Everything was fine until that innocent little rich girl walked into my garage…”
Poles Apart by Kirsty Moseley <— HE’S A FAMOUS RACER AND SHE’S A STRIPPER ALERT! “Emma Bancroft, a part-time lap dancer, is just trying to make ends meet. Her responsibilities weigh heavily on her, as does the secret she’s kept from everyone for the last two and a half years…”
Tangled by Em Wolf <— BULLY BOOK back on the list ’cause LisaM tried it and LOVED this one! “Sunday’s could not put down book of the day Tangled by Em Wolf. Started this morning n finished just in time to watch The Walking Dead!!! Loved loved loved it!! So conflicted & torn throughout the book on who’s side to be on!! Angst or what?? Anyone else read it yet?”
Until the Sun Falls from the Sky (The Three Series Book 1) by Kristen Ashley <— Theresa just gave this one a go and loves it as much as everyone here loved it! “I just read the first in the Three series….wow,wow,wow…gotta love KA!!!!”
#Jerk by Kat T. Masen <— SOUNDS INFURIATING ALERT! BULLY? “He was everything a jerk should be—insensitive, unreliable, and most importantly, a heartbreaker. Haden enjoyed playing games, and when it came to Presley Malone, it was all too easy. Miss Know-it-all with her over-the-top OCD was soon going to get a taste of what it was like to live on the edge. But what starts off as an innocent prank soon becomes an unhealthy obsession…“
In the Fields by Willow Aster <— Amy loved this one! “In the Fields is SO good and took some turns I totally wasn’t expecting, some good and some absolutely heartbreaking. I was crying at one point ’cause it was just…that…sad.”
Comfort Food by Kitty Thomas <— DARK READ ALERT!!! Tracy found my original “dark-read” favorite on super sale today!

Tracy: A bit off topic but Kitty Thomas’s Comfort Food… I’ve had it on my wish list forever. I’m a bit scared to be honest but excited too!

Maryse: Oh I love that one, Tracy!!!! But yes… it’s definitely dark and a psych-thriller/horror/love story? LOL!! That last part is to be debated. 😉 Definitely not a romance, but you know how Stockholm syndrome works.

All-New Kindle Paperwhite, 6″ High-Resolution Display (300 ppi) with Built-in Light, Wi-Fi – Includes Special Offers <— On sale today!
Kindle, 6″ Glare-Free Touchscreen Display, Wi-Fi – Includes Special Offers <— On sale today!!
Kindle for Kids Bundle with the latest Kindle, 2-Year Accident Protection, Kid-Friendly Blue Cover <— WHOA!!! SUPER-SALE on this one!

PARANORMAL/FANTASY/SCI-FI/DYSTOPIAN

Nirvana (Nirvana Series Book 1) by J.R. Stewart
Kiss The Flame: A Desire Exchange Novella (1001 Dark Nights) by Christopher Rice
Wicked Edge (Realm Enforcers Book 2) by Rebecca Zanetti
Stranded with the Cajun (Captured by a Dragon-Shifter Book 3) by Michelle M. Pillow
Prince of Flight: (A Bird Shifter Novel) (King of Prey Book 6) by Mandy M. Roth
Gathering Darkness: A Paranormal Romance Collection
Beyond the Shadows: The Land of Riandus by Linda Boulanger
Sugar Skulls by Lisa Mantchev
A Demon’s Dark Embrace: An Elite Guards Novel by Amelia Hutchins <— Ela found us this one!! “Amelia Hutchins also released A Demon’s Dark Embrace (The Elite Guards #1)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Fae Chronicles spin off (kind of)….this is where she focuses on Ryder’s brothers “
MIND GAMES by MJ LaBeff
Rise of the Fae (The Society Trilogy Book 2) by Rebekah R. Ganiere
The Twisted Destinies Series Omnibus by Bree Pierce
The Bloody City (Siren Song Book 2) by Megan Morgan
Winter (The Lunar Chronicles) by Marissa Meyer
True – A Supernatural Rhapsody by Robert Taylor

CONTEMPORARY

November Nine: A Novel by Colleen Hoover <— COLLEEN HOOVER’S LATEST BOOK ALERT!!! MY REVIEW IS ALREADY UP!!
If You Dare by A. E. Torre <— GAH!!! I shouldn’t have read the blurb maybe, ’cause I think I needed to read the first ones, first but now the blurb makes me wanna read it so much more!! So don’t read my little “quote highlight” if you wanna read this series blind, okay? Seriously… but it’s so good! “The rules are the same. I can’t open the door. I can’t leave. I can’t kill anyone. The only difference is, I don’t set the rules anymore. Guards in grey uniforms do.”
The Club Sin Series 6-Book Bundle: Claimed, Bared, Desired, Freed, Tamed, Commanded by Stacey Kennedy
Southern Exposure (Southern Heat Book 1) by Kendall Grace
Northern Exposure (Southern Heat Book 2) by Kendall Grace
Reaper’s Fall (Reapers Motorcycle Club) by Joanna Wylde <— SHE WRITES TO A LONELY MAN IN PRISON ALERT! And now he’s out. “She’s escaped from hell and started a new life, yet every night she dreams of a biker whose touch she can’t forget. It all started out so innocently—just a series of letters to a lonely man in prison. Friendly. Harmless. Safe. Now Painter Brooks is coming home… and Melanie’s about to learn that there’s no room for innocence in the Reapers MC.”
First Ride (The Slayers MC Book 1) by Tara Oakes
My Best Friend’s Stepfather #2 by Opal Carew
Easy Melody (The Boudreaux Series Book 3) by Kristen Proby <— SHE INHERITS A BAR & HE’S A LOCAL MUSICIAN ALERT!! “...when Callie’s able to turn the business around with renovations, making it one of the hottest bars in the Quarter, will she sell out and leave her past behind once and for all, or will Declan be able to convince her that’s she’s where she needed to be all along…in his arms.“
Dare Me (the STEELE BROTHERS series Book 3) by Jennifer Probst
The Wild One: A Brooklyn Girls Novel by Gemma Burgess
Reap: A Scarred Souls Novel by Tillie Cole <— RUSSIAN MAFIA BAD ASS FIGHTER ALERT – MORE MONSTER THAN A MAN!!! “She dreams of another life–away from the stifling leash of her Russian Bratva Boss father and from the brutality of her work at The Dungeon, her criminal family’s underground death-match enterprise. But when she stumbles upon her family’s captive who is more monster than man, she starts to see the man underneath…“
Tryst: A Sexual Education Novel by S.L. Jennings <— HER HUSBAND LET’S HER BE WITH ANOTHER MAN AND NOW SHE WANTS TO CONTINUE ALERT! “My husband loves me so much that he’ll do anything to please me—including helping me reach staggering heights of ecstasy with another man…”
Something in the Air by Marie Landry
Until We Break by Jamie Howard
Rolling in the Deep by Rebecca Rogers Maher <— SINGLE MOM & SEXY STRANGER WIN THE LOTTERY TOGETHER ALERT!! “…when he invites her to split a lottery ticket, she figures a little innocent fun couldn’t hurt. The last thing she expects is to score big, which is exactly what happens . . . in more ways than one…”
Love And Other Alien Experiences by Kerry Winfrey <— SHE’S AGORAPHOBIC ALERT BUT SHE HAS A PLAN!! “If I can win the homecoming crown by convincing resident hot popular guy and Friday Night Lights spawn Brad Kirkpatrick to go as my date, then maybe #stayathome will never appear next to the name @Mallory_Sullivan ever again. But first, I have to leave my room…“
Blindfold: The Complete Series Box Set by M. S. Parker and Cassie Wild
Killer Buzz Float: Greatest Hits by Kendall Grey
Semper Fi: The Education of Caroline: The Education of Caroline (The Education Series Book 3) by Jane Harvey-Berrick <— OLDER WOMAN/YOUNGER MAN SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE ALERT! “Life just might be worth living again … until he meets the woman who broke him 10 years earlier. Now she’s back, but he’ll do anything to keep her at arm’s length. Temptation doesn’t come much stronger, but he’d be a fool to fall for her again…“
Charlie Sierra Tango by Kendall Grace
Defiance (Ophelia Lind Series) by Peta Crake
When I Was Yours by Samantha Towle <— ANGSTY SOUNDING SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE ALERT!! They’re young and get married in Vegas and… “Then, exactly one week later, I left him. I walked out, leaving behind my wedding ring, annulment papers, and my heart, and he never knew why. I haven’t seen him since. Not in ten long years. Now, he’s here, standing before me. Looking at me with nothing but hurt and hatred in his eyes, he wants answers.”
Tracks of Her Tears (Rogue Winter Novella Book 1) by Melinda Leigh
Billionaire Unbound: The Billionaire’s Obsession ~ Chloe by J. S. Scott
Our Now and Forever (Ardent Springs Book 2) by Terri Osburn
Justice for Mickie (Badge of Honor: Texas Heroes) (Volume 2) by Susan Stoker
Home For The Holidays (A Kismet Christmas Romance Book 1) by Lisa Plumley
Last True Hero (Battle Scars) by Diana Gardin <— MILITARY BAD BOY & GOOD GIRL ALERT! “Dare Conners has wrong written all over him. The sexy soldier has a body built for sin and secrets he won’t share. What starts as a fling quickly grows into something more. But summer can’t last forever, and when the truth comes out, both Berkeley and Dare could be in for quite a fall…“
Manwhore 3 (A Ferro Family Short Story) by H.M. Ward
Cross the Line (A Boston Love Story) by Julie Johnson <— SHE’S BEEN CRUSHING ON HER BROTHER’S BEST FRIEND FOR DECADES ALERT! And… “There’s a darkness in Nate, the kind you can’t avoid after years working in special forces and private security. He’s no good for anyone — especially not someone as sweet as his best friend’s little sister…“
Rescue Me (Pride Series Romance Novels Book 9) by Jill Sanders
Dream of Me (Uncharted SEALs Book 4) by Delilah Devlin
Flash Fire (A Navy SEAL Romance) by Dana Marton
Winter Wonderland (Minnesota Christmas) by Heidi Cullinan <— M/M ROMANCE ALERT!!
Make Me (Rent Me Series Book 3) by Brina Brady <— M/M ROMANCE ALERT!!
Saying Yes: A Taking Flight Novella by Erin Brown <— M/M ROMANCE ALERT!!
Getting Lucky (A Nugget Romance Book 5) by Stacy Finz <— SINGLE MOTHER & A HER EX-RODEO CHAMPION (who’s the father of her baby that he doesn’t even know about!!) ALERT! “She fell for a boy she couldn’t have, lost her parents too young, and now her daughter needs a transplant she can’t provide. But if Lucky is a stem cell match, all that could change.”
The Billionaire’s Christmas Vows: A Jet City Billionaire Christmas Romance (Switched at Marriage) by Gina Robinson
Leaving Lana’i (Pacific Horizons Book 2) by Edie Claire
Not Your Match (No Match for Love Book 2) by Lindzee Armstrong
Barely Breathing by Brenda Rothert <— BROODING BAD BOY ALERT! “My world revolves around righting the wrongs of my past. Atoning for my selfish stupidity. And it’s enough. Until I meet Viv – a woman who sees right through me. She’s not scared or intimidated. A woman like her is way too good for a man like me…
Seb (Steele Brothers #3) by Cheryl Douglas
The Lost Art of Second Chances by Courtney Hunt
Haven’s Knight by Regan Ure <— HER MOTHER BROUGHT HOME A “MONSTER” ALERT! “I’ve given up hope that a knight in shining armor will rescue me. But maybe… maybe I don’t need a Prince Charming after all. Maybe a knight without the shining armor and a broken smile will be enough to save me…“
Dangerous Attraction: Part Two (Aegis Group) by Sidney Bristol
Keeping Katie (A Mother’s Heart Book 1) by Patricia Keelyn
When Darkness Falls: A Romantic Suspense Novel by Jennifer Youngblood
Playing with Heartstrings by Lydia Winters
A Treasure of Gold (Migrations of the Heart) by Piper Huguley
His Contract (Legally Bound) by Rebecca Grace Allen
The Devil’s Playground (Faraway Book 1) by Eliza Freed <— LONELY MARRIED WOMAN TEMPTED BY A COP ALERT! “…she counsels herself on risking her family for the rush of a fling. But Vincent Pratt, the local chief of police, weakens Meredith’s abhorrence of affairs and her dedication to her family. With him, she finds a new version of herself, one capable of contributing in her new world, and thriving in her lonely home…“
So About the Money: A Holly Price Mystery by Cathy Perkins
Where The Heart Is (A Mother’s Heart Book 3) by Patricia Keelyn
Without Proof: A Redemption’s Edge Novel by Janet Sketchley
You’re Not Alone by Stacy Eaton
His Young Queen: (Steel Jackals MC #1) by Tiff P. Raine <— OLDER BIKER/YOUNGER WOMAN ALERT! “After three long years, Tish’s sun returns to Queen Creek, and her secret love for this man nearly twice her age surges and is revealed when she makes an offer that shocks them both. An average man would have difficulty passing on a young, innocent woman willing to do anything to please him. How will a fierce alpha biker who has spent the last thirty-six months in prison fare?”
Behind the Curtain: Behind the Love Trilogy by P.C. Zick
Making Angel (Mariani Crime Family Book 1) by Amanda Washington
Set Free: The Second Chance Series by Kelly Collins
Rule Breaker by Lily Harlem <— SHE’S A PRISON NURSE ALERT! “The lines blur, and it all started when I met the ultimate bad boy. But is he? Miller Davenport might be big, bad and brimming with sin but he’s confessed his crimes and for ten years he’s served his time and walked the line. Everyone deserves a second chance, right? And as his nurse—the one person who understands him—I can’t help but count the days till we can be together properly, without guards watching over us and without every look and word we share censored..“
The One Trilogy Box Set by Tawdra Kandle
Bound To Her: Three Dates with a Billionaire by Emma Lyn Wild
On The Outside (Caught Inside Series Book 3) by S. Briones Lim
Stockholm Diaries, Melanie by Rebecca Hunter
Guarding Sophie: A Love and Football Novella by Julie Brannagh
Twelve Nights (Blue Moon Lake) by Sharon Struth
Orion Cross My Sky (Clearwater Book 11) by Rosa Sophia
His Christmas Promise: Holiday Luv by Alicia Street
Thunderstruck by Kendall Grace
Unexpected Gift: A Sweet Christmas Novella by Chantel Rhondeau
Sweet Heat: Collected Stories, Volume 2 by Kelly Maher
Edge of Something More by Andi Loveall
Illusions of Control by Mona Makvandi
More Than Friends (The Kingsley Series Book 4) by Brandi Kennedy
A Proper Family Christmas by Jane Gordon – Cumming
What My Eyes Can’t See: An Urban Love Story by Mocha Lovan
You are the Best Wife: A True Love Story by Ajay K. Pandey

PRE-ORDERS (next week’s)

Paper Dolls (Falling Paper, #1) by Ketley Allison – November 12th 2015
Tethered Bond (Holly Woods Files, #3) by Emma Hart – November 13th 2015
Emeralds (All That Glitters Book 3) by K.A. Linde – November 16th 2015
Crush (The Tainted Love Duet Book 2) by Kim Karr – November 16th 2015
Appealed by Emma Chase – November 17th 2015
Some Sort of Crazy (Natalie and Miles): A Happy Crazy Love Novel by Melanie Harlow – November 17th 2015
To the Stars: A Thatch Novel by Molly McAdams – November 17th 2015
Monster Prick (An Older Brother’s Best Friend Romance) by Kendall Ryan – November 17th 2015
Some Sort of Crazy (Natalie and Miles): A Happy Crazy Love Novel by Melanie Harlow – November 17th 2015
Perfectly Imperfect by Harper Sloan – November 17th 2015
Tricky Twenty-Two: A Stephanie Plum Novel by Janet Evanovich – November 17th 2015
Evan Arden: The Complete Boxed Set by Shay Savage <— November 18th 2015 for the whole bundle and I LOVED THEM!!!
Command (Storm MC #7) by Nina Levine – November 18th 2015
Hearts of Blue by L.H. Cosway <— November 19th 2015
Poughkeepsie Begins (The Poughkeepsie Brotherhood Series Book 4) by Debra Anastasia – November 22nd 2015!!

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Just a sample of tomorrow’s book release awesomeness that awaits us!

November 9, 2015 By Maryse 22 Comments

UPDATE: ALL OF THESE ARE LIVE RIGHT NOW!! 😀

What’s coming out tomorrow? Or maybe even in just a few hours? Oh…. a TON. I can assure you (I’m already working on the main new book release list as we speak).

But just to give you an idea of the awesomeness about to hit our e-readers, I thought I’d post just a few…

If You Dare by A. E. Torre – November 10th 2015
Reaper’s Fall (Reapers Motorcycle Club) by Joanna Wylde – November 10th 2015
Kiss The Flame: A Desire Exchange Novella (1001 Dark Nights) by Christopher Rice – November 10th 2015
Easy Melody (The Boudreaux Series Book 3) by Kristen Proby – November 10th 2015
November Nine: A Novel by Colleen Hoover – November 10th 2015 <— MY REVIEW IS ALREADY UP!!
Reap: A Scarred Souls Novel by Tillie Cole – November 10th 2015
Tryst: A Sexual Education Novel by S.L. Jennings – November 10th 2015
Semper Fi: The Education of Caroline: The Education of Caroline (The Education Series Book 3) by Jane Harvey-Berrick – November 10th 2015
When I Was Yours by Samantha Towle – November 10th 2015

Until tomorrow… 😉

Donna Grant sent us her “Dark Kings” playlist and is giving away four books right here!

November 8, 2015 By Maryse 24 Comments

Calling my fellow paranormal romance lovers, I just KNOW you guys are gonna love this one!

To celebrate the latest release in Donna Grant’s Passion Ignites (Dark Kings – seventh book in the series – just released and GREAT reviews already) I am the latest host in a fun “playlist-a-thon”. Tee hee!! I love music that matches books and characters, and the author has hooked us up! Seven blogs (including mine!) are featuring a playlist for one of the seven Dragon Kings with a backstory for each King.

Okay first… a little about the book. I saw Dark Fae, Dragons (shifters!) and “human woman” and immediately I knew this one is for SO many here. I can already see some ears perking right up. Yes… you know I’m looking at many in my very own peanut gallery! 😉

The Dark Kings are ready to wage war with the Dark Fae, and Thorn-enigmatic bad boy of the group-is ready to fight in the battle for good. But when distraction comes in the form of a beautiful human woman who needs his help, Thorn is pulled between fighting with his Dragon brothers and giving in to raging desire…

Lexi never intended to end up in a Dragon war. Searching for a friend gone missing from their vacation group, she sets out to find the man last seen with her friend-a dangerous man with black and silver hair. But when her amateur search leads her directly into the heart of a war-and the arms of an equally dangerous, sexy Dragon-Lexi must stand with Thorn to fight the Dark Fae. But fighting the passion that flares between them will be much harder…

MY Dark King will be Warrick from book #6: Soul Scorched: A Dark Kings Novel.

Warrick’s Backstory:

Warrick never intended to put Darcy, a Druid with fortune-telling gifts, in harm’s way. But ever since she revealed a shocking truth, Darcy has been hunted by the Dark Fae, who want to use her powers for their own evil purposes. Now it’s up to Warrick to do whatever it takes to keep the woman who sets his soul on fire safe. But protecting Darcy means putting himself—and his entire race—in jeopardy. Is his desperate longing for one woman worth the risk of losing everything, for eternity?

And here is HIS song playlist!!

Plus, she’s having a giveaway right here of 4 books: 2 copies of Soul Scorched along with 2 copies of Passion Ignites *squee!* TWO WINNERS!

How to enter for a chance to win these two books? Just leave a comment here and by 10pm EST, Sunday November 15th 2015, I will randomly select two winners. The winners will be contacted and will have 48hrs to respond with a mailing address, so if you are picked, do not delay or you will lose your chance. The books will be sent to the winners directly by the publisher.

Open to US only however all are welcome to comment!

Reader Favorites – Robyn’s Top Favorite Books List:

November 7, 2015 By Maryse 22 Comments

Oh YAY!!! Robyn is up next, and there are a ton on here that I haven’t read (or even heard of!!). Plenty of new-to me (new to us?) to discover and I can’t wait to explore this magnificent favorites list!

Robyn has been with us since 2014! Wanna know more about Robyn’s book tastes?

Kristen Ashley is one of her favorites! “She’s my go-to author…“
She’s also a big fan of paranormal, mafia and biker romance. 😀
She loves angst!! “I know it’s going to be a sob fest just like the other two books, but I’m going in…” and “I was a puddle of goo!” and “My heart is a squishy mess right now.” (different books!!)
AND!! She loves when books *smack* her! “I got towards the end and was literally smacked in the head with a surprise I did not see coming at all. That’s how I know I’ve read a great book!“

And now she’s sent us her very own favorites list!! And there are TWENTY on here!!!

“I’m so excited to share my most favorite books and series with you Maryse! I just hope I can stop at 10! Hehe Okay, here goes”

1. The Outlander Series by Diana Gabaldon. I mean this is Jamie Fraser we’re talking about. This fueled my love for all things Scottish!

2. The Bride (Lairds’ Fiancees Book 1) by Julie Garwood. One of my all time favs! I loved the romance (Scottish) again and it was so funny. I even named my son after the main male character!

3. Blood Ties That Bind Series by April Ezell Wilson. It’s the ultimate Italian Mafia series. It spans time and is full of family, love and bad boys! I loved this series so much I made friends with the Author.

4. The Seven Series and the Mageri Series by Dannika Dark. Geez, this Girl can write some good Paranormal. The Seven series is about wolf shape shifters and tells the story of each of the family members and how they met their Mates. So romantic and very funny. The Mageri is about a Girl becoming a Mage and of course falling in love!

5. The Original Sinners series by Tiffany Reisz. All I can say….Best books ever! I’m so in love with Soren it isn’t funny. I love books that span time and build upon each other and these books do that. Plus there’re HOT as heck too!

6. Bonds of Blood & Spirit: Loyalties Series by Wendi Kelly and Deborah Dorchak. This is a beautiful written shifter series that spans time. The story is so wonderfully written by these two women, it left my heart thumping. The books have such a poignant message throughout….love is love and is universal and should be shared freely at all costs. Don’t let the hugeness of the books put you off, it’s a story you’ll never want to end!

7. The Infamous Series by N A Alcorn. Okay…I have literally never laughed so much in my life reading these books! The ultimate RomCom books. You are so missing out if haven’t read these books.

8. Carnage books 1&2 by Lesley Jones. Book one broke my heart and I had ugly tears for Georgia Rae and Sean. I was literally in shock for days. But then Book 2 came along and I perked up a bit. Georgia got her HEA, but I still needed her with Sean. Heartbreaking but so good!

9. Rock Chick Series by Kristen Ashley. Gosh what’s not to like about this author. Whatever she writes is Gold! This series was funny, romantic and spanned time. All my favorites! The Chicks are badass just like their guys. The Hot Bunch are HOT and possessive men. Can’t go wrong here!

10. The Significance Series by Shelly Crane. This is a paranormal romantic series. At first touch the main characters imprint on each other and they see flashes of their future life together. Who wouldn’t want that! They have to touch a lot to strengthen their bond….sigh. Great books and a Tv series is being made around these books! Yay!

11. Dartmoor Series by Lauren Gilley. I have to get a MC series in here. This is one of the best out there. The books are huge! It all good because you will not want them to ever end. Once you meet Mercy and his crew you will fall in love. Mercy even has a Cajun accent that I of course had to imitate in my reading!

12. Roam series by Kimberly Adams. This series justs makes my heart flutter. It’s another one that spans time. It’s paranormal and so romantic. West and Roam and their family will capture your heart. I’m so in love with these books!

13. The Three Series by Kristen Ashley. This Author is Gold I tell you! The books are about Vampires, Werewolves and a Hybrid Werewolf Vamp. They meet their mates and must all come together to save humanity! Love!

14. No Mercy Series by Lea Griffith. This is another Author who can write. The books are about 4 girls who were trained at a young age to be killers. Its full of action and romance. Defiantly a page turner!

15. Lani Lynn Vale. Any of her books! I just discovered this author and have plowed through most of her books. They are light, funny and romantic. The badass hotties aren’t too bad either!

16. The Fever Series by Karen Marie Moning. Jericho Barrons! Enough said!

17. The Alexa O’Brien Huntress Series by Trina M Lee. Another great paranormal series. I will drop any book I’m reading to start a new book in this series. Alexa is a wolf who meets her twin flame Arys who is a Vampire. She is also in love with her wolf boyfriend. Alexa is a magnet for trouble and hunky Arys gets to help her out.

18. The Bound Series (Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles) by Cora Reilly. Mafia series some right. These mobsters meet their loves and have their hands full because their loves are all sisters from the same family. Loved this series!

19. The Preternaturals Series by Zoe Winters. If I’m not mistaken this is Tiffany Reisz’s alter ego. This women can do no wrong! She can write paranormal good too! (sidenote correction… it is actually “Kitty Thomas” that is the “alter ego” of this author. And we LOVE her too!!!) 😀

20. The Avoiding Series by KA Linde. JACK! I could have killed him throughout this whole series! Well he did redeem himself in the end finally! I loved these angsty books.

I will force myself to stop at 20! I could go on and on. Thank you for letting me share some of my favorite treasures. Rock On and keep reading!