- Blood Trade: A Jane Yellowrock Novel by Faith Hunter – expected released date April 2nd 2013
- Falling Blind: The Sentinel Wars by Shannon K Butcher – expected release date April 2nd 2013
- Own the Wind: A Chaos Novel by Kristen Ashley – expected release date April 2nd 2013
- Lush by Lauren Dane – expected released date April 2nd 2013 <— rock star!!
- Rising Darkness by Thea Harrison – expected released date April 2nd 2013
- Controlled Response by Joey W. Hill – expected released date April 2nd 2013
- The Space Between by Victoria H. Smith – expected release date April 2nd, 2013
- Eyes of Ember by Rebecca Ethington – expected released date April 6th 2013
- In the Air by Crystal Serowka – expected released date April 7th 2013
- Everything Changes by Shey Stahl – expected release date April 9, 2013
- Just One Song by Stacey Lynn – expected release date April 9, 2013
- Destiny Gift by Juliana Haygert – expected release date April 9, 2013
- The Good Life by Jodie Beau – expected release date April 9, 2013
- Real by Katy Evans – expected release date April 10th, 2013
- Drowning in You by Rebecca Berto – expected released date April 12th 2013
- Only Lycans Need Apply: A Broken Heart Novel by Michele Bardsley – expected release date April 13th 2013
- In The Stillness by Andrea Randall – expected release date April 16th 2013
- Walking Disaster by Jamie McGuire – (Travis’s POV of Beautiful Disaster) – expected release date April 16th 2013
- Crush by Nicole Williams – expected release date April 23rd 2013
- Darkness, Kindled (Fire Spirits #4) by Samantha Young – expected release date April 23rd 2013
- Claim Me: A Novel by J. Kenner – expected release date April 23rd 2013
- Twisted Perfection by Abbi Glines – expected release date April 23rd 2013
- Undeclared (The Woodlands) by Jen Frederick – expected release date April 28th 2013
- Because of You by T.E. Sivec – expected release date April 29th 2013
- Born of Fury (The League) by Sherrilyn Kenyon – expected release date April 30th 2013
- Rogue Descendant by Jenna Black – expected release date April 30th 2013
- This Girl by Colleen Hoover – expected release date April 30th 2013
- Accidentally…Evil? (Accidentally Yours) – by Mimi Jean Pamfilff – expected release date April 30th 2013
- No Attachments by Tiffany King – expected release date April 30th 2013
- Breaking the Wrong by Calia Read – expected spring 2013
- Unravel by Calia Read – expected spring 2013
- Chosen by Paulina Ulrich – expected release: March/April 2013
- Knight & Stay by Kitty French – expected release: Mid April 2013
- Stages of Grace by Carey Heywood – expected release April 2013
- Faster We Burn by Chelsea M. Cameron – expected release April 2013
- Drowning in You by Rebecca Berto – expected release April 2013
- Extreme Love by Abby Niles – expected release date April 30th 2013
- Moon: 10 (New Species) by Laurann Dohner
Jenn Cooksey – Grab Your Pole Series Reading Order
This is a mature YA series, that I’ve seen mentioned a few times lately (as a recommendation). But when I get that recommendation, it is ADAMANT!
Considering the book titles and the series name, I was all… I dunno if I want to read about teens fishing, but… it’s not about that at all! After reading the synopsis, I realized they’re clever titles.
I just keep hearing just how goooood it is, so I must check ’em out!
Liz: Shark Bait… I truly believe you will love this book!!
Autumn: It’s truly one of my favorites. I’m telling you, they’re favorites. All-time favorites!
Rhonda: Goodness, just one. Well I’ve reread Shark Bait by Jenn Cooksey the most, I think. So I’ll go with that. <— (sidenote from Maryse: when I asked readers to tell me their ONE absolute favorite book ever).
Wow. I’ve gotta read these, considering those reactions. After all, my reading love started with YA books, and I didn’t miss “a thing” 😉 as long as I was feeling those butterflies, so… maybe it’s time that I re-visited the genre.
About book #1:
Previously homeschooled Camie Ramsey is being shoved into the shark-infested waters of public high school, where even helium filled, penguin bespeckled arm floaties likely won’t help keep her inexperienced, fifteen-year old head above water in that rip current of hormones and emotions.
Camie’s worldly wisdom might be severely lacking (i.e., the closest she’s come to being kissed was sitting too close to the TV whilst Jake Ryan leaned in to give Samantha that fateful 16th birthday kiss), but she does understand her only hope for survival is if she’s thrown some kind of “social” life preserver before she sinks like a freaking rock. However, what will her fate be when she endeavors to flag down the only lifeguard on duty, the enormously popular and ridiculously beautiful Tristan Daniels? The most sought after and virtually most unattainable guy in school who not only makes Camie’s heart flatline on a recurring basis, he’s also the one guy who seemingly doesn’t know she exists.Feeling like an inept piece of chum that could ultimately be swallowed by Jaws, can Camie get Tristan to rescue her from floundering in the treacherous deep, or is she destined to be Shark Bait?
Latest Paranormal & Contemporary Romance Book Releases – April 30th 2013
<— Colleen Hoover’s “This Girl” is finally out!! This is a look into the present with flashbacks to the past as Will recounts his own personal experiences, thoughts and heartache during “Slammed“. Will is the ultimate sweetie (not a bad-boy), and yet… the angst that surrounds this love story is palpable. My review to come shortly!
Oh and I added a few great looking bargains to the list, too! 🙂
BARGAINS:
- Forever Black by Sandi Lynn <— Nancy found us this reduced bargain!
- Music of the Heart by Katie Ashley <— (thanks Nancy!)
- Saved (Wanted) by Kelly Elliot <— (thanks Kathy!!)
- Stalk me. (The Keatyn Chronicles) by Jillian Dodd <— each book in this series! I’ve been hearing GREAT things!
- Kiss Me (The Keatyn Chronicles) by Jillian Dodd
- Date Me (The Keatyn Chronicles) by Jillian Dodd (thanks Alicia and Jules!)
- True Love Story by Willow Aster <– new addition to the bargain section!!
- Accidentally…Evil? (Accidentally Yours) by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff
- As Twilight Falls by Amanda Ashley
- Dark Wolf: 1 (Spirit Wild) by Kate Douglas
- Deceiving the Witch Next Door by Misa Bourbon Ramirez
- Forbidden Feast: Book Three of the Eternal Dead Series by Joelle Sterling
- Ivory (Manhatten ten) by Lola Dodge
- Moon: 10 (New Species) by Laurann Dohner <— ohhhh look!!!
- One for the Wicked: A Dark Mission Novel by Karina Cooper
- Spirit Sanguine by Lou Harper
- Wicked as She Wants (Blud) by Delilah S. Dawson
- Alien Adoration (Alien Next Door) by Jessica E. Subject
CONTEMPORARY:
- Don’t Hate the Player…Hate the Game by Katie Ashley <— new addition to today’s release post!!!
- Because of You (Playing with Fire, #2) by T.E. Sivec (book #2 after A Beautiful Lie (Playing with Fire, #1)
- Restore Me (Wrecked) by J.L. Mac <—- this is book #2 after Wreck Me which everyone seemed to love but had a major cliffhanger… (maybe relief in this one?)
- The Queen’s Consorts by Kele Moon
- An Affair of Deceit by Jamie Michele
- Back In the Game by Holly Chamberlin
- Bannon Brothers: Honor by Janet Daily
- Barefoot in the Sun (Barefoot Bay) by Roxanne St. Claire
- Buck Naked (Naked Cowboys) by Desiree Holt
- Can’t Stand the Heat by Shelly Ellis
- Cowboy Take Me Away (Rainbow Valley) by Jane Graves
- Extreme Love by Abby Niles <— fighter book (cage fighter)
- Fugitive Heart by Bonnie Dee & Summer Devon <– YAY! Surprise for me. I’m a big Bonnie Dee fan, and I had no idea she had a new one coming out today. *happy dance*
- Girl Three by Tracy March
- The Gorgeous Girls by Marie Wilson
- Half Moon Hill: A Destiny Novel (Destiny, Ohio) by Toni Blake <— rugged ex-biker gang member loner!!
- Headed for Trouble (Troubleshooters) by Suzanne Brockmann <— military men!
- Hitched (Promise Harbor Wedding) by Erin Nicholas
- Honey Pie (Cupcake Club) by Donna Kauffman <—- mmmmmm… the cover looks yummy!!
- If I Can’t Have You by Mary B. Morrison
- Lunch: A Novel by Karen Moline <– famous guy, uninterested woman… “… the seduction begins as Nick engages Olivia in a twisted, erotic game of control.”
- Midnight Secrets: The Wildefire Series (Wildfire) by Ella Grace
- No Strings Attached (Barefoot Williams) by Kate Angell <— looks like a sweet summer read!
- Rage: The Faces of Evil Series: Book 4 by Debra Webb
- The Right Bride: Book Three: The Hunted Series by Jennifer Ryan
- Someday, Someday, Maybe: A Novel by Lauren Graham <— from the star of Gilmore Girls
- Sun, Sand, Sex by Linda Lael Miller, Jennifer Apodaca, Shelley Laurenston
- True Colours by Jeanne Whitmee
- The Viagra Diaries by Barbara Rose Brooker
- As If You Never Left Me (Crimson Romance) by Katriena Knights <– Hrmm… this one caught my eye. Not my typical read, but I dunno. I’m curious. Married couple, big fight, she leaves him and a year later… he shows back up and it’s still intense between ’em. Musta been quite a fight for her to have left like that. Hrmmm…
- Beneath the Secrets Part 4 (Tall, Dark & Deadly) by Lisa Renee Jones
Christy Reece – Last Chance Rescue Series Reading Order
Jackie brought this to my attention and with a cover like that, I had to investigate!
Jackie: I love her books and her 1st Indie just went Live.
Susan: Thanks! Love her books!
About the series:
Meet the courageous men and women of Last Chance Rescue. Highly trained mercenaries with one priority and purpose, to rescue victims. With worldwide connections and a phenomenal success rate, LCR operatives find and rescue victims when all other avenues have been tried and failed. They do whatever it takes, no matter the risk, to rescue the innocent.
- Rescue Me: A Novel (Last Chance Rescue Trilogy)
- Return to Me: A Novel (Last Chance Rescue Trilogy)
- Run to Me: A Novel (Last Chance Rescue Trilogy)
- No Chance (Last Chance Rescue Trilogy 2)
- Second Chance
- Last Chance
- Sweet Justice: A Last Chance Rescue Novel
- Sweet Revenge: A Last Chance Rescue Novel
- Sweet Reward: A Last Chance Rescue Novel (Last Chance Rescue Novels)
- CHANCES ARE (Last Chance Rescue) <— just released and is her first “indie” release in this series!
Book Review – Outlaw by Nicole James
Outlaw
In the mood for an “easier” biker romance read? This one pretty much satiated my by biker sweet-tooth. It had a bit of that bad-a$$ thing going on, which is a must. I think it meant to have more, considering the initial subject matter and how they “handled” things, but it wasn’t quite to that gritty level. Still though, a touch of Kristen Ashley’s bad-boy speak, some drama a la motorcycle club (you know… territory issues, bad apples, witnesses… and “you don’t belong here” kinda stuff. ;)) and a whole lotta love. It had a bit of everything that some of our favorites had, but not quite enough to proclaim it a favorite. However, I was enjoying it and wanted to finish the book and can think back on it as a good “in-between” read.
I loved how it started, and thought it’d be that raw, throughout. Kidnapped girl is purchased by someone in an allied biker gang and by the time she is found by our biker-hero, she has been abused in every way.
He was not a man who usually got involved in other people’s problems. He stayed clear of what didn’t directly concern him, having learned in this life that he couldn’t afford to let himself be affected by a lot of the sh!t he saw, but this? F&@k. This he couldn’t stomach. As he looked down at her, something twisted painfully in his chest.
He “deals” his way into taking her into his possession, and plots his revenge against the bad apple. Except ’cause he’s kind of a bad-a$$ sweetheart, she fights him tooth and nail,
How many others would she be traded to? They all made her sick, and she let him know it the only way she could think of.
She spit in his face.
His eyes flashed for a moment as his head jerked back slightly. She realized her mistake immediately. Oh, God. Why had she done that?
… and he mostly lets her. Ahhhh I hearted him. So patient with her, and such a sweetheart.
“Godd@mn, woman! That’s twice now you’ve tried to kill me.” He stared down into her eyes. “I told you I wouldn’t hurt you. But you can only push a man so far, Angel.”
Poor thing. LOL! Except it’s bad when you think about her circumstances. She was in a much better situation, mind you, but who could blame her outrage?
“”You’re gonna live through this, and you’re gonna get past it.” Her head was tucked under his chin. “The pain that you’re feelin’, I swear, baby, it won’t stay.” He kissed the top of her head. “I’m not gonna let anything more happen to you.”
*sigh* He’s her knight in shining leather. Truly, he made me swoon at times.
And so for the first half of the book, bad things happen, and bad things are retaliated against. And all the while, the two are getting attached BIG TIME and his MC leader is warning him that he’s losing his focus. So you know… stuff. 😉 But I kept wondering, considering the crazy stuff that was happening, where was it all going?
Second half of the book made me go… ohhhhh okay, I see. And it really shifted gears. It was pretty good. I was kind of excited about where it would go, but… not quite mind-blowing enough for me to get over-excited.
Touching… yes, but biker-type danger stuff that could have really put me on the edge of my seat… didn’t go as far as I would have liked. Romantically, there were some angsty touches that I enjoyed (a certain claiming ritual… and other misunderstandings that had tons of potential), and were explored but not in enough personal detail for me to feel it. The story was there, but more like “told” vs. “lived”.
*shrug* So, I’d pin my good “in-between-read” proclamation on that. And while I mostly believed the bad-boy biker guy, sometimes I found him too be a bit too… affectionate? Overly wordy about it? Extra-expressive? He would go from hot to cold and back again. Less like an outlaw bad-a$$ and more like a love-struck poet. LOL! Okay maybe “poet” is pushing it, but you know. Right? Sometimes he was deliciously “UGH!!! OH NO HE DIDN’T!!!”
“I can’t promise you a thing. You understand?”
… and sometimes I’d think to myself, “Really? Would a guy like this really say this much… already?”
I dunno. Still a fun biker-read if you’re in the mood for a quick and easy romance read that delves into badder-than-bad-boy territory, without it getting too intense.
“You gonna touch me with your hands, the way you’re touchin’ me with those eyes, sweetheart?”
*blush* Okay!!! 😉
3 stars
P.S. This book review is brought to you from my newly summer-fied deck! LOL! Where the sun is shining and the flowers are blooming and I’m smiling away! 😀 My new favorite reading/blogging spot, and this was the very first review I’ve written out here.