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BETWEEN TODAY AND YESTERDAY’S AMAZING LIST, WE HAVE ALMOST ALMOST 50 NEW BOOKS including new ones by Penelope Ward, Skye Warren, Michelle Heard, Abbi Glines, Pam Godwin (trilogy conclusion!!) Carrie Anne Ryan, M. Robinson, Michele Hauf, Alanea Alder and more!!!

Don’t forget to check out: 

• 11 Monday Early Bird Book Releases – 08-26-2024 <— a few big stars on this one including Penelope Ward’s latest!
• Book Review – Solstice by Lisa Sorbe <— 4.5 stars!!! I read this in one sitting!
• Book Review – The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark <— 4.5 stars! Tasha’s J’s recommendation!
• Catherine Cowles – Sparrow Falls Series Reading Order <— These were in the #1 spot!
• Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations – 08-23-2024 <— Did you miss it? It’s a GREAT list!

Okay now… READER RECOMMENDATIONS & BARGAIN FINDS:

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Bitter Truth by Meredith Wild & Jillian Liota <— TWO WOUNDED HEARTS (THE SINGER & THE CHEF) “...After nine years in LA, aspiring singer Murphy Hawthorne leaves behind her broken dreams to return to her family’s vineyard. But as she helps open the property’s new restaurant, she faces a family still bitter about the fact she ever left, and old wounds quickly resurface. The only refreshing note is the handsome head chef, Wesley Hart...”

Fighting for Magnolia (Redemption Harbor Security Book 4) by Katie Reus <— SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE!! “...He promised forever, but then he left… Magnolia fell fast and hard for the boy her parents warned her about. He told her that he wanted to give her the world, but then vanished. Now she runs a successful company in New Orleans and her son is picking out colleges—but someone is lurking in the shadows, stalking her every move. And they won’t stop until she’s six feet under. Now he’s back and not going anywhere…“

Daydream: A Novel (The Maple Hills Series Book 3) by Hannah Grace <— THE HOCKEY PLAYER & THE TUTOR! “…When his procrastination lands him in a difficult class with his least favorite professor, Henry Turner knows he’s going to have to work extra hard to survive his junior year of college. And now with his new title of captain for the hockey team—which he didn’t even want—Henry absolutely cannot fail. Enter Halle Jacobs, a fellow junior who finds herself befriended by Henry when he accidentally crashes her book club…”

Barry (Hollister Book 5) by Kris Michaels <— EX-MILITARY SUFFERING FROM PTSD “…When Barry Marks literally sweeps Kathy Prentiss off her feet, she’s mesmerized. The bad boy with anger issues needs help, but he’s a flame she can’t resist. The chemistry between them is hotter than the long summer days of South Dakota. Their growing connection, built on mutual trust, seems to promise a new beginning for both of them...”

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Stay Real (Kincaid Brothers Book 8) by Kaylee Ryan <— FAKE DATING BECAUSE HE OVERHEARS HER… “...Maybe blurting out my imaginary relationship status to my nagging mother wasn’t the best idea. Declaring that I’m dating my boss’s brother-in-law, well, that was just wishful thinking and a lot of panic. To my embarrassment, they both overheard me. But Merrick not only offers to be my plus one, he agrees to fake date me for the next couple of months leading up to my sister’s wedding...”

Memories on the Lake (Book 3 Lake Placid) by Sage Parker <— HER HUSBAND JUST DIED… “...With her kids grown and out of the house, she’s facing a new phase of life. Alone. To make things worse, Pete was hiding a mountain of debt, throwing Bonnie into financial chaos. Determined to escape for a while, Bonnie decides to spend one last summer at the cherished family cabin in Lake Placid, a place brimming with memories. It’s supposed to be her sanctuary, but Jack, the friendly neighbor with an annoyingly persistent streak, keeps intruding on her solitude. Just when Bonnie thinks she’s alone, she stumbles upon a letter from Pete, hidden away with care…”

The Cozy Hideaway (Great Smoky Mountains Book 1) by Grace Meyers <— HER NEW SMALL TOWN LIFE & THE RUGGED HANDYMAN “…As she’s swept up in the quiet joys of small-town life, an ad in the local paper draws her to the rugged handyman Paul – and though his wicked humor sours first impressions, she soon warms to his rustic charms. But her past isn’t done with her yet. Faced with the daunting reality of fixing up her cabin – and with her Manhattan agents pressuring her to return to the big city – Laura must find the strength to commit to her new future… and maybe find true love along the way...”

Dale (HC Heroes Series Book 13) by Donna Michaels <— FORMER NAVY SEAL SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE “...Sadie, known for her creative spirit and generous heart, never expected her childhood crush, the stoic and handsome Dale, to turn her world upside down. As they work together to navigate the challenges of his father’s recovery, an undeniable attraction sparks between them. But when mysterious accidents start occurring at Dale’s father’s home, more than their budding relationship is at risk...”

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Given Our History: A Novel by Kristyn J. Miller <— SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE!! SHE ONCE REJECTED HIM… “…When Theodore Harrison is brought on for the fall semester as a visiting scholar, it’s an unexpected blast from Clara’s past. She hasn’t spoken to Teddy since rejecting him over a phone call ten years ago. Now that he’s here, she’s reminded of their time together at every turn: autumns spent at a sleepaway camp in the Blue Ridge Mountains, trading battered history books and burned CDs with the quiet, dark-haired boy she once fell in love with. That boy might’ve been her best friend, but the man teaching HIST-322 is a total stranger—or so she thinks…”

Hour of Surrender (The Unholy Angels Book 1) by Kat Le Veque <— LOVE AFTER LOSS!! HER CONTRACTOR IS ACTUALLY AN EX CIA-ASSASSIN “…After the death of her husband, Katharine “Kiki” Conrad moves back to her hometown of Pasadena, California with the intent of starting a new life. With her trusty French Bulldog, Stanley, by her side, Kiki buys an old fixer-upper and has big dreams of turning the home into a bed and breakfast. Unfortunately, the old home, known as Agua de la Vida, is more work than she anticipated. When a sexy contractor gives her an estimate to restore the place, Kiki is in a quandary – she is attracted to the blond, blue-eyed hunk, but repelled by the money he estimates a restoration of the house will eat up...”

Love Is in the Hair by Gemma Cary <— HER BEST FRIEND HAS FACIAL HAIR & IS BULLIED… “…A feminist coming-of-age comedy that follows the endless humiliations, unrequited obsessions, and all-consuming friendships of fifteen-year-old Evia Birtwhistle as she leads a body hair positive revolution at her school...”

Literary Larceny (A Shelf Indulgence Cozy Mystery Book 6) by S.E. Babin <— COZY MYSTERY!! “…When a colleague asks Dakota for help investigating a series of unexplained thefts, she jumps at the opportunity. What she doesn’t expect is to land in a whirlwind of murder, mayhem, and a mystery that might take everything from her…”

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Red River Road: A Novel by Anna Downes <— MYSTERY THRILLER!! SHE’S LOOKING FOR HER MISSING SISTER IN THE AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK… “...Using Phoebe’s social media accounts as a map, Katy retraces her sister’s steps, searching for any clues the police may have missed. Was Phoebe being followed? Who had she met along the way, and how dangerous were they? And then Katy’s path collides with that of Beth, who is on the run from her own dark past. Katy realizes that Beth might be her best—and only—chance of finding the truth, and the two women form an uneasy alliance to find out what really happened to Phoebe in this wild, beautiful, and perilous place...”

Mysterious Ways: A Novel by Wendy Wunder <— SHE HAS A POWER WHERE SHE KNOWS EVERYTHING… “...Seventeen-year-old Maya knows everything. When she looks at someone, she instantly knows their history, their private thoughts, their secret desires, their most tragic failures. Combine these private miseries with the general state of the world, and it’s easy to see why Maya’s power starts to get her down…”

The Man Feared by Darkness (Rooker Lindström Thriller Book 3) by Pete Zacharias <— SERIAL KILLER THRILLER!! “…The son of a serial killer, investigative reporter Rooker Lindström has been shadowed by death. He believes the worst is behind him, until a body is discovered in California that matches the MO of Tate Meachum, the Madman killer. But Meachum, who counted Rooker’s son among his victims, has been in prison all these years. Did Rooker help lock away the wrong man? Or is the latest kill the work of a copycat?…”

The Bookshop of Hidden Dreams (Dove Pond Series Book 4) by Karen Hawkins <— THE FOUND LOVE LETTERS! “…When an antique tin of love letters is found hidden in her family home, noted historian Tay Dove rushes home to Dove Pond to investigate. Tay is still reeling from a romantic betrayal, so she’s relieved to refocus her energies on her latest project: a biography of her great-great-grandmother Sarafina, a star reporter who began her career in Dove Pond in the late 19th century before abruptly leaving town. Tay believes the letters could be the key in solving what happened, but they only add to her questions—especially when they reveal a forbidden love affair with William Day, a wild youth who took part in a notorious train robbery. ..”

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With Love, Echo Park by Laura Taylor Namey <— TWO CUBAN TEENS & THEIR SPARKS FLYING… “…From the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, this novel follows two Cuban teens in LA’s Echo Park neighborhood who clash over their visions for the future, the secrets between their families…and the sparks flying between them…”

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➔➔ PREORDERS (coming soon!)

1. Catching Feelings : An Enemies to Lovers baseball romance (Orleans University Book 2) by Maren Moore – August 28th 2024
2. The Howl Nine Yards (Paranormal Dating Agency Book 81) by Milly Taiden – August 29 2024
3. Twist the Knife (Lost Kings MC Book 24) by Autumn Jones Lake – August 29 2024
4. Demon Hunter (The Collective Book 2) by Louisa Masters – August 29 2024
5. The Death King (Death Series Book 1) by Penelope Barsetti – August 29 2024
6. I Wish I Would’ve Warned You: A Stepbrother Romance by Whitney G. – August 30, 2024
7. A Bond in Flames (The Thornheart Trials Book 6) by Sherilee Gray – August 30, 2024
8. Sierra and Xavier’s Story (The Windsors) by Catharina Maura – August 30, 2024
9. Chaos Unleashed (Black Onyx Academy) Book 3 by Nikita Parmenter – August 30, 2024
10. The Blame Game: An M/M Hockey Romance (Relationship Goals Book 5) by Brigham Vaughn – August 30, 2024
11. Silver Moon (Vampire for Hire Book 32) by J.R. Rain – August 31st 2024

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