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Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations – 01-14-2021

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HAPPY FRIDAY AND HAPPY LONG WEEKEND OF AMAZING THINGS ABOUT TO HAPPEN ALERT!!!!! I have a whole weekend of exploring a new city in Florida planned (well… the city is not new, BUT I AM to that city – Sarasota area… go figure!) You’d think I’d have spent Tim exploring it over my 20+ years in Florida but nope! This weekend it is.

So therefore I had some planning and packing to do, and NOW… time for me to build our list today. I have a ton of goodies already that I’ll be adding in the next early afternoon hours.

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT WE FOUND FOR THE WEEKEND :D !!

  • Darling Venom by Parker S. Huntington <— BACK ON THE LIST ‘CAUSE MONY ABSOLUTELY 5 STAR LOVED IT!!

Mony: Just finished it. Fabulous book. Raw, intense, emotional, sexy, witty, some banter, romance and love, with a dirty doctor thrown in. 🙂 Oh, and awesome writing. Was a 5★ for me.

Ana: Moni oh my freaking god I am reading Darling Venom, only 10% in and turning pages with trepidation

Aimee: Just finished Pretty Venom!! So good!! I shed a few tears with that one!! Thanks for the recommendation!!!

Maryse: GASPPPPP!!!!! 😮 This makes me excited!!

  • Sigma (Alpha Book 4) by Jasinda Wilder  <— LIVE!!! “…The night it happened, it seemed like an impossible nightmare. There was no name on the note. No hint of identity or reason or anything. A single word, on the notes line: “She.” Just those three letters. The next day, I received another note. It too contained a single word: “belongs.” A third note, the next day. This time, two words. Four letters. “To me.” Ten million dollars, or our daughter would die. And then, there was a knock on my door...”
  • Strings Attached by Riley Hart <— LIVE!! M/M ROMANCE!
  • Until Kendal by Victoria Pinder <— LIVE!!
  • A Governess of Unusual Experience (The Governess Bureau Book 5) by Emily E K Murdoch <— LIVE!!
  • Seducing the Doctor : Age Gap Romance (The Hartford Brothers Book 3) by JA Low <— LIVE!!
  • Beautiful Nightmare by Giana Darling <— LIVE!! DUET CONCLUSION ALERT!!! “…Bianca has finally found her rightful place amid the powerful Constantines. But all is not what it seems in this glittering new world. And Tiernan Morelli refuses to give her up…”
  • Rochester Trilogy by Skye Warren <— BACK ON THE LIST ‘CAUSE MORE LOVED IT!!

Swathi: I absolutely loved Skye Warren’s Rochester trilogy. Such poetic writing along with a healthy dose of suspense. And not to mention the steam factor which is off the charts!!

Cristina: I just finished it last week and I loved it! Definite steam factor! I also enjoyed the suspense!

Debra: I just started reading a new shifter book and I am loving the heroine! Payton from Unexpected Claim is super bad ass!

Harper: Just read an ARC for Pack Darling Two and I’m in love with this series. The author read everything the readers told her a wrote an amazing ending. I still hope I will convert one of you ladies to my sweet omegaverse addiction!

Mony: Another good book I read was Back in Black by Julie Kriss. About Ben, an edgy dirty-talking lawyer who dresses like a biker, and Charlotte, a smart & beautiful woman who needs his help to get her brother out of jail, and will do almost anything to convince him. 🙂 Ben is the magic in this story. 4-4.5★

Aimee: CASH’S FIGHT by Jamie Begley
I was really loved this one!!! I would say that it was 4-5* if it was for the unrealistic terrorist threat I would rate it at a 5 star… but it didn’t really take away from the story. I wish I would have known that this was in a series because I would have started from the first book. But since I didn’t know, I think I missed out on Shade’s story!!!!

  • One Night Only (Regency in Color Book 2) by Elise Marion <— LIVE!! HISTORICAL INTERRACIAL ROMANCE!! “…Thalia Ramsey has resigned herself to a quiet life running a respectable book shop in London’s West End. Nothing exciting ever happens in her world … until Stephen Dryden, His Grace the Duke of Westerfield, begins patronizing her establishment. Her girlish infatuation is completely ridiculous, and nothing will ever come of it. Yet, a heart’s hope is not so easily broken, especially when a chance encounter during a Vauxhall Gardens masquerade brings Thalia face-to-face with the duke…”
  • Bedlam Moon: A Reverse Harem, Paranormal Romance by Kathy Haan <— LIVE!!
  • Mortal Curse: Steamy Shifter Romance (Shadow Shifters Book 1) by Tia Didmon <— LIVE!!
  • Deadly Vows by Haley Stuart <— THIS BOOK MESSED WITH PAULA’S HEAD!!

Paula: …another intense book is called Deadly Vows the guys name is Luca and the girl is Elise – INTENSE – ABUSIVE to the point this one was difficult for me to read and get over…..

  • BETH IS READING THESE!!

Beth: Just started Autopsy by Patricia Cornwell and just finished reading City of the Dead by James Patterson. It’s a book about Maximum Rides daughter!

Mary Ann: Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah is amazing.

Alice: loved that one. So emotional.

Aimee: It always happens that I read a second in a series so the first one is called No Commitment and it had good ratings but it can be each one can be read as a stand-alone.

It’s a rockstar romance and a slow burn with a little angst and drama… not the full on like I like but a good read!

The 3rd in the series I think sounds really good because it deals with cheating 😳❤️

Aimee: I’m on a roll!!! Second good book in a row!!!

Just finished book one in a Russian mafia romance free on kindle unlimited called
Velvet Devil By: Nicole Fox

I would have to say 5 ⭐️ it was so good! It definitely had the Alphahole and I swear he showed no feelings.😳It has a strong female lead, but she definitely loses patience with him!!! Secret kid also!! it is a cliffhanger but I’m so excited to see how this one ends that I’m starting the second one called Velvet Angel.

  • Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score <— LIVE!!! LUCY SCORE ALERT!! HE DOESN’T DO DRAMA & NOW HE MET HER… “…Naomi wasn’t just running away from her wedding. She was riding to the rescue of her estranged twin to Knockemout, Virginia, a rough-around-the-edges town where disputes are settled the old-fashioned way…with fists and beer. Usually in that order. Too bad for Naomi her evil twin hasn’t changed at all. After helping herself to Naomi’s car and cash, Tina leaves her with something unexpected. The niece Naomi didn’t know she had. Now she’s stuck in town with no car, no job, no plan, and no home with an 11-year-old going on thirty to take care of...”
  • Making Her Mine (The Callahans Book 6) by Monica Murphy
  • Dusk Unveiled (Ravenwood Coven Book 2) by Carrie Ann Ryan

AUDIOBOOK L:DVERS!

➔➔ AND! Audiobook Matchmaker!! <— Find out which of YOUR Kindle books are available as audiobooks at a BARGAIN-PRICE! This is how it works. Click on that link & Amazon will show you all of your Kindle books that are also available as an audiobook at a seriously discounted price. This way, you can switch back and forth, seamlessly between your ebooks and your audiobooks. VERY COOL!

Aimee: So I finished an audible I purchased on the sale! It’s Bombshell by C D Reiss

I would give it 4* due to the Narrator’s pulling it off with the characters! Cute story about an actor who found out he has a 4 year old kid and he has to hire a babysitter to help!

Christian Fox is the male voice and one of my favorites!

PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )

  1. Mystic Veil: A Paranormal Women’s Fiction Novel: (Poppy’s Potions) (Haven Hollow Book 11) by J.R. Rain and H.P. Mallory – January 15th 2022
  2. Endgame Romance (Lost Daughter of a Serial Killer Book 3) by C.M. Stunich – January 16th 2022
  3. Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover – January 18th 2022
  4. On a Night Like This: the brand new funny and heartwarming romantic comedy from the international bestselling author by Lindsey Kelk – January 18th 2022
  5. What Might Have Been by Holly Miller – January 18th 2022
  6. Something So Sweet (Honey Hill Book 1) by Joy Avery – January 18th 2022
  7. Love & Other Disasters by Anita Kelly – January 18th 2022
  8. Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband?: A Novel by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn – January 18th 2022
  9. The Runaway Duchess by Joanna Lowell – January 18th 2022
  10. Made in Manhattan by Lauren Layne – January 18th 2022
  11. Sinner’s Game: Ronan and Brandy standalone romance (Saints and Sinners Book 4) by J. Kenner – January 18th 2022
  12. Lightning in a Mirror (Fogg Lake Book 3) by Jayne Ann Krentz – January 18th 2022
  13. Hold Me Forever by Layla Hagen – January 18th 2022
  14. Just One Spark: The Kingston Family by Carly Phillips – January 18th 2022
  15. Shallow | A Novel by Randi Cooley Wilson – January 18th 2022
  16. Green Envy (Sin Series Book 2) by Aleatha Romig – January 18th 2022
  17. Pack Darling Part Two Reverse Harem Omegaverse Duology by Lola Rock – January 18th 2022
  18. Hotwife by Kat Blackthorne – January 19th 2022
  19. Just Another Liar by Mandy Byatt – January 20th 2022
  20. The Poisoned Forest: A Wild Hunt Adventure (Hedge Dragon Series Book 1) by Yasmine Galenorn – January 25th 2022
  21. The Best Men by Lauren Blakely and Sarina Bowen – January 25th 2022
  22. Texas Homecoming (The Ryan Family, 2) by Carolyn Brown – January 25th 2022
  23. Take A Chance With Me: A With Me In Seattle Novel (With Me In Seattle – The O’Callaghans Book 5) by Kristen Proby – January 25th 2022
  24. Seoulmates by Jen Frederick – January 25th 2022
  25. Running Wild: a Novel by K.A. Tucker – January 25th 2022
  26. Dangerous Survivor (Crimson Point Series Book 7) by Kaylea Cross – January 25th 2022
  27. Highland Wolf: Highland Brides by Lynsay Sands – January 25th 2022
  28. Maddie Baker and the Cockamamie Killer by Denise Grover Swank – January 25th 2022
  29. Savage Road (Torpedo Ink Book 7) by Christine Feehan – January 25th 2022
  30. Always Someone’s Monster (Battle Crows MC Book 1) by Lani Lynn Vale – January 25th 2022
  31. The Resurrection (Unlawful Men) by Jodi Ellen Malpas – January 25th 2022
  32. Never Tell by Stacey Abrams and Selena Montgomery – January 25th 2022
  33. Secret Obsession (The Secret Series Book 7) by Jill Sanders – January 25th 2022
  34. His Lessons on Love: A Logical Man’s Guide to Dangerous Women Novel by Cathy Maxwell – January 25th 2022
  35. Claim Me (Vampire Wardens Resurrection Book 2) by Lisa Renee Jones – January 25th 2022
  36. Nothing but Ink: A Montgomery Ink: Fort Collins Novella by Carrie Ann Ryan – January 25th 2022
  37. Gorgeous Misery (Creeping Beautiful Book 3) by JA Huss – January 25th 2022
  38. The Queen of Curses by Jessica Sorensen – January 25th 2022
  39. Getting His Game Back: A Novel by Gia De Cadenet – January 25th 2022
  40. Indecent (The Phoenix Club Book 4) by Darcy Burke – January 25th 2022
  41. The Best of Both Wolves: Steamy, Action-Packed Wolf Shifter Romance (Red Wolf Book 2) by Terry Spear – January 25th 2022
  42. Black Heart (A Black’s Bandits Novel): HOT Heroes for Hire: Mercenaries by Lynn Raye Harris – January 25th 2022
  43. Kevin by Riley Edwards – January 25th 2022
  44. Munro by Kresley Cole – January 25th 2022
  45. Hauling Ashe (Road Trips & Romance) by L.B. Dunbar – January 27th 2022
  46. I Like You, I Hate Her (Something Like Love) by J.R. Rogue – January 27th 2022
  47. Getting Real by Emma Chase – January 31st 2022
  48. Axel’s Grind (Savage Hell MC Book 5) by K.L. Ramsey – January 31st 2022

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Sawyer Bennett has a brand new Hockey Romance series, and she’s today’s newsletter sponsor!

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<— SAWYER BENNETT FANS & SPORTS ROMANCE LOVERS… REJOICE!!! Baden: A Pittsburgh Titans Novel IS LIVE!!!!

Kathy: So excited for this book. I have been waiting for Baden’s story to see how his story evolves after his injury!! His story has been teased in previous books!

I can’t wait to start reading about another new team!! Congratulations on your new release!

A few posts from Sawyer Bennett’s Facebook page:

The Pittsburgh Titans organization suffered a devastating loss when their team plane crashed, killing all forty-two passengers aboard. This January, the team gets one step closer to getting back on the ice when Baden Oulett joins the coaching staff.

and…

A brutal attack changed their lives forever, but will their worst night set them on a path to their best days?

And to celebrate, Sawyer Bennett is today’s newsletter sponsor! She says:

Let’s talk Baden. More specifically, how much I love Baden. And Sophie. And Baden and Sophie. Look, I get it. It’s my book, so I’m biased. But maaaaan, do I LOVE Baden and Sophie!!

Baden Oulett has had a rough road, and the circumstances that brought him to Pittsburgh aren’t the best (understatement of the year right there). Even with all of that, this man is STILL a rock. A handsome, kind, caring, compassionate rock who refuses to let Sophie continue to be a victim to her demons. He doesn’t push. He doesn’t prod. He just…supports. And understands.

And in the process, just knocks you over with his swoonworthyness. It’s a word. I promise.

I wasn’t sure Sophie Winters was going to be the right match for Baden, but then it all just seemed…right. There was no other option for this man and that woman, who both lost so much, but ended up with so much more. I hope you’ll give Baden a chance to win your heart. I promise it will be worth it!

So what’s it about?

After suffering a horrific injury that threatens to end his career, Baden Oulett is about to learn that sometimes a fresh start is just what the doctor ordered.

I worked my whole life to achieve one goal—play professional hockey. As part of the defending Cup champion Arizona Vengeance, I was living my dream until one split second decision destroyed it all. Instead of lacing up my skates and hitting the ice, I’ve spent my days in rehab and physical therapy just so I could walk again. When a coaching opportunity with the Pittsburgh Titans is presented to me, I find myself with a career I had never considered but which allows me to continue being part of the sport that I love.

While my injuries are physical, the same can’t be said for the woman I rescued. Suffering from wounds that can’t be seen, Sophie Winters has withdrawn from the world in fear and guilt. I didn’t know Sophie before that fateful night and have only met her once since, but I refuse to let her face her demons alone. Determined to be a friend, I support Sophie in the only way I know how… by simply being there.

Through our shared trauma, Sophie and I begin to find peace within one another. As we grow closer, what started as friendship becomes more intimate until our broken pieces become one. But can a love born of anguish endure, or will the pain of our past prove too much to overcome?

Visit Sawyer online!

Reader Question – The book about the heroine that moves in with her grandparents & the twins named Royal & Rachel

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SM is looking for this book. Short and sweet question (and obviously a YA series, or new adult maybe?)

She asks:

can’t find the book name.

book series where the heroine’s mother dies she moves in with her grand parents and has a baby sister.

Hero has friends who are twins named royal and rachel and they also have a book in series.

There is an epilogue book.

Anyone have a guess?

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Reader Question – The MC book about the girl who runs coffee shop & is neighbors with someone in a motorcycle club.

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Monica is looking for this book! Gritty biker books, and I love when they offer protection!! 😀 *swoooon* Especially when the heroine is the complete opposite in every way of the bad-ass biker guy!

She asks:

What is the name of the motorcycle club romance book that is about a girl who runs coffee shop or a bakery and is neighbors with someone in a motorcycle club.

Her house gets vandalized and she admits she is hiding from her brother.

The president of the MC claims her.

Anyone have a guess?

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Reader Question – The book about the heroine that falls for a famous rock star after her fiancé plots his own murder… then comes back!

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Dee’s question is short and sweet, but just enough detail to spark someone’s memory I’m sure! Plus this one sounds like a crazy love triangle of sorts. Oooooh I can just imagine the drama!!

She asks:

need authors/book name pleaseeeee

Plot – Hero is big rock star.

Heroine is engaged to another man who plots his own murder to run away from the money lender.

Then he comes back to the heroine who is now in love with the rock star.

Anyone have a guess?

Jennifer: Connected by Kim Karr

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