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Kristen Ashley’s latest “Making the Match: A River Rain Novel” is LIVE!! She was in love with him even though he was in love with his wife…

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Kristen Ashley’s latest “Making the Match: A River Rain Novel” is LIVE!!!! BLURB JOLT ALERT! HE WAS A FAMOUS TENNIS STAR & SHE WAS IN LOVE WITH HIM EVEN THOUGH HE WAS IN LOVE WITH HIS WIFE… 😉 GASP!!! Sounds like unrequited love/angsty romance fun (well, probably not so much fun for the characters, but us? YES!!!) And then this one part of the synopsis. HOLY. MOLY.

“…now Tom has made a terrible mistake. A mistake so damaging to the ones he loves, he feels he’ll never be redeemed.

Mika has never forgotten how far and how fast she fell when she met him, but Tom’s transgression is holding her distant from reaching out…”

To celebrate this release, Kristen (as well as her publisher, Blue Box Press) are sponsoring today’s newsletter!

The author says:

The wait is over, Chicklets!
Tom and Mika’s story, MAKING THE MATCH, is now available!
There’s tennis. There’s poetry. There’s angst. There’s paparazzi.
And you need to know all about Dr. Pierce.
The story of Dr. Tom Pierce [le sigh] and Mika Stowe, straight-up one of the coolest characters I’ve ever written.

So… what’s it about?

From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Ashley comes the new book in her River Rain Series, Making the Match.

Decades ago, tennis superstar Tom Pierce and “It Girl” Mika Stowe met at a party.

Mika fell in love. Tom was already in love with his wife. As badly as Tom wanted Mika as a friend, Mika knew it would hurt too much to be attracted to this amazing man and never be able to have him.

They parted ways for what they thought would be forever, only to reconnect just once, when unspeakable tragedy darkens Mika’s life.

Years later, the impossible happens.

A time comes when they’re both unattached.

But now Tom has made a terrible mistake. A mistake so damaging to the ones he loves, he feels he’ll never be redeemed.

Mika has never forgotten how far and how fast she fell when she met him, but Tom’s transgression is holding her distant from reaching out.

There are matchmakers in their midst, however.

And when the plot has been unleashed to make that match, Tom and Mika are thrown into an international intrigue that pits them against a Goliath of the sports industry.

Now they face a massive battle at the same time they’re navigating friendship, attraction, love, family, grief, redemption, two very different lives lived on two opposite sides of a continent and a box full of kittens.

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Latest Romance Book Releases – 09-20-2022

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<— HAPPY TUESDAY NEW RELEASE DAY!!! Right off the bat, a new one from Kristen Ashley sounds SO exciting to me.. full on angsty romance and heartache? YES PLEASE!!!

BLURB JOLTS!!! Making the Match (Kristen Ashley’s latest, and OMG I’m dying to know what the irredeemable transgression is! P.S. She’s in love with him but he’s in love with his wife…)

Don’t forget to check out:

READER RECOMMENDATIONS & BARGAIN FINDS:

  • The Ballers and Babes Collection by Lauren Blakely <— SUPER-BARGAIN BOOK BUNDLE!! “Sexy, charming football players and the feisty and fantastic women they fall for! Indulge in three bestselling sports romances from #1 NYT Bestseller Lauren Blakely in The Ballers and Babes Collection”
  • White Collar Brothers Complete Set by Piper Rayne
  • Savage: The Complete Savage Beast MC Collection Box Set by Hayley Faiman <— SERIES BUNDLE!! “Their members love one another like family and will do anything for the people they call their own—no questions asked, no task too small or dangerous. This journey will leave you full of emotions from the twist and turns of their wild rides. Are you ready to fall in love, lust, and maybe even a little hate with the Beasts?”
  • Unmissing: A Thriller by Minka Kent <— SUPER-BARGAIN THRILLER! HAPPILY MARRIED COUPLE & HIS PRESUMED DEAD FIRST WIFE SHOWS UP AT THEIR DOOR! GASP!! “...Merritt Coletto and her husband, Luca, have the life they dreamed of: a coastal home, a promising future, and a growing family. That dream ends with a late-night knock on the door. Weak, broken, and emaciated, it’s Luca’s first wife, Lydia. Missing for ten years, presumed dead, and very much alive, she has quite a story. Her kidnapping. A torturous confinement that should’ve ended with her dead. And finally, escape…”
  • Unexpected Ever After <— SUPER-BARGAIN ANTHOLOGY!! “…Unexpected Ever After brings you 17 brand new contemporary romance stories about finding love in the unexpected! Laugh, cry, and feel your heart beat again with these dazzling stories from some of today’s hottest authors!”

PARANORMAL/FANTASY/SCI-FI/DYSTOPIAN NEW RELEASES:

  1. Sweetwater and the Witch (A Harmony Novel Book 16) by Jayne Castle <— SHE’S A MATCHMAKER & HE REFUSES TO BE FIRED AS HER CLIENT… “…after she almost winds up the victim of a cult that believes she’s a witch, it’s easy to walk away from her dead-end career, ready for a new start. But where to find a job that would allow her to use her very specialized skill set? The answer is clear: she becomes a matchmaker. But even a successful matchmaker can’t find someone for everyone, and Ravenna considers Ethan Sweetwater her first professional failure. After nine failed dates, Ravenna knows it’s time to cut Ethan loose. But Ethan refuses to be fired as a client…”
  2. The Night and Its Moon by Piper CJ
  3. Jace: Alien Adoption Agency #12 by Tasha Black
  4. The Viper (Black Dagger Brotherhood: Prison Camp Book 3) by J.R. Ward <— J.R. WARD’S LATEST!! IN PRISON AFTER BEING FRAMED FOR KILLING HIS SHELLAN & THE NURSE THAT CARES FOR HIM!! “…he prays he’ll finally be reunited in the Fade with his mate…not knowing what revelations await him. Nadya is a self-taught nurse who does what she can to ease the suffering of the prisoners. When Kane comes under her care, she cannot help but empathize with his condition for very personal reasons—and as the guards take him away one last time, she fears he is facing a terrible death. After a daring rescue, Kane is offered a treatment that will change his very nature…”
  5. Odd Times for Sophie Feegle by Gwen DeMarco
  6. Prince of Storms (4 Princes Book 2) by Riley Storm
  7. Only Bad Options: A Galactic Bonds book by Jennifer Estep <— A SEER WITH PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY! “…when I point out a design flaw and a safety hazard in the new line of Kent Corp spaceships, everyone knows who I am—and wants to eliminate me. I might be a seer with a photographic memory, but I don’t see the trouble headed my way until it’s too late. Suddenly, I’m surrounded by enemies and fighting for my life. I don’t think things can get any worse until I meet Kyrion Caldaren, an arrogant Regal lord who insists that we have a connection, one that could be the death of us both…”
  8. Damian’s Conquest: Scanguards Hybrids #2 (Scanguards Vampires Book 14) by Tina Folsom
  9. Moon Duel (Kira Fairwood Book 3) by Aimee Easterling
  10. Devouring Darkness (An Heirs of Chicagoland Novel Book 4) by Chloe Neill <— CHLOE NEILL’S LATEST!! SHE’S THE ONLY BORN VAMPIRE!! “…As the only vampire ever born, and the daughter of two very powerful Chicago vampires, Elisa Sullivan knew her life was going to be…unusual. But she wanted to make her own way in the world, preferably away from her famous family. Then supernatural politics—and perhaps a bit of destiny—intervened, and Elisa had to steady her nerves and sharpen her steel to fight for the city of Chicago. Luckily, Connor Keene, son of the North American Central Pack’s Apex wolf, is right by her side…”
  11. Ensnared by the Alien Lord: A Sci-Fi Alien Romance (Lords of Destra Book 6) by Ella Blake
  12. The Kiss Curse: A Novel by Erin Sterling <— SHE’S A WITCH W/ A STORE & THEN HER COMPETITION SHOWS UP! “…Gwyn Jones is perfectly happy with her life in Graves Glen. She, her mom, and her cousin have formed a new and powerful coven; she’s running a successful witchcraft shop, Something Wicked; and she’s started mentoring some of the younger witches in town. As Halloween approaches, there’s only one problem—Llewellyn “Wells” Penhallow...”
  13. Tea Leaves & Troubled Spirits, (A Supernatural Southern Cozy Mystery about a Reluctant Ghost Whisperer) Confessions of a Closet Medium, Book 6 by Nyx Halliwell
  14. Shadow Wolf: A Rejected Mates Shifter Romance (Shadow Pack Book 1) by K. Easton

CONTEMPORARY NEW RELEASES:

  1. Making the Match: A River Rain Novel by Kristen Ashley <— FAMOUS TENNIS STAR & SHE’S IN LOVE WITH HIM EVEN THOUGH HE’S IN LOVE WITH HIS WIFE… “...Tom was already in love with his wife. As badly as Tom wanted Mika as a friend, Mika knew it would hurt too much to be attracted to this amazing man and never be able to have him. They parted ways for what they thought would be forever, only to reconnect just once, when unspeakable tragedy darkens Mika’s life. Years later, the impossible happens. A time comes when they’re both unattached. But now Tom has made a terrible mistake. A mistake so damaging to the ones he loves, he feels he’ll never be redeemed...”
  2. Half In: A Coming-of-Age Memoir of Forbidden Love by Felice Cohen
  3. Buried Deception (On the Edge Book 1) by Amanda McKinney
  4. Next of Kin: the brand new gripping and shocking legal crime thriller that you won’t want to miss in 2022!by Kia Abdullah
  5. Dreamland: A Novel by Nicholas Sparks <— NICHOLAS SPARKS!! TWO MUSICIANS FALLING IN LOVE & A MOM & HER SON RUNNING FROM HER ABUSIVE HUSBAND… “…In the course of a single unforgettable week, two young people will navigate the exhilarating heights and heartbreak of first love. Hundreds of miles away, Beverly will put her love for her young son to the test. And fate will draw all three people together in a web of life-altering connections . . . forcing each to wonder whether the dream of a better life can ever survive the weight of the past…”
  6. Hades (Sentinel Security Book 2) by Anna Hackett
  7. Don’t Let Me Go by Kelsie Rae
  8. State of the Union: A First Family Novel (First Family Series Book 3) by Marie Force <— HE’S THE PRESIDENT!! “…While he tries to strike the right tone to assure the American people that their new president is hard at work on their behalf, his wife, Metro Police Lt. Sam Holland is faced with one of the most confounding cases of her career and juggling some complex issues at home with the couple’s children…”
  9. All Is Bright: A Christmas Romance by RaeAnne Thayne
  10. Sagittarius (The Zodiac Queen Book 9) by Gemma James
  11. Mad With Love (Properly Spanked Legacy Book 3) by Annabel Joseph
  12. Drunk on Love by Jasmine Guillory <— HER ONE NIGHT STAND WALKS IN THE NEXT DAY… “…Margot Noble needs some relief from the stress of running the family winery with her brother. Enter Luke: sexy, charming, and best of all in the too-small world of Napa, a stranger. The chemistry between them is undeniable, and Margot is delighted that she lucked into the perfect one-night stand she’ll never have to see again. That is, until the winery’s newest hire, Luke, walks in the next morning. Margot is determined to keep things purely professional, but when their every interaction reminds her of the attraction still bubbling between them, it proves to be much more challenging than she expects…”
  13. The Love Dealer by B. Love
  14. The Lie: Rebels of Ridgecrest High (Book 2) by Belle Harper
  15. The Darkest Half (In the Company of Killers Book 8) by J.A. Redmerski <— SERIES FINALE!!! MUST BE READ IN ORDER! “...In the suspenseful conclusion of the In the Company of Killers series, Vonnegut will be revealed—to Izabel and Niklas’ shock and devastation—and the lives of the once thriving rogue Order led by Victor Faust will come full circle. And not everyone will make it out alive…”
  16. Daddy’s Little Baby Girl (Daddy Series Book 26) by Lila Fox
  17. Snowed In for Christmas: A Novel by Sarah Morgan
  18. Daddy Means Halloween (Bad Boy Daddies) by Lucky Moon
  19. Terrible Beauty (Molotov Betrothal Book 1) by Anna Zaires <— LATEST BY ANNA ZAIRES!! HER HUSBAND-TO-BE IS A MONSTER! “...I was betrothed to him. Now he’s come to claim me, slaughtering anyone standing in his way. My husband-to-be is a monster from a family as ruthless and powerful as mine, a man who deals in violence and destruction… a man terrifyingly like my father. For over a decade, he’s stalked me, shadowing my life. I fear him. I hate him. Worst of all, I want him…”
  20. Hating the Player (Campus Wallflowers) by Rebecca Jenshak
  21. SEAL’s Oath (Coronado Team 2 Book 4) by Makenna Jameison
  22. When in Rome: A Novel by Sarah Adams <— FAMOUS POP STAR HEADS OUT TO A SMALL TOWN FOR A BREAK… “…When Noah Walker finds Amelia on his front lawn in her broken-down car, he makes it clear he doesn’t have the time or patience for celebrity problems. He’s too busy running the pie shop his grandmother left him and reminding his nosy but lovable neighbors to mind their own damn business. Despite his better judgment, he lets her stay in his guest room—but only until her car is fixed—then she’s on her own. Then Noah starts to see a different side of Rae Rose—she’s Amelia: kindhearted and goofy, yet lonely from years in the public eye...”
  23. Brody’s Beast (Terkel’s Team Book 7) by Dale Mayer
  24. Take Me To The Lake: A Billionaire, Mountain Man Romance (Mountain Men of Whiskey River Book 3) by Kaci Rose
  25. Something in the Heir: A Novel by Suzanne Enoch <— HER INHERITANCE RULES!! “...Smart, capable heiress Emmeline Pershing will do anything to keep her beloved home; and all it takes is an arranged marriage and a teeny white lie to fulfill her family’s silly inheritance rules. But now her little fib means that she and her completely unsuspecting husband are going to inherit big — and very messy! —trouble…”
  26. Bounty (Brantley Walker: Off the Books Book 8) by Nicole Edwards
  27. Danger Rising (Red Stone Security Series Book 20) by Katie Reus
  28. The Road to Christmas: A Sweet Holiday Romance Novel by Sheila Roberts
  29. The Devil and the Debutante (The Heart of a Duke Book 20) by Christi Caldwell <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!! INNOCENT DEBUTANTE!! “…Lady Faith Brookfield hasn’t forgotten the night she entered Forbidden Pleasures and crossed paths with the dark, seductive gaming hell owner. That night, however, she discovered more than a dangerous attraction, she also uncovered dangerous secrets–ones that can avenge past wrongs against her aunt and save other young women from suffering a similar fate...”
  30. A Season for Spies (Deception and Discipline Book 5) by Golden Angel <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!!
  31. About Last Night by Aimee Nicole Walker
  32. A Merry Little Meet Cute: A Novel by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone <— THE ADULT FILM STAR & HER OLD BOY BAND CRUSH!! “...Bee Hobbes (aka Bianca Von Honey) has a successful career as a plus-size adult film star. With a huge following and two supportive moms, Bee couldn’t ask for more. But when Bee’s favorite producer casts her to star in a Christmas movie he’s making for the squeaky-clean Hope Channel, Bee’s career is about to take a more family-friendly direction. Forced to keep her work as Bianca under wraps, Bee quickly learns this is a task a lot easier said than done. Though it all becomes worthwhilewhen she discovers her co-star is none other than childhood crush Nolan Shaw, an ex-boy band member in desperate need of career rehab...”
  33. Take It from Me: A Novel by Jamie Beck
  34. Goal Chaser (Las Vegas Vipers Book 6) by Stacey Lynn
  35. Endless Beauty (Tease Book 1) by Lisa Helen Gray <— SHE’S A STRIPPER & HE’S A FIGHTER!! “…Strippers aren’t the cliché people make them out to be. At least, me and my friends aren’t. Life is meant to be lived, and I intend to live it to the fullest. Which is why when I meet him, I make a wager. If we meet again, we can continue where we left off. I never thought I’d see him again. And much less at Tease, the strip club I work at. Now I need him to look beneath the pretty exterior and see the endless beauty inside...”
  36. SEAL’s Tempest: An Enemies to Lovers Protector Romance (Red Falcon Team Book 2) by Lynne St. James
  37. Dillon’s Heart: A Curvy Girl Instalove Romance by Loni Nichole
  38. The Firefighter’s Secret Baby (Courage County Fire & Rescue) by Mia Brody
  39. Starting Over in Boothbay (A Second Chance Romantic Mystery Book 4) by Sage Parker
  40. Vanessa Jared’s Got a Man: A Novel by LaQuette <— OH HELL NO!!! SHE HAS HER GRANDMOTHER’S RING!!! “…a sexy sheriff shows up on Vanessa’s doorstep wanting her to help him keep his little sister from marrying her no-good ex. Vanessa is not down for this at all. She wants nothing to do with her ex…until she spots a photo of her ex’s new fiancee wearing her grandmother’s ring–which he clearly stole from her. So now it’s on...”
  41. Long Shot (Lauderdale Knights Book 3) by Kat Mizera
  42. Targets and True Love (Holidays and Heroes Book 3) by Patricia D. Eddy

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  1. The Viper (Black Dagger Brotherhood: Prison Camp Book 3) by J.R. Ward
  2. Making the Match: A River Rain Novel by Kristen Ashley
  3. Dreamland: A Novel by Nicholas Sparks
  4. Sweetwater and the Witch (A Harmony Novel Book 16) by Jayne Castle
  5. State of the Union: A First Family Novel (First Family Series Book 3) by Marie Force
  6. All Is Bright: A Christmas Romance by RaeAnne Thayne
  7. Drunk on Love by Jasmine Guillory
  8. Only Bad Options: A Galactic Bonds book by Jennifer Estep
  9. Terrible Beauty (Molotov Betrothal Book 1) by Anna Zaires
  10. Devouring Darkness (An Heirs of Chicagoland Novel Book 4) by Chloe Neill
  11. A Merry Little Meet Cute: A Novel by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone
  12. When in Rome: A Novel by Sarah Adams
  13. The Kiss Curse: A Novel by Erin Sterling
  14. Something in the Heir: A Novel by Suzanne Enoch
  15. The Road to Christmas: A Sweet Holiday Romance Novel by Sheila Roberts
  16. Snowed In for Christmas: A Novel by Sarah Morgan
  17. Don’t Let Me Go by Kelsie Rae
  18. Take It from Me: A Novel by Jamie Beck
  19. Vanessa Jared’s Got a Man: A Novel by LaQuette

PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )

  1. Ending The Game (The Risks We Take Duet Book 2) by Bella Matthews | Sep 21, 2022
  2. Arranged Hearts (Chained Hearts Duet Series Book 6) by T.L. Smith – September 26th 2022
  3. Wilder Love: A Second Chance Standalone Romance (Love and Chaos) by Emery Rose | Sep 26, 2019
  4. After the Bite: A Novel (An Argeneau Novel Book 35) by Lynsay Sands – September 27th 2022
  5. Falling Stars by Fern Michaels – September 27th 2022
  6. Flare (Steel Brothers Saga Book 23) by Helen Hardt – September 27th 2022
  7. Wingspan : A Westbrook Elite Standalone by Cambria Hebert – September 27th 2022
  8. INFINITE POSSIBILITIES (MEN OF ACTION Book 3) by Brenda Jackson – September 27th 2022
  9. Shattered (Triple Canopy Book 7) by Riley Edwards – September 27th 2022
  10. Black Velvet: A Black’s Bandits Novel by Lynn Raye Harris – September 27th 2022
  11. Primal Lust (To Be Claimed Saga Book 3) by Willow Winters – September 27th 2022
  12. Duke Most Wicked: A Wallflowers vs. Rogues Novel by Lenora Bell – September 27th 2022
  13. After the Bite: An Argeneau Novel by Lynsay Sands – September 27th 2022
  14. Upper Hand by Amelia Wilde – September 27th 2022
  15. The Dark King (Deviant Kings Book 1) by Gina L. Maxwell – September 27th 2022
  16. How the Wallflower Was Won (Last Chance Scoundrels Book 2) by Eva Leigh – September 27th 2022
  17. Bad Rebound (Billionaire’s Club: Bad Brothers Book 1) | by Elise Faber – September 27th 2022
  18. Blood Diamond: A Dark Cartel Romance (Diamante de Sangre Book 1)(El Mundo de Sangre Book 4) by Lana Sky – September 27th 2022
  19. The Trouble with Us by Carmen Jenner – September 27th 2022
  20. Devil’s Own: A Dark Mafia Romance (Diablos Cartel Book 2) by Aidèe Jaimes – September 27th 2022
  21. White Lies by Lisa Renee Jones – September 27th 2022
  22. Coen: A Pittsburgh Titans Novel by Sawyer Bennett – September 27th 2022
  23. The Duke’s Rules Of Engagement by Jennifer Haymore – September 27th 2022
  24. Dirty Steal (Dirty Players Book 2) by Lauren Blakely and KD Casey – September 28th 2022

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Monday Early Bird Book Releases – 09-19-2022

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HAPPY MONDAY EARLYBIRDS DAY!!! Two HUGE early birds just went live extra early, so this list is already super-exciting!!! Bear with me while I fill this list with goodies over the next hour or so. 😉

THREE THINGS:

1.) I tried a brand new (new-to-us) restaurant on Saturday, and devoured the most amazing fish and chips (one of my comfort meals) but the fried fish was HOGFISH!!! OMG SO YUMMY! The place is in “Casey Key” and it’s called “Deep Lagoon” (that picture… that’s pretty much where we were sitting – so pretty!!!). Everything there looked delicious and what we ordered certainly was (grouper fingers & coconut shrimp as an appetizer), and a Bloody Mary for me that had a “colossal shrimp” on it. Fantastic.

2.) I’m going full on “keto” (or at least full on super-low carb) again as of this week. I stocked up on Keto-worthy foods over the weekend, and let everyone in the house know that while I will eat with them at dinner time, my supper *might* be different from theirs. Hilarious how most of the food I buy (for myself but open to anyone who has interest in eating it – like my mashed cauliflower – instead of mashed potatoes – my boyfriend gagged after trying it… LOL!!! and my Konjac spaghetti noodles that his boys say look like alien noodles 😉 ), the boys squawk at the majority of it. LOL!! I’m too much of a “weird-healthy eater” for them, I guess. I do love my veggies, and my Mediterranean goodies (like my tzatziki sauce – best thing ever!!, tabbouleh (I have an amazing Lebanese restaurant near me where I get this – but also Publix has their own that they make and it’s amazing too – and it’s more parsley and mint than bulgar wheat so I feel like it’s super low carb enough), stuffed grape leaves <— though the last one isn’t considered Keto due to the rice). Oh and my Keto snacks (like salt and vinegar seaweed crisps)

3.) My huge puppy dog got a case of the ZOOOOOOMIES last night and caught a corner as he was rounding it as fast as he could (but missed), and wouldn’t you know it… he dented the wall – so hard that it popped a chuck/chip of the paint off of the other corner while he was at it. Luckily it’s a small dent and can be easily fixed, but really dude? REALLY??? *sigh* I love him but he’s an absolute mess.

LOOK WHAT JUST WENT LIVE :D !!!

Linda: Maryse Memories of a Life by Jewel E Ann is now set for release Sept 19th!! I’m very excited as I was waiting until both were released before diving in!

Alice: Jewel just announced that the duet will be in KU immediately, She was originally going to wait to put it in KU. And book number two will be released early, I believe September 19 now.

  1. The Rules of Dating by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland <— IN CASE YOU MISSED THIS ONE YESTERDAY, I’M REPOSTING IT TODAY! LIVE!!! SUNDAY SURPRISE EARLY RELEASE ALERT!!! PENELOPE WARD & VI KEELAND ALERT!! SHE HAD A “GET TOGETHER” & HER LANDLORD SAW THE WHOLE THING!!

    “…the invitees were all the women I’d found out my boyfriend was talking to behind my back. When the guest of honor walked in—aka my now ex—things took a turn…

    Unfortunately, a stranger witnessed the whole blowout. I was in a mood that night and ended up giving this gorgeous guy an attitude, too. As if my night could get any worse, before he stormed off, he informed me he was actually my landlord.

    Colby Lennon, along with three of his friends, owned the building where my tattoo shop was located. He and I were total opposites. ..”

  2. That Look by Alexis Winter <— ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS!! “…As CEO of my family’s brewing empire, I’ve had one dream, to build my own legacy. Fifteen minutes ago, the one woman I can’t stand marched her perfect, uptight backside into my boardroom and stole it from me. Amelia Blanc, heir to the Blanc wine fortune and now…my new business partner. I’ve known about the Blanc family for years and I’ve done my fair share of stoking the rumor fire surrounding their unethical behavior. Like when I lost it at my brother’s wedding reception and made a few not so tasteful accusations to her face in front of everyone. So imagine my surprise, when after apologizing to her and thinking we’ve called a truce, I walk into my boardroom and see her standing there with a pearly white smile plastered on her face that says: I win…”
  3. Ink’s Whirlwind (Iron Punishers MC Book 2) by Ciara St James
  4. The Book Club On Waverly Lane by Rachel Hanna
  5. Wildest Dreams by Giana Darling <— GIANA DARLING’S LATEST!! HE IS HER GUARDIAN!!! “…Tiernan Morelli is ruthless, powerful, dangerously irresistible. And Bianca’s new guardian. He’s not a good man, but she is drawn to him in a way she’s never felt before. Little does she know Tiernan has plans for her, and she will submit to his dangerous temptation...”
  6. Auctioned to the Lumberjack (Highest Bidder) by Hope Ford
  7. Faking It For The Boss (Spicy Office Secrets) by Lydia Hall
  8. Only Mine (Only One Book 3) by Kennedy Fox
  9. Shielded by the Cowboy (WEST Protection Book 9) by Em Petrova
  10. Hunted in Darkness (Aspen Pack Book 2) by Carrie Ann Ryan <— PARANORMAL!! SHE HAS TO SAVE HIM! “…Skye Jamenson-Anderson knows the legacy she must live up to. She’s the daughter of warriors and the granddaughter of the late Alphas who sacrificed everything so their den could survive. Though she feels she doesn’t have a place in her Pack, she does everything in her power to keep them and their allies alive—including saving the Aspen Alpha...”
  11. Guarded by the Marshal: A Small Town Romantic Suspense (In Clear Sight Book 1) by Kennedy L. Mitchell
  12. Ruthless Blood (The Vampyres’ Source Book 1) by R.L. Caulder and M. Sinclair
  13. Into The Dark (The Dark Duology Book 2) by Scarlett Drake
  14. Titan (Phoenix Fighters Book 1) by Chantal Fernando <— BEST MUAY THAI FIGHTER!!! “…I’m one of the best muay thai fighters of my time. It wasn’t always like this, I wasn’t always on top of the world. Once upon a time, I was beneath it. But what do I do when the woman from my hell meets me in my heaven? What I do best. Fight…”
  15. Screw (Malicious Monks MC Book 3): MC Romance Kidnapped (Malicious Monks MC (MC Romance Club Series)) by Autumn Summers
  16. A Taste of Torment (Shadow Hills Academy: Relentless Book 1) by Stacey Trombley
  17. Made To Be Yours: A Forbidden Age Gap Romance (Yours In Seattle Book 2) by Eve Sterling
  18. Accidental Kidnapping: A Reverse Harem Dark Romance by Veronica Hemlock <— SHE STUMB:ED INTO THE WRONG HOUSE!! “…When my car died as I ran from a dangerous man, I never expected to find myself in an even worse situation. What was meant to be a simple call for help ended up being the worst night of my life. Three men made a terrible mistake when they thought I was someone else...”

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  1. The Rules of Dating by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland
  2. Hunted in Darkness (Aspen Pack Book 2) by Carrie Ann Ryan

PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )

  1. Making the Match: A River Rain Novel by Kristen Ashley | Sep 20, 2022
  2. Half In: A Coming-of-Age Memoir of Forbidden Love by Felice Cohen – September 20, 2022
  3. Buried Deception (On the Edge Book 1) by Amanda McKinney | Sep 20, 2022
  4. Next of Kin: the brand new gripping and shocking legal crime thriller that you won’t want to miss in 2022!by Kia Abdullah | Sep 20, 2022
  5. Ending The Game (The Risks We Take Duet Book 2) by Bella Matthews | Sep 21, 2022
  6. Arranged Hearts (Chained Hearts Duet Series Book 6) by T.L. Smith – September 26th 2022
  7. Wilder Love: A Second Chance Standalone Romance (Love and Chaos) by Emery Rose | Sep 26, 2019
  8. After the Bite: A Novel (An Argeneau Novel Book 35) by Lynsay Sands – September 27th 2022
  9. Memories of a Life: Colten & Josie: Part Two (Life Series Duet Book 2) by Jewel E. Ann – September 27th 2022
  10. Falling Stars by Fern Michaels – September 27th 2022
  11. Flare (Steel Brothers Saga Book 23) by Helen Hardt – September 27th 2022
  12. Wingspan : A Westbrook Elite Standalone by Cambria Hebert – September 27th 2022
  13. INFINITE POSSIBILITIES (MEN OF ACTION Book 3) by Brenda Jackson – September 27th 2022
  14. Shattered (Triple Canopy Book 7) by Riley Edwards – September 27th 2022
  15. Black Velvet: A Black’s Bandits Novel by Lynn Raye Harris – September 27th 2022
  16. Primal Lust (To Be Claimed Saga Book 3) by Willow Winters – September 27th 2022
  17. Duke Most Wicked: A Wallflowers vs. Rogues Novel by Lenora Bell – September 27th 2022
  18. After the Bite: An Argeneau Novel by Lynsay Sands – September 27th 2022
  19. Upper Hand by Amelia Wilde – September 27th 2022
  20. The Dark King (Deviant Kings Book 1) by Gina L. Maxwell – September 27th 2022
  21. How the Wallflower Was Won (Last Chance Scoundrels Book 2) by Eva Leigh – September 27th 2022
  22. Bad Rebound (Billionaire’s Club: Bad Brothers Book 1) | by Elise Faber – September 27th 2022
  23. Blood Diamond: A Dark Cartel Romance (Diamante de Sangre Book 1)(El Mundo de Sangre Book 4) by Lana Sky – September 27th 2022
  24. The Trouble with Us by Carmen Jenner – September 27th 2022
  25. Devil’s Own: A Dark Mafia Romance (Diablos Cartel Book 2) by Aidèe Jaimes – September 27th 2022
  26. White Lies by Lisa Renee Jones – September 27th 2022
  27. Coen: A Pittsburgh Titans Novel by Sawyer Bennett – September 27th 2022
  28. The Duke’s Rules Of Engagement by Jennifer Haymore – September 27th 2022
  29. Dirty Steal (Dirty Players Book 2) by Lauren Blakely and KD Casey – September 28th 2022

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A few Sunday Super-Sales! These BESTSELLERS OF 2022 are on sale right now!

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Big hit books that were bestsellers in 2022 (most… recent releases!!) are on sale right now! In fact, I just one-clicked that one there to the left that sounds right up my domestic thriller angsty alley, and I LOVE those two authors together, so you KNOW I’m on this ASAP.

So while I was getting excited over that one, I decided to just make a list of the ones I’ve been eyeing since their release, that are on sale for TODAY ONLY (well… until they are on sale again in the future, that is. 😉 )

LET’S READ!!!!

  • The Rules of Dating <— FIRST!! LIVE!!! SUNDAY SURPRISE EARLY RELEASE ALERT!!! PENELOPE WARD & VI KEELAND ALERT!! SHE HAD A “GET TOGETHER” & HER LANDLORD SAW THE WHOLE THING!!

    “…the invitees were all the women I’d found out my boyfriend was talking to behind my back. When the guest of honor walked in—aka my now ex—things took a turn…

    Unfortunately, a stranger witnessed the whole blowout. I was in a mood that night and ended up giving this gorgeous guy an attitude, too. As if my night could get any worse, before he stormed off, he informed me he was actually my landlord.

    Colby Lennon, along with three of his friends, owned the building where my tattoo shop was located. He and I were total opposites. ..”

  • The Golden Couple: A Novel by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen <— SUPER-SALE THAT I JUST ONE-CLICKED!! DOMESTIC THRILLER!! The “seemingly perfect” couple with a child (except she had an affair and is trying to fix things)… so…they find a therapist “…Avery is a therapist who lost her professional license. Still, it doesn’t stop her from counseling those in crisis, though they have to adhere to her unorthodox methods. And the Bishops are desperate. When they glide through Avery’s door and Marissa reveals her infidelity, all three are set on a collision course. Because the biggest secrets in the room are still hidden, and it’s no longer simply a marriage that’s in danger…” <— EEEEEEEP!!!
  • The Gray Man (A Gray Man Novel Book 1) by Mark Greaney <— SUPER-BARGAIN TODAY!! EXCELLENT MOVIE!! I didn’t realize it was a book, but it’s on super-sale today)!! “…To those who lurk in the shadows, he’s known as the Gray Man. He is a legend in the covert realm, moving silently from job to job, accomplishing the impossible and then fading away. And he always hits his target. Always. But there are forces more lethal than Gentry in the world…”
  • The Old Man by Thomas Perry <— I WATCHED THIS SERIES!! Pretty darn great… but left on quite a cliffhanger. 😉 Maybe this book would relieve that?
  • Summer Island: A Novel by Kristin Hannah <— SUPER-SALE KRISTEN HANNAH ALERT!! HER NOW-FAMOUS MOM ABANDONED HER & SHE’S PLANNING A TELL-ALL… “...Years ago, Nora Bridge walked out on her marriage and left her daughters behind. She has since become a famous radio talk-show host and newspaper columnist beloved for her moral advice. Her youngest daughter, Ruby, is a struggling comedienne who uses her famous mother as fuel for her bitter, cynical humor. When the tabloids unearth a scandalous secret from Nora’s past, their estrangement suddenly becomes dramatic: Nora is injured in an accident and a glossy magazine offers Ruby a fortune to write a tell-all about her mother. Under false pretenses, Ruby returns home to take care of the woman she hasn’t spoken to for almost a decade...”
  • Beautiful: A Novel by Danielle Steel <— SUPER-SALE & I WANT TO READ THIS SO BAD!! FAMOUS MODEL RAVAGED BY AN EXPLOSION “…The beloved daughter of a hardworking single mother, she has always preferred spending time at home or with her kindhearted boyfriend to attending lavish parties. When a quick getaway presents a welcome break on the heels of Paris Fashion Week, and before a Vogue cover shoot in Tokyo, Veronique is thrilled, eager to escape the mayhem of her busy schedule.  Then, out of nowhere, a tragic explosion at Zaventem Airport in Brussels changes her life forever. The ruthless terrorist attack has the entire world on edge. Veronique finds herself hospitalized and alone, devastated to learn that the blast has killed both of the people she loved most. She is also forced to confront the harsh reality that she has been severely injured, her famous appearance forever altered…”
  • On Rotation: A Novel by Shirlene Obuobi <— SUPER-SALE!! SHE FAILS HER MEDICAL EXAM!! “...it quickly all falls apart: her boyfriend dumps her, she bombs the most important exam of her medical career, and her best friend pulls away. And her parents, whose approval seems to hinge on how closely she follows the path they chose, are a lot less proud of their daughter. It’s a quarter life crisis of epic proportions. Angie, who has always faced her problems by working “twice as hard to get half as far,” is at a loss. Suddenly, she begins to question everything: her career choice, her friendships, even why she’s attracted to men who don’t love her as much as she loves them. And just when things couldn’t get more complicated, enter Ricky Gutierrez— brilliant, thoughtful, sexy, and most importantly, seems to see Angie for who she is instead of what she can represent…”
  • Out of the Corner: A Memoir by Jennifer Grey <— SUPER-SALE & I ONE-CLICKED THIS ONE TOO! I love autobiographies and the reviews on this one are incredible!! “…With self-deprecating humor and frankness, she looks back on her unbridled, romantic adventures in Hollywood. And with enormous bravery, she shares the devastating fallout from a plastic surgery procedure that caused the sudden and stunning loss of her professional identity and career…”
  • Abandoned in Death by J. D. Robb <— SUPER-SALE!! J.D. ROBB!!! KILLER TARGETING MOTHERS! “…When Eve discovers that other young women—who physically resemble the first victim—have vanished, the clock starts ticking louder. But to solve this case she will need to find her way into a hidden place of dim light and concrete, into the distant past, and into the cold depths of a shattered mind…”
  • Little Secrets: A Novel by Jennifer Hillier <— SUPER-SALE!!! AND SO MANY IN OUR CREW LOVED IT!

Shirley: Little Secrets was ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! Highly recommend on audio…the narrator was terrific. SO many twists and turns, I could never guess what was going to happen next! This will definitely be one of my fav’s for 2020! Maryse, you have to read/listen to this. 5++++ stars!

Nay: …listening to Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier. I’m at 70% and I can’t wait to get back to it. So far it’s REALLY good. And the narration is wonderful!

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Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations – 09-16-2022

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The Rules of Dating <— SUNDAY SURPRISE EARLY RELEASE ALERT!!! PENELOPE WARD & VI KEELAND ALERT!! SHE HAD A “GET TOGETHER” & HER LANDLORD SAW THE WHOLE THING!!

“…the invitees were all the women I’d found out my boyfriend was talking to behind my back. When the guest of honor walked in—aka my now ex—things took a turn…

Unfortunately, a stranger witnessed the whole blowout. I was in a mood that night and ended up giving this gorgeous guy an attitude, too. As if my night could get any worse, before he stormed off, he informed me he was actually my landlord.

Colby Lennon, along with three of his friends, owned the building where my tattoo shop was located. He and I were total opposites. ..”

HAPPY FRIDAY AND HAPPY WEEKEND EVERYONE!! I’m building today’s book finds list and then I think I’m going to sink into a book, myself. Every few chapters, I might post a few extra readers questions to play with too. 😉

THREE THINGS

1.) While making book blog lists, and posting reader questions, I’ve been devouring the new “Twilight Zone” series (since I’m a huge fan of Jordan Peele). Some are actually pretty great episodes (some corny or way too convoluted), but I’m still enjoying the series big time. I’d venture to say I enjoy way more of the episodes in Season 2! It’s almost… scarier. Creepier. But season 1 had some great doozies too – especially episode 2 —> ooooof how clever!!)

2.) I swear my dog is part human (or was in a past life). He understands everything it seems and learns so quickly. He’s the smartest dog I’ve ever known (without any real training) and I can’t believe how lucky I am. He picked up on “going outside” within 3 days that we were in this new house (and he was just a baby still). He actually knocks on the sliding glass door to be let out (and back in again). SO SMART.

3.) His favorite thing is dragging his blankie around like “Linus” (so CUTE – he even brings it to visitors in our house when he “accepts” them) and this pineapple is his new favorite toy (though he hasn’t figured out the treat part yet).

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

➔➔ Two months of Kindle Unlimited for a super-deal (or one month free trial)!

  • Music & Lyric: A Standalone New Adult by Jasinda Wilder <— JASINDA WILDER’S LATEST IS LIVE!! HE’S A MUSIC PRODIGY & SHE’S A SONGWRITER & THEY END UP AT THE SAME MUSIC SCHOOL TOGETHER… “…Lyric Walker is a songwriter. It’s her one true passion. Too bad her restrictive but well-meaning parents don’t see songwriting as a legitimate career choice for a young woman of Lyric’s elite pedigree. To appease them and still pursue music, she attends Eastman School of Music for opera, for which she has extreme talent but little passion. Amos and Lyric find their way into adulthood, and together they face the ultimate challenge when an unexpected loss forces Amos to rethink all he holds true…”
  • Timothy: A Steamy Romance Series (Books 1 to 6) (Italian Lovers Collection Book 3) by Avery North <— SERIES BUNDLE SUPER-BARGAIN!!!
  • Bound by Fate (Cauld Ane Series – Tenth Anniversary Editions Book 10) by Piper Davenport <— LIVE!!
  • When Gracie Met the Grump by Mariana Zapata <— LIVE!!! MARIANA ZAPATA ALERT!!! KATHY FOUND US THIS ONE!!! HE LANDED IN HER YARD!! “…Of all the things that could have landed in her yard… it had to be him. For most people, finding a half-naked superbeing in their yard might be a dream come true. Unfortunately for Gracie Castro, it’s the exact opposite. Especially when he’s grouchy, rude, and shows no signs of leaving anytime soon. But when a hero of mankind needs you, you do what you have to. Even if it compromises everything you know. And totally changes your life…”

Kathy: The new Mariana Zapata book released today. When Gracie Met the Grump is a Sci Fi Romance so a different take from this author. Excited to read it!

Maryse: OH YAY US!!! I love the sound of it already!!!!

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PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )

  1. Making the Match: A River Rain Novel by Kristen Ashley | Sep 20, 2022
  2. Half In: A Coming-of-Age Memoir of Forbidden Love by Felice Cohen – September 20, 2022
  3. Buried Deception (On the Edge Book 1) by Amanda McKinney | Sep 20, 2022
  4. Next of Kin: the brand new gripping and shocking legal crime thriller that you won’t want to miss in 2022!by Kia Abdullah | Sep 20, 2022
  5. Ending The Game (The Risks We Take Duet Book 2) by Bella Matthews | Sep 21, 2022
  6. Arranged Hearts (Chained Hearts Duet Series Book 6) by T.L. Smith – September 26th 2022
  7. Wilder Love: A Second Chance Standalone Romance (Love and Chaos) by Emery Rose | Sep 26, 2019
  8. After the Bite: A Novel (An Argeneau Novel Book 35) by Lynsay Sands – September 27th 2022
  9. Memories of a Life: Colten & Josie: Part Two (Life Series Duet Book 2) by Jewel E. Ann – September 27th 2022
  10. Falling Stars by Fern Michaels – September 27th 2022
  11. Flare (Steel Brothers Saga Book 23) by Helen Hardt – September 27th 2022
  12. Wingspan : A Westbrook Elite Standalone by Cambria Hebert – September 27th 2022
  13. INFINITE POSSIBILITIES (MEN OF ACTION Book 3) by Brenda Jackson – September 27th 2022
  14. Shattered (Triple Canopy Book 7) by Riley Edwards – September 27th 2022
  15. Black Velvet: A Black’s Bandits Novel by Lynn Raye Harris – September 27th 2022
  16. Primal Lust (To Be Claimed Saga Book 3) by Willow Winters – September 27th 2022
  17. Duke Most Wicked: A Wallflowers vs. Rogues Novel by Lenora Bell – September 27th 2022
  18. After the Bite: An Argeneau Novel by Lynsay Sands – September 27th 2022
  19. Upper Hand by Amelia Wilde – September 27th 2022
  20. The Dark King (Deviant Kings Book 1) by Gina L. Maxwell – September 27th 2022
  21. How the Wallflower Was Won (Last Chance Scoundrels Book 2) by Eva Leigh – September 27th 2022
  22. Bad Rebound (Billionaire’s Club: Bad Brothers Book 1) | by Elise Faber – September 27th 2022
  23. Blood Diamond: A Dark Cartel Romance (Diamante de Sangre Book 1)(El Mundo de Sangre Book 4) by Lana Sky – September 27th 2022
  24. The Trouble with Us by Carmen Jenner – September 27th 2022
  25. Devil’s Own: A Dark Mafia Romance (Diablos Cartel Book 2) by Aidèe Jaimes – September 27th 2022
  26. White Lies by Lisa Renee Jones – September 27th 2022
  27. Coen: A Pittsburgh Titans Novel by Sawyer Bennett – September 27th 2022
  28. The Duke’s Rules Of Engagement by Jennifer Haymore – September 27th 2022
  29. Dirty Steal (Dirty Players Book 2) by Lauren Blakely and KD Casey – September 28th 2022

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