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Reader Question… Solved! The reverse harem book where where the cook at the academy gives her a weapon to use against the guys…

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Aliza needs our book help! And oh my. *blink blink* She ends her question off with quite the scene description. 😳😳😳 I barely have any Reverse Harem experience so… I’m opening this up to you guys.

She asks:

Hi,

I just came across this blog and I saw the posts of everyone helping people find books they could not rememeber the title of. I hope this email is ok.

So the book is a paranormal RH novel and I remember it was a series.

It’s about this girl who has to go to this acadamy with supernatural creatures (Im pretty sure there were angels and demons involved). She’s living at the academy and there are 3 love interests and she does not know if she can trust them.

I’m pretty sure theres a part where she ends up getting help from a cook or a maid because she can’t get anyone else to help. And the cook/maid gives her a weapon to use against them and ends up injuring one of the love interests.

This next part is a little inappropriate

This next part is a little inappropriate

This next part is a little inappropriate

This next part is a little inappropriate

This next part is a little inappropriate

And basically in order to heal him he has to… taste her “essence” or ‘love juice” if you will. And it’s this whole scene where the guys have to “coax” her in order to get the “love juice” and they basically have a foursome while other male teachers watch.

Anyone have a guess?

Emmy: So I think it’s The Royals of Sanguine Vampire Academy that you’re looking for

Aliza: Omg. Thank you so much!

Maryse: YAY!!!! Another one solved! Thank you so much Emmy! 😀

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Book Review – Layla by Colleen Hoover

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Layla <— 5 STARS for this magnificent, brilliant, crazy yet super clever read!!! Talk about a love story with a twist!

OMG my heart was in my throat so many times, and then I thought to myself… I AM SO CLEVER ‘CAUSE I JUST FIGURED OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING!!! And I was wrong. And then it went even crazier. I love when that happens!! And here’s the thing… Colleen mostly gives us sweet romance with plenty of angst, plenty of growth and a real deal HEA.

Butttttt……

But sometimes, Colleen pulls the rug from underneath her readers (just a time or two, either in the middle of the story, or even a twisty jaw dropping ending that leaves me gasping… and she left us that way!!!) But you KNOW I love a book going either way so I’m always game to let the author take me on a ride even if it might hurt or leave me freaking out because those are simply unforgettable.

Michele G: I read Colleen Hoover’s Layla over the weekend! I LOVED it…and I wasn’t sure for awhile…truly…where she was going with this book. But in true CoHo fashion, she pulls in all together and wraps it up with a super twisty bow. Yep, if you liked Verity…I think you’ll enjoy Layla. If you’re looking for old school CoHo…you won’t get it here. This one has a paranormal theme blended in with the romance. It may not work for everyone, but I was a fan!

…It’s twisty and fun…although there were times I was angry with the characters and wanted to throw my ereader (I resisted of course). I read it in a day…it was addictive!

And I know she has the ability to “go there”. Yep. I was on the edge of my seat having NO clue what she was about to reveal and how this was going to end. But I can assure you that the process along the way is SO FREAKING INTRIGUING and riveting and seriously thought provoking and exciting.

It’s interesting how much a person’s belief system can be changed by things in this world that can’t be explained. Hell, not just my belief system, but my morals. My values. My focus. My heart.

Oh how exciting it was!!!!

Because she had me thinking “OHHHHH NOOOOOO. Nope…. NO NO NO NO. TROUBLE!!!!” so many times for so many reasons,

I try not to think about how perfect things were in the beginning. When I do that, it solidifies the fact that I’m more than likely at fault for how it has all come to an end.

and thinking how is this possibly going to… oooooops! *my lips are sealed* 🤫 🤐 😉

So what’s it about?

Okay so… how to explain without giving the reader any ideas?

Okay so, super-carefree and fun “Layla” and somewhat-too-serious “Leeds” fell hard in insta-love (though… this story is WAYYYY more than an insta-love romance) at her sister’s wedding one night (he was in the band), shocking family and friends. They instantly connected and couldn’t get enough of each other, and never left each other’s side for months.

I much prefer the idea of going all in. I’ve always wanted someone I could instantly click with and then just f*cking drown in.

It was true, intense love. No shame for pretty much up and running away with each other.

Every single second with her felt like an awakening. Like I’d never really opened my eyes until she came along.

I was blind but now I see.

That’s how Layla made me feel. It was like someone let all the air back into my life when I had no idea I was even suffocating.

And then… one night, as happy as they can be, tragedy strikes. Layla slowly recovers though not to her old self. She’s struggling with PTSD and her memory, and all sorts of emotional upheavals.

A lot was taken from her because of me. Months of her life. Her confidence. Her security. She was left with anxiety, dependency issues, night terrors, panic attacks, memory loss. The carefree and confident girl I fell in love with no longer sits next to me. Instead, I sit next to a girl who seems like she’s fighting not to crawl out of the skin she’s in.

It’s like all her resilience is buried beneath layers of scar tissue now.

So Leeds decides to rent an empty bed-and-breakfast that’s for sale (where they once stayed together during happier times), for a quiet getaway between the two.

I booked this trip because the last six months have been horrendous. It has taken a toll on us, emotionally and physically. I’m hoping going back to the place where Layla and I met will feel like a reset on our lives. I have this notion that if I take us back to the starting line, we’ll never cross the finish line.

Though Leeds soon realizes that the bed-and-breakfast is not as empty as he thought. There is one other guest there…

And then it all goes HAYWIRE and HOLY MOLY FOR REAL??? from there!!!!!

It’s just five words, but it’s enough to make my blood run cold.

Eeeeeeeeeeep!!!! Seriously… you have know clue what you’re about to get into and it’s SO worth the ride. Nothing predictable here.

*claps with glee* 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

And you know I’m not telling you anymore. This is a must read and so different than anything I’ve ever read before, and just so fulfilling for me. But I won’t tell you why. 😉

At this point, I’ve all but given up. There’s no light at the end of this tunnel. I’m not even sure there’s an end to this tunnel.

5 STARS!!!! It is now in my top 3 (or maybe 4) Colleen Hoover favorites (and pretty much, they are all at my #1 spot from her). I love her versatility!!!!

What are my top 4 from her?

P.S. By the time I finally understood what was going on… I had TWO possible endings in mind that I was hypothesizing (and with Colleen Hoover… ya never really know. 😉 ) If you’ve read this book and want to know what my “alternate” ending guess was… email me. 😉

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Latest Romance Book Releases – 02-23-2021

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UPDATE!!!!! COMMENTS ARE WORKING AGAIN!!! I thought it was just a couple of super-slow days but Kathy just emailed me to let me know she couldn’t leave a comment, since the latest “comment plugin update” and now it’s back to working again. 😀 P.S. Please leave me a comment ’cause I miss you guys. 😉

GOOD MORNING and happy Tuesday everyone!!! 76 new books on today’s list, and couple that with yesterday’s most AMAZING MONDAY release list ever, we’re up to over 100 new books to choose from.

BLURB JOLTS!! Kingdom of Shadow and Light (The Fever series and Mac is back and poop is hitting the fan!!!), Hold the Forevers (K.A. Linde’s latest angst-fest love triangle!!!! OMG TOTAL blurb jolt!!) Tequila Rose (one night stand and now she’s got a baby… and a few years later, she sees him), The Marriage Pass (sounds scandalous!! Wife offers a “deal” and he wants her sister! GASP!), Make It Sweet (she meets a brooding, reclusive & gruff ex-hockey player), and Wake My Heart: Jasper Falls (still grieving her husband and reclusive, but her new neighbor won’t leave her alone).

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  4. Kingdom of Shadow and Light (Fever Book 11) by Karen Marie Moning
  5. Tequila Rose by Willow Winters
  6. Call Me Crazy by Melanie Harlow
  7. Beneath the Stars: A Friends-to-Lovers Rockstar Romance by A.L. Jackson
  8. Quiet in Her Bones by Nalini Singh
  9. The Marriage Pass by Briana Cole
  10. Make It Sweet by Kristen Callihan
  11. Conjugal Visits (Souls Chapel Revenants MC Book 2) by Lani Lynn Vale
  12. Return to Us by Corinne Michaels
  13. A Wolf After My Own Heart: A Hilarious Shapeshifting RomCom from a Beloved Bestselling Author (BeWere My Heart Book 2) by MaryJanice Davidson
  14. The Crush by Penelope Ward
  15. The Russian Cage (Gunnie Rose Book 3) by Charlaine Harris
  16. Distrust: Two Thrilling Novels of Page-Turning Suspense by Lisa Jackson
  17. Love at First: An Uplifting and Unforgettable Story of Love and Second Chances by Kate Clayborn
  18. Calder Brand: A Beautifully Written Historical Romance Saga (The Calder Brand Book 1) by Janet Dailey
  19. Hold the Forevers by K.A. Linde
  20. Wicked All Night: A Night Rebel Novel by Jeaniene Frost
  21. Dream Chaser (Bailey Spade Book 3) by Dima Zales and Anna Zaires
  22. The Way You Love Me (Pure Talent Book 3) by Elle Wright
  23. Honey Girl: A Novel by Morgan Rogers

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

  1. Kingdom of Shadow and Light (Fever Book 11) by Karen Marie Moning <— KAREN MARIE MONING ALERT!!! MAC IS BACK!!! “…Now, as High Queen of the Fae, Mac faces her greatest challenge yet: ruling the very race she was born to hunt and kill—a race that wants her dead yesterday, so they can put a pure-blooded Fae queen on the throne. But challenges with her subjects are the least of her concerns when an ancient, deadly foe resurfaces, changing not only the rules of the game but the very game itself, initiating a catastrophic sequence of events that have devastating consequences and leave Mac questioning everything she’s ever learned and everyone she’s ever loved...”
  2. Reapers at the Gate (Hellsgate Series Book 3) by Mina Carter
  3. Werewolves of London: A dead funny romantic comedy (The Monster MASH Trilogy Book 3) by Angie Fox
  4. Magic Misled (The Lizzie Grace Series Book 7) by Keri Arthur <— KERI ARTHUR ALERT!! MUST BE READ IN ORDER!! “…not only does her father remain intent on interfering now that he knows she can manipulate wild magic, but the High Witch Council has sent in an investigator to uncover her part in Clayton’s murder. But a bigger threat has arrived on the reservation…”
  5. Magical Midlife Love: A Paranormal Women’s Fiction Novel (Leveling Up Book 4) by K.F. Breene
  6. Northern Escape (Northern Rescue Book 1) by Tonya Burrows
  7. Dream Chaser (Bailey Spade Book 3) by Dima Zales and Anna Zaires
  8. Keeping Casey (Keeping Him Book 1) by Amy Aislin
  9. The Russian Cage (Gunnie Rose Book 3) by Charlaine Harris <— CHARLAINE HARRIS ALERT!!! “…Picking up right where A Longer Fall left off, this thrilling third installment follows Lizbeth Rose as she takes on one of her most dangerous missions yet: rescuing her estranged partner…”
  10. His Lost Mate (The Ward Wolf Pack Novella Series, Book 1) by Theresa Hissong
  11. Cowboy Bikers MC: Vampires (The Paranormal Cowboy Bikers MC Series) by Esther E. Schmidt
  12. Blood Song: Immortal Keeper Vampire Paranormal Romance Series by C.D. Gorri
  13. Dragon Shifter Dominion 1: Passion of the Summer Dragon by KC Kingmaker
  14. Ghost Hunt (Academy of the Phoenix Book 1) by Lia Davis
  15. Mercy’s Revenge: A Paranormal Reverse Harem Romance (Guild of Assassins Book 1) by Lacey Carter Anderse
  16. A Wolf After My Own Heart: A Hilarious Shapeshifting RomCom from a Beloved Bestselling Author (BeWere My Heart Book 2) by MaryJanice Davidson <— THE HUMAN & THE WEREWOLF ALERT! “…He volunteers to find runaway bear cub Sally Smalls, recently orphaned by a plane crash. Piece of cake, right? Unfortunately, Sally’s taken refuge with “ordinary” human Lila Kai. Lila has no idea what’s going on, but she’ll destroy anyone who tries to take the cub. Oz is not about to let a human jeopardize his daring career move, no matter how attractive he finds her. Lila knows something’s different about the sexy weirdo who keeps popping up in the wrong place at the right time…”
  17. Scorned : A Wolf Shifter Paranormal Romance (Never Marry a Shifter Book 2) by Azaaa Davis
  18. Wicked All Night: A Night Rebel Novel by Jeaniene Frost <— JEANIENE FROST ALERT!! “…Veritas and Ian have finally defeated their worst enemy, but the power it took to pierce through to the netherworld has unexpected consequences. Soon, Veritas is forced to rely on the last person she trusts—a golden deity named Phanes, who seeks far more than a temporary alliance with the beautiful vampire…”

CONTEMPORARY NEW RELEASES:

  1. Hold the Forevers by K.A. Linde <— K.A. LINDE ANGSTY LOVE TRIANGLE ALERT!!! “…I’m in love with two men. But I can only marry one. And today is my wedding day. The bridesmaids button my wedding dress. They titter excitedly as the music begins. My groom is waiting for me. I walk down the aisle prepared to say I do. All according to plan. Except for the shout from the back of the room, “I object!” I should have known it couldn’t be that easy. After more than a decade of push and pull, neither of them is going to let me go...”
  2. A Scoundrel to Remember (Love and Rogues Book 2) by Jillian Eaton <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!!
  3. An Unexpected Earl: A Historical Regency Romance (Lords of the Armory Book 2) by Anna Harrington <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!!
  4. Tequila Rose by Willow Winters <— HER ONE NIGHT STAND & SHE SEES HIM A FEW YEARS LATER… “...I found my handsome stranger with a shot glass and charming but devilish smile at the end of the bar. The desire that hit his eyes the second they landed on me ignited a spark inside me, instant and hot. He was perfect and everything I didn’t know I needed. That one night may have ended, but I left with much more than a memory. Four years later, and with a three-year-old in tow, the man I still dream about is staring at me from across the street in the town I grew up in...”
  5. Courage Under Fire: A Riveting Novel of Romantic Suspense (Silver Creek Book 2) by Lindsay McKenna
  6. The Last True Gentleman (True Gentlemen Book 12) by Grace Burrowes <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!!
  7. A Rogue to Ruin (The Untouchables: The Pretenders Book 3) by Darcy Burke <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!!
  8. Quiet in Her Bones by Nalini Singh <— NALINI SINGH ALERT!!! THEY JUST FOUND HER BONES!! “...When socialite Nina Rai disappeared without a trace, everyone wrote it off as another trophy wife tired of her wealthy husband. But now her bones have turned up in the shadowed green of the forest that surrounds her elite neighborhood, a haven of privilege and secrets that’s housed the same influential families for decades. The rich live here, along with those whose job it is to make their lives easier. And somebody knows what happened...”
  9. Monsters’ Gift (Crude Hill High Book 2) by Sam Crescent
  10. Jonny’s Redemption (Gemini Group Book 7) by Riley Edwards
  11. Calder Brand: A Beautifully Written Historical Romance Saga (The Calder Brand Book 1) by Janet Dailey
  12. The Marriage Pass by Briana Cole <— OOOOOOH THIS ONE SOUNDS SCANDALOUS!!!!! “…He’s rich, successful—and has been faithfully married to his longtime girlfriend for nearly one gruelingyear. Because for Dr. Dorian Graham, too many women is never too much—no matter how loyal his wife, Shantae, has been since their college days. So when she proposes they celebrate their first anniversary by each spending a no-questions-asked, no-consequences night with their greatest temptation, Dorian is shocked, but can’t resist. Especially since Shantae’s wild-card younger sister, Reagan, is gorgeous, uninhibited—and the one who got away . . .”
  13. My Beautiful Neighbor (The Greene Family Book 1) by Piper Rayne
  14. Love at First: An Uplifting and Unforgettable Story of Love and Second Chances by Kate Clayborn
  15. Lobsters, Bisques, and Berries (Modern Mail Order Brides Book 12) by Olivia Gaines
  16. Make It Sweet by Kristen Callihan <— SHE’S BEEN KILLED OFF OF HER SHOW & HE’S THE RECLUSIVE EX-HOCKEY STAR… “...She needs a break, and sanctuary comes in the form of Rosemont, a gorgeous estate in California promising rest and relaxation. Then she meets the owner’s equally gorgeous grandson, ex–hockey player and current recluse Lucian Osmond, and she sees her own pain and yearning reflected in his eyes. He’s charming when he wants to be but also secretive and gruff, with protective walls as thick as Emma’s own. Despite a growing attraction, they avoid each other…”
  17. Four Weddings and a Swamp Boat Tour (Boys of the Bayou Book 6): a friends with benefits small town rom com by Erin Nicholas
  18. Everlast (Ever Series Book 2) by Alex Grayson <— NOTE: This is the second book in the Ever Series. Forevermore should be read BEFORE you read Everlast. It is novella length and is available for free on all retailers.
  19. Somebody to Love: Count Your Blessings with this Emotional Southern Small Town Romance Between a Veteran Hero and the Girl He Used to Love (Blessings, Georgia Book 11) by Sharon Sala
  20. Just For Her: A Cerasino Family Novella (Cerasino Family Novellas Book 3) by Abbie Zanders
  21. Unleashed (Bone Frog Bachelor Book 1) by Sharon Hamilton
  22. One Night Pact by J. S. Cooper
  23. Wake My Heart: Jasper Falls by Lydia Michaels <— HER NEW NEIGHBOR!!! “…Maggie O’Malley is not looking for love. Since losing her husband, she has withdrawn from small-town life and prefers to be left alone. But her new neighbor doesn’t seem to understand personal privacy, and the more he intrudes on her solitary life, the more she remembers how wonderful friendship can be…”
  24. His Kingdom (Mafia Made Book 1) by KL Donn
  25. Pretty Plaything: A Dark Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance by Evelyn Ferras
  26. Venom’s Prize (Devils Riot MC: Originals Book 10) by E.C. Land
  27. The Way You Love Me (Pure Talent Book 3) by Elle Wright
  28. Love and Sorrow (Small Town Secrets Book 5) by Jade C. Jamison
  29. Conjugal Visits (Souls Chapel Revenants MC Book 2) by Lani Lynn Vale <— LANI LYNN VALE ALERT!! SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE WITH A BAD BOY!!! “…we were once again reunited. Only this time in an undercover FBI investigation—me, the FBI officer, and Troup call sign ‘State’ as a military liaison. Trouble always finds him. You’d do better to run far, far away. Truer words had never been spoken. From the time Troup was a young boy, he’d been in some kind of trouble. So it only goes to show when he winds up in the FBI investigation with none other than Beckham Spurlock, his high school sweetheart, things are bound to go wrong. Only, he has no idea how wrong until things go bad. Really, really bad…”
  30. Return to Us by Corinne Michaels <— CORINNE MICHAELS ALERT!! SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE WITH A SINGLE DAD!! “…a crash sends me back home to recover. Back to where we met, fell in love, and planned a future. The one he’s now living as a single dad to his daughter. Working at The Park Inn together gives us a chance to reconnect, and seeing him with his little girl makes me long for the days when he was mine…”
  31. The One Who Got Away (Wilde Ways Book 12) by Cynthia Eden
  32. Priest (Hell’s Ankhor Book 10) by Aiden Bates and Ali Lyda
  33. Falling for Irish (MacArthur Family Series Book 1) by Katie Reus
  34. Bet The Farm: an enemies to lovers small town romance by Staci Hart <— THEY INHERITED THE FARM TOGETHER & HE DOESN’T THINKS HE’S CUT OUT FOR IT! “…His strategy to win seems simple: follow her around, shirtlessly distracting her between bouts of relentless taunting. And it’s effective—if his dark eyes and rare smiles aren’t enough to sidetrack her, the sweaty, rolling topography of the manbeast’s body would do the trick. What they don’t know: they’ll have to weather more than each other….”
  35. Owned (Office Intrigue Book 8) by Nicole Edwards
  36. Cowboy Bites: A Rough Riders Cookbook by Lorelei James and Suzanne M. Johnson
  37. Rory: Hope City, Book 7 by Maryann Jordan
  38. The Bookworm’s Guide to Flirting (The Bookworm’s Guide, #3) by Emma Hart <— HE’S HER NEW ROOMMATE & LIKES TO COMMENT ON HER ONLINE DATING ESCAPADES… “…So when Dylan Parker takes the seat across from me, I’m ready to dismiss him at one glance. The problem? He’s hot and funny and sweet and the exact kind of guy I read about in the romance novels I sell like hotcakes in my bookstore. He’s also my new roommate. Who likes to walk around in his sweatpants and peer over my shoulder and comment on all my online dating escapades…”
  39. Rake: Wolfes of Manhattan Four by Helen Hardt
  41. One Night Pact by J. S. Cooper
  42. Secret Beast by Amelia Wilde <— SHE HAS TO STAY WITH HIM FOR 30 DAYS! “...Haley Constantine will do anything to protect her father. Even trade her body for his life. The college student must spend thirty days with the ruthless billionaire. He’ll make her earn her freedom in degrading ways, but in the end he needs her to set him free...”
  43. Deceptive Truth: Cowboy Justice Association (Serials and Stalkers Book 4) by Olivia Jaymes
  44. The Lie (Charade Book 1) by Stella Gray
  45. Wrath’s Storm: A Masters’ Admiralty Novel by Mari Carr and Lila Dubois
  46. 223 True Love Ln.: A Cherry Falls Romance Book 8 (A Cherrry Falls Romance) by Tory Baker
  47. Redemption of a Prince (The Princes of New Sargasso Book 4) by Carol Moncado
  48. Gemini Kings: A Motorcycle Club Romance by Noreen Machelle <— BAD BOY BIKER!! “…Years later, after someone tried to have me killed, Stokes and The Gemini Kings inserted themselves into my life. Stokes has demons lurking beneath the surface, but that’s the kind of man you need to take care of the monsters hell bent on hurting you. While he protects me from the monsters, I must guard my heart. That’s easier said than done. I always did have a thing for the bad boys...”
  49. Mysterious Lover (Crime & Passion Book 1) by Mary Lancaster
  50. Hometown Sweetheart (Sweetheart, Colorado): A Brother’s Best Friend Romance by Mika Jolie
  51. Truth Be Told (Blackbridge Security Book 4) by Marie James
  52. Promoting the Cowboy Billionaire: A Chappell Brothers Novel (Bluegrass Ranch Book 5) by Emmy Eugene
  53. Snow Job (The Prescotts Book 2) by Tara Wyatt <— EX-SNOWBOARDER BLAMES HER for losing his job… “…So when a corporate retreat brings Kayla face to face with Sebastian, who’s now working as a snowboarding instructor at the resort hosting the retreat, to say she’s shocked to see him is an understatement. His anger over what happened is palpable. So is the chemistry still sizzling between them. Chemistry that Kayla tries desperately to ignore because she’s on the hunt for Mr. Perfect. And while Sebastian is a lot of things–sexy, arrogant, and a walking train wreck come to mind–her ex-boss is most definitely not Mr. Perfect...”
  54. Jett: A Football Romance (The Nighthawk Series Book 4) by Lisa Lang Blakeney
  55. You Know it’s Love (Love in the City Book 2) by Jen Morris <— SHE HAS THREE RULES FOR DATING & ONE OF THEM IS NO BARTENDERS! “...Everyone says you “just know” when you meet the one, but the only thing I know is New York men are the worst. So when Myles, the cocky, tattooed bartender at my brother’s bar starts hitting on me, it’s a hard pass, thanks. I won’t make that mistake again. Besides, I have enough going on with my ex trying to run my vintage clothing store out of business. So what if I’d rather be selling my own designs? I have bills to pay. But it turns out Myles is good at more than just looking sexy while pouring drinks. He knows how to save my business, and that’s an offer I can’t refuse…”
  56. Honey Girl: A Novel by Morgan Rogers <— SHE GETS MARRIED TO A WOMAN SHE DOESN’T KNOW IN VEGAS!! “…With her newly completed PhD in astronomy in hand, twenty-eight-year-old Grace Porter goes on a girls’ trip to Vegas to celebrate. She’s a straight A, work-through-the-summer certified high achiever. She is not the kind of person who goes to Vegas and gets drunkenly married to a woman whose name she doesn’t know…until she does exactly that…”
  57. Promoting the Cowboy Billionaire: A Chappell Brothers Novel (Bluegrass Ranch Book 5) by Emmy Eugene
  58. Ranch Manny by BA Tortuga <— M/M ROMANCE!!
  59. Finding Ian by Riley Hart <— M/M ROMANCE!!
  60. Best Laid Plans by Roan Parrish <— M/M ROMANCE!! Kathy found us this one!!

Kathy: Hi Maryse, Roan Parrish’s Best Laid Plans is out today.  His first book Better Than People (M/M) was definitely 5 stars for me.

PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )

  1. Candy Colored Sky by Ginger Scott – February 26th 2021
  2. The Wedding Game by Meghan Quinn – March 1st 2021
  3. Infinite by Brian Freeman – March 1st 2021
  4. The Affair: A Novel by Danielle Steel – March 2nd 2021
  5. When He’s An Alpha (The Olympus Pride Book 2) by Suzanne Wright – March 2nd 2021
  6. Every Last Fear: A Novel by Alex Finlay – March 2nd 2021
  7. A Discovery of Secrets and Fate (Chronicles of the Stone Veil Book 2) by Sawyer Bennett – March 2nd 2021
  8. Covet (Crave Book 3) by Tracy Wolff – March 2nd 2021
  9. Dotted Lines (Runaway Book 5) by Devney Perry – March 2nd 2021
  10. When He’s An Alpha (The Olympus Pride Book 2) by Suzanne Wright – March 2nd 2021
  11. Chain of Iron (The Last Hours Book 2) by Cassandra Clare – March 2nd 2021
  12. Life After Death: A Novel (The Coldest Winter Ever Book 2) by Sister Souljah – March 2nd 2021
  13. Underboss: A With Me In Seattle Mafia Novel Kristen Proby – March 2nd 2021
  14. Bridge of Souls (City of Ghosts #3) by Victoria Schwab – March 2nd 2021
  15. Left to Envy (An Adele Sharp Mystery—Book Six) by Blake Pierce – March 2nd 2021
  16. Later by Stephen King – March 2nd 2021
  17. We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker – March 2nd 2021 <— Michele G LOVED THIS!!

Michele G: Maryse, I just finished We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker yesterday. Absolutely amazing! Gave me serious Where the Crawdads Sing vibes.

It wasn’t set near the coast and wasn’t the same time period…it was all in the character development. I really loved it. I believe it releases on 3/2…but I had to pop in and let you know.

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Amelia Wilde’s “Secret Beast” is LIVE & it’s a Beauty and the Beast retelling!!

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Secret Beast IS LIVE & IT’S A BEAUTY AND THE BEAST RETELLING!! IT SOUNDS LIKE A DELIGHTFULLY DARK ROMANCE!!!! And the author is today’s newsletter sponsor, so I’ve found some tidbits for us to “get to know the book” better. 😉

𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙛𝙖𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙛𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮.

What’s it about?

The beast hides a dark secret in his past…
Leo Morelli is known as the Beast of Bishop’s Landing for his cruelty. He’ll get revenge on the Constantine family and make millions of dollars in the process. Even it means using an old man who dreams up wild inventions.

The beauty will sacrifice everything for her family…
Haley Constantine will do anything to protect her father. Even trade her body for his life. The college student must spend thirty days with the ruthless billionaire. He’ll make her earn her freedom in degrading ways, but in the end he needs her to set him free.

SECRET BEAST is a new full-length novel from USA Today bestselling author Amelia Wilde about revenge, family secrets, and the redeeming power of love.

And here’s a little teaser from her Facebook page:

“𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙬𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙡.” 𝙈𝙮 𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙖 𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙄 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙩 𝙙𝙞𝙙𝙣’𝙩. 𝙄 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙄’𝙢 𝙖 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙬𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄 𝙖𝙢 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖𝙛𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙙 𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙩 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙇𝙚𝙤 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞’𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝. “𝙄𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣?”
𝙇𝙚𝙤’𝙨 𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙪𝙥𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙨𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙝 𝙤𝙛 𝙖𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩. “𝙎𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙜𝙞𝙧𝙡 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜.”
“𝙔𝙚𝙨. 𝙄 𝙙𝙤. 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙚, 𝙩𝙤𝙤.”
“𝙔𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙖 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣’𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪? 𝙄 𝙨𝙖𝙞𝙙 𝙄 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙡𝙚𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙜𝙤. 𝙄 𝙬𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙖𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙠𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙪𝙘𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙩 𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩.”

Monday Early Bird Book Releases – 02-22-2021

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HOLY MOLY this is one of THE BEST Monday Early Birds lists in a long time. SO MANY of our favorite authors released something new in the last 24 hours, and my eyes are BUGGING OUT!!! Penelope Ward, Melanie Harlow, A.L. Jackson, Bella Jewel, Ella Frank, Max Monroe just to name a few. 😉 This is CRAZY!!! YAY US!!! Plus a bunch of new-to-me authors and I got blurb jolts on some of those too. 😉

THREE THINGS:

1.) I spent Saturday with one of my best friends and we discovered the coolest town in my own county with the most fun shops (loaded in antiques, and new shiny things – I bought myself a wind chime that looks like it’s copper or something and it has tiny pineapples that chime. SO pretty). I hear pineapples are considered good luck for a home. All the shops in this area are old antique victorian style homes turned into stores.

2.) Then we found this “High Tea” little restaurant right next door, that was as shabby chic as you can imaging it… pink and flowery and girly and loaded in stuff EVERYWHERE (but in a theme), even the bathroom had a bunch of gowns hanging in it as part of the decor. We ate salads and had a tomato pie thingie there.

3.) Then we went driving all around looking at all the beautiful houses (new and old) on the river. Huge shady oak trees everywhere. It was a beautiful paradise.

LOOK WHAT JUST WENT LIVE :D !!!

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  1. The Crush by Penelope Ward <— PENELOPE WARD’S LATEST!!! SHE’S ALWAYS CRUSHED ON HER BROTHER’S BEST FRIEND & NOW THEY’RE ROOMMATES!!! “…We were all in our twenties now. Jace had moved in with my brother, Nathan, and me to help us make ends meet after our parents died. It was just the three of us—an odd family dynamic. Living under our roof, Jace was as bossy and protective as ever. But he certainly didn’t look at me like a sister anymore. That was what made things so complicated…”
  2. Slade: Not every girl loves a bad boy by Stella Andrews
  3. Captured by the Fae King (Sins of the Fae King Book 1) by Jennifer Thorn
  4. Call Me Crazy by Melanie Harlow <— MELANIE HARLOW’S LATEST!! MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE ALERT!! “…It was the perfect plan. I needed a wife–temporarily–in order to inherit the family business. And she needed a favor–the kind that takes nine months to deliver. We had it all worked out, from the no-touching policy on our wedding night (her rule) to the no-falling-in-love decree (mine). She’d marry me, I’d give her the means to have the baby she’d always wanted, and one year later we’d amicably part ways with no hassle, no demands, and certainly no regrets…“
  5. My Wicked Princess (Club Wicked LA Book 1) by Ann Mayburn
  6. Beguiled: A Paranormal Women’s Fiction Novel (Betwixt & Between Book Three) by Darynda Jones <— DARYNDA JONES ALERT!
  7. Beneath the Stars: A Friends-to-Lovers Rockstar Romance by A.L. Jackson <— A.L. JACKSON’S LATEST!!! ROCK STAR ALERT!! “…Country-rock’s newest superstar. Fun. Wild. Ready to show the world a good time. He’s so off-limits it isn’t even funny. So out of reach he might as well be a poster tacked on my wall. Too bad every time he looks at me, my heart races out of control. Now, I’m stuck living with him for the entire summer…We’re only supposed to be friends. Still, I should have known it was a terrible idea when I started sneaking into his room. Especially when it’s clear he’s keeping secrets...”
  8. Wicked Wish (Dragon’s Gift: The Storm Book 1) by Veronica Douglas and Linsey Hall
  9. The Rule Breaker (Players on Ice Book 9) by Cathryn Fox
  10. Biker Schmiker : Turf Wars #1 by Bella Jewel <— BELLA JEWEL ALERT!! SHE OWNS A SUCCESSFUL CAFE UNTIL THE BIKER CLUB MOVES INTO HER AREA!! “…She prides herself in her witty personality, bubbly demeanor and strength to take her dreams by the horns. She is unstoppable and determined. That is, of course, until a biker club moves into the empty garage she shares a parking lot with. For years, that garage has been empty and Evelina has had the space entirely to herself. Now, there are cars, motorbikes, parties, half naked women, alcohol and a President that is rude, gorgeous and refusing to keep the noise down...”
  11. Second Chances in Chianti (Escape to Tuscany Book 2) by T.A. Williams
  12. Sins & Riches: A Dark Contemporary Reverse Harem Romance (Scarlett’s Sins Book 1) by Cecelia Rose
  13. Pure Seduction (Chamberlin Brothers Book 1) by Ella Frank <— ELLA FRANK’S LATEST!!! HE ONCE BROKE HER HEART… “…The last time I saw Noah Chamberlin, I was a doe-eyed innocent and he was the boy of my dreams. My future was all planned out down to the wedding dress, until one morning I woke up and he was gone. You’d think after all these years, I’d feel the same blind indignation and rage that has haunted me since that day. Instead, the second I set eyes on him again, I felt something altogether unwanted and unexpected—lust. If the rumors are true, he’s only going to be in Chamberlin for a few days. I can handle that, as long as he stops looking at me as though he’s thinking about the last time we were together...”
  14. Love me, If you Dare (Wagers and Wallflowers Book 1) by Alyssa Clarke
  15. Her Protective Mountain Man (Strong Mountain Men of Burly Creek Book 4) by Flora Madison
  16. Twist of Fate: A sexy friends-to-lovers, single-mom romance. (stand-alone) by Tia Louise <— ONE WEEK OF INTIMACY WITH HER BEST FRIEND & NOW HE’S GONE… “...I’m one of the few people who knows the first-round NFL draft pick wants more than a life of sports. Because we’re friends, right? Not anymore. Now he’s gone, and I’m trying to get my career back on track. Mamma said a guy would never put your dreams ahead of his. But the twist of fate?  It’s something you never see coming...”
  17. Flashpoint (Forged in Fire) by Skye Jordan
  18. Dragon Lawyer’s Runaway Bride: A Irish Dragon Shifter Romance (Irish Dragon Mafia Book 4) by Maia Starr
  19. The Price of Possession: A Reverse Harem Tale (Pizza Shop Exorcist Book 1) by Dakota Brown <— THE DEMON PRINCE SHE CAN’T SAY NO TO… “...When my family died at the hands of a demon prince, I hung up my exorcist hat. I’d failed to protect them, and while I was willing to risk myself, the price had risen too high. Now I’m serving up hot, fresh pizzas to everyone who wants them. I was the only person left to inherit the family business and I’m doing my best to keep it up and running in honor of my loved ones. These days, my biggest challenge is telling off a rampaging customer, and endless paperwork. That is, until he shows up again…”
  20. Shifting Trust (Crescent City Witch Book 2) by Meredith Clarke
  21. Show-Off in Spurs (Crossroads Book 5) by Em Petrova
  22. Hot Stuff by Max Monroe <— THE LATEST BY MAX MONROE IS LIVE!! SINGLE DAD FIREMAN ALERT!! But he’s forbidden to her… ohhhhhh!!! I wanna know why! “...But, see, there’s one teeny-tiny (read: huge) problem—if we got together, we’d have to keep our relationship a secret. I know. Who even am I? Some heroine in a freaking forbidden romance novel…” Let me guess, now you’re probably thinking…Whoa. Whoa. Whoa. Don’t do it, girl. Don’t fall for the sexy, off-limits man. It’s not worth it. Well, too late. I already went and did it…”
  23. Pretty Poison (Sinister in Savannah Book 3) by Aimee Nicole Walker <— M/M ROMANCE!!!
  24. The Boss Assignment (Rogue Protectors Book 3) by Victoria Paige
  25. Twisted Little Lies: An Enemies to Lovers High School Bully Romance by Avery Fox
  26. Yours For The Taking (Falling For A Rose Book 12) by Stephanie Nicole Norris <— ADMIRING FROM AFAR… “…someone who admires Carla from afar happens to be the only person that’s invaded her dreams and awakened her passion for love. The problem is whenever their paths cross, it’s for a stimulating fleeting moment. When those moments end, his silence makes Carla wonder if their chemistry is a figment of her imagination…”
  27. The Outcast (Men of the North Book 13) by Elin Peer
  28. Dr. Langson: A Billionaires Desires Book 6 by Aria Charlotte
  29. Playboy: A Bad Boy Romance (The Billionaire Brothers Series Book 3) by Kelli Walker
  30. Line of Duty: I Love Mounties by Brynn Paulin
  31. Extra Credit by Autumn Reed <— REVERSE HAREM!!! SHE IS CRUSHING ON THE GUY SHE’S TUTORING ONLINE BUT… “…We were just trying to pass our philosophy class and save a little money by sharing a tutor. But, now that we’ve gotten to know GildedGirl, it doesn’t feel right to continue deceiving her.  How do we confess that it’s all been a lie? That the person she thinks she knows isn’t one guy…but three?”

PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )

  1. Tequila Rose by Willow Winters – February 23rd 2021
  2. The Crush by Penelope Ward – February 22, 2021
  3. The Last True Gentleman (True Gentlemen Book 12) by Grace Burrowes – February 23rd 2021
  4. Magic Misled (The Lizzie Grace Series Book 7) by Keri Arthur – February 23rd 2021
  6. Quiet in Her Bones by Nalini Singh – February 23rd 2021
  7. The Marriage Pass by Briana Cole – February 23rd 2021
  8. Make It Sweet by Kristen Callihan – February 23rd 2021
  9. Conjugal Visits (Souls Chapel Revenants MC Book 2) by Lani Lyn Vale – February 23rd 2021
  10. Candy Colored Sky by Ginger Scott – February 26th 2021
  11. The Wedding Game by Meghan Quinn – March 1st 2021
  12. Infinite by Brian Freeman – March 1st 2021
  13. Dotted Lines (Runaway Book 5) by Devney Perry – March 2nd 2021
  14. The Affair: A Novel by Danielle Steel – March 2nd 2021
  15. When He’s An Alpha (The Olympus Pride Book 2) by Suzanne Wright – March 2nd 2021
  16. Every Last Fear: A Novel by Alex Finlay – March 2nd 2021
  17. A Discovery of Secrets and Fate (Chronicles of the Stone Veil Book 2) by Sawyer Bennett – March 2nd 2021
  18. Covet (Crave Book 3) by Tracy Wolff – March 2nd 2021
  19. When He’s An Alpha (The Olympus Pride Book 2) by Suzanne Wright – March 2nd 2021
  20. Chain of Iron (The Last Hours Book 2) by Cassandra Clare – March 2nd 2021
  21. Life After Death: A Novel (The Coldest Winter Ever Book 2) by Sister Souljah – March 2nd 2021
  22. Underboss: A With Me In Seattle Mafia Novel Kristen Proby – March 2nd 2021
  23. Bridge of Souls (City of Ghosts #3) by Victoria Schwab – March 2nd 2021
  24. Left to Envy (An Adele Sharp Mystery—Book Six) by Blake Pierce – March 2nd 2021
  25. Later by Stephen King – March 2nd 2021
  26. We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker – March 2nd 2021 <— Michele G LOVED THIS!!

Michele G: Maryse, I just finished We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker yesterday. Absolutely amazing! Gave me serious Where the Crawdads Sing vibes.

It wasn’t set near the coast and wasn’t the same time period…it was all in the character development. I really loved it. I believe it releases on 3/2…but I had to pop in and let you know.

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