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Archiving the February 2020 Book Releases

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FEBRUARY 2020

   

Colette Rhodes – Empath Found Trilogy Reading Order

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<— REVERSE HAREM, PARANORMAL ROMANCE LOVERS, REJOICE!!! CHECK OUT this new trilogy!! Those covers caught my eye immediately, and that blurb is a big YES!!!! Book #1 is live, #2 is up for preorder and I’m waiting on the details for #3. 😀

About book #1:

Fi has always known there’s something not quite right about herself.

Not quite human.

For as long as she can remember, Fi has been sensitive to other people’s emotions. So sensitive, she works a night job as a cleaner to avoid being overwhelmed by all of their feelings.

After a night on the town goes wrong, Fi comes to the attention of the Academy of Avalon. The obscenely beautiful jerk of a man who comes to collect her confirms her suspicions — Fi isn’t human at all.

But all is not as it seems in Avalon. Magic is dying, those who have it are hunted, and at least one person really doesn’t want Fi there.

Fi also has to figure out how to deal with the insane magnetic pull she feels to some of the most gorgeous and magically powerful males at the Academy. What’s a little boy drama on top of an identity crisis?

The Terrible Gift is book one of the Empath Found trilogy. It’s a fated-mates-with-a-twist, medium burn reverse harem. Suitable for readers 18+

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Whitney G. – Empire of Lies Trilogy Reading Order

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<— WHITNEY G. TRILOGY ALERT!!! HER HUSBAND KIDNAPPED HER!!

About book #1:

The man I fell in love with is a f-cking liar…

I don’t have much time to reveal all the details, but I will say this: The “Woman disappears after wedding” and “Woman flees after honeymoon” headlines are lying.

I’m not missing. I didn’t run away after my wedding. I would’ve never run away right after our amazing honeymoon.

My husband has taken me. No, correction: He’s kidnapped me because he claims that “its what’s best.” That I’m a mere pawn in his twisted game of chess.

Despite the fact that my heart is still tethered to his, or the fact that he’s still the most gorgeous and beautiful man I’ve ever met in my life (he can still make me wet with a single sentence), I have to focus on getting away from him.

I have to accept that he’s no longer the man I fell in love with.

He’s the king of lies…

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Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations – 02-28-2020

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HAPPY FRIDAY FINDS TO US ‘CAUSE HOLY MOLY LOOKIT WHAT JUST WENT LIVE EARLY!!!!!! Kate Stewart’s “The Guy in the Middle (The Underdogs Book 3)“!!!!

Megan: YAY!! I’m getting on a plane in a few hours and now I have one of my faves to read!

Maryse: Perfect timing!! 😀 And…

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

  • The Guy in the Middle (The Underdogs Book 3) by Kate Stewart <— KATE STEWART ALERT!! She might just be the one play that throws his career… “…With one last college season to play, my goal was singular—get drafted. By realizing my NFL dream, I could save my family, our ranch, and the only home I’d ever known. Two birds, one ball. Playing hard was my only option, but there’s always a wild card. For all of my planning and hard work, I never anticipated falling for the coach’s daughter…” AND… Book #1 The Guy on the Right (The Underdogs Book 1) is much loved too!!! —>

Misty: Omg Maryse!  I am actually at home on a Friday night because I am still exhausted with no voice from 3 days in New Orleans for the LSU Tigers game. I started reading The Guy on the Right (The Underdogs Book 1) by Kate Stewart, and I can not put it down. It is absolutely hilarious!  I am 45% in and can not stop laughing. Thank all of your girls for the recommendation for me.

P.S. The girl reminds me of the one in Worth It by S. M. Shade and C.M. Owens.

  • The Secrets We Held (Secrets and Truths Duet Book 1) by E.K. Blair <— OMG THIS SOUNDS TUMULTUOUS & INTENSE!!! What could it be?? She’s happy and spreading her wings but soon… deception masks itself as love… “Deception masks itself as love while it slowly consumes every inch of her world. Lies spin into a web, trapping her in a nightmare she believes to be a fairy tale…”
  • Pale Demon (The Hollows Book 9) by Kim Harrison <— KIM HARRISON SUPER-BARGAIN ALERT!!

Mindy: Kim Harrison’s Hollows Series~ it is beyond a doubt one of my favs! Such a wonderful series with really fun characters and interesting relationships. The lead is Rachel Morgan who lives with a Pixie, Jenks and a vampire, Ivy. Its got a page turning plot.

…Pale Demon I read in one sitting it was so good I couldn’t put it down! Maybe a little more action, but the romatic tension builds wonderfully.

  • Alaska Wild by Helena Newbury <— ALASKA ROMANCE ALERT!!! Nancy found it and 5-STARRED IT!!!

Nancy: Finished reading ALASKA WILD by Helena Newbury today. WOW was it Good! ALASKA WILD was my latest book in my Alaskan Book Reading Quest. KINDLE UNLIMITED!

This was fast-paced & action-packed from the first page till the last page. A page-turner for sure! 5*

  • Life of Pi by Yann Martel <— ROCHELLE LOVED IT!

Rochelle: The Life of Pi is so great. The book stretched my way of thinking without even knowing it. A 5 star listen.

Mary Ann: Maryse I am really surprise that no one had mentioned how good the book Dear Ava is! I am one to avoid YA but this book grab my attention. A horrific event happened on a keg party to the heroine. In beknownst to her, the same event affected one guy hugely. At the end, I felt like there is still goodness in this world.

  • Northern Lights by Nora Roberts <— NORA ROBERTS ALASKA ROMANCE ALERT!! Nancy also found us this one and loved it so much, she bought it in hardcover!

Nancy: Finished Reading: NORTHERN LIGHTS by Nora Roberts. Borrowed Kindle Edition from Public Library. It is 670 pages, but I read it pretty quickly for me. It wasn’t that I had the time, as I took the time to read it. I haven’t read a Nora Robert’s novel in a really longtime.

This was one fit my Alaskan Book craving perfectly: Lunacy, Alaska has a new sheriff in town. There is also a killer on the loose that leaves a lot of mystery. Plus two lonely souls looking for love & redemption.

Hattie: I picked up The Simple Wild based on this site and had to put it down 50 pages or so before it finished because I was crying so much yesterday. I think it hit too close to home after a death in my family this year. The writing was wonderful though.

Randi: In case anybody was waiting, Shannon Mayer’s new book is out. Grave Magic Bounty The 40 Proof Series. I’m at 60% and am I’m already dreading the wait for book 2 in the series.

It is right up there with the Desert Cursed series.. Great read!!!!

Amy: Currently reading Warrior Blue and it is SO good! Not sure if it’s been mentioned or if you’ve seen it but so far, I highly recommend!

Mary Ann: I agree with Amy. Warrior Blue is a good read for me as well!!! The book make me thinks that the universe works in mysterious ways.

  • The Corded Saga by Alyssa Rose Ivy <—- DYSTOPIAN SERIES BUNDLE ALERT!!! WOMEN ARE COMMODITIES… “…In a world where women are commodities, the only thing more rare than finding true love is a happy ending. Kayla is in hiding—her only crime being born a girl in a society of 99 percent men. When her sister and niece are kidnapped, she is willing to do anything to save them. Kayla ventures into the dangerous streets of the city, a place where a woman can be claimed by anyone unless she has been marked by a club. Desperate, she turns to Mason, a powerful club leader whose help comes at a cost—her freedom...”
  • Release: A Standalone Friends-to-Lovers Romance by Aly Martinez <— RECENT RELEASE & SHARA LOVED IT!

Shara: Just finished Release by Aly Martinez. This was the first book I’ve read of hers and I love her writing style. I loved the banter between the H and H. I’m definitely looking forward to reading more from her.

  • Angry God by L.J. SHEN <— RECENT RELEASE (VISCIOUS’S SON!!) & WE HAVE FEEDBACK!!! MONY LOVED IT!

Mony: Another stellar read by L.J. Shen. Last of the series of Sinners of Saint and All Saints High. And what a way to finish! In my view, the BEST book of these series. This one is about Vaughn, Vicious’s son, a broody and troubled guy and his hate/love relationship with Poppy’s sister, Lenora. Masterful job narrating the evolution of the  relationship between the sassy, wounded but strong heroine and the ruthless and savage anti-hero.

Throughout the story, Shen skilfully shows us shades of Vicious in Vaughn, beautifully closing the circle on the series.

Vicious, in his dad role, is not to be missed! As well as the appearance of his mom, Emilia. (May make you re-read “Vicious” – I know I did the next day.)

A fantastic, angsty bully love story – one of the best!! – with a fantastic nod to both series by Shen. A very strong 5-star! Highly recommend!

 

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  • 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!
  • ➔➔ Audible now has an “Escape” package membership (30 day free trial) – used to be called the “Romance” package <— this one is SO cool, and worth it (unlimited listening for all of the audiobooks in the program, and there are tons – kind of like Kindle Unlimited)!!
  • and…
  • Year One: Chronicles of The One, Book 1 and Of Blood and Bone: Chronicles of The One, Book 2 by Nora Roberts <— AUDIOBOOK SALE ALERT!! LOOK WHAT I JUST ONE-CLICKED!!! The first two books in this hugely-popular trilogy are on sale and Julia Whelan is the narrator!! SQUEEEE!!!! P.S. The trilogy is complete!!

Tessa: Of Blood and Bone: Chronicles of The One, Book 2 by Nora Roberts – *thunk* It continues the series and soooo good. I mean, SOOO GOOD! The drama, the death, the feels, all still there and I am so anxious for the last book. (Can you believe I read those three back to back? With Year One (March) right before it? LUCKY!)

Michele G: I have to second Tessa’s rec for Nora Robert’s Year One (and book #2 Of Blood & Bone was great as well). I’m in love with the series (Author)

Lola: One of my very favorites by Nora Roberts!! Loved them!!! And Julia Whelan a great narrator!!

Emily: I’ve read all three and they are soooooo good!!!!

TL: Emily is it heavy on romance?

Emily: medium, I’d say. So much other story line, the romance is just a drop in the bucket

TL: Emily I love when it’s some romance. Thanks for that!

Michelle: Yes! These are great!

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Reader Question… Solved! The book about the biker’s daughter with a wild streak, and her dad took her to get treatment…

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Holly needs our book help! Hrmm… this one sounds very unique and I’m curious what he was trying to get diagnosed?

She asks:

Hi Maryse,

Love your site.  I was wondering if you could help me find a particular MC book.

It’s a second generation book about a daughter who seems to have a wild streak. Her biker father has no patience for her. Her parents tried to get her diagnosed when she was younger. She is very intelligent.

When she was a teenager, her father (mother didn’t know) took her to get treatment against her will.

I thought it was a book by Lina Andersson but couldn’t find it.

Any help would be appreciated.

Anyone have a guess?

Amy: Just read this. Legacy: A Devil’s Spawn MC Novel by Natasha Thomas

Maryse: YAY!! Thank you Amy. I’ll let Holly know to come see. 🙂

Holly: That’s it!! Thank you Amy

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