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Pervade London by Vanessa Fewings is live + we have a cover reveal for book two!!

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Vanessa Fewings is this week’s newsletter sponsor, to celebrate her latest release (Pervade London (Pervade Duet Book 1) that just went live! “A ménage à trois romance between a female violinist and two mysterious British men with untold influence. Their love fuels the power that pervades London.” <—*waggles eyebrows* 😉 It’s gonna be steeeeeeeeaaaammmyyyy!

A bit from the blurb…

You could say that Emily lived for the violin, and that it was her true love. You would have been right…

…but that all changed the day she met Xander Rothschild.

Emily Rampling thought she understood the nature of power.

But she didn’t know the unexpected forms power could take, bending and adapting to suit its needs…

And she’s sent over the cover for book #2 “Pervade Montego Bay” (no preorder yet) but OMG THIS IS GORGEOUS!!! Actually both covers are amazing.

Take a look at this!!!

 

Latest Romance Book Releases – April 16th 2019

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<— Good morning and HAPPY NEW RELEASE TUESDAY!! LOOKIT WHAT JUST WENT LIVE!! It’s already skyrocketed up the Amazon charts, and I can imagine we’ll be seeing it there for awhile. 😉

But! I also highlighted a bunch below that sound great too!

While you’re here, don’t forget to check out these:

  1. Kindle Unlimited Membership super-bargain deal!!!! eek <— Hey guess what??!! I dunno if I read when it was “ending” wrong or if Amazon just extended it, but the Kindle Unlimited Membership deal is still on!!!
  2. Monday Earlybird Book Releases <— Penny Reid & K. Webster just to name a few. 😉
  3. Book Review – The Girl He Used to Know by Tracey Garvis Graves <— 5-STARS!!!! MY. JAW. DROPPED!!!

AUDIOBOOK L:DVERS!

For those going on a road trip soon, or maybe you’ve got some projects that require both hands this weekend but still allows you to “listen”… check out the free audible trial + 2 free audiobooks deal —>

  • AND! Here’s the fun-tool again! —> Find out which of YOUR Kindle books are available as audiobooks at a BARGAIN-PRICE! <— This thing is so cool (Amazon calls it “Matchmaker“)! It’s an Amazon feature, that scans all of your Kindle books and will list all of the ones you have that are also available as an audiobook at a discounted price (not normal audiobook prices). This way, you can switch back and forth, seamlessly between your ebooks and your audiobooks. VERY COOL!
  1. The Mister by E.L. James
  2. Let Me Free You: McClain Brothers, Book 4 by Alexandria House
  3. Halo: Fallen Angel, Book 1 by Ella Frank & Brooke Blaine
  4. Rule Breaker by Lily Morton
  5. Blood Bonds: An Otherworld Novel, Book 21 by Yasmine Galenorn
  6. Wrong Way Home: Taken: Criminal Delights, Book 1 by K.A. Merikan
  7. Protecting Alabama’s Kids: Seal of Protection, Book 10 by Susan Stoker
  8. Mission: Her Defense: Team 52, Book 4 Anna Hackett
  9. The Last Vampire: Books 1-3: Last Vampire Bundle, Book 1 R. A. Steffan & Jaelynn Woolf
  10. The Perfect Dress by Carolyn Brown

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READER RECOMMENDATIONS & BARGAIN FINDS:

Jan: That book up there in Maryse’s list, Cold-hearted Rake, is a fave of mine. A really good historical romance. Great characters, great plot, nice sexy heat level without being ridiculous. It’s the first in her Ravenels series, the most recent of which, Devil’s Daughter, is currently getting tons of great reviews. I’ve loved the whole series, and counting the days till the final book due in 2020. If you like HR or want to try it, snap up that bargain!

Lisa M: For you MC lovers OMG I just finished reading Devils Reach trilogy by JL Drake it was so freaking good. I can’t even recommend it enough. Heavy sigh 10 times over!! So sad it’s over!!!

Ashley: Hey Maryse! I’m reading Good Time Doctor right now and I think it’s going to be my favorite Penny Wylder book! Sooooo steamy and good! I’m reading slowly so it’s not over so fast! And it’s free with kindle unlimited!

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

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CONTEMPORARY NEW RELEASES:

  1. The Mister by E.L. James  <— E.L. JAMES’ LATEST IS LIVE!! He inherited his family’s wealth but… “…his biggest challenge is fighting his desire for an unexpected, enigmatic young woman who’s recently arrived in England, possessing little more than a dangerous and troublesome past.  Reticent, beautiful, and musically gifted, she’s an alluring mystery…”
  2. Until Fools Find Gold: A Providence Gold Series and Until Series Crossover by Mary B. Moore
  3. SEALed Forever (Bone Frog Brotherhood Book 3) by Sharon Hamilton
  4. Hard Sell: A Texas Heat Romance by Camilla Stevens
  5. Conceited (A Crimson Elite Novel) by T.L. Smith
  6. Like The Wind by J. Bengtsson <— POP STAR IN DISTRESS & HE RESCUES HER TOO! “…Reeling from the deception of those closest to him, Bodhi spirals out of control and is sent to a secluded mansion in the coastal mountains of Southern California for some rest and relaxation. But the retreat proves to be anything but relaxing when a raging wildfire sets the landscape around him ablaze. While escaping the flames, Bodhi rescues Breeze, a quirky, pet-loving woman, and together the two fight their way to safety. In the aftermath of the fire, Bodhi and Breeze hit the road to uncover the truth about his family…”
  7. Just a Taste (O’Learys Book 5) by Shannyn Schroeder
  8. Pervade London (Pervade Duet Book 1) by Vanessa Fewings <— SHE DIDN’T REALIZE THE DEPTH OF POWER... but she would. “…You could say that Emily lived for the violin, and that it was her true love. You would have been right… …but that all changed the day she met Xander Rothschild. Emily Rampling thought she understood the nature of power. But she didn’t know the unexpected forms power could take, bending and adapting to suit its needs...” P.S. Check out the cover reveal for the duet conclusion ➔ Pervade London by Vanessa Fewings is live + we have a cover reveal for book two!!
  9. Until Valerie: Happily Ever Alpha World by Jessica Marin <— NAVY SEAL BIKER ALERT!! “…I traded a broken past for a brotherhood I could count on. War changes people, bonds them together, so when our time in the Navy is served, I join my fellow SEALS in Nashville to help start up a motorcycle repair shop. A big city guy like me is enjoying a distraction free small town life. But then Valerie Dawson walks into the shop, wearing those nerdy glasses like it’s her mission to steal my breath away and I know I’m in dangerous territory. She makes me feel things I never thought I could feel and I am determined to make her mine…”
  10. Nobody Does It Better by Lauren Blakely
  11. Until Her Smile: Happily Ever Alpha World by Samantha Lind
  12. Missed Kiss (Nerdy Thirties Book 2) by Cassie Mae
  13. Breaking Without You (Fractured Connections Book 1) by Carrie Ann Ryan <— THEY ARE NOT READY FOR A SECOND CHANCE... “…I fell for Cameron Connolly at the wrong time. And when he left, I thought my life was over. But then, after the worst happened, I truly understood what that phrase meant. Now, he’s not ready for a second chance, and I’m not offering one. Though given that our families have been forced together after losing one of our own, I know there’s no turning back. Not this time. Not again. Not when it comes to Cameron…”
  14. Until the Tequila: A Killers Crossover Novella by Brynne Asher
  15. Until Mani: Happily Ever Alpha World by Rochelle Paige
  16. Forever Mine (Tormentor Mine Book 4) by Anna Zaires <— A CONCLUSION STORY!! “Note: This is the conclusion of Peter & Sara’s story. It is strongly recommended that you read Twist Me and Capture Me trilogies before embarking on this book, as there will be major spoilers for those series.”
  17. Dukes by the Dozen <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE ANTHOLOGY ALERT!!
  18. The Claiming of the Shrew (The Survivors Book 5) by Shana Galen
  19. Bring Him Home by Ella Goode
  20. One Fine Day: an Oyster Bay novel (Bayside Brides Book 2) by Olivia Miles
  21. Daddy’s Best Friend (Once Upon a Daddy) by Kelli Callahan
  22. Pretty Thing by J.A. Huss <— J.A. HUSS ALERT!! HIS BEST FRIEND’S SISTER... “…Every time Kyle caught me lusting after his twin sister, Kali, he reminded me of the rule. “You were my friend first.” If you want to get technical about it, I was Kali’s friend first, not Kyle’s. But that’s not how he saw it. One rule. That’s all we had between us. Just one. Stay away from my sister. All these years I’ve honored that. I never broke his trust. Until now. Because he’s dead. He left us. And being with Kali is the only thing that makes the pain go away...”
  23. Scary Hot: An Until Series and Club Alias Series Crossover by K.D. Robichaux <— OOOOOPS PREGNANCY!! “…Alpha former-military biker. Quirky office manager of a vet clinic. When their best friends meet and have a whirlwind romance, they get swept up in it and have a hot tryst of their own. It leads to a surprise pregnancy—and a soul-deep connection—neither see coming…”
  24. The Doctor by E.L. Todd <— HER EX-HUSBAND’S BROTHER ALERT!! “…My husband left me. After five years together, he realized he was gay. Once the anger had faded away, there was nothing but love behind. This man is still my best friend and I want him in my life. So I move across the hall so we can be as close as we always have. Then his brother moves in for a couple of weeks, a man I’ve never met. He relocates to Seattle to work as an ER doctor at the local hospital. And he’s NOTHING like his brother…”
  25. The Perfect Dress by Carolyn Brown
  26. Until Mayhem: Happily Ever Alpha World by Layla Frost
  27. Until Merri: Happily Ever Alpha World by Suzanne Halliday
  28. Best I’ve Ever Had by Abbi Glines <— THE LATEST BY Abbi Glines IS LIVE!!! “...He wasn’t the same man who had driven out of town a year ago on the motorcycle he’d bought after his best friend’s wedding. From the messy blonde curls he’d let grow out, to the tattoos now covering his arms, part of his chest and even the side of his neck, it all represented a part of his journey. Eli Hardy was back, but he didn’t plan on staying for long...”
  29. The Better Sister: A Novel by Alafair Burke
  30. Twisted Pride (The Camorra Chronicles Book 3) by Cora Reilly
  31. Until the Lightning Strikes: Happily Ever Alpha World by Elle Christensen
  32. Twisted Pride (The Camorra Chronicles Book 3) by Cora Reilly <— CORA REILLY KIDNAPPED MAFIA BRIDE ALERT!! “…A wedding is sacred, stealing a bride sacrilegious. Serafina is the niece of the Boss of the Outfit, and her hand has been promised in marriage for years, but kidnapped in her wedding dress on her way to church by Remo, Serafina quickly realizes that she can’t hope for saving. Yet, even in the hands of the cruelest man she knows, she is determined to cling to her pride…”
  33. Guarding Gaby: A Second Chance Romance (Second Chances Book 1) by Jean Brashear

      

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Book Review – The Girl He Used to Know by Tracey Garvis Graves

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The Girl He Used to Know: A Novel

<— FIVE STARS OF FAN-FREAKING-TASTICNESS!!! Holy moly, you guys weren’t kidding!!! When the recommendations came in fast and furious, letting me know it was a MUST-READ,

Shara: Just finished the girl he used to know. Loved it! It was so beautifully written. Loved both the H/h. Definitely 5 stars for me. Highly recommend

Michele G: I finished The Girl He Used To Know yesterday afternoon. I absolutely loved it! It was primarily written from the POV of Annika which made the book so special because seeing things from her perspective was such a gift. It was helpful to get some chapters from Jonathan’s POV as well to better understand his thought processes as well. I just can’t sing enough praises – it was such a beautifully written, original story of not just love but hope.

Linda: The Girl He Used To Know was a “must read EVERY word” kinda read. Absolutely adored the H/h.

Mona: I just finished The Girl He Used to Know … and wow! This story is about Annika and Jonathan. It is a second chance romance and goes back and forth between present and past and gives both POVs. The clincher is Annika has autism spectrum disorder. I love books by Tracey Garvis-Graves! You have to read this book!

y’all forgot to mention…

QUICK NOTE BEFORE I CONTINUE TELLING YOU ABOUT IT: I recommend going into this book BLIND (just knowing that you’ll lose yourself to it and LOVE it, I promise!!) but stop reading here if you don’t want to know any more.

I don’t spoil it below, but I really appreciate having gone in without knowing a thing.

*ahem* Back to what I was saying… 😉

Y’all forgot to mention that it had my favorite kind of book-temptation.  A jaw-dropping, knock-me-flat-on-my-butt, throw-the-book-across-the-room twist!!! THAT. WAS. AMAZING!!!!!!

Maryse: Whoa. Everyone has to read this awesomeness. This author is a genius storyteller (and you’ll see why)!!! I made it through. It soothed me, intrigued me, and then it made me panic and I LOVED every bit of it!! Review to come, but the review will say this: 5 STARS. READ IT!!!

Kristen: Wow. I have no other words. Saw this post, bought this book and crashed in head first. I read on my phone, so no throwing it at walls but I did have to put it down for a time. 😉 Best way to spend an evening!

Maryse: OH THIS MAKES ME HAPPY!! You freaked out too!! 😉 OMG GOODNESS though, right??? WHOA.

Kari: Absolutely loved this book!

But I appreciate not knowing anything “jaw-dropping” was coming. Would I have devoured it faster had I known? Yep, probably. But it was an even better surprise not waiting for it. I DID NOT see that coming.

I went in completely blind other than knowing our heroine was on the spectrum in some way – possibly Aspergers – and I love reading those. I love exploring the world from another view entirely, and so often, I feel I can relate. I get it. So I was IN from the start.

BUT!! While I was enjoying it throughout the whole read (and pretty much devoured it in one day, almost in one sitting), I kept wondering what about it, made so many readers “5-star” it THAT hard. It was, good, interesting, and a look back and forth into the lives of a couple that almost made it, and then lost each other. And then… unexpectedly see each other again in a coffee shop ten years later. Eeeeeep!! Exciting and nerve-wracking when all of those feelings, heartache, and regrets come flooding back.

It was fascinating, a little heartbreaking, stressful at times (would they get their true second chance? What happened?) and yet so soothing at the same time. AND THEN…

WHOA!!!

So many things come to light.

AND THEN.

WHOA!!!!!!!!!!!!

I. WAS. FLOOOOOORED!!!!

Maryse: OMG STOP IT!!!!! I just hit a part in “The Girl He Used to Know” and I threw the book (I have a print copy so it’s safe… albeit bent). I don’t “know” exactly what I’m about to read, because I threw it too fast, but… I need to pace.

Val: It’s so good! I really loved it. Pick that book back up and get on it.

Maryse: I just did… OMG I’m FREAKING OUT!

Val: we are holding your hand virtually! You got this. We got you.

Christine: Its really good and I thought the same thing when I was at the same spot you were . . . . Just wish there was an epilogue

Juana: Awesome Read! Stays with you for awhile definitely book hangover after reading this book!

Ang: Ok so I am reading this book right now. Have not reached this part yet. Can not wait for it now. Love Tracey Garvis Graves writing.

Pamela:  I have it on audiobook and was driving when I got to this part….

Maryse: GASP!!!!!!!

Char: I know what part you’re talking about because the same thing happened to me! LOL!! I had to take a break. I felt like someone actually punched me in the stomach. Great book, though! LOVED it!

Terry: I loved this book. Started on chapter 1 as i didn’t want one single little hint. I bet you are on the same page i was. But I controlled myself and just slammed it on the couch.. lol

Reyna: I went through the same emotions with this book! I absolutely loved

Keri: This was the BEST book!!! Just wish it would have had an epilogue. I wonder if I can convince her to write one? …At a certain part in the book, I had some anxiety. I had to put it down because it had me overwhelmed with unpleasant memories. Amazing book but I wasn’t expecting that.

Nadia: I’m having such a hard time getting into it but you just made me want to pick it back up.

Crystal: same here! I started it but put it down, guess I’ll have to try again!

Maryse: PICK IT UP!!!!!! It’s soothing until…

Carol: Great book. She does this. Weaves in *spoiler* when you aren’t expecting it at all!

Maryse: She’s incredible. I DID NOT see that coming. Not for a second!!!

Lori: Finished it Friday. #bookhangover

Okay… my butt may have still been on the couch (even though I was floored), but my book was thrown straight across the room. MY JAW DROPPED. MY GASP and my book-throwing panic had my dogs looking at me like I had lost my mind.

They’re I was, hypothetically on my butt… when it all clicked together, in absolute awe at how amazingly clever this author is, as well as being an amazing writer and storyteller. YET AGAIN, I fall in love with her characters and yet again, I completely lose myself in her world.

MUST READ IT!!

Rachel: Just bought because of this post!!! Can’t wait to start.

Cindy: The only other time I heard of someone throwing a book it was “The Exorcist” so Omg 😬

Anne: I am waiting on my copy to arrive — hoping tomorrow. Definitely excited after reading all these posts!

Michelle: It was so good!!!!! Worth every penny!

Sandy: This DARN book!

Courtney:  I just bought this one…this makes me excited to read it. ♥️

Susan: Whaat! I have to read this!

Maryse: YES YOU DO!!! 😀 !!!

5 STARS!!! EASILY!!!! Unforgettable, and the ONLY thing I wish for, for this story… is an epilogue. The ending moved pretty quickly, and I felt it needed just a bit more attention to detail. Maybe that will come? *fingers crossed*

P.S. Thank you to the publisher for sending me a review copy. I’m sorry I threw it. 😉

Monday Early Bird Book Releases + some that are going live at midnight! 04-15-19

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Happy Monday!!! It’s not a huge early birds list today but there are still a few that sound awesome! K. Webster and Penny Reid (just to name a few) and I’ll be on the lookout for more… 😉

It’s time for three things:

1.) Lookit the site!! It’s officially on the new server with a few layout tweaks here and there, and it’s running smoothly! YAY!! I’m not great with change but this feels good to me.

2.) I finished “The Girl He Used to Know ” this weekend and it blew me away. It came with quite the twist that had me gasping and I 5-STAR LOVED IT!!!! Review will be going up shortly. P.S. Amy… you’re gonna love it!

3.) E.L. JAMES FANS!!! Look what’s going live at midnight!!! The Mister ➔➔➔➔

Oh and…

➔➔➔ Kindle Unlimited Membership super-bargain deal!!!! eek <— Hey guess what??!! The Kindle Unlimited Membership deal is still on!!!

LOOK WHAT JUST WENT LIVE :D !!!

  1. TIME: Laws of Physics 3 by Penny Reid <— PENNY REID TRILOGY CONCLUSION ALERT!!! These must be read in order.
  2. Blood Bonds (Otherworld Book 21) by Yasmine Galenorn
  3. Travis (Grim Sinners MC Book 3) by LeAnn Ashers
    Gluttony (The Elite Seven Book 5) by K. Webster <— K. WEBSTER ALERT!! “…The Elite Seven have their initiations. My task is personal and beneath me—steal a car and send a warning. It’ll hurt my best friend in the process, but we both made a pact going into this. There’s no line we won’t cross.My task makes an ugly turn and I nearly take a life. Such a small, unimportant person. Someone no one would even notice if she were gone. She’s a problem my money, and now power, can easily sweep under the rug...”
  4. Wrong Way Home: Taken (Criminal Delights Book 1) by K.A. Merikan <— M/M ROMANCE!!
  5. Protect: A Dark Captive Romance by Olivia Ryann and Vivian Wood
  6. Red Hot Rancher (Part-Time Cowboy Book 2) by Marie Johnston <— THE FIREMAN-COWBOY ON THE OTHER SIDE OF HER WALL… “…After a streak of bad decisions, Brigit has to slink back home to nurse her wounds and find a job. To complete her humiliation, there’s no way she can avoid the first love she walked away from years ago—because he’s sleeping on the other side of her wall...”
  7. The Red Siren of the Wood: A Fairy Twisted Tale by Dixie Painter
  8. Succubus Hunted (The (un)Lucky Succubus Book 4) by L.L. Frost
  9. Cold-Hearted Rake: The Ravenels, Book 1 by Lisa Kleypas <— LISA KLEYPAS ALERT!! NOT NEW BUT A SUPER-BARGAIN!!
  10. Sixty Days for Love by Liza Malloy <— HER HUSBAND IS DIVORCING HER…  “…Chelsea decides to transform herself into a woman David can’t resist. Revamping her life isn’t easy, though, and Chelsea lands in one embarrassing predicament after another. Luckily, Nick, a smoldering local cop, happily rushes to her rescue…”
  11. Where There’s A Will by Julie Archer
  12. Rough and Ready (Outlaw Warriors Book 2) by Cathleen Ross
  13. DON’T LIE TO ME (Eva Rae Thomas Mystery Book 1) by Willow Rose
  14. The Enchanter’s Soul: The Ellwood Chronicles II by Michele Notaro
  15. Rhythm of Rime (The Fate Caller Series Book 2) by Zoe Parker
  16. Promise Me by Samanthe Beck & Robin Bielman <— HER HOT NEIGHBOR ALERT!! “...Instead of soaking up the SoCal sunshine while housesitting for my aunt, I’m dealing with a Pomeranian who thinks she’s a Pitbull, two half-sisters who would happily prune me off the family tree, and him. Vaughn Shaughnessy. Hot model about to go nuclear, dangerously sexy flirt whose perceptive green eyes promise he’s more than just a pretty face…”

 

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Giana Darling – The Enslaved Duet Reading Order

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Giana Darling’s latest series is up (book #1 is live and book #2 is up for preorder). Gritty, dark and forbidden romance lovers, rejoice!!

About book #1:

It was the biggest day of my life.

I know most people say that about something joyous; a graduation, a wedding ceremony, the birth of their first child. My situation was a little different.

Sure, it was my eighteenth birthday, but it was also the day that I was sold. Sold to a man with hair like a crown of gold and eyes blacker than the darkest pits of Hell.  He bought me to own me, to control me, and to use me as a means to an end.

I was his tool and his weapon. And through it all, somehow, I also became his salvation.

Reading Order: