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Reader Question – The book where they met at an art gallery, and she self harms, but he helps her through it…

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Tshego needs our book help! Not much detail, but maybe just enough to spark someone’s memory. *fingers crossed*

She asksL

Hi Maryse..

I’m looking for a book I read a loooong time ago but I just can’t stop thinking about it. I think its part of a series but I could be wrong.

I think they met at a art gallery. She self harms and he helps her through it.

That’s all I remember 😭

Please Help!!

Anyone have a guess?

A Henry: I wonder if you are referring to Release Me by J Kenner. Damien Stark meets Nikki Fairchild at an art show at a friends home.

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5 Dates…a Man-Plan: one woman’s inspiring journey in goal-setting and girlfriend camaraderie…

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5 Dates…a Man-Plan: one woman’s inspiring journey in goal-setting and girlfriend camaraderie by Susie Ashmore <— Curl up with the memoir and the manual on how to navigate through the trials and tribulations ~ and the unexpected celebrations ~ that life and love reveal, one layer at a time. This sounds like SO MUCH FUN and the author is today’s newsletter sponsor!!! 😀

The author warns 😉 :

Read in 1 -2 sittings! Readers beware! May cause you to read into the night…

Appealing to anyone who:

* has been in a very wrong relationship
* had to end a marriage with a really good person
* wants to start dating again
* has been a single parent while trying to date
* wants to enhance the camaraderie within their circle of friends
* wants to set a courageous goal ~ big or small

Read it to be inspired to find the courage to make a positive change in any area of your life that you’ve been avoiding.

And, if for no other reason, read it for the girlfriend-to-girlfriend camaraderie, as an example of how real women treat each other.

Your personal standards ~ in dating, in goal-setting, in who you allow into your life ~ will never be the same.

Everything you’ve always wanted is on the other side of fear “ George Adaire

After a mismatched marriage and a horrific second act, Susie Ashmore was more than a little gun-shy in trusting her instincts when it came to selecting the men in her life. But burying herself in her worklife and the commitments of being a single mom bought her more than enough time to escape and come up for some good, clean air…one breath at a time.

After attending a goal-setting workshop, it became crystal clear: it was time to start dating again.

But this time, it would be different. This time, she would recruit the help of her network, courageously (or foolishly?) announcing her quest to find Mr. Right to everyone in her address book. This time, she would have the insight of an army of cupids to guide her on a unique dating adventure…one bachelor at a time.

Benefits – Read 5 Dates…a Man-Plan to be inspired to:

  1. set a goal to improve an area of your life that needs shaking up. (Start dating again? Sell your house? Train for a mini-triathlon? Move to the other side of the world?)
  2. join the movement to use your own personal network to help you achieve your goals in life
  3. start trusting your instincts in the way that they were intended
  4. be relieved of any guilt you may have for ending a marriage or relationship that needed ending
  5. raise and tweak your standards for the men and women you allow in your life

About the author

The author, Susie Ashmore, is an adventurous world traveller, having worked in France, Australia & Canada. She has also studied in Kenya & Jordan with Harvard University.

Her work has appeared in the Toronto Star’s Dating Diaries as well as in What’s in Store as its featured author.

Link to buy it on Amazon.com:

5 Dates…a Man-Plan: one woman’s inspiring journey in goal-setting and girlfriend camaraderie – Kindle edition by Ashmore, Susie. Health, Fitness & Dieting Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations – 09-15-2023

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HAPPY FRIDAY FINDS!!! Guess what? We have a ton of new releases over the last 48 hours, and I’m pretty thrilled! In fact, one of them is by K. Bromberg (her new Formula 1 racers!!!) and one from Elizabeth O’Roark (our fellow readers are LOVING this author like crazy!!!)

Okay so let’s get this list going, but first…

My “favorite thing this week (so far)” is…

THIS DUVET INSERT!!!!! I have the cutest duvet cover and was looking for an insert that had some oomph. Something that looks fluffy and would give my bed that “designer” fluffy bed look. You know… how big it looks in the picture, and then you get this flat as a pancake thing. Ugh. I’ve been through that wayyyyyy too many times in the last few years, and ended up putting two comforters in my duvet cover (as suggested by the designers and “stagers” online). But with that, comes too much heat, and not enough fluff, since two flat pancakes makes for a less flat look, but not puffy the way I want.

And then… after research on Google, I saw this brand on a few “best of” lists. I got the grey and white striped one (it has the little corner loops to tie it into my duvet cover), since all the true customer pictures of their cover, this grey and white striped one looked the fluffiest, and consistently the fluffiest. What you see in the picture IS what you get. So I got one (oversized King – also as suggested by the stagers), and sure enough, my indulgent bed “fluffiness” is to my liking. I love it!!!!! Annnnnd… if I wanted to go crazy, I could insert a second one (and my bed would look insanely puffy – which would also be to my liking), but… that would be overkill, to try and sleep with. This one is already super indulgent, and cozy, and I think two would be annoying.

So what’s your favorite thing this week?

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

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  • Because You Loved Me: The perfect uplifting read for 2023 from Beth Moran, author of Let It Snow by Beth Moran <— SUPER-BARGAIN!
  • Can’t Help Falling: A Best Friend’s Brother RomCom by Courtney Walsh <— LIVE!! SHE ONCE TOLD HIM SHE WAS IN LOVE WITH HIM… ON HIS WEDDING DAY! “...He’s got a temper, he’s moody, and he has a history of being misunderstood and making big mistakes. I, on the other hand, make pumpkin cupcakes, spend my Friday nights curled up with a beloved romance novel and long to be kissed in the rain. Owen is my best friend’s older, off-limits brother and the only boy I ever thought I loved. Which is laughable because he only ever saw me as his kid sister’s dorky friend. But that was a long time ago. And I’m over him. Mostly. Until he comes back to Harvest Hollow like some kind of hero, showing up just in time to pull me out of my burning house and make me feel all the things I told myself I’d never feel again...”
  • Compelled Obedience: A Dark Mafia Billionaire Romance (Carnal Sins Book 3) by Piper Stone <— LIVE!!
  • Love You Never: An Enemies-to-Lovers Forced Proximity New Adult Sports Romance (Western Wildcats Hockey Book 2) by Jennifer Sucevic <— LIVE!! FRENEMIES WITH BENEFITS “…It all starts with a little game of truth or dare… That was my first mistake. I’ve never been able to resist a dare and he damn well knows it. Trust me, I realize it’s a personal flaw I need to work on. My second mistake? If I had to hazard a guess, I’d say it was when I agreed to a frenemies-with-benefits situation in order to get him out of my system once and for all. The third one, just in case you’re wondering, was in thinking this wouldn’t explode in my face if I came up with a list of rules for us to follow...”
  • The Lyon Who Loved Me: The Lyon’s Den Connected World by Tracy Sumner <— LIVE!!
  • Hard Knock Hero (Last Refuge Protectors Book 1) by Hannah Shield <— LIVE!! STRANGERS STUCK TOGETHER DURING A SNOWSTORM! “…when trouble comes for a woman he’s just met, he finds himself stepping in. Jessi Novo didn’t ask Aiden to play her savior. Now, with a snowstorm bearing down, she’s stuck with him. But some in Hartley have secrets worth killing for. In the battle to keep them both safe, Aiden might lose the heart he’s kept on lockdown. When they’ve got no one else, they’ll take refuge in each other…”
  • Dirty Twisted Lord: A Dark Asylum Bully Romance (Godless Heathens – Chryseum Academy Book 3) by Jordan Grant <— LIVE!! SERIES CONCLUSION!!!
  • Only One Night by A.R. Rose <— LIVE & SUPER-BARGAIN PRICED!! “…He’s watching me—the man on my neighbor’s roof. And I think I like it. My body comes to life under his gaze. All I can think about is the way this man would feel against my skin. Until our connection snaps and suddenly he’s gone. In my sleepy neighborhood, everything is exactly how it should be as I settle in on this quiet Halloween. Then, in the dead of night, he’s here in my home. Tempting me with his touch, refusing to tell me his name. Only one night—that’s all he offers. And that’s all I’m willing to give. When I wake up the next morning, I’m not surprised he’s already gone. But nothing about the night makes sense, and with no evidence of it ever happening, I’m left questioning everything…”
  • A Little Twist: A small-town, single-dad/nanny, fake engagement romance. by Tia Louise <— LIVE!! HER BILLIONAIRE BOSS FAKE FIANCE!! “…I never said I was engaged to Alex Stone (a.k.a., the richest man in Eureka)… My douchey ex just assumed I was, and I didn’t correct him. You see, I was having a moment. I was out of work, out of money, and Alex had just offered me a lifeline by hiring me to be his live-in nanny for a month. So when Drake the douche starts going on about what a hot mess I am at my best friend’s wedding, I kind of let him believe we were a thing. I never said the word fiancé, and I definitely never expected Alex to play along...”
  • The President’s Alien Princess (Warriors of the Lathar Book 18) by Mina Carter <— LIVE!!
  • Filthy Boy (The Puck Boys of Brooks University Book 3) by Hannah Gray <— LIVE!!
  • The Summer I Saved You by Elizabeth O’Roark <— LIVE!! HE’S ISOLATED & SHE SEES HIM AS HERS! SO MANY LOVE THIS AUTHOR!! “...From the moment I first saw Caleb, I knew he belonged to me. And I knew I’d have to save him—because how else does the girl nobody wants win over the boy beloved by all? Nothing about his life or mine has gone to plan. He’s isolated and miserable. I’ve got a vindictive ex, two young kids, and more problems than I can count. But what hasn’t changed is this: it still feels like he’s mine. And it sure looks like he’s in need of saving…”
  • Modern Fae Box Set: Books 1-3 by E. Menozzi <— SERIES BUNDLE!!
  • One Moment in Time: THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER by Shari Low <— SUPER-BARGAIN & A BEST SELLER!! “…Sometimes the best surprises reveal the most shocking secrets...”
  • 5 Dates…a Man-Plan: one woman’s inspiring journey in goal-setting and girlfriend camaraderie by Susie Ashmore <— Curl up with the memoir and the manual on how to navigate through the trials and tribulations ~ and the unexpected celebrations ~ that life and love reveal, one layer at a time. This sounds like SO MUCH FUN and the author is today’s newsletter sponsor!!! 😀
  • The Broker: An Enemies-to-Lovers Mafia Romance by Tara Crescent <— LIVE!! HER ABUSIVE EX’S BROTHER!!
  • Stolen Hearts: A Dark Best Friend’s Older Brother Mafia Romance by Jagger Cole <— LIVE!! AGE GAP!
  • Nineteen Steps by Millie Bobby Brown <— LIVE!!! MILLIE BOBBY BROWN!!! WARTIME HISTORICAL!! “…Nineteen Steps is a deeply affecting, mesmerizing page-turner inspired by the author’s family history. An epic story of longing, loss, and secrets, Millie Bobby Brown’s propulsive debut introduces an unforgettable, brave young woman and boldly portrays the strength in the power of love…”
  • Forbidden Game: A Teammate’s Sister Sports Romance (Chicago Red Tails Book 4) by Susan Renee <— LIVE!!

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PREORDERS (going live soon!! 😀)

  1. Best Frenemies by Max Monroe | Sep 16, 2023
  2. Smokin’ Hot (Smoke Series Book 7) by Abbi Glines | Sep 17, 2023
  3. Binding Their Hearts: Neighborly Affection Book 7 by M.Q. Barber | Sep 18, 2023
  4. Eternal Reign (Age of Vampires Book 1) by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti | Sep 19, 2023
  5. The Book Club Hotel: A Christmas Novel by Sarah Morgan | Sep 19, 2023
  6. Knight’s Bright Eyes (Pagan Souls of Cherokee MC Book 3) by Ciara St James | Sep 19, 2023
  7. Built Of Illusions: A Midnight Security Romantic Suspense Novel (Small Town Heroes Romance Book 5)by Jemi Fraser | Sep 19, 2023
  8. The Last Devil to Die: A Thursday Murder Club Mystery by Richard Osman | Sep 19, 2023
  9. Not That Kind of Demon (Assassin’s Alley Book 1) by Lisa Oliver | Sep 20, 2023
  10. The Tryst: A Standalone (The Virgin Society Book 2) by Lauren Blakely | Sep 21, 2023
  11. Infamous Park Avenue Prince (Park Avenue Princes Book 1) by Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine | Sep 21, 2023
  12. Fireworks for My Dragon Boss: A Cozy Monster Romance (Fairhaven Falls) by Honey Phillips | Sep 21, 2023
  13. A Minute More (Timeless Book 1) by Cora Rose | Sep 21, 2023
  14. Sterling Heat (Sterling Falls Book 1) by LB Dunbar | Sep 21, 2023
  15. Before the Sunset: A Small Town, Friends to Lovers Romance (Cottonwood Cove Series Book 4) by Laura Pavlov | Sep 21, 2023
  16. Infamous Park Avenue Prince (Park Avenue Princes Book 1) by Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine | Sep 21, 2023
  17. Flame by Adriana Locke | Sep 22, 2023
  18. The Summer Siege (The Viking Omegaverse #3) by Lyx Robinson | Sep 22, 2023
  19. Blood (Prodigium Academy Book 5) by Katie May | Sep 22, 2023
  20. A Kind Wedding: Christian & Charleigh: Kind Brothers Series, Book 14 by Sandi Lynn | Sep 22, 2023
  21. Gardens & Ghosts: RELIC #5 by Maz Maddox | Sep 22, 2023
  22. Bond: Becoming the Vampire Queen by BE Brouillard | Sep 25, 2023
  23. Rom (Silver Saints MC) by Fiona Davenport | Sep 25, 2023
  24. Redeeming Rabbit : Military MC romance, interconnected standalone (Dead Presidents MC Book 11) by Harley Stone | Sep 25, 2023

Reader Question – The trilogy where she saved him from imprisonment by his father, when they were both children and now he wants revenge against her…

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Happy_Reader needs our book help! I feel like I’ve read this similar question before, so now I’m going to do a search and see if I can find it.

She asks:

Hi,

Just looking for a book name that I read 2 years back but now I don’t remember its name nor the author.

Some details that I remember from it : (Spoilers)

1. It was a series of three books.

2. Mafia / revenge theme.

3. The hero wanted revenge on heroine because heroine once saved him when his father was torturing him in the basement. They both were small. She called his father and that is how his father didn’t finish the job of killing the hero.

4. He kidnapped her and in prison to break her and he did succeed in that.

5. At the start of first book, heroine was kidnapped by some bad people but Hero rescued her from that only to imprison her in his home/basement.

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6. At the end of the third book, he took the bullet while saving her and begged her not to tell their children what he did to her.

Please if anyone of you can help me. Thats the only details I remember. I know I was literally frustrated with the series when I first read it and maybe thats the reason, my brain has blocked its name.

Anyone have a guess?

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Reader Question – The book where he had a granddaughter that was an amazing soccer player but she was kidnapped…

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Abe is looking for this one. It’s short and sweet but hopefully we have enough info to spark someone’s memory. 🙂

She asks:

I’ve been trying to find this book for the longest time.

All I remember of the plot is that is as follows:

The grandfather was a green beret in veitnam he has a granddaughter that I an amazing soccer player than she gets kidnapped and he is trying to find her

That’s basically all I remember

Anyone have a guess?

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