HAPPY NEW RELEASE TUESDAY!! This list is incredibly short compared to our usual but I did find us some awesome deals, plus some new releases worth highlighting… and today’s “Blasts from the Past” and Kindle First Reads!! Below. 😀
And while you’re here, don’t forget to check out:
EXTENDED THROUGH DECEMBER ☃️🎄🎄🎄☃️!!! ➔➔➔ TWO MONTHS FREE KINDLE UNLIMITED DEAL!!! <— If you haven’t tried it yet, now’s your chance. WE ARE LOVING IT!
- J. Kenner’s “Cherish Me” is LIVE and we’re having a giveaway! <— Today’s newsletter sponsor! THIS SERIES IS HUGE & Damien and Nikki are back!!!
- Monday Early Bird Book Releases – 11-02-2020 <— lots of great ones on yesterday’s early birds post!!!

KINDLE FIRST READS ARE UP!! <— Tasha J just reminded me that the Amazon First Reads are up!!! I chose “Open House“. It sounds incredible and thrilling and the reviews so far are ecstatic about it!!! What did you choose?
Tasha J: I got my prime first read and chose Open House. It was between that and AR Torre’s. The reviews got me though.
Maryse: That’s exactly what happened to me.. it was between those 2, and the reviews for Open House were pretty ecstatic, so yep!! I chose it too. 😀
Carrie: I chose Open House also!
Maryse: We have the same book taste, Carrie!
Rae: This one Maryse. I jumped at it when I saw it.
Cindi: Me too!!
TODAY’S BLASTS FROM OUR BOOK PAST 😀 !!

1 year ago yesterday, I 4.5 star LOVED this nanny & the rich lawyer romance! Book Review – Park Avenue Player by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward
- 1 year ago yesterday, we built this forbidden-romance list! Reader Recommendations – Age Gap Romance Books where the older Hero knew the heroine when she was a child…
- 4 years ago yesterday, we desperately needed more of this poignant trope, so we built this list! What to Read After “It Ends With Us”
- 4 years ago, I also was delighted in yet another hit from this Elle Kennedy series! Book Review – The Goal by Elle Kennedy
- 5 years ago today, Lisa sent us her absolute favorite books list! Reader Favorites – Lisa’s Top Favorite Books List

6 years ago tomorrow, this crazy psych-stalker had me on the edge of my seat!!! Book Review – You by Caroline Kepnes
- 7 years ago yesterday, these were my latest 5 favorites! My Top Five Summer Reads – 2013
- 8 years ago tomorrow, this billionaire series had us in a tizzy! Book Review – Reflected In You by Sylvia Day
- 10 years ago yesterday, this shifter paranormal romance had me titillated. 😉 Book Review – Eat Prey Love by Kerrelyn Sparks
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Reign of a King: Kingdom Duet, Book 1 by Rina Kent
- Crazy Stupid Bromance: Bromance Book Club… Lyssa Kay Adams
- How to Date Your Brother’s Best Friend: Eden… by Julie Kriss
- My Last Duchess: A Novel by Eloisa James
- Finch: A Forbidden Desires Spin-Off Story… by Piper Scott
- Deadly Past: Verona Bay, Book 2 by Katie Reus
- The Haunting of Brynn Wilder: A Novel by Wendy Webb
READER RECOMMENDATIONS & BARGAIN FINDS:
- TWO MONTHS FREE KINDLE UNLIMITED DEAL!!! <— If you haven’t tried it yet, now’s your chance (you can still get in on it since the deal has been extended through the end of DECEMBER). 😲👏👏
- and…

The Girl You Left Behind: A Novel by Jojo Moyes <— JOJO MOYES SALE ALERT!! Linda LOVED it, and it’s on sale right now (US & Canada)!! WHAT A GORGEOUS COVER!! “…When their town falls to the Germans, Sophie is forced to serve them every evening at her hotel. From the moment the new Kommandant sets eyes on Sophie’s portrait—painted by her artist husband—a dangerous obsession is born...”
Linda: I recently read Jojo Moyes’ book, The Girl You Left Behind and it revived a love that I had forgotten – German Commanders as a leading character!
Kim: Thank you, one clicked it!
VOTE THEN READ (Volume 1): A boxed set collection supporting wildfire relief <— (SUPER-BARGAIN!!) Forty-three authors bring you stories full of romance, hope, and love. Vote Then Read volumes 1, 2, and 3 are available from November 2nd – 8th. All proceeds for this boxed set collection will go toward wildfire relief in California, Oregon, Washington, and Colorado.
- VOTE THEN READ (Volume 2): A boxed set collection supporting wildfire relief <— (SUPER-BARGAIN!!)
- VOTE THEN READ (Volume 3): A boxed set collection supporting wildfire relief <— (SUPER-BARGAIN!!)

Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate <— BACK ON SALE TODAY!!!!!
Tasha J: Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate <- not a quick book, but so good. …5+++ stars for me. This one’s my favorite for 2017, hands down. I’ve never read Lisa Wingate before, but I’ll definitely be looking into more of her work…
….Gosh I feel all full of emotion, it’s so heartbreaking. I even had to stretch this sucker out forever it seemed, though I didnt want to, and it was still fresh and raw every time I jumped back in.
Val: I just finished this a few weeks ago. Beautiful and heartbreaking. Highly recommend!
Lisa: One of my favorite books from last year. Having grown up in N MS I had heard this story numerous times but nothing like this book.
Pat: I agree that was a really excellent book!
The O’Malleys Box Set Books 1-3 by Katee Robert <— BOOK BUNDLE!! “…Don’t miss this smoking hot series about the O’Malley family — wealthy, powerful, dangerous, and seething with scandal!”- ‘Twas A Rogue Before Christmas <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE BOOK BUNDLE!!
- Tribal Spirits: A Box Set by Katherine McIntyre <— SERIES BOOK BUNDLE!!!
PARANORMAL/FANTASY/SCI-FI/DYSTOPIAN NEW RELEASES:
- Jaguar’s Passion: A Shifter Romance (Guardians of the Fae Realms Book 5) by JL Madore

Darkness Awakened: Reimagined (Order of the Blade) by Stephanie Rowe <— SHE’S CURSED! “…Cursed with a rare magic, Madison Locke has spent her life on the run from assassins, living in the shadows to conceal a terrible secret. But when her sister is kidnapped by a merciless hunter, Madison must emerge from hiding to save her. To succeed, she must recruit the help of a dangerously tempting warrior who awakens a burning hunger inside her that threatens them both…”
- All the Rules of Heaven (All That Heaven Will Allow Book 1) by Amy Lane <— M/M ROMANCE
- Snow Twink: A Contemporary MM Snow White Retelling (An MM Fairy Tale Romance Book 2) by Sue Brown <— M/M ROMANCE
- Their Dark Reflections by Amanda Meuwissen <— M/M ROMANCE

The Haunting of Brynn Wilder: A Novel by Wendy Webb <— LIVE!! I ONE-CLICKED THIS ONE!!! Last month when it was an Amazon First Reads section, this is what I chose. 😀 And now it’s available to all!!
Tasha J: I grabbed 2 😃 Amazon Firsts this month, The Haunting of Brynn Wilder and Girls of Brackenhill. So perfectly spooky sounding. And I loved some of the reviews for each from authors who’s books I’ve read and loved.
bev: A KU that looks Iike it might be a little creepy but good is The Haunting of Brynn Wilder.
Maryse: I got that one!!! Last month when it was one of the selections for Amazon First Reads. I should add it again to this list. Thank you bev!!
- Totally Basted: A Shifter Speed Dating Romance (The Shifter Speed Dating Series Book 2) by Zoey Indiana
- Warriors of Phaeton: Axis by Leora Gonzales
- Owned by the Alien: A Scifi Alien Romance (Fated Mates of the Titan Empire Book 1) by Tammy Walsh
CONTEMPORARY NEW RELEASES:

The Next Wife: An absolutely gripping psychological thriller… by Liz Lawler <— NEWLY MARRIED & HE’S CHANGED… “...I never seem to get anything right. And I’m starting to feel a little afraid of the man I married. He’s taken away my bank card and my phone. I don’t know what to think or what to do. I gave up everything for him and now I’m trapped…”
- A Broken Bone (Widow’s Island Novella Book 6) by Melinda Leigh
- Something to Hold Onto: Silver Duet #2 by M.K. Oien
- Thunder (Hell’s Handlers MC Book 10) by Lilly Atlas
- The Inn at Holiday Bay: Turkey in the Trap-Room by Kathi Daley
- Havoc’s Mate (Badlands Territory Book 2) by Lila Rose

Cherish Me: A Stark Ever After Novella by J. Kenner <— J. KENNER STARK ALERT!! HOLIDAY VACATION!! “…This year, he’s treating me and our daughters to a holiday in Manhattan. With parades and ice skating, toy displays and candies. And, most of all, with each other. It’s a wonderful gift, a trip I will always cherish. But this year, I’m the one with the surprise. And I can’t wait to see the look of delight and awe when I finally share my secret with Damien. But I’m terrified that when danger strikes, it will take a holiday miracle for me to even get the chance…”
- The Highlander’s Destiny (Highland Rogues Book 2) by Mary Wine
- A Vineyard White Christmas (The Vineyard Sunset Series Book 5) by Katie Winters
- Saving Lord Berkshire: A Regency Romance (Regency Matchmakers Book 1) by Laura Beers
- Angel: RBMC: Ankeny IA by Kristine Allen
- The Mafia (Angels in White Book 1) by Kylar Wilde

Mr and Mrs Sullivan: Standalone Arranged Marriage Romance by Simone Nicholls <— ARRANGED MARRIAGE ALERT! “...I knew what I was about to do was frowned upon by most. Hell, even I thought it was crazy. Yet, here I was sitting in the back of a brand-new Bentley, in a wedding dress. At eighteen. While everyone else my age stressed about returning to school for the final year, I was freaking out about meeting my future husband. While Dane and Emerald’s marriage was planned. The feelings that soon develop weren’t...”
- Friend Zone to End Zone: Best Friends Romance (A Second Chance for the Rich and Famous Book 4) by Judy Corry
- Calling the Play (Birmingham Rebels Book 2) by Samantha Kane

My Everyday Hero – Ledger (Hot Hunks Steamy Romance Collection Book 4) by Jen Talty <— HER NEIGHBOR IS EX-MILITARY! “…The last thing Temperance Malone needs is another high strung, a thrill-seeking junkie for a boyfriend. But when she finds herself with a flat tire on the most important day of her life, she lets her super sexy neighbor give her hand, but no way in hell will she allow him to steal her heart…“
- Stetson’s Lady (Diamond Ring Book 1) by Ronni Griffith <— HER BEST FRIEND’S OLDER BROTHER!! “…Mesa Stone left Maple Ridge to get away from her best friend’s overbearing, headstrong brother, Stetson McKane. She’s been head-over-heels in love with the sexy-as-sin cowboy since she was a little girl. Now she’s back – and drinking her sorrows away at the McKane’s annual BBQ – when she finds herself at the mercy of Stetson’s archrival...”
- The Christmas Arrangement: A Fake Relationship Romance by Sarah LeeAnn
- Revenge (To Love Again Book 2) by Avery Summer
PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )



Fight From The Heart: a small town romance by L.B. Dunbar – November 5th 2020
- A Treacherous Trade (The Business of Blood Book 2) by Kerrigan Byrne – November 10th 2020
- Nobody Knows (SWAT Generation 2.0 Book 11) by Lani Lynn Vale – November 10th 2020
- Shine With Me: A With Me In Seattle Novella by Kristen Proby – November 10th 2020
- The Arrest: A Novel by Jonathan Lethem – November 10th 2020
- Dog Tags: A romance anthology featuring military and canine heroes – November 10th 2020
- Noble Prince (Tin Gypsy Book 4) by Devney Perry – November 10th 2020
- The Kingdom: A novel by Jo Nesbo – November 10th 2020
- Decompose: A Psychological Thriller by Layne Deemer – November 10th 2020
- Shades of Darkness (Guardians of Eternity Book 16) by Alexandra Ivy – November 10th 2020
- A Problematic Christmas Love (Love On The Pacific Shores Book 8) by Rebecca Rohman – November 10th 2020
Reclaim: A Standalone Friends-to-Lovers Romance by Aly Martinez – November 12th 2020- The Lighthouse Inn: Shattered Cove Series Book 4 by A.M. Kusi – November 12th 2020
- Wicked Truths (The Hunt Legacy Duology Book 2) by Jodi Ellen Malpas – November 12th 2020
- See Me After Class by Meghan Quinn – November 12th 2020
- The Rancher and The Heiress by Anna DeForest – November 13th 2020
- Lavender’s Book by H. Hunting – November 16th 2020
- Little Lies by H Hunting – November 16th 2020
- Dark Alpha’s Caress: A Reaper Novel by Donna Grant – November 16th 2020
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