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Monday Early Bird Book Releases – 05-18-2020

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HAPPY MONDAY EVERYONE!!! I’m excited because there are a few early bird releases today by much-loved authors from my early indie days and here they are again today!! 😀 YAY US!

“Three Things”:

1.) I went strolling through a seriously gorgeous wild life refuge forest (with mosses and vines everywhere – tons of HUGE trees) and it was like being in another world. Even the air was fresh and almost… cooler. A perfect Saturday outdoors (no sunburn because I was under a thick canopy). The only downside were the ticks (all the different sizes!!) I was covered in, coming out. GAHHHHHHH!!!

2.) I planted Sage seeds outside in the ground near where I have my 3 year old oregano plant that just keeps getting bigger, and I also planted on the same day, the same seeds in a pot. The seeds in the ground are growing so much faster. Incredible really!! They already have the mini versions of those tell-tale sage leaves on the newest growth that that just came through (that cool sage texture).

3.) I learned a new gardening lesson!! If you water sprouted seeds/tiny baby plants too much (for me it was every day) they can’t get enough oxygen from the soil through their tiny roots, and so… while they might not die, they will just stop growing. I’m at that stage right now with a bunch of them. Grrrr. I wonder if they’ll start growing again now that I’ve “fixed” the overwatering. Who knew? They were so tiny I didn’t want them to dry out in the Florida sun. Usually I started my garden with big baby starters and never had an issue (but by then they were strong enough). I’m always learning…

LOOK WHAT JUST WENT LIVE :D !!!

and…

  1. Black Tangled Heart by Samantha Young <— SAMANTHA YOUNG ALERT!! SHE BROKE HIS HEART & NOW HE WANTS REVENGE...”…She was the love of my life. But she abandoned me when I needed her most. And I’ll never forgive her. For years I’ve been planning my revenge against the people who took everything from me. Jane won’t be an exception. I’m coming for her. She knows it.”
  2. Evernight: A Kindred Novel (The Kindred Book 4) by Donna Grant
  3. Forbidden Love (They Bite Book 2) by Lee Colgin
  4. Just One Fake Date: A Contemporary Romance (Flatiron Five Fitness Book 1) by Deborah Cooke <— FAKE DATE ALERT!! “…She had her whole life mapped out, but it all went wrong. Now, she’s taking care of number one and living in the moment, with no concern for the future. If her college crush wants to trade a fake wedding date for physical satisfaction, Shannyn is in. But just one night proves that Tyler is everything she believes a guy should be, plus he takes it as a challenge to change her mind about him…”
  5. Honor Avenged (HORNET Book 6) by Tonya Burrows
  6. Maid to the Mafia: Totally Devoted by Wanitta Praks
  7. Choose Me (The Lindstroms Book 4) by Katy Paige and Katy Regnery <— KATY REGNERY ALERT!! HER COUSIN THE SUPERMODEL… “…Jane’s life has known a lot of heartache, but Lars is unexpectedly knocking down walls faster than she can put them up. From loving the same music to their effortlessly sexy sparring, Jane and Lars can’t seem to get enough of each other…until sexy supermodel Samara blows into town. Used to living in her cousin’s shadow, Jane knows the likelihood of Lars becoming another notch in Samara’s bedpost…”
  8. Crushed: A Love Letters Novel by Kristen Blakely
  9. Starcrossed: A Paranormal Historical Romance (Magic in Manhattan Book 2) by Allie Therin
  10. The Celestial’s Chosen: A Paranormal Academy Romance (Elemental Academy Series Book 1) by Charlie Daniels
  11. Mafia Lullaby: A Dark Captive Romance by Alta Hensley and Measha Stone <— HIS JOB IS TO TRAIN THEM… “…This dark House changed me. What was asked of me, corrupted the man I once was. But the sickness did not break me. I remained in control regardless. Until her...”
  12. Power Exchange (Fetwrk Book 1) by Sadie Haller
  13. His to Shelter (The Guard Book 1) by Em Petrova
  14. Echoes of You by Margaret McHeyzer <— MARGARET MCHEYZER NEW ADULT DARK READ ALERT!! “…At seven I was adopted by the most loving parents in the world. In this perfect family, I also found my best friend, and sister Tina. Throw into the mix my boyfriend Dylan, and my dog Zhen, life was good… until it wasn’t. A catastrophic incident unearthed echoes of my past…”
  15. D.I.E.T. (Did I Eat That?) (Adventures in Love Book 2) by Sarah Zolton Arthur
  16. Hard Truth (The Alpha Antihero Series Book 4) by Sybil Bartel <— MUST BE READ IN ORDER.
  17. Kiss Me in the Summer by Barbara Dunlop
  18. Ignite My Heart (Sparks in Juniper Book 1) by Loni Ree <— SHE’S NEW IN TOWN & THE FIRE CAPTAIN SHOWS UP AT HER DOOR… “…When the hottest guy I’ve ever seen shows up at my door to give me advice on fitting into the town and neighborhood, sparks start flying between the Fire Captain and me…”
  19. Sinnerman (Warders Book 4) by Mary Calmes <— MARY CALMES M/M ROMANCE ALERT!!! “...As a warder, Jackson Tybalt is one of the good guys until he sees the man he loves kissing another. Betrayed and angry, Jackson tempts danger and death, ignoring the pleas of other warders to be careful. It’s a vile mood in which to start a romance, but that doesn’t stop the kyrie Raphael, who more than anything wants Jackson for his very own…”
  20. As Greek as It Gets: A fun, feel-good romantic comedy by Sue Roberts
  21. Innocent Princess (Modern Princess Collection Book 2) by Lauren Helms
  22. Beneath a Summer Sky by A.R Perry
  23. Giving In (Awakenings Book 4) by Michele Zurlo <— MICHELE ZURLO’S LATEST!! OLDER WOMAN/YOUNGER MEN ALERT!! “...Daniel and Evan have been together—without being together—for nine years. The best friends share everything—except their lovers. When Alaina Miles walks into their lives, all of that changes. Alaina isn’t on the same page…“
  24. Winter Rising: An absolutely gripping and addictive crime thriller (The Winter Series Book 2) by Alex Callister
  25. Arctic Bite (Forgotten Brotherhood Book 2) by N.J. Walters <— SHE’S HIS IMMORTAL TARGET & SHE’S BARTENDING IN ALASKA… “…his next target is one of Death’s own Reapers gone rogue. For the first time since he started this gig, “damn hard to kill” feels more like “damn near impossible.” Tracking Cassie Dobbs brings him to a remote bar in small-town Alaska, where this hot-as-hell Reaper is casually serving drinks, as if she doesn’t have a bounty on her head from Death himself. Alexei is dangerously intrigued. Everyone in the Brotherhood knows the first rule: don’t fall for your target…”

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Vicki James – Rock Star Romance Series Reading Order

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THAT SERIES TITLE SAYS IT ALL and there’s so much love for book #1 (and #2 was just recently released)!!! 😀

Melinda: I have a great recommendation I am reading and loving. I think it’s been around for a while. It’s a Rockstar book and they are my favourite, or one of. It’s called Cherry Beats by Vicki James and Victoria James. I am loving it. 🥳

Michele G: I want to second Melinda’s rec for Cherry Beats!! I absolutely LOVED that book!!

Mony: I also LOVED Cherry Beats! I picked up the title from Michele G’s 2019 favourites (great list btw). Unusual approach to a rockstar romance. I just noticed that her next one is out now (April 9)…”Dirty Rock” How did I miss that? It says it’s about Rhett Ryan, frontman of the band.

About book #1:

The night before Presley West was due to leave our small town of Hollings Hill, all of my high school fantasies came to life. He finally wanted me. Eight years I’d spent pining, and now I, bar-tending Tessa Lisbon, was going to make damn sure I made that night count before the music industry stole him.

Never screw your idols. That’s what they say, right? Well, I did, and I did it well. So well, I somehow managed to screw my own heart in the process.  He gave me one night to convince him to stay. In the end, I begged him to go. Forever.

But that’s the thing about rock stars: they do what they want, when they want, and forever didn’t end up being as long as I expected.

Presley was back, and with his face, voice, and music now everywhere I turned, I officially had nowhere left to run.

SERIES READING ORDER:

  • Cherry Beats
  • Dirty Rock by Vicki James
  • Ghost Note <—Danny Silver’s book (the guitarist) and the author just announced it’s complete & the release date is coming soon!!

Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations – 05-15-2020

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<— FIRST… BREAKING NEWS UPDATE!!! 😮 OMG IT’S LIVE AND THIS IS WHAT I AM READING RIGHT NOW. AS WE SPEAK. SO HARD!!!! Relief is finally here! 👏 👏 👏 👏

R. Renee: One Last Verse by NN Britt is LIVE today! I’m about halfway through and loving it!!

Mony: Renee, Just finished Final Serenade last night…a fantastic read! On to One Last Verse. Thanks for the recommendation!!

Nay: I finished One Last Verse by N.N. Britt (yes, it’s THAT book) earlier today and OMG! SOOO good! The writing is every bit as good as in Final Serenade, if not better, and Ohhhh the angst!!! I can’t wait for everyone else to read it!!

Maryse: *thud* This is my favorite comment of the day!!!! SQUEEEEE!!! I know what I’m about to devour!!

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

And…

Rochelle: I have been in a LJ Shen marathon. I love her books and she is my Covid go to read. Because she is a fairly new author for me, this has been a fun time to pass with her creativity

  • Letting Go by Megan Hart <— LIVE!! THE BARTENDER & THE WOMAN HE NOTICES EVERY NIGHT… “…Each Thursday night Colleen orders a drink at the bar Jesse tends, and every time, he spends the evening noticing everything about her. When a sudden blizzard closes down the streets all around them, it seems only natural for them to spend the night at the place within walking distance of the bar – Colleen’s townhouse…”
  • One Last Verse (The Encore Book 2) by N. N. Brit <— LIVE!!! DUET CONCLUSION ALERT!! This is what I (and many here) are reading right now as we speak. I 5-STARRED book #1 and now it’s finally time…

Rebecca: Yahoo!!!!

Kim:  I’m starting it as soon as I’m done working. It’s sooooooooo hard since I’m working from home and I just want read 🤣

Maryse: I AM RIGHT THERE WITH YOU!!! We’re gonna buddy-read Kim!!!

Anjanette: I’m so there !!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

Nay: I can’t wait to hear what everyone thinks! I loved One Last Verse SO much. The writing is amazing!

  • Alaska: A Novel by James A. Michener <— OMG SUPER-SALE and while it’s not romance, it sounds FANTASTIC and it’s over 1100 pages!!!! AMAZING REVIEWS!! One of the one-star reviews was ’cause the print book was too heavy to hold & read, so he split it into smaller chunks. LOL!! Whoa. This one will be epic. “…In this sweeping epic of the northernmost American frontier, James A. Michener guides us through Alaska’s fierce terrain and history, from the long-forgotten past to the bustling present… …A spellbinding portrait of a human community fighting to establish its place in the world, Alaska traces a bold and majestic saga of the enduring spirit of a land and its people.”

Carol: James Michener is fabulous

Maryse: Thank you for letting me know. I see he writes many books featuring a location and supposedly his writing is rich and absorbing. I one-clicked Alaska AND I one-clicked it as a gift to someone.

Donna: So ironic that I just finished reading The Great Alone and saw this!!!🤩

  • Wicked Hearts (Poplar Falls Book 3) by Amber Kelly <— LIVE!!SMALL TOWN FRIENDS-TO-LOVERS!! He’s too wild… “...My family would love for me to settle down with someone grounded and successful like the sexy new vet in town. I like him, but I am restless. I don’t want to be grounded. I want to ride the wind. Walker Reid has worked on my family’s ranch for years. He’s like a son to Uncle Jeff and my brother’s closet friend. He is a sexy devil, drinks too much and likes to live wild and free. I’m drawn to him...”
  • New Orleans Rush (Showmen Book 1) by Kelly Siskind <— FEEL GOOD BOOK!! Rochelle enjoyed this one!

Rochelle: I did start New Orleans Rush yesterday by Kelly Siskind, It is a fun fast read and Kelly Siskind is a very creative writer twisting words and meanings and leaving us with a feel good escape from our stressful life. Its not a five star but close. Or a five star for a feel good book.

  • What Lies Between Us by John Marrs <—LIVE!! PSYCH THRILLER ALERT AND IT. SOUNDS. CREEPY!!!! “…Every other night, Maggie and Nina have dinner together. When they are finished, Nina helps Maggie back to her room in the attic, and into the heavy chain that keeps her there. Because Maggie has done things to Nina that can’t ever be forgiven, and now she is paying the price. But there are many things about the past that Nina doesn’t know, and Maggie is going to keep it that way—even if it kills her…”
  • Cherry Beats by Vicki James <— ROCK STAR ROMANCE!! MELINDA RECOMMENDS THIS ONE!

Melinda: I have a great recommendation I am reading and loving. I think it’s been around for a while. It’s a Rockstar book and they are my favourite, or one of.

It’s called Cherry Beats by Vicki James and Victoria James. I am loving it. 🥳 Can’t wait for Fortuity. So excited. 🤗

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  • ➔➔ 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…

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The Naughty Princess by Claire Contreras is LIVE and we’re having a giveaway!

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The Naughty Princess: A Sexy Royals Novella <— The latest royal romance release in the brand new “Sexy Royals series” by Claire Contreras is LIVE (book #1.5). But no worries… it can be read as a standalone!! First book is “The Sinful King” (he’s her brother) in case you wanted to devour it too. 😉

P.S. She’s today’s Friday Finds newsletter sponsor, and we’re celebrating with a giveaway (and a fun personal tidbit about a genre she would LOVE to write – scroll further down to see it, below) BUT FIRST:

What happens when a princess goes on vacation and runs into her crush?

Ben Drake is a hot soccer player. And you know who he’s friends with? . . . Warren Silva 

I’ve had the biggest crush on him forever, but he’s my overly protective brother’s friend. Bumping into him in paradise was unexpected.

The author says:

“IT’S LIIVEEE!!!!

Princess Pilar’s story is finally here.

I had so much fun writing this book for 1,001 Dark Nights!

If you’re into hot, soccer players, brother’s friend types, this one’s for you!”

✔️Sexy soccer player.
✔️Sheltered princess.
✔️Close proximity in paradise.
✔️Sexual tension.
✔️Anything can happen.

SYNOPSIS:

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Claire Contreras comes a new story in her Sexy Royals series…

Princess Pilar is tired of playing by the rules. She’s sick of the spotlight and being seen as the uptight goody-too-shoes the media has cast her to be. She’s especially tired of the fact that her brothers are allowed to run off and do whatever they want while she sits inside watching the world pass her by. That’s why she decides that while her older brothers are off on their usual summer holidays, she’s going to quietly pack her things and travel to the one place her parents have always forbidden her to step foot on – Ibiza.

As the star of the French premiere fútball league, Benjamin Drake has it all – the money, the cars, the clothing contracts, and any woman he wants. Problem is, the only woman Ben has ever wanted badly enough to stop partying is Princess Pilar, the one he can never, ever have. Despite his fame and achievements, in Pilar’s world, she’ll always be royalty and he’ll always be a kid from the wrong side of the tracks who got lucky. He’d never be accepted. He knows that. Yet, when he spots Pilar partying at the same club as him, all bets are off. He’s determined to get her in his bed, even if it’s just for one night.

**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you’ll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

FUN FACT ABOUT CLAIRE CONTRERAS:

I just love this tidbit about the author herself. She’s a girl after my own heart!!!!

Q: If you could write in any genre you haven’t written in yet, what would it be and why? 

Claire: Horror, because it was the genre that made me fall in love with reading.

OMG I LOVE HORROR!! Now I’m dying to know her favorites!!!

Now for the giveaway!

We’re giving away a Dark Nights swag pack (which includes a 1001 Dark Nights limited edition coloring book, colored pencils, and promo booklet & bookmark).

How to enter for a chance to win it?

Just leave a comment below (and better yet, if you have one, tell me your favorite royal romance), and by 10pm EST, Sunday April 17th, 2020, I will randomly select one lucky commenter as the winner.

The winner will be contacted and will have 48hrs to respond confirming their mailing address, so if you are picked, do not delay or you will lose your chance. The Dark Nights swag pack will be sent to one winner by the publisher.

US ONLY for now on this one (but we’re going to have an international giveaway for ebooks in just a few months). :D

Reader Question… Solved! The book about the doctor that tells his “one night stand” that she’s pregnant… and it’s probably his.

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Cara is looking for a book and she need us! Here’s the thing. I COULD SWEAR we’ve had this question before… and recently (and I think it was successfully answered too). So while I backtrack and try and find it, I’ll post this one, just in case I dreamed it. 😉

She asks:

Hey Maryse,

I’ve been racking my brain and I can’t figure out this book! I feel like it was released this year…..

I believe it’s about a hot doctor who has a one night stand and said patient comes into the hospital and he has to tell her she’s pregnant and it’s his (I think)

I remember browsing and seeing the title but FOR THE LIFE of me I can’t remember the title, HELP!

Thank you!

Know it?

Cindy: I just read this one… One Moment Please, Amy Daws! ❤

Maryse: AHHHHHH YES!! Now I know why I remember it so well. It gave me a blurb jolt last month when it was released, and then we got awesome feedback from it from a few here!! 😀

In fact, here is the feedback I received on it:

Mony: I saw that One Moment Please was a doc romance!…read it & it was fantastic!

Ashley: I read the new book ‘One Moment Please’ by Amy Daws and I absolutely loved it! It was one of those reads that satisfies that need of ‘I’m looking for a book…’ It was funny, heartwarming, sexy, and I teared up a bit. It had an unexpected pregnancy, a jerk face, and great side characters. Highly recommend!

Amy: LOVED One Moment Please!!

Cara: Ahhhh! THIS IS THE ONE!!! thank you so much!!!

Maryse: YAY!!! I’m so glad it was found for you (and me!!) so quickly. 😀 Thank you Cindy!!!

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