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WEDNESDAY MORNING BREAKING NEWS UPDATE!! A few more just added to the list!

• A Game of Sins (My Wicked Prayers Book 1) by Zurie Brunelle <— LIVE & FORBIDDENY!! She’s seducing a priest-in-training at her all-girls Catholic college… “..Kenzie Adams wasn’t expecting to fall for Luke Bennett, the young, sexy priest-in-training. When she propositioned him it was for just one night in the Game of Sins…”
• High Tide (Rock Stars, Surf and Second Chances Book 4) by Michelle Mankin <— LIVE!!! LOVE TRIANGLE ALERT!! She’s a famous actress and he’s her bodyguard… and the other? A rock star… “…Two uniquely handsome men tempt her. Both want to make her their own. But one is her employee, and the other is a confirmed player…” (P.S. Here’s a “Fun Facts” about the series)
• The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo <— SUPER-BARGAIN/MARITAL STRIFE & MUCH LOVED by many in our crew!! I just one-clicked it!! YAY ME!!!! YAY US!!! 😀

Lisa: I can attest that The Light We Lost was a great book. It had one of those *spoiler* that had me glaring at my Kindle and yelling “nope, you’re not gonna do that to me”. So yeah, a little bit o’ angst…but a beautiful story!!

HAPPY TUESDAY everyone!! 😀 Here’s our latest new release list for us (not huge, but I’m assuming it’s ’cause we’ve got a few Holidays this week (with Canada Day yesterday and the 4th of July) so we’re taking it easy. 😉 But I’ll still be adding on to the list as I find more. 😀

Blurb jolts? YOU BET!!! Like that one there to the left (Plan B: Jana Aston is hilarious and this one made me *snort* Oops! She’s pregnant from her one night stand..), HOT SEAL Hero (YES PLEASE!! She’s on the run and in hiding from her abusive husband, and her new neighbor is a bad-ass SEAL!!! *swoooooon*), Sweet Like a Psycho (rumors in her neighborhood are that she’s a murderer…), Tangle (she’s really into him and a total romance-diehard but he’s not the “falling in love type”…), The Plus One (she built the “perfect man” and now she’s falling for him…) and of COURSE!!! Lock Every Door (psych-thriller!! She’s apartment sitting and then she finds out just how dark the situation is…). Eeeeeep!!! *claps*

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

1. Monday Earlybird Book Releases <— yesterday’s!!!
2. ➔➔ Prime members that have not joined Kindle Unlimited yet can get a KU membership for THREE MONTHS FREE!
3. The Wives by Tarryn Fisher <— In case you missed it this weekend, my latest 5-STAR review (this one made me feel crazy!!)
4. Awesome article by Kristen Ashley about how she’s not defending her love of romance anymore! I’m with her!!!

AUDIOBOOK LVERS!

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. Audible now has a “Romance” package membership (3o day free trial)
3. Black Sheep by Meghan March
4. Indefinite: Indefinite Duet, Book 1 by Corinne Michaels
5. Echoes of a Fallen Kingdom: Stalwart Link, Book 1 by B.T. Narro
6. Say No to the Duke: The Wildes of Lindow Castle by Eloisa James
7. Saint: Knights of Fury, Book 1 by Chantal Fernando
8. Weeping Walls: Johnston & Riley, Book 2 by Gerri Hill
9. Protect the Prince: A Crown of Shards Novel, Book 2 by Jennifer Estep
10. Highway Don’t Care: Freebirds Series, Book 2 by Lani Lynn Vale
11. Dirty Like Me: A Dirty Rockstar Romance (Dirty, Book 1) by Jaine Diamond
12. Downfall by Jay Crownover
13. Angel: Fallen Angel, Book 3 by Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine
14. Bennett Mafia by Tijan
15. Love Means Everything: The Sisters of Rosefield, Series Book 3 by Emma Easter
16. Here Comes Trouble: Nothing Special Series, Book 3 by A.E. Via<— M/M ROMANCE

READER RECOMMENDATIONS & BARGAIN FINDS:

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

1. Protect the Prince (A Crown of Shards Novel Book 2) by Jennifer Estep
2. Reign of Mist: Book of Sindal Book Two by D.G. Swank, Alessandra Thomas
3. Beast (A Genetically Modified Novel Book 3) by Holly S. Roberts
4. A Different Time by Michael K. Hill
5. Bitter Thorns (The Entwined Book 1) by Chrissy Jaye
6. Storm Damaged by Kerry Adrienne
7. Goddess Forging (Gods and Guardians Book 3) by Heather Hildenbrand
8. Waterlocked: A Zodiac Shifters Paranormal Romance: Cancer (Wardens of Terra 2) (The Wardens of Terra) by C.D. Gorri
9. Her Black Death (The Dark Amulet Series Book 5) by A.J. Norris
10. Pleasing Persephone (Intimate Immortals Book 1) by Mimi Milan
11. The Queen’s Handmaiden: A Reverse Harem Fantasy Romance by Hermione Stark
12. Midnight on the River Grey by Abigail Wilson

CONTEMPORARY NEW RELEASES:

1. Plan B: A Sexy Marriage of Convenience Romcom (Best Laid Plans Book 2) by Jana Aston <— JANA ASTON COMEDY ROMANCE ALERT!! OOOPS!! ONE NIGHT STAND & NOW SHE’S PREGNANT… “...I didn’t yet know his name, or who he was, but I knew he was a bad idea. I take comfort in that, because it means my instincts are still good. Too late, but it’s something. Because, FYI, I’m pregnant… and did I mention my baby daddy is both heir to a retail empire and impossible to get ahold of?…”
2. Her Deadly Secrets (Wolfe Security) by Laura Griffin <— THRILLER ALERT!! “…one thing is clear: a killer has Kira in his sights. Fiercely independent, Kira doesn’t expect—or want—help from anyone, least of all an unscrupulous lawyer and his elite security team. Instead, she launches her own investigation, hoping to uncover the answers that have eluded the police. But as Kira’s hunt for clues becomes more and more perilous, she realizes that she alone may hold the key to finding a vicious murderer…”
3. Lock Every Door: A Novel by Riley Sager <— THRILLER ALERT!! Tasha J found us this one! “Lock Every Door by Riley Sager is out. It’s a thriller, among the forgotten books I’ve marked on my tbr. Sounds so good!” HECK YESSSS!!!! “…No visitors. No nights spent away from the apartment. No disturbing the other residents, all of whom are rich or famous or both. These are the only rules for Jules Larsen’s new job as an apartment sitter at the Bartholomew, one of Manhattan’s most high-profile and mysterious buildings. Recently heartbroken and just plain broke, Jules is taken in by the splendor of her surroundings and accepts the terms, ready to leave her past life behind. As she gets to know the residents and staff of the Bartholomew, Jules finds herself drawn to fellow apartment sitter Ingrid…”
4. King’s Ransom: South Side Sinners MC by BT Urruela and CD Bradley
5. HOT SEAL Hero (HOT SEAL Team – Book 7) by Lynn Rae Harris <— SHE’S IN HIDING FROM HER ABUSIVE EX & HER NEW NEIGHBOR IS A SEAL!!! “…Chloe Cooper is on the run from an abusive ex. Living in a new state, with a new name, she’s ready to focus on rebuilding her life. She’s got a job she loves, a new home—and a sexy Navy SEAL neighbor who makes her pulse flutter in spite of her determination not to get involved. But when a threatening message arrives, her dread about what her ex will do if he finds her forces her to make a choice…“
6. Falling for My Best Friend: A Sweet YA Romance (Sweet Water High Book 7) by Victorine E. Lieske
7. Once Upon a Cowboy (Almost Royal Book 2) by Rachel Lacey
8. Home at Chestnut Creek: Two full books for the price of one by Laura Drake
9. True Gold by Michelle Pace <— SAVAGE BREAKUP & NOW SHE NEEDS HIS HELP… “…After our savage breakup, I fled, chasing my dream and becoming a decorated Green Beret. Ten years later, one bad jump propelled me straight from Special Forces back home, guiding rich idiots into the wilderness, where I struggle to keep them from getting themselves killed. It’s not the life I planned, but at least I’m not behind a desk somewhere. Then one night, my cell rings, shattering my peaceful existence…”
10. Dirty Damsels (DotComGirls Series Book 1) by Peggy Jaeger
11. Justice Prevails (Sin City Uniforms Book 3) by Morticia Knight
12. Sweet Like a Psycho by Ivy Smoak <— PSYCH-THRILLER ALERT!!! SHE’S WAVING FROM HER PORCH… TRUST HER? “…we all have secrets. The kid down the street steals lawn gnomes. The woman on the corner is having an affair. And me? I’m a murderer. At least…that’s what everyone thinks. Because that’s the other thing about the suburbs. Rumors spread like wildfire…”
13. Pretend You’re Mine: A Curvy Girl Romance by River Laurent
14. Forbidden King (Princes of Avce Book 9) by Victoria Pinder
15. Single in Buenos Aires (The Polo Diaries Book 1) by Roxana Valea
16. Claiming Evelyn – Desire: Book One in the Claiming Evelyn Dark Romance Series by Azalea Fox
17. Until the Mountains Fall (Cities of Refuge Book #3) by Connilyn Cossette <— LAW FORCES HER TO MARRY HER DEAD HUSBAND’S BROTHER… “…Recently widowed, Rivkah refuses to submit to the Torah law compelling her to marry her husband’s brother and instead flees Kedesh, hoping to use her talents as a scribe to support herself. Without the protections of her father, Kedesh’s head priest, and the safety of the city of refuge, Rivkah soon discovers that the cost of recklessness is her own freedom…”
18. A Down Home Christmas by Liz TalleyKissing on Third (A Belltown Six Pack Novel Book 6) by Heather B. Moore , Rebecca Connolly
19. Rock Me Hard by Casey Hagen
20. Obsessed (Tangled Web Book 2) by Aleatha Romig <— ALEATHA ROMIG ALERT!! Must be read in order, though. “OBSESSED is book two of the TANGLED WEB trilogy which began with TWISTED and will conclude with BOUND.”
21. Applied Electromagnetism (Chemistry Lessons Book 4) by Susannah Nix
22. Hawke (Must Love Danger Book 1) by Emily Jane Trent
23. Her Cowboy Billionaire Blind Date: A Whittaker Family Novel (Christmas in Coral Canyon Book 7) by Liz Isaacson
24. A King in Wonderland (Happily Ever Asher Book 3) by Nash Summers
25. Dangerous Duke (League of Dukes Book 3) by Scarlett Scott
26. Waiting for a Rogue: The Reluctant Brides by Marie Tremayne
27. It Wasn’t Me (KPD Motorcycle Patrol Book 2) by Lani Lynn Vale <— LANI LYNN VALE ALERT!! ACCIDENTALLY MARRIED?? Eeeeep!! The first two times they met, was a little disastrous, but then… the third *waggles eyebrows* and then the fourth… “…The fourth, well that time would be the first of many. Being Mrs. Jonah Crew has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it?…”
28. Surfside Sisters: A Novel by Nancy Thayer
29. Devoted to Love (A Devoted Lovers Novel Book 2) by Shayla Black
30. Yours Truly, Thomas by Rachel Fordham
31. I’ve Got You by Becca Seymour
32. The Me I Used to Be: A Novel by Jennifer Ryan <— SHE’S STARTING OVER AFTER PRISON & her father left her his failing ranch... “…Her only ally, Chris Chambers. The cop who sent her away is positive she took the fall for someone else. And if she helps him track down the real criminals, he’ll clear her record. But the closer Evangeline and Chris get to exposing the truth—and to each other—the deeper Evangeline is drawn into a dangerous sting that will finally bring her justice and pave the way for a bright future...”
33. Someone to Honor (A Westcott Novel Book 6) by Mary Balogh
34. Forbidden Letters (Men of the North Book 0) by Elin Peer
35. Tangle (Dogwood Lane Book 2) by Adriana Locke <— SHE’S A DIEHARD ROMANTIC & HE HAS NO INTEREST IN LOVE… “…That cream-filled, caramel-topped doughnut should have been hers. Still, Haley Raynor can’t deny that the pastry thief with the dreamy blue eyes looks even more delicious. But moving in on a handsome devil like Trevor Kelly is bad news for a die-hard romantic like Haley. Trevor doesn’t believe in love. She does. Giving in to a fling and Trevor’s irresistible charms can’t end well…”
36. From London with Love by Olivia Aycock
37. The Sheikh’s Forbidden Tryst – A Sheikh Romance (Princes of the Middle East Book 2) by Holly Rayner and Lara Hunter
38. Single Mom And The Sheikh (Princes of the Middle East Book 3) by Holly Rayner
39. Chase: A Holiday Fling Novella by Callie Vegas
40. The Plus One by Sarah Archer <— SHE’S FALLING FOR THE MAN SHE “BUILT”… “…Meet Kelly. Twenty-nine, go-getter, a brilliant robotics engineer, and perpetually single. So when her younger sister’s wedding looms and her attempts to find a date become increasingly cringeworthy, Kelly does the only logical thing: she builds her own boyfriend. Ethan is perfect: gorgeous, attentive, and smart–all topped off by a mechanical heart endlessly devoted to her. Not to mention he’s good with her mother….”
41. Through The Night (Windsor Series Book 7) by Tamsen Schultz
42. GhostGirl: Volume One by Nicky Shanks
43. Come Back Around (Dreamspun Desires Book 85) by BA Tortuga <— M/M ROMANCE ALERT!!
44. Raze (Riven Series Book 3) by Roan Parrish
45. Poly by Lesli Richardson <— SHE LOVES HER HUSBAND & HIS BOYFRIEND… “...I love my husband…and his boyfriend. And he loves us. Love isn’t always neat and tidy. Unfortunately, there are those who don’t understand. When we finally decide to be a family together, it means we have to fight to keep what we love before others rip us apart...”

PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )

• Just Love by Prescott Lane – July 9th 2019
• The Prenup: A Modern Romantic Comedy by Lauren Layne – July 9th 2019
• Under Currents by Nora Roberts – July 9th 2019
• Last Summer: A Novel by Kerry Lonsdale – July 9th 2019
  Dax: An Arizona Vengeance Novel by Sawyer Bennett – July 9th 2019
• Only Ever You by C.D. Reiss – July 9th 2019

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<— HAPPY MONDAY & CANADA DAY to my family and friends!!! We’ve got a mini list of new releases, including a trilogy (that one there to the left) that sounds INCREDIBLE and all three books released at the same time!!! YAY US!!!

ALSO!!! The Girl He Used to Know: A Novel (I 5-star LOVED it!! It had an incredible twist!!!) is back on super-bargain today!!!! If you missed the big sale yesterday, it’s been extended, and it’s a MUST READ!! P.S. Here’s my review. 😀

But first…

THREE THINGS:

1.) An update on Bird Poop Corn. It’s a sad one…🙁 I’m so sad, but I can’t be mad… my landscaper/weeder guy came by last week. Did an AWESOME job as usual. But.. a little overzealous in the weeding as he apparently thought that ONE LONE CORN STALK amidst my flower bed didn’t belong. And he plucked it. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa *thud* *fainted*

Leslie M: Oooooooh nooooooo!!! 😱 RIP bird poop corn.

Cheryl: Oh nooo. Reminds me of when my Dad was “helping” and pulled up a little lemon tree/plant my kids had started from a seed. They still mess with him about it whenever he is “helping” in the yard.

2.) I watched THREE amazing movies back-to-back on Saturday while I worked on properly re-organizing blog posts into their proper categories. Green Book, Gran Torino, The Upside. It was a full day of amazing movies about unconventional friendships and personal growth. LOVE them all!

Green Book is FANTASTIC. It’s no wonder it got so much hype and awards. It was absolute perfection. Probably my favorite movie of all time right now, and had me crying happy tears. The ending brought tears to my eyes… and then very very end had me crying. LOVED it.

Gran Torino: I love how in his last two movies (the other one I just watched by him was “The Mule” – also fantastic!!). He’s always a grumpy old guy suffering his own personal issues but giving people life advice by telling them what to do. And yet, he grows, too. It was so deep. Clint Eastwood is a master with movies and picking the right stories and bringing growth to those that watch. Amazing actor, and an amazing producer and director. He’s officially my favorite.

The Upside: I was so scared this one was going to make me cry (for obvious reasons) but it was wonderful too. Funny, uplifting, and had me beaming by the end. I love that it’s a true story. Warms my heart so much.

3.) My latest 5 STAR review is up!!! Don’t bite me. 😉 The Wives by Tarryn Fisher <— fantastic and twisty!!!!

ALSO BREAKING NEWS UPDATE!! BIG NEW KINDLE UNLIMITED MEMBERSHIP & PRIME MEMBERSHIP DEAL ALERT!! 👏👏👏👏 Prime members that have not joined Kindle Unlimited yet can get a KU membership for THREE MONTHS FREE! ➔ https://amzn.to/31RLyiG

LOOK WHAT JUST WENT LIVE  !!!

1. In Moonlight and Memories: Volume One by Julie Ann Walker <— BACK FROM THE MILITARY & IT SOUNDS LIKE A LOVE TRIANGLE!! “...Ten years ago, Cash Armstrong stole my heart. Then he promptly joined the army—dragging my best friend with him—and left me crying on the front porch in a red sequined prom dress. Now he’s back. They’re both back. Cash, the one who still has my heart. And Luc, the one who saved my life...” P.S. ALL THREE of the books went live at the same time!!! 😀 !!!!
2. In Moonlight and Memories: Volume Two by Julie Ann Walker
3. In Moonlight and Memories: Volume Three by Julie Ann Walker
4. Saint (Knights of Fury Book 1) by Chantal Fernando <— CHANTAL FERNANDO ALERT!! He’s writing to her from prison… “…Five years. That’s a long time to go without talking to somebody, especially someone who was such a huge part of your life… A letter from my first kiss and my childhood everything…from prison. He may be nicknamed Saint, but this sweet, sexy biker most definitely has a wild streak. Hearing from him draws me right back into the Knights of Fury motorcycle club—the people I’ll always think of as family. He’s still the only man I’ve ever wanted…”
5. The Pursued: A Contemporary Reverse Harem Romance (Savage Mountain Men) by Mika Lane
6. Smoke and Survival (Best Wishes Book 2) by A.J. Macey
7. The Disgraced Bride (The Spinsters Guild Book 2) by Rose Pearson
8. A Doctor’s Dilemma (Lifeline Air Rescue Book 3) by Laura Scott
9. A Summer Escape and Strawberry Cake at the Cosy Kettle: A feel good, laugh out loud romantic comedy by Liz Eeles
10. Where Dandelions Bloom by Tara Johnson <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE!! She’s on the run from abuse… “…Cassie Kendrick is on the run. Her abusive father arranged her marriage to a despicable man, but she’s discovered an escape. Disguised as a man, Cassie enlists in the Union army, taking the name Thomas Turner. On the battlefields of the Civil War, keeping her identity a secret is only the beginning of her problems, especially after she meets Gabriel Avery, a handsome young photographer…”
11. Loved by the Princess: A Reverse Harem Romance (Realm of the Chosen Book 2) by Sadie Waters
12. Make Me Need by Kate Robert
13. One Wicked Week by Nicole Marsh
14. Between the Lines by Lauren Hawkeye
15. Falling for the Veteran (Little Sky Romance Book 2) by Alexa Rivers
16. One Wild Weekend with Connor (One Wild Weekend with Series Book 1) by Lexi Hart <— TRAPPED WITH AN EX-CON ALERT!! “...When a ruggedly handsome ex-con arrives on her doorstep, Evelyn is too busy saving his life to consider why he’d risk being out on the water during a storm. Alone, and trapped inside her beach house with the dangerously sexy Connor, Evelyn is forced to confront more than her growing attraction to a man she shouldn’t want...”
17. Rebel High Reject: A High School Bully Romance by Olivia Grey
18. Huntress: A Reverse Harem Urban Fantasy (Gods of War Chronicles Book 1) by Elizabeth Hartwell – 

PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )

• Protect the Prince (A Crown of Shards Novel Book 2) by Jennifer Estep – July 2nd 2019
• It Wasn’t Me (KPD Motorcycle Patrol Book 2) by Lani Lynn Vale – July 2nd 2019
• Surfside Sisters: A Novel by Nancy Thayer – July 2nd 2019
• Devoted to Love (A Devoted Lovers Novel Book 2) by Shayla Black – July 2nd 2019
• The Me I Used to Be: A Novel by Jennifer Ryan – July 2nd 2019
• Someone to Honor (A Westcott Novel Book 6) by Mary Balogh – July 2nd 2019
• Tangle (Dogwood Lane Book 2) by Adriana Locke – July 2nd 2019
• and….
• Dream Maker (The Dream Series Book 1) by Kristen Ashley – May 26th 2020 <— KRISTEN ASHLEY ALERT!!!!

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