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L.A. Fiore – Beautifully Damaged Series Reading Order

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BREAKING NEWS UPDATE! EACH BOOK IN THIS SERIES IS SUPER-BARGAIN PRICED TODAY!!!

I remember back in the early “indie new adult” days how much this book was talked about. Readers were loving it, hooked on the angsty romance fighter angle, but some were struggling with the editing issues. It’s been re-edited since then and picked up by a publisher… and now it’s a series!

Shawna: I read Beautifully Damaged when it first came out and I couldn’t put it down. It was very good and boy does it have a big secret. It’s intense, stay up all night intense, and I highly recommend it! read more

The Ultimate List Of Sports Star Romance

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How in the heck did I not already have THIS list up?!! Some of my absolute favorite “new adult” books feature the sports star/girl-next-door fantasy. Whether he’s famous worldwide, or the college hero, there’s nothing better than being best friends (and maybe more) with one. Done right, whether they be loaded in cocky bad-boyness, or we have a more subdued, brooding-guy slow burn, these are the books that keep hitting the best sellers lists.

And it’s not for nothing. They can be hilarious (especially with a well-written entourage… like more popular guy friends). They tickle our “romance fantasy” needs (that, of being THE ONE noticed by the star that can have anybody they want), plus you get that family feel with the whole cast of characters. Pining and unrequited love. Angsty misunderstandings and endearing silly hijinks. Unexpected true friendships, groupies and mean girls. Nerds and jocks. Rumors and paparazzi. Throw ’em together in one story, and it promises unputdownable FUN!!! Plus, the sports stars tend to be a little alpha-male, so that’s always a plus. 😉 read more

Aly Martinez – On The Ropes Series Reading Order

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<— This fighter book is on super-sale right now and AND!!! Book #3 is now up for pre-order! While the characters in her other books DO make cameos in this one, the author says:

“I’m here to answer the questions. You do NOT need to read ANY of the Wrecked and Ruined series to read Fighting Silence. It is ALL new characters. Slate is from another of my books (Among The Echoes), but he only has a father figure role in Fighting Silence, so you don’t need to know how he likes it in bed to appreciate him. HAHAHA! The others just make cameos. It’s a small treat for my avid readers, but not necessary in ANY way.” read more

Alyssa Rae Taylor – Bad Boy Reformed Series Reading Order

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A series about fighters called “Bad boy Reformed” HECK YES!!!! And guess what my friends. Many of you had questions about WHEN book 33 was finally going to be released? Well, here it is, up for pre-order and releasing in just a few days! 😀 And the author says:

“This is the first time I’ve seen your post regarding my disappearance. I had no idea you were checking up on me. That makes me feel both good, and bad at the same time! I’m happy that the first two books left somewhat of an impression. I really am sorry for the wait and hope you enjoy the final book. I realize that many people are going to have to do a reread. Thanks again for mentioning the books. It means a lot that you’d remember. :)
<3 Alyssa” read more

Reader Question – The book where she goes to a boxing match with a friend and is offered a job…

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Happy Reader Question Day!!! I KNOW this one… but for some reason, I can’t quite put my finger on exactly *which* one it is…

First when I read… that she went to a fight with a friend? YAY! Beautiful Disaster! But nope… ’cause then she went on to mention the medical related “job offer”, so of course the first one that came to mind was “Real”. But nope! And I KNOW I’ve read this one, too, because I remember this story, apart from “Real” and so now I gotta know, too. read more