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*** MY NEW FAVORITE SERIES ***
HOLY WOW!!! So, I’ve finally worked up the courage to read this series — THE ORIGINAL SINNERS by Tiffany Reisz — that I’ve literally had on my reading list since mid-2012. I was equally curious about and yet kinda scared of it… but I’m glad I read it because OMG… it was GOOD!!! The writing was absolutely AMAZING! The story though was verrryyy different than a lot of what I read. It’s an erotic BDSM world and while there was definitely very deep, all-consuming LOVE, it was NOT a traditional romance. It was taboo and shocking at times, raw but extremely honest, very intricate and complex… It took me WAY the hell out of my usual “reading comfort zone” but the characters, the WRITING, and the DEPTH of the story hooked me on the series! I binge-read the first 4 books back-to-back! Purchase links and reviews below 😀
*** MY RECENT FAVORITES ***
My newest TOP recommendations are Fisher’s Light by Tara Sivec because seriously EVERYONE needs to read this book!! Everyone. Also Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty which is actually fiction, not romance, but I read it to try something different than my usual and was blown away by the writing and story!!!! And Here With Me and Choose Me by Heidi McLaughlin — an awesome UNIQUE 2-book second chance military romance story with a very unique set-up! Oh and I’ve also recently loved Pocketful of Sand by M. Leighton and Where One Goes by BN Toler. And finally, my list of Best Books of 2015 has been updated!
*** THIS WEEK’S NEW RELEASES ***
Until July by Aurora Rose Reynolds — New Release!!
BAD BOY ALERT!!! This is a standalone spin-off of the Until series — a very popular, highly rated series sexy Alpha male romance standalones!!
This bad boy hero’s world is turned upside down by a quirky blonde he meets and “every moment with her makes him more determined to protect her…”
(Until series: Book 1, Book 2, Book 3, Book 4)
Beautiful Secret by Christina Lauren — New Release!!
When the heroine’s boss announces he’s sending her on an extended business trip to New York City, she’s shocked. As one of the best and brightest young engineers in London, she knows she’s professionally up to the task. The part that’s throwing her is where she’ll be spending a month up close and personal working alongside — and staying in a hotel with — her firm’s top urban planning executive and The Hottest Man Alive. Despite her ongoing crush, she’s certain he barely knows she’s alive…until their flirty overnight flight makes him sit up and take notice.
Crushed by Lauren Layne — New Release!!
I loooved the first standalone in this series Broken (My Review) and am excited to try this new standalone!
This is a novel “about the healing power of redemption tells the story of a crush gone wickedly wrong, proving that what you want isn’t always what you need.” …. After all he and Chloe have been through, Michael swears he’s damaged goods. Can Chloe convince him that love is worth the risk?
Intercepted by Emma Hart — New Release!!
Ahh, the hero is a single dad AND a pro football player!! — Being a father at nineteen wasn’t how he imagined his life going, but when his ex-girlfriend tricked him into parenthood, he accepted it. Now, he’s holding onto full custody of his seven year old son. Between that and football, he has no time left for dating… until his best friend comes back into his life. She never knew he loved her. She left before he could tell her. But now she’s back in front of him, and he’s not letting go… 😀 (can be read as a standalone)
The Shameless Hour by Sarina Bowen — New Release!!
Hockey player alert!! This standalone is about what happens when the girl who’s had everyone meets the boy who has no one. — She’s the care-free student manager of the men’s hockey team and sex is a second language to her. So she can’t understand why her smoking hot neighbor has so much trouble staying friends after their spontaneous night together. What she doesn’t know is he’s a strict Catholic who is appalled with himself for losing his virginity in a drunken hookup… Too bad, the undeniable spark between the two of them just can’t be extinguished.
For The Love Of Raindrops by Beth Michele — New Release!!
I missed this “childhood friends to lovers” standalone last week but it sounds really good so I’m including it here! — “I fell in love with her when I was just a boy. And then I never fell out of love. I just fell deeper. But she has everything. And I have nothing to offer her. Except my heart. Sometimes the guy gets the girl, and they live happily ever after. I wanted to be that guy… I can’t imagine ever loving anyone else. Right after I work up the courage to tell her, my world gets torn apart. I wish I had told her sooner. But most of all… I wish it would rain again.”
Sunshine & Whiskey (Drinking Book 1) by R.L. Griffin — New Release!!
Sometimes the best things in life come from the unexpected. So if you lower your expectations, then you’ll never be disappointed. Sound cheesy? It is, but it’s also true. Clichés come from a grain of truth…like a man with a Porsche is compensating for something, or once a cheater always a cheater—you get the idea. Sorry, I digress. I’m supposed to be telling you what this book is about.
I’m Megan Walker, a lawyer at one of the hottest boutique law firms in Atlanta. I’m on the fast track to making partner and have my entire life planned out…or I did. We all know how that goes, right? Best laid plans and all that. Life just threw me a couple curveballs, so I’ve set out to take things into my own hands. By throwing caution to the wind and getting out of my A-type personality bubble, I’m learning more about myself than I have in my twenty-seven years. Sound like a chick flick, doesn’t it? It’s not.
The Headmaster by Tiffany Reisz — New Release!!
This is a standalone and it sounds so different!! — The heroine is given a position as a teacher at a gothic boarding school. She’s charmed by the lovely buildings, bewitched by the eager students…and utterly seduced by the headmaster. He’s noble, handsome and infuriatingly proper… concealing a raw sensual power that she longs to unleash… It’s thrilling to be the only woman on campus – save one other. An eerie white-clad figure roams the grounds by night. She never speaks. She leaves no trace. And she’s the key to the Academy’s mysterious allure…
The Light at the End of the Road by Ginny Baird — New Release!!
Oh, this is described as a “spine-tingling mystery-romance”.
Icy rain has caused highway closings along Sam’s precipitous mountain route, and she’s forced to take treacherous back roads. When her car hits black ice and skids into a ditch, Sam fears for her survival. Then a stranger appears on the scene to offer her a hand. Only, after a while, Sam starts to fear this handsome mystery man is leading her in the wrong direction…
Ropes and Revenge by Jessie Evans — New Release!!
Cowboy alert!! This is the last standalone in this series! All these books have super high ratings and each one is a different type of romance. This is a romantic suspense. — The hero lost his wife eight months prior to a tragic accident. Except he doesn’t think it was an accident. All his time is devoted to caring for their two sons… until the heroine shows up at his ranch…
Series (standalones): Book #1, Book #2, Book #3, Book #4, Book #5, Book #6.
The Nines by Dakota Madison — New Release!!
Ok, I’m intrigued by this!! It’s a romantic suspense about a secret fraternity at a prestigious university who believe they can get away with murder, but one group of antiheroes are out to stop them. — “Vengeance is mine. It’s what I breathe for. It’s what I’m still living for. It’s been two years. Two long and difficult years, but my plan is nearly complete. I’m meticulous, so I’ll never get caught. Just one thing stands in my way: The mysterious young woman without a past who desperately wants to be part of my future. I just need to figure out why…”
Unrequited by Jen Frederick — New Release!!
Eeep, this heroine is falling for her sister’s ex-boyfriend!!
“She’s spent her whole life doing the right thing except that one time… Their love was supposed to be unrequited but one grief stricken guy and one girl with too big of a heart results in disastrous consequences.”
Full series (books are standalones): Book 1, Novella 1.5, Book 2, Book 3, Book 4.
Only For Us by Cristin Harber — New Release!!
This is the third part of a series and the blurb made my heart squeeze!!! — “I didn’t know you were killing yourself with work. I didn’t know you’re raising our daughter. So help me God, had I known, there is no military force on earth that would’ve kept me from you… I love you.”
Reading order: Book #1, Book #2, Book #3.
The Story of Son by JR Ward — New Release!!
This is a dark vampire paranormal romance by the author of the amazingly addictive and hugely popular Black Dagger Brotherhood series. — Held captive by a dark, seductive vampire with an unworldly hunger, the beautiful Claire Stroughton fears her life as a lawyer has irrevocably taken a turn for the worse. But when this deeply sensual-and highly dangerous-vampire convinces Claire that his desire for her is stronger than his lust for blood, she is compelled to give everything up to him, body and soul…
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*** FEATURE SALES: 2 TOP FAVORITES ***
Bad Romeo by Leisa Rayven (Read my Review)– On Sale!!
SQUEE!!! For a limited time only, Bad Romeo is on sale for only $2.99 (reg. $7.99). I loooved this book!! It was a delicious blend of everything I adore reading about: a second chance romance, INTENSE sexual tension, a moody bad boy hero, and an epic love story with this SPARK that made my heart race!! 5 STARS!!! — Also the sequel and conclusion to the story, Broken Juliet, will be out in a few days.
I highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend getting this!!!
Tangled by Emma Chase (Read my Review)– On Sale!!
OMG. This is honestly one of the most HILARIOUS romantic comedies I’ve ever read and it’s currently ON SALE for $1.99 (reg. $7.99) for a limited time.
This book is rarely ever is discounted! If you’re looking for laugh-out-loud story you HAVE to get this!! It’s an enemies-to-lovers romance and IT. IS. FUN!!
It can be read as a standalone!
*** CURRENT SALES & PRICE DROPS ***
*** This page is no longer being updated. See this post for the reason why. ***
*** FIFTY SHADES NEWS***
Here’s some clarifying info regarding the various versions of the DVD/Blu-ray that are going to be available. I asked the #OfficialFifty team personally and this is what they told me:
There are 2 available options:
✦ The Blu-ray™ and Digital HD combo pack (DVD included) will include the Theatrical version AND an exclusive Unrated version with a never-before-seen alternate ending, along with almost 2 hours of all-new behind the scenes Bonus Features (interviews, featurettes etc). Pre-order here!
✦ The single-disc DVD is an alternate product that only includes the Theatrical version in case you want to just have what you saw in theaters. Pre-order here!
*** UPCOMING BOOKS: PRE-ORDER NOW ***
Note: You are NOT charged for pre-orders until the book is released.
*** This page is no longer being updated. See this post for the reason why. ***
*** UPDATED LIST: BEST BOOKS OF 2015 ***
I’ve recently posted my list of Top 10 Best Books of 2015 so far. If you’re looking for a great new recommendation, be sure to check them out!! All of those books are favorites! Just click here!
Here are a few of my most recent favorite books and recommendations:
- The Mason List by SD Hendrickson (Read my Review) — childhood friends-to-lovers romance
- Fisher’s Light by Tara Sivec (Read my Review) — second chance military romance
- Here With Me and Choose Me by Heidi McLaughlin (Double Review) — military romance
- Kyland by Mia Sheridan (Read my Review) — unique friends-to-lovers romance
- Pocketful of Sand by M. Leighton (Read my Review) — broken hero & single mother
- Because of Ellison by MS Willis (Read my Review) — summer romance standalone
- Hero by Samantha Young (Read my Review) — billionaire romance standalone
- Tight by Alessandra Torre (Read my Review) — standalone romance with a twist!
- The Five Stages of Falling In Love by Rachel Higginson (My Review)
- The Deal by Elle Kennedy (Read my Review) — college bad boy romance standalone
- Big Little Lies by Lianne Moriarty (Read my Review) — women’s fiction/mystery standalone
- Where One Goes by BN Toler (Read my Review) — unique love story, lots of feels
- The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah (Read my Review) — World War 2 epic tale, standalone
- Confess by Colleen Hoover (Read my Review) — unique standalone romance
*** STORE: BOOKWORM MERCHANDISE!! ***
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Julie says
Another release week already. Seems like last week flew by. Thanks for always keeping us up to date!
Aestas says
Last week really did go by quick! You’re very welcome for the list 😀
Elsa says
I’ve been waiting for Beautiful Secret! Thank you for the list.
Aestas says
Woohoo!! Happy reading 😀