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LATEST NEW RELEASES, RECOMMENDATIONS, & PRE-ORDERS — WEEK OF November 30, 2020

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LATEST NEW RELEASES, RECOMMENDATIONS, & PRE-ORDERS — WEEK OF November 23, 2020

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  • A Holiday Lift by Corinne Michaels just went live!! — “All I want for Christmas… is to pretend the holidays do not exist. That should be my tagline for life. Another year with no one to kiss under the mistletoe. Of course, it doesn’t help that after my last epic breakup, I hopped into the sack with the one man I should’ve avoided. My arch-rival, Dean Pritchard. Despite the fact that he didn’t bother calling after our night together, I can’t get him out of my head. I am so on the naughty list. But when a snowstorm traps us in an elevator, I can’t avoid my work crush any longer. Will Dean be the lift I’ve needed for the holidays…?”

  • Man in Love by Laurelin Paige (Man in Charge #2) just went live!! — “Scott Sebastian is a liar. Fitting, since I’m a liar too. Yet there’s no place for me in his glittering world of half-truths. With all our secrets in the open, I should stop trying. What I’ve learned should send me running far away. I can’t keep pining for a man in love if I’m not the woman he’s in love with. But it’s not that easy to escape the Sebastians. I already knew they owned this city. Now I’ll find out if they also own their son.”

  • Oh Fudge by Erin Nicholas just went live!! — “She likes her men the way she likes her coffee: hot, slightly sweet, and only to-go. The hot friend-of-a-friend she had a scorching single night with was just about perfect — tall, rugged, with a sexy drawl… and on the road out of town by six a.m. the next morning. Long before her mom could start picking out wedding flowers. But now she can’t stop thinking about the Louisiana boy. His texts make her smile and she suddenly has a craving for gumbo all the time… hot and spicy and far from home.”

  • Dusk by Aleatha Romig just went live!! — “I’ve served my country, a man, and a cause. I’ve given my whole being while at the same time finding its true meaning. There was no way for me to know that the day I met the men who were to become my best friends they would introduce me to the love of my life. Fiery, red hair and hypnotizing, emerald eyes caught my attention. Creamy soft skin, a stark contrast to mine, seduced my body. Strength, devotion, and determination stole my heart…“

  • Archangel’s Sun by Nalini Singh (Guild Hunters) just went live!! — “The Archangel of Death and the Archangel of Disease may be gone but their legacy of evil lives on… It is up to Titus, archangel of this vast continent, to stop the reborn from spreading across the world. Titus can’t do it alone, but of the surviving powerful angels and archangels, large numbers are wounded, while the rest are fighting a surge of murderous vampires… There is no one left but the Hummingbird. Old, powerful, her mind long a broken kaleidoscope. Now, she must stand at Titus’s side against a tide of death upon a discovery more chilling than any other. For the Archangel of Disease has left them one last terrible gift…”

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LATEST NEW RELEASES, RECOMMENDATIONS, & PRE-ORDERS — WEEK OF NOVEMBER 16, 2020

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JUST ANNOUNCED: Indigo Ridge by Devney Perry (The Edens #1) 
This first book in a new Devney Perry series was announced! I love all her books! — “… winning over the town’s founding family might have been easier if not for her one-night stand with their oldest son. In her defense, it was her first night in town and she didn’t realize that the rugged and charming man who wooed her into bed was Quincy royalty. Sleeping with Griffin Eden was a huge mistake, one she’s trying to forget. He’s insufferable, arrogant and keeps reminding everyone that she’s an outsider. Winslow does her best to avoid Griffin, but when a woman is found dead on Eden property, the two of them have no choice but to cross paths. As clues to the murderer lead to one of Quincy’s own, Griffin realizes Winslow is more than he gave her credit for. Beautiful and intelligent, she proves hard to resist. For him. And the killer.”— Be sure to pre-order a copy and if you haven’t read any books by this author yet, I highly recommend them all and you can find a list of them here: Devney Perry series!
 
[Edit for the below book: sale is no longer active but my recommendation stands]

RARE SALE & 5 STAR FAVORITE: The Girl He Used To Know by Tracey Garvis Graves (My Review) 
This was one of the very best I have ever read and it’s on sale right now!!!! From the moment I started reading this book I fell in love with everything about. The writing was compelling, the characters were so full of heart, the romance was beautiful, and the story was brimming with emotion. I was loving the book the whole way through but around 75% in ohhh my gosh a huge reveal sent CHILLS through me. The intensity made my heart race like crazy, TEARS were pouring down my face. I was SO absorbed in every single word of the story until the very last page. Holy freaking wow!!! Really and truly, if you want an absolutely incredible book to read, this is definitely it!!! 5+++ STARS!!!! Be sure to grab a copy as it’s ON SALE NOW for a limited time (regular price is around $10) and check out my spoiler-free review!!!

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LATEST NEW RELEASES, RECOMMENDATIONS, & PRE-ORDERS — WEEK OF November 9, 2020

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NEW RELEASE & NEW REVIEW: Noble Prince by Devney Perry (Tin Gypsy #4 | My Review) 
WOOHOOOO!!!! I just finished reading this book and it was SO GOOD! It was a sexy, swoony romance with a heart-melting, protective hero in charge of the heroine’s safety, and there was also a suspenseful mystery woven in. I felt like I held my breath for the entire second half of the book and just didn’t stop flipping the pages until the epilogue. This book is part of a series I’ve been LOVING and while each book is about a different couple, the series must be read in order (but no cliffhanger) and I highly recommend it! — “The night he met her was [a] horrific night of blood and death, and now she’s living under his roof… She is stubborn and infuriating. She has no respect for the order in his structured life, and she never does anything she’s told. Worse, she doesn’t seem to care that the information she has on a motorcycle gang means she might end up dead. But her unwavering strength, her courage and tenacity and beauty, makes it impossible for him to abandon her. If he is going to keep her safe, he’ll have to make the hardest decision of his life [and] protect the woman who’s invaded his home and his heart.” — Be sure to grab a copy of Noble Prince as it just went live! Or start the Tin Gypsy series here:


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  • Shine With Me by Kristen Proby (With Me In Seattle novella) just went live!! — “She hates being famous. She walked away from show business [and] is happy in her rural home, dedicating her life to her non-profit. Until Hollywood calls, offering her the role of a lifetime… this role is everything she’s ever longed for. Now she has to get in shape for it. His gym continues making a name for itself in Seattle. And now, he finds himself with the task of training her… This is his job. So why does he suddenly see her as more than just another client? His hands linger on her skin, his breath catches when she’s near…”

  • Have You Ever by Elizabath Hayley just went live!! — “Sophia Mason’s junior year of college isn’t exactly off to the best start. The semester has just begun, and the president of her sorority has already ousted her from the house. With nowhere else to turn, she ends up at her brother’s apartment—only to find it inhabited instead by a handsome stranger. On paper, Drew Nolan doesn’t have much going for him as an uneducated bartender from a sketchy family. But when a spoiled rich kid asks Drew to take over his life so he can travel around Europe instead of attend classes, Drew sees the opportunity to get the college education he’s always dreamed of. Forced into a cover-up under the same roof, Sophia and Drew forge an unlikely friendship. As the two grow closer, lines blur and boundaries stretch, and they find comfort in living the lie they’ve adopted. But reality comes knocking all too soon, and Sophia and Drew will have to weigh what’s worth fighting for…”

  • Shades of Darkness by Alexandra Ivy (Guardians of Eternity) just went live!! — “Chaaya endured centuries as a sacrifice, protecting her people from an evil that could destabilize all magic. At long last, her servitude is over—and she’s raring to have some fun. The baddest ghost-girl in Las Vegas has a talent for causing mayhem. And for getting under the skin of her solid, silent bodyguard, the vampire Basq… Basq doesn’t let anyone close. He’s learned the costs of companionship. But reckless, disrespectful Chaaya, with her fiery temper and her fierce loneliness, isn’t like anyone else. Staying near her isn’t just a duty, it’s a hunger. When a prisoner of Chaaya’s last battle escapes, possibly seeking Chaaya’s nemesis, Basq isn’t letting her chase through a hellscape mirror London alone. But when the choice is between abandoning everything that’s kept them alive, or each other, survival will take not only desire—but trust…”

  • Wicked Truths by Jodi Ellen Malpas (The Hunt Legacy Duology #2) goes live this week!! — “Eleanor Cole had no idea that when she met the charmingly irresistible Becker Hunt, she was putting her life on the line. So when she discovers his secrets, escape seems to be her only option – but Becker isn’t ready to let Eleanor go… She knows better than to fall into his corrupt world again, but how long can she resist when he’s stolen her heart? Eleanor must make a choice, to stay and follow Becker into the heart of the danger…or risk losing him forever.”

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RECOMMENDATIONS & SALES — Week of Nov 3, 2020

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FAVORITE SERIES RECOMMENDATION: Tin Gypsy series by Devney Perry 
This is one of my favorite romance series and I thought it would be a great time for any readers who haven’t started it yet to give it a try because the fourth book will be releasing next week and this can give you time to get into the series! I’ve read all the available books so far and while each book does focus on a different couple, this is a series that must be read in order as there is a central storyline and mystery weaving throughout all the books so just trust me and read them in order as listed below! Devney Perry is one of my absolute favorite authors – I’ve loved every one of her books. She’s an author I always recommend to anyone looks to read fantastic romance novels! This series has it all – small town romance, enemies-to-lovers, pretend relationship, biker heroes, a bit of suspense, and more! All my reviews are also linked below. HAPPY READING!


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LATEST NEW RELEASES, RECOMMENDATIONS, & PRE-ORDERS — WEEK OF OCTOBER 26, 2020

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  • Code Name: Rook by Sawyer Bennett just went live!! — “Being a highly skilled operative is exhilarating and important work…until it comes time to date. I like to keep my profession under wraps for a number of reasons. Some of what we do is top secret, most of what we do is dangerous, and more than one woman has tried to latch onto me because she was more enamored with what I do than who I really [am]. And since I’m more of a ‘here for the night’ than a ‘here for forever’ kind of guy, what’s the harm in a little white lie about my job? My harmless deceit has never failed me. Until now. Because I met the most amazing woman and did the unthinkable. I married her. And now my beautiful, unsuspecting, probably-going-to-leave-my-sorry-behind-when-she-finds-out-the-truth wife doesn’t know that I’m not a used car salesman like I told her when we met. As it typically does with lies, the truth is about to come out in a big way when she unwittingly gets herself mixed up with some unsavory characters and I, along with the team, have to intervene. Now I need to save my girl and hope I can save my marriage too. Let’s just say I have some serious explaining to do.”

  • Blacklisted by Jay Crownover just went live!! — “She has always lived a quiet, calm life. Unfortunately, nothing about her life — especially not the wild, rowdy, and impossibly close-knit Lawton family who’ve claimed her — is quiet or calm. Which is how loner she finds herself roped into patching up [the] local bad boy against her better judgment. She wants nothing to do with the dangerous, brooding leader of the local outlaw motorcycle club. But when someone starts stalking her, he is the only person she trusts to help. Plus he owes her one…”

  • Far From Destined by Carrie Ann Ryan just went live!! — “He remembers every moment he lay on the ground, a bullet in his chest, his life bleeding out with each pulse. Yet his nightmares aren’t the only thing keeping him up at night. She left her ex with nothing but the clothes on her back and her child in her arms. She’s been hurt before and wants nothing to do with the shadows in his eyes. The problem? Her son loves him, and the more time she spends with the man, the more she’s afraid she’ll come to love him just as much.”

  • Looking for a Cowboy by Donna Grant just went live!! — “A beautiful stranger has come to [town], asking questions that are nobody’s business. He also wasn’t born yesterday. He knows that this out-of-towner is hiding a dark secret of her own. Much as he knows he should head in the other direction, he can’t make himself turn away. . . She always wanted to lead a nice quiet life, working as a cop in her local police department. But that dream came to an end when her sister was murdered—and her baby kidnapped. Now she’s come to Texas to investigate the Harpers, who may be linked to shady adoption agencies. He can’t believe that his friends could be involved in anything so sinister…and soon he makes it his mission to help her discover the truth—and keep her safe in his arms.”

  • Love Your Life by Sophie Kinsella just went live!! — “Call Ava romantic, but she thinks love should be found in the real world, not on apps that filter men by height, job, or astrological sign. She believes in feelings, not algorithms. So after a recent breakup and dating app debacle, she decides to put love on hold and escapes to a remote writers’ retreat in coastal Italy… At the retreat, she’s not allowed to use her real name or reveal any personal information. When the neighboring martial arts retreat is canceled and a few of its attendees join their small writing community, Ava, now going by “Aria,” meets “Dutch,” a man who seems too good to be true. The two embark on a baggage-free, whirlwind love affair…”

  • Needing Arella by Terri Ann Browning just went live!! — “I have a stalker. Nothing new about that. I’m the latest it girl in Hollywood. Stalkers come with the territory. But this one is…different. This one is braver—and unpredictable. My sister is married to a security expert. One phone call and I could have one of the world’s best-trained bodyguards watching over me twenty-four seven. But if I do, my parents will find out, and my dad will stress. What if he gets sick again because he’s worried about me? No! I refuse to let that happen. Which leaves me with just one choice. I’ll have to call the only other person I can trust. Jordan Moreitti.”

  • Man in Charge by Laurelin Paige just went live!! — “They own this city. Hell, they own the whole world. All I want is one little piece of it, a corner that I can call my own. So when my boss runs away to “find herself”, I seize the opportunity and dive head first into the Sebastian’s glamorous universe. It’s everything I’ve ever wanted—fast paced and high stakes—and, even though I don’t fit in, I’m excellent at faking it. Until I come face to face with the man in charge, the arrogant, playboy heir with the mind of a devil and the body of a god and a mouth I can’t stop thinking about. He’s infuriating. He’s a distraction. He’s the man who wants me in his bed as much as I want to be there.”

  • The Chateau by Penelope Sky just went live!! — “I moved to Paris for my study-abroad program and ended up staying, getting a French Literature degree, studying the classics while sipping the best wine I’d ever had. My sister never makes the best decisions, always makes messes to clean up, and it’s finally time for me to have my own life. But when she comes to Paris for a visit…she brings trouble with her. She gets herself into a bad situation, and of course, I come to her rescue…like I always do. Now we’re in a labor camp in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by endless snow and mountains, processing drugs for a group of men that never show their faces. There’s no chance of escape in this wilderness. Except for my guard. He’s not a saint, but he’s the only man that’s kind to me. He knows I want to escape, but he never reports me. When I’ve had a hard day, he brings me extra things to make my life easier. He tells me not to run because I’ll never make it…but he brings me little hidden tools…as if he’s giving me the means. Like he wants me to be free.”

  • Spells by Kristen Proby (Bayou Magic series) just went live!! — “As a powerful hedgewitch and psychic, there isn’t much I can’t work to my advantage and finesse with a spell. Love, fortune, and even the perfect cup of coffee are all possible with the snap of my fingers. But some things are utterly beyond my control. Like the powerful and broody warlock who’s been a part of my life for as long as I can remember—and even the lifetimes I often can’t. Things almost as dangerous as his hold on me and the breathtaking smiles only I get to see. Or the evil still stalking the streets of New Orleans that beckons to me to see. To feel. To die. With everything riding on a razors-edge, and things that have been portended coming to fruition, threatening both me and those I love, I’m not sure if I’m strong enough to resist my fate. Or his charm. If I work with him, it could mean the end for both of us.”

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