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SALES, NEW RELEASES, RECOMMENDATIONS, & PRE-ORDERS — Week of June 2, 2015

SALES, NEW RELEASES, RECOMMENDATIONS, & PRE-ORDERS — Week of June 2, 2015

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There are tons of amazing new releases and recommendations here so be sure to check ’em all out in the various lists below! Tons to choose from! HAPPY READING 😀

*** $0.99 SALE: 5 STAR FAVORITE ***

 

The Mason List by SD Hendrickson (Read my Review)

OMG!! This is of my top favorite books EVER and it just went on sale for $0.99!!! Honestly, it was absolutely breathtaking!! I loved the writing, I FELT the story, and the INTENSITY kept my heart racing the whole way!! It’s one of the best books I’ve ever read. An EPIC friends-to-lovers romance. 5++ STARS!! Don’t miss this!!

“An epic love. An epic hate.
An epic story that would last a lifetime.”

*** $0.99 SALE: TOP FAVORITE ***

 

Say The Word by Julie Johnson (My Review)

YAY!!! This was one of my top favorite standalones of 2014 and it just went on a very rare sale!! I LOVED this book!!! It captured the intensity of a once-in-a-lifetime, heart pounding romance that was given a second chance and mixed it in with suspenseful drama and lighthearted fun. It was unputdownable for me!! If you haven’t read it and you’re looking for an AMAZING book, grab this for $0.99!!

“I think that if two people are meant to be together, nothing can ever truly separate them. Time, distance, other people — it doesn’t matter.”

*** ANNOUNCEMENT ***

 

Fifty Shades fans!! EL James just announced that GREY: Fifty Shades of Grey from Christian’s POV will be released this month on June 18th!!

She said: “For the readers who wanted to read Fifty Shades of Grey from Christian Grey’s POV — on June 18 (Christian Grey’s birthday) the book GREY: Fifty Shades of Grey told by Christian Grey will be released!”

  • Pre-order GREY (Kindle) (blurb included)
  • Pre-order GREY (Paperback)

    • *** WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS ***

     

    Also, King by TM Frazier , a super highly anticipated release that so many of you have been asking about non-stop is finally up for pre-order with a release date of June 15!! Woohoo!!

    And two more books The Trouble With Paper Planes by Amanda Dick and Never Let You Go by Katy Regnery just went up for pre-order (coming out very soon) and they both sound amazing and UNIQUE!

    *** THIS WEEK’S NEW RELEASES ***  These are all now live!!

    *** 6 UPCOMING JUNE RELEASES I CAN’T WAIT FOR ***  Pre-Order Now!!

    *** NEW TOP RECOMMENDATION ***  Consolation & Conviction by Corinne Michaels!! I read these back-to-back and LOVED them!!! I couldn’t put either of them down even for a minute!!! They were addictive, thrilling, emotional, romantic, sexy, and had ALL THE FEELS!!! If you love big, strong Alpha male heroes, heroines with kids, and military romances, then these are must-read!! (Read my Reviews)

    *** 5 STAR TRILOGY RECOMMENDATION *** : I recently read all 3 books in a trilogy I LOVED!!! It’s sexy, swoony, and addictive. My heart was racing!! #1 Virtuous, 2 Valorous, 3 Victorious (more below). PS: I’d especially highly recommend this for fans of Fifty Shades, Crossfire, or Love Unscripted.

    This is my FIRST 6-STAR RATING this year!!! > The Life Intended by Kristin Harmel (My Review). Seriously guys, this was quite literally one of the best books I’ve ever read in my whole entire life!! ❤

    *** 2 NEW REVIEWS *** :

    *** RT CONVENTION 2015 RECAP *** I recently got back from this amazing and HUGE romance book event in Dallas! I was there for almost a whole week and I met so many wonderful authors (including EL James!!!!) and readers there. It was an unforgettable experience!!! See my pics here!!

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    *** THIS WEEK’S NEW RELEASES ***

     

    Moonlight on Nightingale Way by Samantha Young — New Release!!

    This is the newest On Dublin Street standalone romance!
    — “She’s escaped her manipulative family by moving to a new city. Her new life, made to suit her own needs, is almost perfect. All she needs to do is find her Mr. Right—or at least figure out a way to ignore her irresistible yet annoying womanizer of a neighbor… She’s determined to have nothing to do with him until a life-changing surprise slowly begins turning the wild heartbreaker into exactly the kind of strong, stable man she’s been searching for.”

     

    Sweet Ache by K. Bromberg — New Release!!

    This is the latest Driven series standalone! A sexy bet turns into so much more…
    — “He’s a bad boy rock star with a good guy heart who has lived a lifetime of cleaning up after his twin brother’s mistakes. His twin’s most recent screwup could land him in jail and risk the band’s future. When he agrees to guest lecture at a local college to stay in the judge’s good graces, a bet with his bandmate to seduce his sexy teaching assistant is icing on the cake… But she’s harder to bed than he imagined. She knows his type and is determined to avoid him at all costs.”

     

    One More Shot by Victoria Denault — New Release!!

    Hockey player alert!! I love the sound of this second chance romance…
    — “Drafted by the NHL at eighteen, he was headed for fame, and there was only one person he wanted to share it with. He was crazy in love with her, and finally told her so. They shared an amazing night… then everything fell apart… She tries not to think about it, but she does. Especially now, when she’s staring into his sky-blue eyes for the first time in six years. She can’t tell if she loves him or hates him. But he was lucky to find her once. No way will he lose her again.”

     

    The Player by Denise Grover Swank — New Release!!

    This is the second standalone in the Wedding Pact series (romantic comedy) and it’s a second chance romance. Here’s the first one: The Substitute.
    — The heroine is a divorce attorney who is convinced that marriage should be based on practicality, not passion. But as her own wedding approaches, she finds herself remembering her law school boyfriend, the only man who she’s ever loved, and regretting what might have been… Then a twist of fate lands him back in her life and he’s convinced they should give their love a second chance…

     

    Follow Me Back (Twisted Love #2) by A. Meredith Walters —

    The sequel to Lead Me Not, this dangerously sexy novel continues Aubrey and Maxx’s love story.
    — Aubrey Duncan has loved… and lost. Should she follow a heart that’s betrayed her or a head that tells her to let go? Maxx Demelo’s addiction almost destroyed him. It ruined his life and, most importantly, his relationship with the only girl he ever loved. He has vowed to become the man Aubrey Duncan deserves. Even if he has to tear himself apart to do it…

     

    The Marriage Contract by Katee Robert — New Release!!

    “A smoking hot new series about the O’Malley family-wealthy, powerful, dangerous and seething with scandal.”
    — Teague O’Malley hates pretty much everything associated with his family’s name. And when his father orders him to marry Callista Sheridan to create a “business” alliance, he’s ready to tell him exactly where he can stuff his millions. But then he meets his fiancée, sees the bruises on her neck and the fight still left in her big blue eyes, and vows he will do everything in his power to protect her…

     

    The Status of All Things by Liz Fenton & Lisa Steinke — New Release!!

    This sounds so unique and it’s described as “heartwarming and hilarious”!!
    — Kate is a thirty-five-year-old woman who is obsessed with social media. So when her fiancé, Max, breaks things off at their rehearsal dinner, she goes straight to Facebook to share it with the world. But something’s changed. Suddenly, Kate’s real life starts to mirror whatever she writes in her Facebook status. With all the power at her fingertips, and heartbroken and confused over why Max left her, Kate goes back in time to rewrite their history…

     

    Beyond The Cut by Sarah Castille — New Release!!

    Biker fans, check this out!!
    — He’s an outlaw biker with allegiance to one thing and one thing only: his Motorcycle Club. But when it comes to one stunningly sexy, fiercely independent girl, Cade finds himself…hungrier for more. Trouble is on her heels and he wants to be the answer to her prayers, whether she wants him to be or not. What can’t be denied is the red-hot attraction between them. However, as they fall deeper, the danger rises and Cade may have to sacrifice it all..

     

    Midnight Captive by Elle Kennedy — New Release!!

    This latest standalone in the Killer Instincts romantic suspense series. It’s a love triangle!! — Former CIA agent Bailey Jones has spent months trying to forget her night of passion with mercenary Sean Reilly. An elite assassin, she has no room in her life for the tempting bad boy. When he’s implicated in a robbery she knows something isn’t right. In fact, he’s stuck in the middle of a dark and dirty conspiracy that put his twin brother’s life at risk. And hers too when she agrees to help. As the stakes are raised, she finds herself torn between two brothers…

     

    Shards of Hope by Nalini Singh — New Release!!

    Psy/Changeling fans, this is the latest book in this sci-fi/fantasty series!

    Awakening wounded in a darkened cell, their psychic abilities blocked, Aden and Zaira know they must escape. But when the lethal soldiers break free from their mysterious prison, they find themselves in a harsh, inhospitable landscape far from civilization. Their only hope for survival is to make it to the hidden home of a predatory changeling pack that doesn’t welcome outsiders…

     

    Kane by L.A. Casey — New Release!!

    This is the latest standalone in a series! It’s an enemies-to-lovers romance…
    — Kane Slater is a tortured soul. Literally. He is misunderstood by people, even feared by them thanks to the scars that mar his face and body… She’s the only woman who stands up to him and throws his bullshit back at him without fear of hurting him. Kane is the only man who can see right through Aideen’s tough exterior. He knows her deepest, and darkest secrets. They can’t stand each other, but they want each other. Badly…

     

    Suddenly One Summer by Julie James — New Release!!

    “A novel about a man and a woman whose summer is about to get very, very hot…”

    Divorce lawyer Victoria Slade has seen enough unhappy endings to swear off marriage forever. That doesn’t mean she’s opposed to casual dating—just not with her cocky new neighbor, who is as gorgeous and tempting as he is off-limits. But once she agrees to take on his sister’s case, she’s as determined to win as ever—even if that means teaming up with him….

     

    The Summer of Chasing Mermaids by Sarah Ockler — New Release!!

    This is a standalone YA romance about a talented singer who loses her ability to speak after a tragic accident, leading her to a seaside town to find romance.
    — Elyse d’Abreau was destined for stardom—until a boating accident took everything from her. Now, the beautiful singer can’t sing. She can’t even speak… Christian Kane is a notorious playboy—insolent, arrogant, and completely charming. He’s also the only person who doesn’t treat Elyse like a glass statue… scariest of all [is] opening her heart to a boy who’s best known for breaking them.

     

    The Good Girls by Sara Shepard — New Release!!

    From the author of Pretty Little Liars comes the “shocking” sequel to The Perfectionists. — Even though Mackenzie, Ava, Caitlin, Julie, and Parker all talked about killing rich bully Nolan Hotchkiss, they didn’t actually go through with it. It’s just a coincidence that Nolan died in exactly the way they planned… right? Except Nolan wasn’t the only one they fantasized about killing. When someone else they named dies, the girls wonder if they’re being framed. Or are they about to become the killer’s next targets?

     

    Elements of Chemistry by Penny Reid — New Release!!

    This is a complete series bundle!! It’s a fun & sexy romance and I’ve heard from many readers that it’s really good!!

    One week. Private beach. Invisible girl. Jerk-faced bully.
    What’s the worst that could happen?
    He’s a “bad boy, jerkface bully, and the universe’s hottest, wealthiest, and most unobtainable bachelor — who is also her chemistry lab partner.”

    *** 3 UPCOMING JUNE RELEASES I CAN’T WAIT FOR ***

    Note: Pre-orders are NOT charged until release day!

     

    A Pound of Flesh by Sophie Jackson — Pre-Order Now!!

    WOAH!!!!! Oh wow!!! I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE the sound of this! Can’t wait to read it! The story is about a “strong-minded prison tutor who discovers that her sexy bad-boy student is far more than he appears to be…”

    Haunted by nightmares of her father’s murder 15 years ago, she decides to face her fears by teaching inmates at a New York prison. There she meets arrogant inmate, who’s as handsome as he is dangerous… As teacher and student, they’re forced to leave their animosities at the door and learn that one should never judge a book by its cover…. and she realizes there’s much more to her angry student than she thought, leaving them to face a new, perilous obstacle: their undeniable attraction to one another. <------ OMG!!  

    Never Let You Go by Katy Regnery — Pre-Order Now!!

    OMG!!!! I love the sound of this!!! It’s the second standalone in a series where each book is a modern retelling of a fairy tale (many of you LOVED the first one based on Beauty & The Beast: The Vixen & The Vet ) and this is based on Hansel & Gretel.

    “Thirteen-year-old foster children Griselda and Holden escape from their abductor after three years of brutal captivity. Tragically, one of them makes it to safety, but the other is left behind. Ten years later, Griselda’s boyfriend drags her to a fight club grudge match, and her world is turned upside down when she watches Holden step into the ring… This is a story of fear and hope, defeat and survival, and two people—once profoundly broken—who discover that love is the only thing that can make them whole again.”

     

    The Song of David by Amy Harmon — Pre-Order Now!!

    This sounds AMAZING!! — “I won my first fight when I was eleven years old, and I’ve been throwing punches ever since. Fighting is the purest, truest, most elemental thing there is. For me, heaven was the octagon. Until I met her… If heaven was the octagon, then she was my angel at the center of it all. The girl I wanted to fight for, the girl I wanted to claim. The girl who taught me that sometimes the biggest heroes go unsung and the most important battles are the ones we don’t think we can win.” <-- LOVE!!

    *** NEW FAVORITE SERIES ***

     

    Consolation & Conviction by Corinne Michaels

    SQUEEEEEE!!!!! I recently read Consolation & Conviction back-to-back and LOVED them!!! I couldn’t put either of them down even for a minute!!! They were addictive, thrilling, emotional, romantic, sexy, and had ALL THE FEELS!!! If you love big, strong Alpha male heroes, heroines with kids, and military romances, then these are must-read!! Definitely a new favorite for me!!! (Read my Reviews)

    “He wasn’t supposed to be my happily ever after. He wasn’t even on my radar. He was my husband’s best friend — forbidden. But my husband is dead and I’m alone… One night with him changed everything. Now I have to decide if I truly love him or if he’s just the consolation prize.”

    *** TRILOGY RECOMMENDATION ***

     

    ➜ Virtuous (Quantum Trilogy #1) by MS Force (Read my Review)
    ➜ Valorous (Quantum Trilogy #2) by MS Force (Read my Review)
    ➜ Victorious (Quantum Trilogy #3) by MS Force (Read my Review)

    SQUEEEEE!!! I read this trilogy back-to-back and LOOOVED every word!!! My heart was RACING from the first chapter — the CHEMISTRY was off-the-charts!!! — and I literally could not put it down!! — The hero is a world famous movie star who is also a sexual Dominant… and he falls in love with a young teacher he runs into at a park who has sworn off sex. They’re total opposites but they’re trying to make a relationship work. I loved EVERYTHING about the entire series so far!!! Pure BOOK HEAVEN!!! (Erotic BDSM romance. Recommended for fans of Fifty Shades/Crossfire)

    *** 6-STAR RECOMMENDATION ***

     

    The Life Intended by Kristin Harmel (Read my Review)

    OMG. OMG. OH. MY. GOD!!! I can honestly say with full certainty that it was probably one of THE best books I have EVER read in my whole life. I am UGLY CRYING right now. Tears POURING down my face. Crying with noise. But, don’t be scared of it. This isn’t a tragic story and it’s not depressing (I’ll come right out and say it’s a happy ending ‘cuz I don’t want to scare you away). It’s just POWERFUL beyond words. One of the most profoundly BEAUTIFUL stories I’ve ever read. As I read through the book I’d get these full body CHILLS (and then tears right after) over and over and over again. The EMOTIONS it evoked were totally overpowering. I absolutely LOVED it. For the first time this year, I’m giving a book 6 STARS!!!

    About the book…. After her beloved husband’s sudden death over ten years ago, the heroine never expected to find love again. But now she’s planning her second walk down the aisle. So why isn’t she more excited? … When she starts seeing her late husband in her dreams, she begins to wonder if he’s trying to tell her something? Attempting to navigate between dreams and reality, she must uncover her husband’s hidden message… where she finds rewards greater than she could have imagined.

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    *** 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:

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    4. So excited about Christian !
      Loved Jamie Rae’s- Call Sign Karma ! Worth an price . #Steelat99c

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