HAPPY FRIDAY THE 13th!! IT’S A LUCKY DAY FOR ME ‘CAUSE I JUST FOUND THE BOOK I’m starting next (today!!!) on this list. YAY ME!!! I. AM. THRILLLLLLLED!!! I love when I know what I’m going into, as it gives me something to look forward to, and this book is TOTALLY my thing. BIG. HUGE. Blurb jolt!
P.S. You can’t miss it below (I pointed it out as the one I’m reading today – plus you can tell by all of the reader recommendations on it.) It sounds like a MUST READ so… I must. 😉 Plus, the #1 and the #2 books on ALL of Amazon Kindle are new, and on this list too.
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L.J. SHEN’S LATEST!!
Truly Madly Deeply: A Grumpy x Sunshine Romance (Forbidden Love Book 1)
L.J. SHEN’S LATEST & IT’S BACK ON THE LIST ‘CAUSE IT’S THE #1 BOOK ON ALL OF AMAZON KINDLE!! THE ARROGANT MICHELIN-STARRED CHEF & THE GIRL THAT NEEDS A JOB…
“…Quirky, compassionate ball of sunshine Calla Litvin can’t catch a break, and not just because she swore off running.
Back in her hometown to nurse her mother’s broken heart after losing her father, she finds herself jobless, hopeless, and penniless. She hopes to rekindle her friendship with her former BFF, but Dylan is attached at the hip to her cruel brother—the one Cal’s been secretly crushing on since middle school.
Falling for the bad boy the second time around would be a mistake of gargantuan proportions. Too bad she’s always been clumsy….”
Donna: I am currently reading this one. I always love her books 
Tray: I just finished the audio. Absolutely fantastic! A must read and probably my most favorite LJ Shen book so far!!
Nancy: Finished reading THE BONUS by T L Swan. She is one of my favorites and glad I was able to read it! Hope you all can read it too! …This is quite a novel with lots of twist & turns with somehow ending in a HEA!
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SUPER-BARGAIN & #6 ON ALL OF AMAZON!!
The Pumpkin Spice Café: TikTok Made Me Buy It (Dream Harbor, Book 1)
RECENT RELEASE, SUPER-BARGAIN & #6 ON ALL OF AMAZON!! Grumpy sunshine cozy romance!!
“…When Jeanie’s aunt gifts her the beloved Pumpkin Spice Café in the small town of Dream Harbor, Jeanie jumps at the chance for a fresh start away from her very dull desk job.
Logan is a local farmer who avoids Dream Harbor’s gossip at all costs. But Jeanie’s arrival disrupts Logan’s routine and he wants nothing to do with the irritatingly upbeat new girl, except that he finds himself inexplicably drawn to her...”
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Delayed Penalty (Seattle Serpents) by Teagan Hunter <— LIVE!! THE HOCKEY STAR & HIS LIVE-IN NANNY! P.S. IT’S IN THE TOP 50 of all of Amazon Kindle today!! “...I’m hardly able to keep myself out of trouble, let alone a seven-year-old, but when my estranged brother gets a life sentence, I have no choice but to clean up my act and take the kid in. It’s all going according to plan…until I’m forced to hire Quinn Benson. She’s everything I need to avoid—flighty, messy, creating chaos everywhere she goes. But she makes my niece happy, so I hire her anyway, keeping our interactions as brief as possible, even when she moves in with me…”
The Hidden Girl: A spellbinding tale about the power of destiny from the bestselling author of The Seven Sisters series by Lucinda Riley <— HISTORICAL WARTIME!! “...Leah Thompson grows more beautiful with each passing day. When she catches the attention of the influential, troubled Delancey family, she knows her life will never be the same again. Years later, Leah takes the modelling world by storm, travelling from Milan to London and New York and living life in the lap of luxury. But her past follows her like a dark shadow, mysteriously intertwined with the tragic tale of two young siblings in Poland during the Second World War...”
Sterling Clay (Sterling Falls Book 4) by L.B. Dunbar <— LIVE!! SHE HAS A SECRET CRUSH ON HIM “...one minute, my world is set on fire, literally. The next, I am raising a six-year-old as a single mom without a clear path ahead of us. No place to live. No job. No money. I’m returning to Sterling Falls to claim what’s mine, then there will be no looking back on this beloved small town, a place I consider a handful of sand in the hourglass of my life. Then again, Clay Sylver has shaken up that ancient time clock. The silver fox in his forties is a bit cocky, but solid in every way that matters. He loves his siblings. He works hard. He owns an honest business. Honest, the emphasis here. He also suffers from damsel-in-distress syndrome...”
M/M ROMANCE!!!
The Step Don’t (Peach State Stepbros #2)
M/M ROMANCE!!! LIVE & IT’S IN AMAZON’S TOP 100!! A SECRET FOR HIS STEP-BROTHER…
“…After all these years since our parents got together, I can’t imagine my life without Colin. To most people, he’s the hot, straight tight end for Peach State. But to me, he’s my backward-cap-wearing, football-loving, piggyback-ride-giving best friend and fellow Alpha Theta Mu frat bro.
Life’s pretty incredible living together at the same frat house, but suddenly, I find myself keeping a particularly naughty secret...”
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SUPER-BARGAIN ALERT!!!
The Seven Year Slip
SUPER-BARGAIN ALERT!!! IT’S A HUGE 5-STAR FAVORITE BY SO MANY & I one clicked it for myself!!! THIS is the one I’m starting today!!!
“…An overworked book publicist with a perfectly planned future hits a snag when she falls in love with her temporary roommate…only to discover he lives seven years in the past…” <— GASP!!! 😮 MINE!!!!
Alice: I just finished The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston. Great story. Light easy reading but so good I had a hard time putting it down.
Tasha J: Last stand out read for me was The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston.
R. Renee: Also, I’m reading The Seven Year Slip and loving it. I was at 30% and the next time I looked, it’d jumped to 67%! That never happens–where I’m so lost in a book I don’t even glance at the percentage!
Maryse: I love when that happens. OR!! When I constantly look at what page I’m on because I’m dreading that it might almost be over.
Lorna: The Seven Year Slip I know is probably in my top 2-3 of the year. It was magical for real.
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SERIES BUNDLE SUPER-BARGAIN!!
The Black Arrowhead Series Boxed Set (Books 1-3)
DANNIKA DARK’S SERIES BUNDLE SUPER-BARGAIN!!
“…The most unconventional wolf pack ever assembled. New friends and old unite, overcoming all odds and forming a family in Texas Hill Country. Some are running from their past, but the past will always catch up when you least expect it.
Brave women, fiercely loyal men, and plenty of twists will leave you on the edge of your seat in this action-packed series about love, found family, and defeating your enemies...”
Jan: It’s apparently a follow-up series to the Seven series, which I really liked. PNR about wolf shifters. There’s something I like about Ms Dark’s writing style. Hard to pin down, but the books are just easy to read, with characters who feel real, and you care about them.
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Hockey Boy : Boston Bolts Hockey by Brittanee Nicole <— LIVE & #17 ON ALL OF AMAZON KINDLE!! HOCKEY STAR CALLS OFF HIS WEDDING WHEN HE SEES HIS WEDDING PLANNER! “…The first time I saw her after ten years apart, I slammed into the plexiglass minutes before our game was set to begin. The second time I threw up. But third time’s a charm apparently because as my fiancée and I walked into an appointment to meet the woman hired to plan our nuptials–there she was again. Obviously, I did what any smart man would do–I called off the wedding. I don’t have a plan per se, other than winning back the only girl I’ve ever loved...”
In The Details: A Dual Single Parent Romance (Mile High Billionaires) by Julia Wolf <— LIVE!! THE BIKER WANTS A PARTNERSHIP! “...Two strangers at a beat down biker bar. A hot night twisted up in the sheets. Absolutely no strings attached. My life is too complicated for more than that. Besides, what would I do with a possessive, demanding, sexy as hell motorcycle man? Especially one who’s younger than me...”
Unbind by Elodie Hart <— LIVE & IT’S #54 ON ALL OF AMAZON KINDLE!! HER MONSTER PUTS HER FIRST “…Adam Wright may be a self-made billionaire, but he’s also a beast. Most children grow up hating a storybook villain. Based on the injuries that man inflicted on my brother, I grew up hating a real one. When he sort-of kidnaps me and drags me back to his fairytale mansion, it feels like yet another cliché antihero stunt. Here’s the thing, though. Most villains don’t weep real tears when they see you having a diabetic episode. They don’t abandon their billion-pound empire so they can roll up their sleeves and pull your company back from the brink of bankruptcy. They don’t put you first…”
LIVE!!! AND IT’S THE #2 BOOK
Temptation Trails: A Small-Town Romance (The Haven Brothers Book 3)
LIVE!!! AND IT’S THE #2 BOOK ON ALL OF AMAZON KINDLE RIGHT NOW!!! THE COP & THE BAKER…
“...The sparks that fly between Garrett and Harper are instantaneous—their attraction undeniable. And suddenly, the practical, responsible sheriff’s deputy is throwing caution to the wind, boldly pursuing Harper, determined to make her his.
But when the cold case Garrett is investigating takes a chilling turn, he fears the perpetrator will strike again—and Harper will be his target…”
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LIVE!! SHE’S FORBIDDEN…
The Heartbreaker (Spade Hotel Series Book 4)
LIVE & IT’S #12 ON ALL OF AMAZON KINDLE!! WHEN THEY MEET AGAIN HE REALIZES SHE’S FORBIDDEN…
“...The last thing I’d expected was to fall in love at a strip club. But Addison was the woman of my dreams. It didn’t matter that I spent an obscene amount of money just to talk to her. The fiery redhead made me feel things I’d never felt before.
But she didn’t want anything to do with me. And she left without a backward glance...”
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LIVE!! HER NEW NEIGHBOR IS HER OWN PERSONAL VILLAIN…
Working with the Enemy (Small Town Sizzle Book 1)
LIVE!! HER NEW NEIGHBOR IS HER OWN PERSONAL VILLAIN…
“…He’s rich, arrogant, and my mortal enemy. My new downstairs neighbor. And I just crashed through my rotten floor and landed in his bed.
The bad news is, I’m wearing nothing but a few suds from my bubble bath. And he’s not wearing anything at all. That’s why I can see the perfect smattering of hair on his chest and the way his muscles shift when he turns to look at me in all my sudsy, startled glory.
And the worse news?
The next day, when I walk into the most important meeting of my life, I discover that my new neighbor is in fact Sebastian Anderson, real estate development mogul and my own personal villain...”
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The Court of Thorns and Wings (Fated To Darkness Book 2) by Jen L. Grey <— LIVE!! FANTASY ROMANCE BUT MUST BE READ IN ORDER!!! “…The Court of Thorns and Wings is a slow-burn, royal fae romantasy that includes betrayal, morally gray characters, enemies-to-lovers, villain gets the girl, political intrigue, who did this to you, and touch her and unalive...”
Silver Stars (Guardian of Aster Fall Book 8) by David North <— LIVE!! ALIEN SCIFI “...Sam’s strength as an Astral Titan is greater than anything seen on Aster Fall since the First War shattered the world. He commands three armies and the fortress of Silverguard stands firm in the Void, but enemies surround him on every side…”
Passing Ships (Sandcastle Cove Book 3) by Amber Kelly <— LIVE!! SHE HAS TO SHARE THE CABANA WITH HIM!! “...Excited to return to Sandcastle Cove as maid of honor for my best friend Avie’s wedding, I’m ready for sun, surf, and celebration. That is until I learn I’ll be sharing a beach cabana with the sexy-as-sin but uptight Naval officer, Lennon Harraway—the groom’s older brother and best man. With his strict, by-the-book personality, Lennon and I are complete opposites. He likes to play by the rules, and I like to break them all. Sparks fly, and tensions rise, but as the days unfold, so does an undeniable attraction...”
PARANORMAL ROMANCE DUET CONCLUSION!!
A Cage of Kingdoms (Deliciously Dark Fairytales – Red Riding Hood Book 2)
LIVE & IT’S #21 ON ALL OF AMAZON KINDLE!! PARANORMAL ROMANCE DUET CONCLUSION!!
“…Weston has made a mess of things. Since he realized the woman he was supposed to find and bring to justice was his true mate, things have spiraled out of control. He’s gone from one bad decision to the next, and now the situation threatens to topple down around him.
The good news is, Aurelia isn’t responsible for hurting people. She isn’t the one who should stand in front of the dragons and plead for her life. If only the dragons and their kingdom agreed...”
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BONUS STORY!!!
Big Bad Boss: Mated (Werewolves of Wall Street Book 4)
LIVE!! BONUS STORY FROM THE COMPLETED TRILOGY!!
“The Vampire King wasn’t on the invite list for our engagement party, but that won’t stop him from demanding his due.
He insists Madi and I make an appearance at his club. He wants a performance where we’re the players. I would refuse–war be damned, but my bride is intrigued. And what she wants, she gets.”
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PSYCH-THRILLER!!
The Swimmer: A Novel
LIVE!! SHE SECRETLY WATCHES HER NEW NEIGHBORS…
“…Socially awkward Chloe Cooper divides her time between dog walking, bartending, caring for her ailing mother, and at a safe distance, watching people and inventing the stories of their lives. Like Chloe’s new neighbors: glamorous influencer Jemma Spengler and Jemma’s husband, Adam, a renowned surgeon. They’re attractive, wealthy, and in a house of open windows, so exposed...”
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A Twisted Arrangement (Twisted Vows Book 2) by J Wilder <— LIVE & CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE!! HE CAN’T KIDNAP WHAT’S ALREADY HIS… “…You might say my obsession has become a compulsion in the way I need to know everything about Scarlet Laurent. Even though I’ve taken a step into the background, I could never look away from my Little Sparrow. She’s a sliver, buried under my skin, a constant reminder of her presence, with no way to dig it out. Staying away from her for the last ten years has been a brutal form of torture. Her times run out and when the clock ticks midnight on her 25th birthday, I’ll tie her to me forever. After all, I can’t kidnap what’s already mine…”
Born For Silk: A Dark Love Story (The Cradled Common) by Nicci Harris <— LIVE!! SERVING HIM IS HER MEANINGFUL PURPOSE “…A thousand years of climate change, genetic engineering, and war destroyed civilisation as it was. From the remains came the age of The Trade and The Crown. In return for resources, security, and a meaningful purpose, citizens accepted a life of service to the new world. Young Aster is no different. If selected, she will be the King’s Silk Girl. A common human bred to adore and pleasure him, and to provide The Cradle with healthy babies for The Trade. That is her Meaningful Purpose. But King Rome is more monster than man…”
Shed: One woman’s journey from being her old-self to becoming her God-self by Michelle Martin <— RECENT RELEASE!! MOTIVATIONAL NON-FICTION! “…Shed illustrates the depths of my personal mistakes including a teen pregnancy, two failed marriages, three DWIs, two very unusual court cases (one being involved in the middle of a military cover-up), abuse, infidelity, losing custody of my children, alcohol abuse. Absolute brokenness. It sounds like a HBO movie, but it is all true. I lived it...”
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HISTORICAL WARTIME!!
The Hidden Girl
HISTORICAL WARTIME!!
“Sweeping and evocative, The Hidden Girl is a lost treasure from the author of The Seven Sisters series, Lucinda Riley. Discover this reimagined novel from an author loved by millions of readers worldwide.
You can’t alter destiny . . .”
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BONUS STORY!!
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THE COP & THE BAKER!!
Temptation Trails: A Small-Town Romance (The Haven Brothers, Book 3)
THE COP & THE BAKER!!
“He’s hunting a killer so she won’t be next.
Single dad Garrett Haven doesn’t have time for dating. With a teenage son and a high-stakes job in law enforcement, he has enough on his plate. Besides, he risked his heart once. He has no intention of doing it again.
Until he meets her...”
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COZY ROMANCE!
The Pumpkin Spice Café: The Dream Harbour, Book 1
“A spicy small-town romance and TikTok phenomenon, perfect for fans of Hannah Grace and Stephanie Archer.
The Pumpkin Spice Cafe is a cozy romantic novel with a grumpy x sunshine dynamic, a small-town setting and a HEA guaranteed!”
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SHE’S FORBIDDEN!!
The Heartbreaker: Spade Hotel, Book 4
SHE’S FORBIDDEN!!
“…The last thing I’d expected was to fall in love at a strip club. But Addison was the woman of my dreams. It didn’t matter that I spent an obscene amount of money just to talk to her.
The fiery redhead made me feel things I’d never felt before. But she didn’t want anything to do with me. And she left without a backward glance...”
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DUET CONCLUSION!!
A Cage of Kingdoms: Deliciously Dark Fairytales
DUET CONCLUSION!!
“The resolution of Weston’s story in the Wall Street Journal Bestselling Deliciously Dark Fairytales world. This is the conclusion to the duet and ends in an HEA. All loose ends are tied up.”
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SINGLE MOM & THE OLDER MAN
Sterling Clay: Sterling Falls, Book 4
SINGLE MOM & THE OLDER MAN
“…When I see Clay stranded on the side of the road one dark, stormy night, I stop to offer assistance. Burning with fever, Clay is sick, and my mom-instincts kick in to give him comfort. That decision throws me off course again. While my past lurks everywhere, I find myself falling in love with Sterling Falls once more and falling harder for the man giving my son and me a safe haven...”
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➔➔ PREORDERS (coming soon!)
The Rules of Dating a Younger Man by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward | September 15 2025- Ice Cold Player (Beyond the Ice Book 1) by Nikki Hall | Aug 16, 2024
- Learning Curve by Max Monroe | Aug 16, 2024
- Only You: A Small Town Romance (Harbor Falls Series, Book 2) by Sandi Lynn | Aug 16, 2024
- Shackled: A Dark Bratva Enemies to Lovers Romance (Wicked Vows) by Jane Henry | Aug 16, 2024
- Mine to Take: A Brother’s Rival One Night Stand New Adult Sports Romance (Western Wildcats Hockey Book 5) by Jennifer Sucevic | Aug 16, 2024
- A Very Bellamy Christmas: A Sweet and Steamy Holiday Novella (The Bellamy Sisters Book 6) by Minerva Spencer and S.M. LaViolette – August 20th 2024
- Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe – August 20th 2024
- This Is Why We Lied: A Will Trent Thriller by Karin Slaughter – August 20th 2024
- The Hunted Heir (The Veiled Kingdom Series Book 2) by Holly Renee – August 20th 2024
- ‘Til Heist Do Us Part by Sara Desai – August 20th 2024
- Luca: MM Paranormal Romance (Veiled City Book 3) by Eryn Hawk – August 22 2024
- The Consequence: Star-Crossed Lovers Duet (Book 2) by A Jade and Ashley Jade | August 22 2024
- A Scottish Highland Hideaway: Fall in love with the brand new autumnal Scottish escapist romance (Scottish Escapes, Book 7) by Julie Shackman – August 23 2024
- Hot Duke Summer: Regency Historical Romance Anthology – August 24 2024
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