Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations – 01-05-2024

HAPPY FRIDAY!! I’m planning a reading weekend, ’cause it’s going to rain like crazy here (YAY RAIN!!). I love the rain because of the sound (so cozy), and because my trees and plants THRIVE after a good, deep rainfall, and because we can’t really do anything (or feel like going anywhere) so it’s guilt-free reading for me. 😀
Do you guys already have a book you’ll be reading? If not, maybe this list will help. 😉
TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT WE FOUND TO READ FOR THE WEEKEND
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LIVE!! WILLOW ASTER’S LATEST!
Falling: A Small Town Grumpy/Sunshine Romance (Landmark Mountain #4)
LIVE!! WILLOW ASTER’S LATEST! SMALL TOWN RUGGED GRUMPY RANCHER IS HER ROOMMATE!
“…Callum Landmark is a man of few words and considered to be the family grump. Uninvited and unexpected, I crash into his world like a wrecking ball and disrupt the delicate balance of his carefully constructed existence.
Forced to live together due to my life’s unexpected adventure, I find that the more time I spend with him, the more I see beneath his impenetrable exterior…”
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LIVE!! HE’S A GUITAR LEGEND!
Reign (Rock God Book 2)
LIVE!! HE’S A GUITAR LEGEND!
“…He’s gorgeous, talented, and infuriatingly arrogant, even demanding I trust him.
Trust him? I. Hate. Him.
I’m a former child star turned rock princess, caught up in all kinds of bad press and scandal. I need to stay focused on my music, and career. Not get distracted by his filthy mouth and piercing eyes. If only our chemistry wasn’t off the charts, or the fact that I can barely breathe when he’s near. Time is ticking…”
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LIVE!! MUST BE READ IN ORDER!
Entangled: A Steamy Post-Apocalyptic Romance (Brutes of Bristlebrook Trilogy #2)
LIVE!! MUST BE READ IN ORDER!
“…They don’t look twice at their meek little captive. They shattered my heart five ways when they killed my brutes, so I don’t care anymore. If I’m to stop the villains, I need to become one.
I need to be smart. I need to be ruthless. Even if it means razing myself to the ground to do it . . .”
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I Got Tired of Feeling Like Sh*t: A Fresh Look at Ditching Alcohol for Good
“Isn’t it strange that there’s ALWAYS a reason to grab a drink? Are you happy, let’s drink. Sad? Let’s drink. Bored? You get the picture! I lived 42 years of my life believing that because it was Tuesday that it was a great time to drink. Until one day, hungover and sad, I decided I didn’t want this life anymore. So I quit. Cold turkey.
It was the greatest thing I’ve ever done for my personal, professional and family life, so I wanted to share my journey with others. Thats why I wrote my book, so I can hopefully meet someone in a place that is also… Tired of Feeling Like Sh*t.”
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LIVE!! THE MC PREZ & THE FAILING BAKERY OWNER…
Filthy Alpha (Dark Horse MC #1)
LIVE!! THE MC PREZ & THE FAILING BAKERY OWNER…
“…King Stanley is the vice president of an MC. Shawn Cotton is the small-town bakery owner. He’s not looking for more than one night. Her bakery is failing–epically. She’s the sweetest thing he’s ever laid eyes on. He’s everything she doesn’t need...”
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ON SALE TODAY!!!
The Nightingale: A Novel
ONE OF MY 5-STAR FAVORITES IS ON SALE!! It captured me from the very start, and I could barely put it down. I swear it gave me at least three panic attacks… P.S. Here’s my 5-STAR review.
Alice: It’s one of those books you never forget. I read it five or six years ago and it has stuck with me.
Lorna: It’s such a good book!
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Obsession: The bestselling psychological thriller with a shocking ending
DOMESTIC THRILLER ALERT!!! AND IT’S SUPER-BARGAIN PRICED TODAY!
“…One evening, a wife asks her husband a question: who else would you go for, if you could? It is a simple question – a little game – that will destroy her life…
…Little by little, Carly’s question sends her life spiralling out of control…”
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LIVE!! FAKE FIANCE ALERT!!
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LIVE!! SHE WANTS TO GET HER DATING APP OFF THE GROUND!
Swipe Right for Romance (A Love Bug Novel #1)
LIVE!! SHE WANTS TO GET HER DATING APP OFF THE GROUND!
“…I’m a totally broke dreamer on a mission—to revolutionize the dating game forever. No more shallow hook-ups. No more catfishing. I want to lead people to real, lasting love using science and heart—provided I don’t end up homeless first.
The Steel Enterprises Great App Challenge is my absolute last shot. There’s just one giant, grumpy roadblock…”
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LIVE!!! NATASHA MADISON’S LATEST!!
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LIVE!! SMALL TOWN ROMANCE!
Spur of the Moment (Bell Buckle #1)
LIVE!! SHE WAS THE ONE THAT RAN AWAY…
“…Bailey Cooper has always given more of himself to the two ranches he works on than his personal life, but one thing he knows for sure: Lettie is the girl he’s going to marry. When she leaves without a goodbye the day after her eighteenth birthday, he’s convinced he’ll never see her again. That is, until she’s falling off a ladder and into his arms...”
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Releasing Religion: A Minister’s Wife Goes Rogue
THE MINISTER’S WIFE BROKE FREE! —> She was the proverbial good girl, obeying all the rules and expectations of others—until she took control and changed the rules.
“…In a relatable and moving account of overcoming obstacles, Gaye Kick provides an eye-opening peek into the ups and downs of a clergy wife who yearns for a spiritual path that resonates with her soul. Her story will inspire other seekers to examine beliefs hindering them from living the life they desire so they, too, can go on an incredible journey of breaking free…”
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LIVE!!! HOCKEY STAR ROMANCE!!
Blindside Love (Empire State Hockey Series)
LIVE!! HOCKEY HEARTTHROB IS HER NEW NEIGHBOR!
“...After leaving her cheating husband, Ellie is looking for a fresh start for her and her daughter. But after moving into one of her father’s apartments to get back on her feet, her plan goes out the window after a run in with her neighbor, hockey heartthrob Trevor Adams...”
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LIVE!! HISTORICAL ROMANCE!!
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LIVE!! BLUBR JOLT ALERT!! —> CARIAN COLE’S LATEST!!
The Lovely Return
OMG. THIS. SOUNDS. CRAZY AMAZING!!!!!!!!
“They say be careful what you wish for. But on December 5, Alex Fox makes a wish in the midst of a devastating tragedy. Little does he know that his wish will come true…”
AND OH BOY THE REST OF THE WHOLE THING IS A BLURB JOLT FOR ME!!!
Nancy: Maryse, I read: THE LOVELY RETURN by Carian Cole. I read “after” Chrimas because it is a long book & I wanted to have the time to read it! I went in blind and did not even read the Blurb! No spoilers in my review either! It is going on my Best Books of 2023!
Linda: The Lovely Return was such a wonderful read over Christmas break. Carian Cole is another author I automatically click!
Wendy: Currently reading this. Not 💯sure where we are going 🤣 on this ride.
Jennifer: Just downloaded !!!!! I absolutely love all her books 📚❤️❤️❤️❤️
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READER RECOMMENDATION!!!
The Birthday List (Maysen Jar)
READER RECOMMENDATION!!! AIMEE LOVES THESE!!
“...I’m opening my new restaurant in Bozeman, Montana. The Maysen Jar. It should have marked the first day of a new life. A fresh start. But then Cole Goodman waltzed through the door and brought with him the past…”
Aimee: The Maysen Jar series by Devney Perry Tearjerker alert!! With HEA, heartbreak, tragedy, and cheating !!! Loved it!!!❤️
Kathy: It is about a woman whose husband dies who tries to complete his bucket list. Definitely recommend reading it!
Ashley: The Birthday List by Devney Perry…that was a good one!
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LIVE!! HE’S BEEN STALKING HER!
Heathens: A Dark Billionaire Stalker Romance
She invited the darkness in, so she had no one else to blame…when I came for her.
“...It was a sinister game of submission. The Hunt. She’d run. I’d chase. And when I caught her… Primal. Untamed. Merciless.
I’ve been watching her. Stalking her...”
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LIVE!! SHE NEEDS A BODYGUARD!
The Capo: A Dark Mafia Romance (Savage Empire #2)
LIVE!! MODEL NEEDS A BODYGUARD!
“…As a successful model in LA, I was used to the heavy flirtation of men determined to possess me. But when a stalker threatened my life, I was forced to escape home to New Orleans for protection. Upon my return, my father insisted on hiring a bodyguard, the man I’d called my uncle my entire life and my father’s best friend. He was also the savage Capo of a ruthless crime syndicate…”
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LIVE!!! SURROGATE IS PREGNANT FROM ONE NIGHT STAND!
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LIVE!! JOURNALIST TRYING TO EXPOSE HIM!!
Obsession
LIVE!! JOURNALIST TRYING TO EXPOSE HIM!!
“…Going undercover to reveal the naughty secrets of the Bachman family was my dream job. Getting caught as a stowaway on the private jet of a sexy mafia man? A dangerous adventure—one that got me severely punished.
He’s locked me in his stunning mansion, set on his family’s private island. And he’s not telling me what he plans to do with me…”
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SUPER-BARGAIN TRILOGY BUNDLE!!
Unyielding: The Complete Series (A Dark Romance Box Set)
SUPER-BARGAIN TRILOGY BUNDLE!!
The Unyielding boxset is three full-length dark romance novels from New York Times bestselling author, Nashoda Rose. This highly addictive series is full of angst, dark twists and heart-stopping romance. A complete trilogy.
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Erik’s Redemption (Beautiful Pieces Book 2) by Nyssa Kathryn <— TRILOGY – MUST BE READ IN ORDER!!
- Win a Date with a Duke: A Sweet and Steamy Curvy Girl Romance Short (The Curvy Girls’ Bachelor Auction) by Kate Tinley
- Return to Half Moon Farm by Holly Hepburn
- Wild Heart: An Age Gap Protector Romance (Wild Heart Mountain: Wild Rider’s MC Book 6) by Sadie King
- Own (Violent Delights Book 3) by Sienna Snow
Lyrics of Love Unheard: An MMM Rockstar Romance (Ruined & Relinquished Book 2) by Michelle Dare <— M/M ROMANCE!!!
- Seduction of the Patriarch: A Dark Enemies to Lovers Romance (Cavalieri Billionaire Legacy Book 4) by Zoe Blake
- Ethan Chambers: BWWM, Over 40’s, Billionaire Romance (Tycoons From Money) by Monica J Charles
- Taking the Body (Watkins Glen Gladiators #4) by V.L. Locey <— M/M ROMANCE!!
- Obsession by Shanna Handel
- Rapture and Ruin: An Enemies to Lovers Surprise Baby Mafia Romance (Mobster’s Obsession) by Kira Cole <— DARK MAFIA ROMANCE!!
- Grant (White Knight Security Book 1) by Jackie Keswick
- Whispers of Redemption: Enemies to Lovers Romance (Whispers of Cedarbrook Book 1) by K. T. Maddan
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Reign: Rock God, Book 2
“…They call him a legend—one of the greatest guitarists of our time. The mighty Ace of Spades brought in to produce my album and save the day. Not only is he covered in tattoos. He’s gorgeous, talented, and infuriatingly arrogant, even demanding I trust him.
Trust him? I. Hate. Him…”
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Return to Half Moon Farm
SHE MOVES HER TWINS TO HER FAMILY FARM…
“…the tumbledown farm isn’t the only thing that needs rebuilding. Daisy and her sons must adjust to life with estranged family, a leaking roof, and no WiFi.
Luckily for Daisy, she might yet find some distraction in silver fox farmer, Drew, or in the haughty heir to the nearby estate, Kit, who she can’t seem to avoid…”
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Mine to Keep: Southern Wedding Series, #8
“…New city. New job. My new boss? He’s gorgeous. It’s too bad that handsome face is wasted on such a condescending prick.
He hates me, and the feeling is mutual...”
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Erik’s Redemption: Beautiful Pieces, Book 2
“...One look at her new neighbor, and she knows she was simply surviving. Going through her days hiding behind a mask, similar to the broken man next door. Together, they slowly realize they want more…happiness, love, a future. And for a fleeting moment, Hannah thought they were well on their way.
Until Erik began to backslide…”
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- Blade (Iron Rogues MC Book 3) by Fiona Davenport | Jan 8, 2024
- Vineyard Winds (The Vineyard Sunset Series Book 18) by Katie Winters – January 9th 2024
- Unbreak My Heart (Love In White Bridge Book 1) by Jade Marshall – January 9th 2024
- Inverno: A Novel by Cynthia Zarin | Jan 9, 2024
- Deep Freeze: A Novel (The Revival Series Book 1) by Michael C. Grumley | Jan 9, 2024
- You Only Call When You’re in Trouble: A Novel by Stephen McCauley | Jan 9, 2024
- The Heiress By Rachel Hawkins | Jan 9, 2024
- The Atlas Complex (Atlas Series Book 3) by Olivie Blake | Jan 9, 2024
- Holiday Country: A Novel by İnci Atrek | Jan 9, 2024
The Night Island (The Lost Night Files Book 2) by Jayne Ann Krentz – January 9th 2024
- Principles of Emotion by Sara Read – January 9th 2024
- Tempted and Taken: Billionaire Enemies to Lovers Romance (Italian Stallions Book 6)by Mari Carr – January 9th 2024
- Built Of Steel: A Midnight Security Romantic Suspense Novel (Small Town Heroes Romance Book 6) by Jemi Fraser – January 9th 2024
- Lucas (Bayou Brotherhood Protectors Book 3) by Elle James – January 9th 2024
- Hedging Your Bets: A Novel by Jayne Denker | Jan 9, 2024
Dragon Kiss: A Dragon Kings Novella by Donna Grant | Jan 9, 2024
- This Little Piggy: A Scottish Crime Thriller (DI Heather Filson Book 2) by JD Kirk | Jan 9, 2024
- Tempted and Taken: Billionaire Enemies to Lovers Romance (Italian Stallions Book 6) by Mari Carr | Jan 9, 2024
- Waiting to Play: A Small Town Secret Baby Hockey Romance (Lake Spark Off-Season Book 3) by Evey Lyon | Jan 9, 2024
- Principles of Emotion by Sara Read | Jan 9, 2024
- Meeting My Forever: A Small Town, Fish Out of Water, Opposites Attract Contemporary Romance (The Brothers Macallan Book 1) by Red Phoenix | Jan 9, 2024
- The Ladies Rewrite the Rules by Suzanne Allain | Jan 9, 2024
- Red String Theory by Lauren Kung Jessen | Jan 9, 2024
- Clash of Kingdoms (Dirty Blood Book 6) by Penelope Barsetti | Jan 10, 2024
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