Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations – 02-09-2024
HAPPY FRIDAY!! Looking to settle in with a good book tonight? I have some very specific and adamant recommendations for you below. 😀
<— And HOLY MOLY look what book JUST WENT LIVE!!! Tijan’s latest (My Anti-Hero) and it sounds SO good (she’s on the same daytime talk show as a famous football star!!) But what I love most about it, is the reason SHE is on the talkshow. I love that!!!
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TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT WE FOUND TO READ FOR THE WEEKEND 
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HE’S NOW HER BOSS…
Ashes of You: A Small Town Single Dad Romance (The Lost & Found Series #5)
A STRANGER THAT SHE CAN’T STOP THINKING ABOUT IS NOW HER BOSS…
“...Five years ago, I nearly lost everything. But there was a glimmer of hope on that darkest night. There was him—a stranger I could never forget.
Now, I’m finally getting the fresh start I’ve longed for. But when I show up to interview for a nanny position in the small mountain town, the single dad has startlingly familiar blue eyes...”
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LIVE!!! TIJAN’S LATEST!!
My Anti-Hero
TIJAN’S LATEST IS LIVE!! SHE’S ON THE SAME NEWS SHOW AS THE FOOTBALL STAR!!
“...I tripped. Or I would’ve, but he caught me, and the cameras were rolling. Soon, that clip will be trending because he wasn’t just another guest on the show.
He’s Brett Broudou, the Kings’ newest football star. We couldn’t be more opposite. The only special thing about me is the reason I was on the show. Brett, the Super Bowl champion, and me, the survivor who helped bring down the infamous Midwest Butcher.
Brett might not think he’s anyone’s hero, but he’s about to become mine…”
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Scandalous Park Avenue Prince (Park Avenue Princes Book 3) by Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine <— LIVE!! M/M ROMANCE! HIS GIRLFRIEND’S DAD!! “…This secret is one I’ll take to the grave. Because, you see, I am in love with a Carrington, just not the one I’m dating. And what’s a bigger scandal than falling for your girlfriend’s dad?…”
Untether: A Hot Reverse Age Gap Romance (Alchemy) by Elodie Hart <— LIVE!! REVERSE AGE-GAP!
Lion of Hearts: A Medieval Romance (Sons of de Lohr (De Lohr Dynasty)) by Kathryn Le Veque <— LIVE!! HISTORICAL ROMANCE!! “...What happens when a man has fallen for the wrong woman when the right woman comes along? Myles de Lohr is about to find out...”
SHE’S ROBIN HOOD!! Author Sponsored
Tempting the Sheriff (Sherwood Forest Shifters Book #1)
Don’t believe what they tell you about Robin Hood, outlaw of Sherwood Forest. There never was such a man. But there is a woman…
That’s me, Robynne: fox shifter, master archer, and jaded outlaw with a fierce desire to avoid trouble. But when my impulsive brother and his merry band of misfits rob a passing carriage, they set off a chain of events that changes my destiny forever. Too late to stop them, I settle for the next best thing: taking from the rich and giving to the poor.
All well and good, except that puts the new sheriff of Nottingham hot on my trail…
Check it out on Audible
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SECOND CHANCE!! AUTHOR SPONSORED
A Story of Love & Hate: The Cowboy
SECOND CHANCE LOVE STORY!!!
“…a heartwarming and emotional true story that will capture your heart from the very beginning. The book follows the journey of a young woman, Rachel, who falls deeply in love with a Cowboy, Jason. Despite Rachel’s trauma and the obstacles they face, their love for each other grows almost instantly. However, their story takes a heartbreaking turn...”
The author says:
“The book is actually inspired by a true story, my story. There are parts of the book that tell about experiences that I went through.”
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When the Stars Rise (Lost Stars) by Emery Rose <— LIVE!! EXTREME ATHLETE & THE VIDEOGRAPHER! “...As his appetite for risk grows more insatiable, I begin to worry that he’s on a quest to cheat death. Losing him is inconceivable. So I make him an offer he can’t refuse—join me for the final leg of my world tour as the official videographer. He only agrees because he thinks I need him. But he’s wrong. Six years ago, Noah saved my life… and now it’s my turn to save him…”
Her Renegade (A Dark and Intense Romantic Thriller): Steele Shadows Mercenaries by Amanda McKinney <— LIVE!!
LIVE!! PARANORMAL ROMANCE!!
The Lawgiver’s Firebrand: The Blood Coven World
LIVE!! PARANORMAL ROMANCE & today’s newsletter sponsor!!
He’s Arrogant Lawgiver Daire is an arrogant incubus, a connoisseur of elegant females and the finer things of life.
She’s Common Arianna is a witch and Firebrand warrior who is … well … common and less tastefully dressed than the legislator.
Nonetheless When Daire needs an arm charm and bodyguard for a gala, he hires Ari…
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READER RECOMMENDATION UGLY CRY ALERT!!
Bared Souls (The Beautiful Souls Collection Book 1)
READER RECOMMENDATION UGLY CRY ALERT!!
Aimee: Ugh!!!!!! I AM UGLY CRYING!!!! Bared Souls by Ellie Wade 5 ugly stars! Ugh. Just prepare yourself for this one. ❤️ 😭
Maryse: OOOOOOOH UGLY STARS!!!! I’m so tempted… Haven’t read a cry-book in years (on purpose) but those are always the ones I never forget. I’m on it!
Aimee: …yeah I like a good cry in a book but not very often. It’s been a while. I went in blind with this duet. So I was definitely not expecting that many tears! 😳
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Anchor Me (The Wright Ones Series Book 1) by J. Chary <— LIVE!!
The Triumph of It All by Jamie Bennett <— LIVE!! ONCE HE REJECTED HER & NOW SHE’S SUCCESSFUL & HE’S RECLUSIVE! “…Grier Warren won’t be waltzing back into Tennessee as the same woman who left it. When she flew to California ten years before, she was a loser, but now? She’s the picture of success. She’s ready to show everyone she left behind how wrong they were about her…”
Second Chance with Him: A Small Town Enemies-to-Lovers Romance (Karsen Cove Book 2) by Kenna Kingston <— LIVE!! SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE!! “...I moved back to this town to be here for my mom. Not to constantly run into the guy who broke my heart in high school. And certainly not to work closely with him for the next month…”
Never Fall For Your Brother’s Best Friend: A Sweet Small Town, Friends to Lovers Romantic Comedy (Sweet Spring Kisses) by Abby Greyson <— LIVE!! HE’S HER BROTHER’S BEST FRIEND & SPORTS STAR!
THE STOIC WAY OF LIFE… AUTHOR SPONSORED
The First Punch: Scrufty’s Guide to Life
“…delve deep into the essence of fatherhood, legacy, and the invaluable teachings life offers. Drawing inspiration from the timeless principles of Stoicism and personal anecdotes from childhood, the narrative transcends generations. It reflects on the lessons passed down from a father and how they have shaped a life, laying the groundwork for the wisdom to be passed on to the next generation...”
Behind the scenes about the book: It started as a social media post wishing my father a happy birthday. Every year on my friends’ and family members’ birthdays, I write memories or stories of life experiences we have shared and I turn them into social media posts. On my father’s birthday, I decided to write 5 lessons that I learned from him while I was growing up. Those lessons became the inspiration for the book, and I expanded those 5 lessons to the 40 that I included in The First Punch.
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Abra-CAT-Abra: A Pawsitively Purrfect Match (Matchmaking Cats of the Goddesses Book 8) by Pepper McGraw <— LIVE!! THE WITCH & THE SHIFTER!! SHE’S HIS MATE… “…Out-of-control weather and armies of the dead are the least of her problems when her own power starts to slip from her grasp. So she definitely doesn’t need to be worrying about pandering to some silly wolf who has it in his head that she’s his mate. As if...”
Bossy Billionaire Proposal: An Enemies to Lovers, Surprise Baby Romance by Jenna Harris <— LIVE!!
Cindy York Mysteries Boxed Set Books 1-3 by Catherine Bruns <— COZY MYSTERY SUPER-BARGAIN SERIES BUNDLE!! “…a boxed set of three full-length mysteries featuring real estate agent Cindy York…”
FANTASY ROMANCE!! NANCY LOVED IT!!
A Court of Thorns and Roses
NANCY DEVOURED THIS SERIES ONE AFTER THE NEXT!
Nancy: …When my beautiful first granddaughter came to visit at Christmas, she had told me that I just had to read the, A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES 5 Books Series by Sarah J. Maas. I love that she and I had read the series of Harry Potter, and Twilight Series, plus we had seen all the movies. So, now that she is all grown up, I’m glad we still do share our books with each other. I bought all 5 books…
… If you are going to read this series, get ready for action packed as nothing comes to the characters in these books easily.
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Mindf*ck Series
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Mony: Loving & binging on this series.
Jennifer: The Mindf*ck series by S.T. Abby. FBI agent falls in love with a serial killer. Really good!
Harper: I have read a very good one by S. T. Abby. It’s five novellas that add up to be one novel. It’s called Mindf*ck. The h is a revenge killer that has a relationship with an FBI agent. Totally worth it staying up all night reading them.
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The Summer We Fell by Elizabeth O’Roark <— AIMEE IS LOVING THIS AUTHOR! An angsty second-chance forbidden romance.
Aimee: I just finished an Audible! I listened to The Summer We Fell. by: Elizabeth O’Rourk It was a slow burn angst 4* it was good! The narrators were some favorites of mine!
Drowning Erin by Elizabeth O’Roark <— AIMEE ALSO ENJOYED THIS ONE!
Aimee: Another by Elizabeth O’Rourk! Drowning Erin 4* listen on Audible relationship drama, cheating, and angst! Female lead drove me nuts but she finally got her sh*t together 🤣
Maryse: How are her audiobooks?
Aimee: 5* for both! They had some of my go to narrators!
Richer Than Sin: The Sin Trilogy, Book 1 by Meghan March <— AIMEE IS ON A ROLL!
Aimee: I’m on a roll!!! I just finished the Sin Trilogy by Meghan March. It was a 4 * for me!!! I love the twist and turns she had which leaves you guessing who did what to who and I had my suspicions but it still was a good listen!!! Narration was excellent
Ashes of You: The Lost & Found Series, Book 5
SHE’S BEEN THINKING ABOUT HIM FOR 5 YEARS!
“…Now, I’m finally getting the fresh start I’ve longed for. But when I show up to interview for a nanny position in the small mountain town, the single dad has startlingly familiar blue eyes. Eyes that have haunted my dreams for the past five years…”
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TIJAN’S LATEST!!
My Anti-Hero
THEY ARE BOTH GUESTS ON THE SAME DAYTIME TALK SHOW!!
“…I tripped. Or I would’ve, but he caught me, and the cameras were rolling. Soon, that clip will be trending because he wasn’t just another guest on the show. He’s Brett Broudou, the Kings’ newest football star.
We couldn’t be more opposite. The only special thing about me is the reason I was on the show. Brett, the Super Bowl champion, and me, the survivor who helped bring down the infamous Midwest Butcher…”
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➔➔ PREORDERS (coming soon!)
- Redemption’s Edge (Vampire Motorcycle Club Book 3) by Alyssa Day | Feb 12, 2024
- Girl Abroad by Elle Kennedy | Feb 13, 2024
Fangirl Down: A Novel (Big Shots Book 1) by Tessa Bailey | Feb 13, 2024
- The Catch (The Influencer Series Book 3) by Amy Lea | Feb 13, 2024
- This Disaster Loves You by Richard Roper | Feb 13, 2024
- The Last Days of the Midnight Ramblers: A Novel by Sarah Tomlinson | Feb 13, 2024
- A Wild and Heavenly Place by Robin Oliveira | Feb 13, 2024
- At First Spite: A Harlot’s Bay Novel by Olivia Dade | Feb 13, 2024
- A Winter’s Miracle (A Nantucket Sunset Series Book 9) by Katie Winters | Feb 13, 2024
- Fish Out of Water by Katie Ruggle | Feb 13, 2024
- At the River (Columbia River Book 5) by Kendra Elliot | Feb 13, 2024
- Just One More Moment: The Sterling Family (The Kingston Family Book 11) by Carly Phillips | Feb 13, 2024
- At First Spite: A Harlot’s Bay Novel by Olivia Dade | Feb 13, 2024
- Habeas Corpus (The Anna Albertini Files Book 6) by Rebecca Zanetti | Feb 13, 2024
- Shifter (Stope Packs Book 3) by Rebecca Zanetti | Feb 13, 2024
Simply the Best: A Novel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips | Feb 13, 2024
- Lights Out: A Dark Stalker Romance by Navessa Allen | Feb 14, 2024
- Surrender (Angels Halo MC Next Gen Book 13) by Terri Anne Browning | Feb 15, 2024
- Redemption (The Worthings Book 3) by Noelle Adams | Feb 15, 2024
- Where’s Molly by H. D. Carlton Where’s Molly by H. D. Carlton | Feb 16, 2024
- Zodiac Academy: Live And Let Lionel by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti | Feb 16, 2024
- How To Fake It With A Fae (Seven Suitors For Seven Witches Book 1) by Amy Boyles | Feb 18, 2024
- Virtue (The Morgans of New York Book 4) by Deborah Bladon | Feb 21, 2024
- Rival Hearts by Maggie Rawdon | Feb 29, 2024
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