HAPPY FRIDAY & HAPPY READING WEEKEND!! I’m extra excited about today’s list ’cause I one-clicked a few for myself (super-bargains that I’m DYING to read) and new releases that are right up. my alley.
Like… SUPER-BARGAIN ALERT! This book is burning up the charts & many of us LOVE IT! WE WERE LIARS IS ON THIS LIST & it’s super-bargain priced. I one-clicked it!!!
Konstantina: The prime series is amazing too!!
Maryse: There’s such a big twist in the book that I don’t want to watch it and spoil it for myself. I need to read it ASAP!!! Then… I’ll watch it. 😜
Missy: I’m watching We Were Liars. Almost done. Loved the book
Lisa: We Were Liars by E Lockhart. A dark twisted cross between Enid Blyton’s Famous Five and F Scott Fitzgerald’s Great Gatsby. Tragic and beautiful. Loved it! A very good reminder of why I should read more YA fiction.
Ann: Yes! “We Were Liars” made someone’s list! That was my ugly cry book of 2016. Like you, Lisa, I tend to stay clear of the “hurty” books. But once in a while I let one thorough, and damn if it WWL didn’t kill me. There I was cruising along, enjoying a nice little YA read, until BAM! Biggest twist ever.
I cried.
Like a child.
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We Were Liars
SUPER-BARGAIN & I WANT IT!! AND I JUST ONE-CLICKED IT!!!
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF THE CENTURY • The modern, sophisticated suspense novel that became a runaway smash hit on TikTok and introduced the world to a family hiding a jaw-dropping secret.”
Tasha J: Oh. My. God. I just finished We Were Liars. Its just awful! SO so good, but just awful! My throats all tight and my eyes are all watery and I did even see something coming and I still got punched!!!
Ann: Yes! “We Were Liars” made someone’s list! That was my ugly cry book of 2016. Like you, Lisa, I tend to stay clear of the “hurty” books. But once in a while I let one thorough, and damn if it WWL didn’t kill me. There I was cruising along, enjoying a nice little YA read, until BAM! Biggest twist ever. I cried. Like a child.
Amy: I’m so happy to see We Were Liars made your list! That one had a bit of a sucker-punch in it, right?
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SUPER-BARGAIN ALERT!!!
The Love of My Life: A GMA Book Club Pick (A Novel)
SUPER-BARGAIN ALERT!!! I JUST ONE CLICKED IT FOR MYSELF!!! HAPPILY MARRIED BUT THEN HE REALIZES HIS WIFE DOESN’T EVEN REALLY EXIST…
“…Emma loves her husband Leo and their young daughter Ruby: she’d do anything for them. But almost everything she’s told them about herself is a lie. And she might just have got away with it, if it weren’t for her husband’s job. Leo is an obituary writer; Emma a well-known marine biologist.
When she suffers a serious illness, Leo copes by doing what he knows best – researching and writing about his wife’s life. But as he starts to unravel the truth, he discovers the woman he loves doesn’t really exist. Even her name isn’t real.
When the very darkest moments of Emma’s past finally emerge, she must somehow prove to Leo that she really is the woman he always thought she was . . . But first, she must tell him about the other love of her life…”
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REVERSE HAREM
Forging Bonds – Part Two (Broken Ashes) Book 5
LIVE!! REVERSE HAREM & MUST BE READ IN ORDER
“This is a paranormal Reverse Harem. Warnings: Please be advised that this book contains dark themes, including abuse, graphic violence, flashbacks to past abuse, and cursing. Additionally, sexual themes suitable for mature audiences 18+”
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Her Daddies’ Everything (Crime Boss Daddies Book 5) by Laylah Roberts <— LIVE!! TWO OF THEM WANT HER “…For as long as she can remember, Immy has been in love with Jenner. But he’s only ever seen her as a little sister. Someone to coddle and tease. But Immy needs more. She deserves more. She needs love and passion. Protection and possession. She needs a Daddy to adore and take care of her. And Tobias could be that man. He’s gruff. Sexy. A total Daddy. And he wants her…”
Zone Protection (Walker University Stallions Book 2) by Ava Sutton <— LIVE!! FOOTBALL ROMANCE!! “…On the field, I protect my zone like my life depends on it. Off the field, I like to have a little fun. My last year at Walker University was supposed to be about football, family, and hanging out with my boys. I had it all under control—until her. Emma, the stunning blonde, who intercepts my heart and changes the game. Mysterious, enchanting, unforgettable. One night with her wasn’t nearly enough. I searched everywhere, but the campus might as well have swallowed her whole. Just when I thought I’d never see her again, she shows up on my doorstep… pregnant with my baby…”
RECENT RELEASE!!
A Touch of Fate
RECENT RELEASE & IT’S IN AMAZON’S TOP 20!! ARRANGED MAFIA MARRIAGE
“From international bestselling author Cora Reilly comes a new standalone arranged marriage mafia romance.
When Emma Mancini finds out the news of her impending arranged marriage to Samuel Mione, a future Underboss and one of the Outfit’s most sought-after bachelors, she is hopeful for their future despite their age difference. However, the never-ending gossip surrounding their union and Samuel’s cold attitude extinguish that hope.
After an unfortunate decision made in the past, guilt and bitterness are Samuel’s constant companions. He doesn’t have time for emotional nonsense, and a bond to a woman only adds another unwanted obligation...”
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DOMESTIC THRILLER!!!
Happy Wife: A Read with Jenna Pick: A Novel
RECENT RELEASE DOMESTIC THRILLER!!!! BLURB JOLT —> I WANT IT!!!!
“…Nora Davies doesn’t exactly fit in to Winter Park, Florida, where old-guard Floridians mix with the tax-fleeing coastal elite.
Twenty-eight and barely making ends meet working at a country club, Nora feels like she’s going nowhere fast. Enter Will Somerset: a prominent forty-six-year-old lawyer, father to a teenage daughter, and recently divorced. The two set Winter Park’s social scene agog when they fall in love and marry after a whirlwind Cinderella-style courtship.
But Winter Park is fully upended when Will disappears the morning after a birthday bash Nora throws for him…”
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MEGHAN QUINN’S LATEST!!
Till Summer Do Us Part
THIS IS THE #1 ON ALL OF AMAZON KINDLE!! FAKE MARRIAGE ALERT! SHE TELLS HER BOSS SHE’S HAVING MARITAL ISSUES & HER BOSS HAS A SOLUTION…
“…her boss has a solution—a one-on-one session with the best marriage counselor in the Northeast, who happens to be her boss’s husband. With no way out of her lie, Scottie agrees to see him. Frantic, she calls in help from her best friend who sets her up with his brother, an improv-obsessed millionaire.
Enter Wilder Wells. More than happy to take on the job, he teaches Scottie the main rule of improv: always say yes. But the rule backfires during the session when Wilder signs them up for an eight-day summer marriage camp with all of Scottie’s co-workers where she’ll have to share a cabin with her way-too-handsome fake husband…”
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SUPER-SALE!!
Magic Hour: A Novel
KRISTEN HANNAH SUPER-SALE!!
“…In the rugged Pacific Northwest lies the Olympic National Forest—nearly a million acres of impenetrable darkness and impossible beauty. From deep within this old growth forest, a six-year-old girl appears. Speechless and alone, she offers no clue as to her identity, no hint of her past.
Having retreated to her western Washington hometown after a scandal left her career in ruins, child psychiatrist Dr. Julia Cates is determined to free the extraordinary little girl she calls Alice from a prison of unimaginable fear and isolation. To reach her, Julia must discover the truth about Alice’s past..”
Trisha: The one book that made me cry…. Magic Hour.
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Hero After Midnight (Gibson Hollow) by Kait Nolan <— LIVE!! PREQUEL!! “…She walked into the masquerade like a dare— wearing a mask, a dress that could kill, and a look in her eyes I’d never seen before. I knew it was her. She didn’t know I knew. Alia Gibson is my best friend’s twin. Off-limits. Untouchable. The one girl I’m not supposed to want. I told myself I was just watching out for her. That’s what friends do. But the truth? I’ve never wanted anything the way I want Alia. And if I cross that line… I’m not sure I’ll ever come back...”
Fixing to be Mine: a small town, runaway bride romance (Valentine Texas) by Lyra Parish <— LIVE!! RUNAWAY BRIDE!! “...Runaway bride shows up outta nowhere? Most folks would call that a red flag. Me? I call it a typical Tuesday and hand her a key. I’ve been rebuilding this old house for someone just like her, and she’s finally here. Rumors fly that she’s my girlfriend, and we don’t bother correcting anyone. Pretty soon, she’s wearing my old T-shirts, sleeping in my bed, and turning my world upside down. Now I’m calling this city girl darlin’ like she already belongs to me...”
THE #3 BOOK ON AMAZON KINDLE!!
Quasim III: King Inferno (Season Four: Inferno Gods Book 3)
LIVE!!! AND IT’S THE #3 BOOK ON ALL OF AMAZON KINDLE RIGHT NOW!!!
“...I spent years with a man that abused every part of me. Never loved me the way I loved him and constantly kicked me when I was already the lowest of the low. Simmy came into my life, and though he was quiet and afraid, he loved me.
Even when he couldn’t admit it to me out loud, he showed me his love through actions. A provider, leader, and the king. A man who would give his life for mine because he was raised that way. I’ve gone so long never knowing true love, until I met Quasim Inferno. They took him from me…“
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IN AMAZON’S TOP 100!!
King of Desire: A Grumpy Billionaire Romance (Kings of Las Vegas Book 2)
LIVE & IT’S IN AMAZON’S TOP 100!! SHE’S HIS MAID…
“…When my brother’s chance for a transplant comes up, the surgeon refuses to perform the surgery without a down payment. Ten thousand dollars. I don’t have a tenth of that amount. Until a coworker tells me how she makes money on the side. It makes my skin crawl, but it might be my only choice.
The job? Auction my virginity to the highest bidder. Before I know it, I’m on the auction block trying to control the panic. That’s when I catch the dark and penetrating gaze of my boss. He stands below me, holding out his hand…”
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SMALL TOWN ROMANCE!!
Tiny Precious Secrets: A Single Dad, Surprise Pregnancy Romance (The Brothers of Calloway Creek: The Montanas)
LIVE!! SMALL TOWN, SINGLE DAD, AGE GAP ROMANCE!!
“...My time with Asher Anderson was supposed to be simple. A long-distance situationship of sorts with someone older and more experienced. No risk of attachment. No threat of commitment. Exactly how I need it.
But the single dad is making it hard to stick to my guns. Impossible to hide behind my walls. Asher wants more. More from me. More for us. He doesn’t realize how much stands in our way. How little I have to give.
And neither of us expects the two pink lines connecting us forever…”
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Last Chorus: A Rockstar Romance (A Perfect Song Duet Book 2) by L.M. Halloran <— LIVE!! DUET CONCLUSION!! “...I’ve learned to live without my missing piece, Grown used to the ache of my broken heart. All while I’ve worked to become the man she always deserved… Even if I never have a chance to show her. But my distance was dependent on her happiness, On the conviction that not only did she not want me, She didn’t need me. Now her star is fading right before my eyes...”
Frat Around and Find Out (Peach State Fratbros #1) by Devon McCormack <— LIVE!! M/M ROMANCE!! “…Ty Mother-effing-Lancaster. The cocky, charismatic president of Sigma Alpha. And most importantly, my frat rival. I’m a fun, chill guy, but around Ty, all I can think about is winning. Last year, his frat beat ours in the annual TaskFrat challenges, and even though I’m known for becoming Alpha Theta Mu’s prez as a joke, I take my responsibility to my guys seriously. I refuse to let those fratholes take us down again...”
MAFIA ROMANCE!!
House of Cards: A Dark MF Captive Romance (The Devil’s Den)
LIVE!! MAFIA ROMANCE!!
“Wasn’t looking for a guy in (mob) finance. Became his anyway.
A brand new dark mafia romance from USA Today bestselling author Logan Fox that’ll have you texting your therapist at 3am.
Turns out counting cards in a mob casino has consequences. Like becoming indebted to the gorgeous, ruthless accountant who hunted me down the night he caught me cheating.
Smith runs more than numbers. He oversees an elite establishment where debts are paid through service. He says I’ll work off what I owe him there. But I’ve never been good at following orders, and Smith doesn’t like sharing what’s his.
Now I belong to a man whose obsession with me grows darker by the day. His praise shouldn’t affect me like this...”
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HE GETS THE JOB DONE
RENEGADE: The Santini Assassins, Book Two
LIVE!! THE AGENCY CALLS HIM…
“...Truth is, everything ‘bout me’s all smoke and mirrors. My family thinks I’m a drifter who got nowhere in life. They’re in for one hella surprise when they find out the truth.
I’m the man the Agency calls when no one else can get the job done. That’s ‘cause I operate in the twilight zone—between good and evil—and I don’t see the diff’rence between either one of ‘em. My job is to find the monsters and annihilate them… and I’m damn good at it. Been doin’ it for so long, it’s in my soul, if I got one.
They call me the triggerman, the lone wolf, the renegade. Except for her…”
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MILITARY ROMANCE
Wild Card (Men of Action)
LIVE!! MILITARY ROMANCE
“…the night a fiery woman approaches me to help her friend, I’m all in. The emerald-eyed beauty across the room awakens my protective instincts. It started with harmless flirting. Until the moment my lips crossed hers and everything changed. In an instant, she runs, leaving me without a word.
As it turns out, luck is on my side. It doesn’t take long to find Willow Richards, and this time she’s not getting away. Willow denies our connection...”
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Smokin’ Situation (Masked Men of Sage Springs Book 3) by E.L. Koslo <— LIVE!! RECLUSIVE COWBOY!! “…When a wildfire grew out of control and I was caught on a remote county road going up in flames, I never expected to be rescued on horseback by a man whose face I couldn’t even see. He blazed into my life like a masked romance novel hero, scooping me up and riding me to safety. Unexpectedly cut off from town in a remote lakeside cabin with Tripp, the outside world was the last thing on my mind...”
Desired By you (Always & Forever Book 3) by NL Amore <— LIVE!! BILLIONAIRE ROMANCE!! “…I’ve spent my life being the good girl, atoning for one reckless night that shattered my family’s world. But beneath the perfect exterior I’m forced to project, I crave to be desired, to feel something. When Brad discovers my secret he offers to help, and suddenly, I’m falling for the one man who sees me as nothing more than an innocent friend. Just when I find the courage to reveal my feelings, I’m caught in a web of secrets that could destroy everything...”
GINGER SCOTT’S LATEST!!
Final Down: The Waiting Series Next Generation
LIVE!! GINGER SCOTT’S LATEST!! FOOTBALL ROMANCE!! HE DIDN’T GET DRAFTED…
“…When I married him, I assumed my life would follow the same path as my mother’s—the wife of an NFL quarterback, with all the highs and lows that come along with it.
But when Wyatt didn’t get picked in the draft, everything changed. And Wyatt’s light, however hard he fought to keep it alive, dimmed. Football has a funny way of operating in this family, though. It lingers, like the haze that hovers over my family’s ranch fields in the Arizona desert horizon.
For my dad, the game stuck around through coaching, and Wyatt thought maybe that was enough for him too. But football had other plans. A second chance at glory...”
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READER RECOMMENDATION!!
Protecting Wren (SEAL of Protection: Alliance Book 2)
READER RECOMMENDATION!!! MILITARY ROMANCE & NANCY LOVED IT!
“She’s no stranger to dangerous situations, but she’ll never make it out of this one alive without the help of her Navy SEAL.
…Wren Defranco’s online date went south quickly, and when she wakes up in a strange bed, in a room she doesn’t recognize, she’s certain she’ll end up a statistic on some random crime show. Instead, she’s somehow found not only one of the world’s rare good guys, but someone she can rely on…and easily fall for…”
Nancy: After reading PROTECTING REMI, I couldn’t wait to read this one! After this one comes Protecting Josie! This Susan Stoker’s book is another action-packed, romantic suspense, with a bit of darkness. I haven’t read a one that I haven’t enjoyed.
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READER RECOMMENDATION!!
Rescuing Rayne: An Army Special Forces Military Romance
READER RECOMMENDATION!! THEY MEET AGAIN AFTER A ONE NIGHT STAND…
“…For the first time in his life, regret fills him as he slips away the following morning.
Both are shocked when, months later, they meet again—under the worst possible circumstances. Seems fate has given them a second chance…if they can survive the terrorist situation they’re in. If Rayne can forgive Ghost his lies. And if Ghost can trust Rayne to be strong enough to endure the secrets and uncertainty that come with loving a Delta Force soldier…”
Nancy: RESCUING RAYNE: An Army Special Forces Military Romance by Susan Stoker and is the first book in the Delta Force Heroes Series. Can be read as a Standalone! But it’s hard to stop once you’ve read one of Susan Stoker’s Books.
…It’s two of them both that realize they lost the love of their life. Fate would somehow find a way to bring them together. Unfortunately, when months later they meet again it’s under the worst possible circumstances. I found books I read by Susan Stoker are action-packed and a little dark, and I have trouble putting them down!…”
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TV SERIES TO WATCH!
We Were Liars TV Series (on Amazon Prime)
I CAN’T WAIT TO WATCH IT!!
“One year after a mysterious accident left her with amnesia, 17-year-old Cadence returns to Beechwood, an island off Martha’s Vineyard, seeking answers.
As three generations of the distinguished Sinclair family gather at their private summer utopia, no one will talk about the accident – neither her childhood friends “The Liars” nor her first love Gat, forcing her to uncover the truth herself.”
Missy: I’m watching We Were Liars. Almost done. Loved the book
Konstantina: The prime series is amazing too!!
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Happy Wife: A Novel
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READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY A young woman must find her missing husband and prove her innocence in this twisty, unputdownable novel set in an ultrawealthy Florida community where looks can kill.
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➔➔ PREORDERS (coming soon!)
- Lady Emily’s Matchmaking Mishap (Merry Spinsters, Charming Rogues) by Sofi Laporte – June 28th 2025
- Barons of Decay (Royals of Forsyth University Book 10) by Angel Lawson & Samantha Rue – June 30th 2025
- The Gargoyle Beguiles The Beauty: A Light Funny Paranormal Romance (Nocturne Falls Book 17) by Kristen Painter- June 30th 2025
- The Hellbeast’s Queen: The Final Book In The Series (The HellBeast King 12) by Stephanie Hudson | June 30th 2025
- Death (Mafia Empire Book 3) by Michelle Heard | June 30th 2025
Beg For Me (Morally Gray Book 3) by J.T. Geissinger – July 1 2025
- The Curse that Binds (Bewitched Book 3) by Laura Thalassa – July 1 2025
- Kane: A Small Town, Friends to Lovers, Hidden Identity, Military Protector Romance (Ghost Ops Book 4) by Lynn Raye Harris – July 1 2025
- Overruled by Lana Ferguson – July 1 2025
- Keeping Laryn (Rescue Angels Book 1) by Susan Stoker – July 1 2025
- The Spirit of Love by Lauren Kate – July 1 2025
- The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes by Chanel Cleeton – July 1 2025
- Huckleberry Hill (Saddles & Spurs Book 1) by Emma Slate – July 1 2025
- The Invitation (Arlington Hall Book 1) by Jodi Ellen Malpas – July 1 2025
- The Paris Roommates: Sawyer by Ava Miles – July 7 2025
A Vow of Embers (The Eye of the Goddess Book 2) by Sariah Wilson – July 8 2025
- The Woman in Suite 11: A Novel by Ruth Ware – July 8 2025
- Rose in Chains by Julie Soto – July 8 2025
- The Woman in Suite 11: A Novel by Ruth Ware – July 8 2025
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