Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations – 11-15-2024

Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations – 11-15-2024

HAPPY FRIDAY AND HAPPY WEEKEND EVERYONE!! I hope you all have fun things to look forward to. I’m going to take this weekend by ear, just kind of figure out what I want to do on the spot, wherever my whims take me (book wise, as well). BUT!! I do have plans for tonight for sure! Who’s watching the Tyson/Jake Paul fight? You KNOW that’s going to be playing at my place for sure. 😀

P.S. HOLY MOLY A TON OF NEW RELEASES (from many of our favorites) in the last 24 hours. Like a mini Tuesday new release list. If you’re looking for something to read, I bet you’ll find it here!

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LIVE!! HER SOON-TO-BE ROCK STAR EX HUSBAND!!


Speak of the Devil: A Slow Burn Second Chance Rock Star Romance

LIVE!! HER SOON-TO-BE ROCK STAR EX HUSBAND!!

“...The hottest rock star in the world walking into my work wasn’t on my bingo card. Speak of the devil . . . My soon-to-be ex-husband.

Shane Faris is taller than I remember. Scruffier. More attractive than ever and sporting a sinful smirk that tells me he hears “Yes” too much. Figures. He offers me the divorce I want, but on one condition . . .

Two nights together, for old times’ sake…”

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HOCKEY ROMANCE!!


If You Need Me (The Toronto Terror Series)

LIVE!! THE LATEST HOCKEY ROMANCE!! BY HELENA HUNTING!!

“...To the world, I’m a pro hockey player with a million dollar smile. To Hemi, I’m the menace who (accidentally) sank her bike to the bottom of the lake.

I never thought I’d be able to right my wrongs until she took the team’s PR job. I’d hoped I was making progress, winning her over—one geriatric polka party at a time. Until I got drunk one night and made a mistake. A very big mistake.

Now the world thinks we’re both very much in love—except Hemi is absolutely in loathe.

To save our jobs and reputations, we have to convince all our friends, family, and bosses that our fake relationship is the real deal...”

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FORBIDDEN LOVE!!


Dear Heart, You Screwed Me

FORBIDDEN LOVE!! I JUST LOVE THE SOUND OF THIS ONE!!

“…Moving to New York was the best thing for me. I had it all planned out. New Friends, New Job and a New Adventure. And a new adventure I had.

My best friend’s dad. It was supposed to be a taboo fling… but it was so much more...”

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FROM BOOKWORM TO MAIN CHARACTER!


Misadventures of a Bookworm: Paige Turner Series #2

LIVE!! FROM BOOKWORM TO MAIN CHARACTER!

“...Paige is on the cusp of achieving her dream job and possibly living out the billionaire boss fantasy. That is if she doesn’t end up in the emergency room where the sexy and flirtatious doctor is. Or if the hot cop doesn’t have to ride to her rescue . . . again.

Paige is in for the misadventures of a lifetime, from enemies to lovers, an encounter with the mafia, meeting firefighters, Paige’s chance at her own Regency romance, and an encounter with a sexy stranger—a stranger who is hard to forget...”

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BEACH TOWN ROMANCE!!


California Sunsets: The Davenports, Book 3

LIVE!! BEACH TOWN ROMANCE!!

“...Erin Davenport always imagined she’d end up with a quiet man. Someone like her. Then she met Jay Malone.

He’s the loudest, pushiest, most sales-oriented man she’s ever met. A top Hollywood agent, Jay’s bought a waterfront house in Carmel, and everywhere Erin turns, he seems to be there, Big, gorgeous and pulsing with life. He seems to go through women like candy, but Erin has no intention of being his latest treat...”

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Twisted Soul: A Paranormal Reverse Harem Romance (Cursed Legacies Book 3)by Morgan B Lee <— LIVE! REVERSE HAREM! “…The secret is out: I’m the prophesied scourge, and according to the Legacy Council, my quintet and I must be hunted down and destroyed immediately. With the size of the bounty they’ve put on our heads, there’s no telling who we can trust. Going on the run feels cowardly, but it’s necessary. We need time to regroup so I can move on to the next step of my plan to free the humans trapped in the Nether. We also have to figure out how I’m being mysteriously bound to each of my matches…”

Braving The Storm: An Age Gap, Cowboy Romance (Crimson Ridge Book 2) by Elliott Rose <— LIVE!! SHE FLED TO THE CABIN TO START OVER… “...Arriving in this snowy, harsh world, I thought I’d be starting over on my own, but it turns out I couldn’t have been more wrong. The abandoned mountain cabin I inherited isn’t what it seems. This mountain hides secrets. An ex-pro bull rider consumes this space, and now, my every thought with it… Stôrmand Lane. My father’s adopted brother. We should never have found ourselves isolated out here in the mountains together, each trying to outrun our pasts.All it took was one misunderstanding, one line almost crossed, and everything changed...”

NANCY LOVED IT!!


At First Sight (The Scottish Billionaires)

READER RECOMMENDATION!! NANCY LOVED IT!! P.S.TOTAL BLURB JOLT!

Nancy: There is physical abuse if that is a trigger! But no graphic scenes! The story is pretty unpredictable too! after reading the blurb, I wanted to read this book.

Sixteen years ago, Drake Mac Gilleain had lost his wife Belle in a car accident while she was pregnant with their baby girl. He had left Scotland to work in his uncle’s brokerage firm in Manhattan NY. Drake’s dead wife Belle has never left his heart.

Every year on their anniversary, he’d dine at the restaurant where they first met. This year turns out much different, when he sees a spitting image of Bell just three tables over. Drake thought it must be fate, and he is certain he must find out who she is. Is she the ghost of his wife, or a close relative to his wife? He was still in love with his dead wife, Belle Blockmire. He had never thought that he would love another, until he met Maggie McCrae!

A must read!!

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LIVE!! Author sponsored


The Scarlet D

LIVE!! STARTING OVER & LOVE AFTER DIVORCE…

“…After a thirty-year marriage, divorce offers her a chance to start over, far from the reminders of a past life. Scarlet begins life on Sullivan’s Island, seeking like-minded women as she joins a divorced women’s book club. She finds herself in a world of unexpected complexities. When she reveals her past, judgment is harsh. 

On Sullivan’s Island, Scarlet’s dormant desires are awakened as she meets Ben, an attractive younger man. However, a chance encounter with the self-assured, age-appropriate Beau opens her heart to the possibility of love. But will the unexpected arrival of the man who nearly broke her make her reconsider her choices?...”

“A wonderful treat if you are looking for a slow burn, suspenseful romance, and unforgettable characters.” -The Book Commentary (5 stars)

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CHRISTMAS ROMANCE!


Cruel Winter with You (Under the Mistletoe collection)

THE #1 BOOK ON ALL OF AMAZON KINDLE RIGHT NOW!! CHRISTMAS ROMANCE! THE LATEST BY ALI HAZELWOOD!

For two former childhood friends, a blustery winter storm stirs some frosty—and scorching—memories in a delightful short story by #1 New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood.

All newly minted pediatrician Jamie Malek wants is to borrow a roasting pan for Christmas dinner. Unfortunately, that requires her to interact with Marc—her best friend’s troublemaking brother, who’s now a tech billionaire. He’s the one who got away. She’s the one who broke his heart. Outside, a howling blizzard. Inside, a crackling fire. Suddenly, being snowbound with the man she never expected to see again might not be such a bad way to spend a winter’s night.

Ali Hazelwood’s Cruel Winter with You is part of Under the Mistletoe, a stirring collection of December romances that thrill and tingle all the way. They can be read or listened to in one swoony sitting.”

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12 Days of Mistletoe: An Enemies to Lovers, Fake Dating, Holiday RomCom by Jen Atkinson <— LIVE!! SHE’S THE NEIGHBOR’S FAKE GIRLFRIEND! “...I, Bonnie Miller, am no troublemaker. I’m just an anxious girl trying to keep my emotional support pup in a no-pets apartment building. But my downstairs neighbor is determined to be my personal Grinch and get us both evicted. Just when I think things can’t get any worse, Elliot Eaton offers me a deal I can’t refuse…”

Jingle Balls by Rhian Cahill <— LIVE!! SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS ROMANCE!! “...A secret identity and ghosts from Christmas past threaten to wreak havoc on the happiest time of the year in the small town of Evergreen Lake...”

HOCKEY STAR ROMANCE!!


Twisted Collide: A Standalone Hockey Romance (Saints Of Redville)

LIVE!! HOCKEY STAR ROMANCE!!

“...It’s supposed to be a one-night stand. No numbers. No strings attached. A release we both desperately need. Neither of us expect to come face-to-face again on my first day working for the Redville Saints.

Dane thinks I targeted him. That I seduced him, knowing he’s their star enforcer. Despite his suspicions, he can’t stay away from me. I’m his dirty little secret. His coach’s off-limits daughter...”

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SUPER-BARGAIN HORROR!!


Revelator: A novel

SUPER-BARGAIN HORROR!! THE REVIEWS SOLD ME! Yeahhhhh… I’m one-clicking this!!!

“...In 1933, nine-year-old Stella is left in the care of her grandmother, Motty, in the backwoods of Tennessee. The mountains are home to dangerous secrets, and soon after she arrives, Stella wanders into a dark cavern where she encounters the family’s personal god, an entity known as the Ghostdaddy.

Years later, after a tragic incident that caused her to flee, Stella—now a professional bootlegger—returns for Motty’s funeral, and to check on the mysterious ten-year-old girl named Sunny that Motty adopted. Sunny appears innocent enough, but she is more powerful than Stella could imagine—and she’s a direct link to Stella’s buried past and her family’s destructive faith...”

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LIVE!! THE SINGLE DAD ENGINEER & THE BALLERINA…


Dancing in Lake Mistletoe: A Holly, Jolly, and Steamy Christmas Tale

LIVE!! THE SINGLE DAD ENGINEER & THE BALLERINA…

“...After my breakup with my boyfriend, I needed a break from my fast-paced life. This quiet, snow-covered town seemed like the perfect escape. Staying at The Gingerbread Inn feels like stepping into a holiday postcard. However, what really catches me off guard is Dutch.

Dutch is the electrical engineer working on the sets, and he’s a single dad to Josie, an adorable little girl who loves ballet...”

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SHE’S HIS CAPTIVE!!


Enforcer’s Obsession

LIVE!! SHE’S HIS CAPTIVE!!

“…What’s the last way I expect to end a girl’s night out? Bound and gagged in the trunk of a mobster’s car.

When I witness a shooting, I’m kidnapped by Nico, a ruthless mafia enforcer who holds my life in his hands. He’s everything I fear—cold, ruthless, possessive. And now I’m his captive. But there’s more to him than meets the eye...”

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The Cowboy’s Unshakeable Love: Travis and Retta (MacFarland Ranch Book 8) by SJ McCoy <— LIVE!! COWBOY ROMANCE!! “…Although Retta’s happy that her daughter’s found love, she’s under no illusions that she might do the same – she gave up on that idea years ago. Sure, Travis Duke – one of Kolby’s brother’s friends – is charming, and sexy, and funny and … everything she ever used to want in a man. But her days of wanting a man are in the past. She had her chances, and she messed them up. Now that her daughter is happy and settled, Retta’s content to live out a quiet little life alone. Travis has other ideas for her, though...”

Sinister Intentions: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance (Dangerous Intentions Duet Book 1) (Ruthless Rogues Mafia) by Kat Bammer <— LIVE!! MAFIA ROMANCE!! “…He insists on an arranged marriage with his brother. But here’s the kicker…my father agrees. Salvini wants to destroy me, cage me, control me. But he underestimates me—I’m not the naive mobster princess, he thinks. I’m ready to break free from this life, to be independent and true to myself. Not a mafia bride. Not a plaything of men. And definitely not Vince Salvini’s personal amusement…”

SUPER-BARGAIN PSYCH-THRILLER!!


The Head Teacher: A BRAND NEW completely chilling psychological thriller from H.M. Lynn

SUPER-BARGAIN PSYCH-THRILLER!!

“...I would never have been hired if they knew what I’d done. My past. St Anne’s is a strict environment, and after one year in the coveted position of head teacher, I know I can’t put a foot wrong.

Some don’t think I deserve this. Others are desperate for the job themselves. And one of those people wants to bring me down. Whoever this person is, they know things about me. Secrets I’ve barely told anybody. And I’m scared what they might uncover if they delve a little deeper. And what they might do to me – and my family – if I don’t get to them first…”

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COZY CHRISTMAS ROMANCE!!


Snowflakes & Sweet Kisses (Dovetail Lake Book 1)

LIVE!! COZY CHRISTMAS ROMANCE!!

“...Justine Norwood is a young bestselling author struggling to find her voice again after the highs of success. With the holiday spirit beckoning, she returns to her hometown, hoping to recharge her creative energy and rediscover the woman who dreamed of writing epic tales.

When her charming agent, Austin Pembroke, surprises her with a visit, their chemistry ignites...”

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A Very Merry Nanny: A Single Dad, Age Gap, Small Town Romance by Lyra Parish <— LIVE!! SINGLE GRUMPY DAD!! “...Hudson Jolly is, ironically, the biggest Scrooge in Merryville, but I’m not intimidated. He warns me to stay away from him. However, I’m convinced he’s playing reindeer games. When I learn he’s searching for a nanny, I offer to help. Out of desperation, he hires me. That’s his first mistake. The attraction is undeniable...”

Smoulder (Montana Mountain Protectors Book 4) by Gemma Weir <— LIVE!! HE’S IN LOVE WITH HIS BEST FRIEND “...I don’t need someone else’s family legacy to help me find my woman, because I already know exactly who she is. My best friend is everything I’ve ever wanted, but she’s put me firmly in the friend-zone and I have no idea how to get out of it. I refuse to force her to want me, but maybe she just needs a little push to realize she already belongs to me.Bringing her to Rockhead Point where the normal rules don’t apply seemed like the perfect idea, but once she gets to town she feels even more out of reach...”

LIVE!! SINGLE MOM & HER CRUSH


Merry Little Midlife Matchmaker: A Grumpy Single Dad Christmas Romance (Heart’s Cove Hotties Book 11)

LIVE!! SINGLE MOM & HER CRUSH ON HER BROTHER’S BEST FRIEND!!

“...Everyone in Heart’s Cove knows Lizzie Butler as the reliable single mom who keeps their tight-knit community running. What they don’t know is that she’s been secretly pining for her brother’s best friend since high school—the same man they’ve just volunteered her to matchmake for.

Sean Hardy returned to his hometown looking for community, not complications. But his best friend’s curvy little sister has grown into a woman he can’t ignore...”

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LIVE!! ANGSTY ROMANCE!! MUST BE READ IN ORDER…


True Love (The Society Book 4)

LIVE!! ANGSTY ROMANCE!! MUST BE READ IN ORDER…

“…What have I done? For a moment, I had the perfect man. But now I’ve ruined everything. My life is unraveling.

I won’t give up, though. I’m going to fight for Tanner. I’m going to get my happily ever after…”

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HER PERFECT LIFE IS FALLING APART…


Winter in Kentbury (Kentbury Tales Book 6)

LIVE!! HER PERFECT LIFE IS FALLING APART…

“...I’m holding it all together by a thread—depending on one major wedding order that could save everything. But, of course, a blizzard hits, and my delivery van breaks down. And who shows up to help? Holden Miller.

My first love and the man who broke my heart. Brooding, distant, and somehow even more infuriatingly handsome. He’s the last person I want to rely on, but I don’t have a choice. Now we’re stuck together...”

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NANCY LOVED THIS ONE TOO!


The Devil I Don’t Know: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance (Brooklyn Kings Book 1)

READER RECOMMENDATION! NANCY LOVED THIS ONE TOO!

“…Emilio Jacob Ricci was to have an arranged marriage with Brenna Erin Donnelly. They were not able to have a chose. Emilio was going to be the leader of the Mafia Brooklyn Kings because his father was dying. They would marry so the Irish mob were to join forces with the Kings, going against the Russians.

Brenna had been so naive and protected. A 24-year-old virgin who knew little to nothing about men. It was her duty to her family that she has this arranged marriage. Emilio hadn’t had an idea that this woman would become more than a business arrangement, but she soon becomes an important part of his life, and so Brenna finds him to be a better husband then she ever dreamed he would be.

When Brenna’s grandfather had hit her in front of her new husband, it was him who learned a lesson not to touch his wife ever again. They find their marriage to be so much more than just a duty. As the time together becomes better and better. The trouble is they live in a world of violence. Then someone who was supposed to be on their side does an unthinkable betrayal.”

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FROM BOOKWORM TO MAIN CHARACTER!


Misadventures of a Bookworm: Paige Turner Series, Book 2

FROM BOOKWORM TO MAIN CHARACTER!

“...Paige is on the cusp of achieving her dream job and possibly living out the billionaire boss fantasy. That is if she doesn’t end up in the emergency room where the sexy and flirtatious doctor is. Or if the hot cop doesn’t have to ride to her rescue . . . again...”

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HOCKEY STAR ROMANCE!!


If You Need Me: The Toronto Terror Series

LIVE!! HOCKEY STAR ROMANCE!!

“...I never thought I’d be able to right my wrongs until she took the team’s PR job. I’d hoped I was making progress, winning her over—one geriatric polka party at a time. Until I got drunk one night and made a mistake. A very big mistake.

Now the world thinks we’re both very much in love—except Hemi is absolutely in loathe.

To save our jobs and reputations, we have to convince all our friends, family, and bosses that our fake relationship is the real deal....”

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ROCK STAR EX-HUSBAND!!


Speak of the Devil

ROCK STAR EX-HUSBAND!!

“It was always you, babe.

A Slow Burn, Surprise Pregnancy, Second Chance, Rock Star, Standalone Romance from S.L. Scott, a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author.”

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HOCKEY STAR ROMANCE!!


Twisted Collide: A Standalone Hockey Romance (Saints of Redville)

HOCKEY STAR ROMANCE!!

“...Neither of us expect to come face-to-face again on my first day working for the Redville Saints. Dane thinks I targeted him. That I seduced him, knowing he’s their star enforcer.

Despite his suspicions, he can’t stay away from me…”

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➔➔ PREORDERS (coming soon!)

  1. The Make-Believe Marriage (The Farthingale Series Book 10) by Meara Platt | Nov 18, 2024
  2. Having the Time of My Midlife: A Paranormal Women’s Fiction Novel: Good To The Last Death, Book Twelve by Robyn Peterman | Nov 18, 2024
  3. WolfeBite: A Medieval Romance (de Wolfe Pack Generations Book 10) by Kathryn Le Veque | Nov 18, 2024
  4. The Mirror: The Lost Bride Trilogy, Book 2 by Nora Roberts | Nov 19, 2024
  5. Fated to the Warrior Wolf: A Fated Mates Wolf Shifter Paranormal Romance (The Hunted Omegas Book 3) by April L. Moon | Nov 19, 2024
  6. The Muse of Maiden Lane (Belles of London Book 4) by Mimi Matthews | Nov 19, 2024
  7. A Bloom in Winter by J.R. Ward | Nov 19, 2024
  8. Trial by Fire: A Novel by Danielle Steel | Nov 19, 2024 | Nov 19, 2024
  9. Variation by Rebecca Yarros | Nov 19, 2024
  10. Broken Harbor (Sparrow Falls Book 3) by Catherine Cowles | Nov 21, 2024
  11. All Folked Up: A Small Town Romantic Comedy (Good Folk Book 3) by Penny Reid | Nov 21, 2024
  12. Loud Unspoken Memories: A Small Town, Snowed In Romance by Samantha Christy | Nov 22, 2024
  13. Someone to Watch Over Me (Wild Widows Series Book 4) by Marie Force | Nov 22, 2024
  14. Unwrapping Romance: A Single Dad Holiday Romance by Sandi Lynn | Nov 22, 2024
  15. The Rebellious Rake (The Notorious Nightingales Book 4) by Wendy Vella | Nov 23, 2024
  16. The Marine: Steamy Military Romance (Black Hawke Security Book 3) by Juliette N. Banks | Nov 23, 2024
  17. Hope for the Alien Warrior (Treasured by the Alien Book 12) by Honey Phillips | Nov 24, 2024
  18. Whale Harbor Blessings (Saltwater Sunsets Book 8) by Fiona Baker | Nov 25, 2024
  19. Maximus (Guardian Security Shadow World Book 15) by Kris Michaels | Nov 26, 2024
  20. Pretty Little Hellion by Terri Anne Browning | Nov 26, 2024
  21. Protecting His Future by Anna Blakely | Nov 26, 2024
  22. To Kill a Badger (The Honey Badger Chronicles Book 6) by Shelly Laurenston | Nov 26, 2024
  23. Prison Break (Blake Wilder FBI Mystery Thriller Book 24) by Elle Gray | Nov 26, 2024
  24. Chloe’s Cornish Christmas: A perfect festive read (The Blossomwood Bay Series Book 7) by Daisy James | Nov 29, 2024
  25. Vanquished Gods (Hallowed Games Series Book 2) by C.N. Crawford | Nov 30, 2024
  26. All’s Hell That Ends Well (Infernal Covenant Book 4) by Nadine Mutas | Nov 30, 2024
  27. The Wrong Bride: A Billionaire, Marriage of Convenience romance (Marriage by Contract Book 2) by Maya Alden | Nov 30, 2024

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