Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations – 08-16-2024

Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations – 08-16-2024

<— THE #1 BOOK ON ALL OF AMAZON KINDLE RIGHT NOW!! 🤩 HAPPY FRIDAY!!! MY LONG BOOK WEEKEND STARTS TODAY!! 😀 It was my birthday yesterday, and I had a wonderful romantic sinner at an amazing restaurant in Longboat Key and then we went to their “dessert room” which is the complete upstairs loft and HOLY MOLY. Magical, whimsical, and imagine, on your birthday, being able to choose ANY cake you want. Well… any dessert you want ’cause while ALL the cakes looked amazing, the berry glaze pie 🥧 was to die for!!!!!!

So anyway, it’s still my birthday for the whole weekend (I proclaim adults get longer birthday because we deserve it 😉 ) and I’m going to indulge myself in books 📚 , plants (but of course!!) 🪴  and possibly a little shopping 🛍️ .

So I’m taking it easy today, and creating this post as we speak, so keep checking back as it grows and grows. Also comment below (or message me directly) if you have a book you love that you recommend to us and I’ll add it in. P.S. MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT THAT FREEBIE SERIES BUNDLE BELOW (you can’t miss it!!)

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MAX MONROE’S LATEST!!


Learning Curve

LIVE!! MAX MONROE’S LATEST!!

“She’s the virginal cheerleader, and he’s the tortured bad boy. Their worlds are different, but college life at Dickson University brings them together in a passionate, angsty, fiery collision. 

...He’s also broody, closed off, and so complex that it feels like I need a decoder to crack him. He’s unlike anyone I’ve ever met and fights like he came out of the womb swinging, taking down both my ex-boyfriend and an ex-UFC fighter with ease.

But the underground society at our college known as Double C has nothing on him in the secrets department, and it’s that mysterious edge that keeps me coming back for more. This is more than the story of how Finn and I fell in love. This is proof that love has a learning curve. Sometimes you succeed, and sometimes…it destroys you.”

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LIVE!! THE ROCK STAR THAT RUINED HER…


Of Heartbreak and Harmony (The Hometown Heartless)

LIVE!! THE ROCK STAR THAT RUINED HER…

“…Torren King is rock-and-roll’s broodiest bachelor. Mysterious, moody, and coveted by nearly everyone. But to me, he’s just the sad boy who set fire to my heart, then reduced me to ashes in the desert…

…Four years later, the last place I expect to be is sitting before him, reading through a contract with a pen poised in my fingertips. A favor for a favor, he says. A US tour and a fake relationship in exchange for the answer to all my problems...”

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LIVE!! SHE HAS AMNESIA…


The Fates We Tame: Iron Outlaws MC Book 8

LIVE!! SHE HAS AMNESIA…

“...Amnesia makes you a ghost in your own life. I’m here, but not. I have a family whose names I keep forgetting and an apartment I don’t remember choosing. But I’m alive, and determined to make the most of this second chance.

Which is why when the grumpy biker arrives at the rehabilitation unit, I’m determined to become his friend. Until the family I’m beginning to trust betray me in the worst possible way. And I can’t help but wonder if escaping what they had planned for me was the very reason I ran...”

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NANCY HAS BEEN LOVING THIS SERIES!!


Searching for Finley (Eagle Point Search & Rescue #5)

READER RECOMMENDATION! NANCY HAS BEEN LOVING THIS SERIES & 5-STARS THIS ONE!! THE BAKER & THE MECHANIC…

“...Ridiculed for her size her whole life, it’s easy for her to assume her huge crush on a certain sexy mechanic will remain unrequited…

…Brock Mabrey’s as blue collar as they come, and he’s got the grease-stained fingers to prove it. He’s been judged for his rough edges for years…especially by women. That doesn’t stop him from crushing on a certain delectable baker, and when the opportunity to know Finley better presents itself, he doesn’t waste a second…”

Nancy:Susan Stokes is the author, and I’ve liked all the books in this series. After reading Searching for Finley, I can’t wait to start the next book and find out about the mysterious woman who is living in the woods! All the books in this series can be read as a standalone…

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Mine to Take: A Brother’s Rival One Night Stand New Adult Sports Romance (Western Wildcats Hockey Book 5) by Jennifer Sucevic <— LIVE!! HOCKEY STAR ROMANCE!! “…What could be worse than having a one-night stand with my twin’s biggest rival on the ice? Umm…nothing. Nothing is worse than that. It’s the reason why my brother can never find out that I hooked up with Maverick McKinnon, ridiculously hot defenseman for the Western Wildcats. It doesn’t matter if the memories from our night together are enough to make my toes curl and my panties— Well, you get the idea…”

Of Frost and Feather: A Brides of Mist and Fae Novel (Flame Cursed Fae Book 2) by Eliza Raine <— LIVE!! FANTASY ROMANCE!! “...Fae Vikings meets fantasy romance in this enemies-to-lovers series in an academy/war college setting. If you love villain-gets-the-girl stories and obsessive burn-the-world-down-for-her MMCs, then this is for you. The spice is deliciously slow-burn and builds with each book...”

COLLEGE/HOCKEY ROMANCE!!


The Deal (Off-Campus #1)

SUPER-BARGAIN TODAY! COLLEGE/HOCKEY ROMANCE!! P.S. Here’s my 5-STAR book review.

“She’s about to make a deal with the college bad boy…

Hannah Wells has finally found someone who turns her on. But while she might be confident in every other area of her life, she’s carting around a full set of baggage when it comes to sex and seduction. If she wants to get her crush’s attention, she’ll have to step out of her comfort zone and make him take notice…even if it means tutoring the annoying, childish, cocky captain of the hockey team in exchange for a pretend date.

…and it’s going to be oh so good…”

Cindy: The Deal by Elle Kennedy!! I’ve read it a few times and love the whole series! 🤗

Jackie: I just finished reading The Deal and The Mistake just last night! Now I need to dive into The Score this week! Can’t believe I didn’t discover these books sooner.

Mony: 🏒🥅 Now reading Elle Kennedy’s Off Campus Series…The Deal, The Mistake, and starting The Score. Some books are just classics and can be read more than once. I think my daughter wants to read them too…😉

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SUPER-BARGAIN THRILLER!!


How Lucky: A Novel

SUPER-BARGAIN THRILLER!! HE’S IN A WHEELCHAIR, CONFINED TO HIS HOME…

“...He considers himself to be a mostly lucky guy—despite the fact that he’s suffered from a debilitating disease since he was a small child, one that has left him unable to speak or to move without a wheelchair. 

Largely confined to his home, Daniel spends the hours he’s not online communicating with irate air travelers observing his neighborhood from his front porch. One young woman passes by so frequently that spotting her out the window has almost become part of his daily routine. Until the day he’s almost sure he sees her being kidnapped...”

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LIVE!! SINGLE DAD & THE NEW PEDIATRICIAN IN TOWN…


Beating Heart: A Small Town, Single Dad Romance (Magnolia Falls Series #4)

LIVE!! AND IT’S THE #1 BOOK ON ALL OF AMAZON KINDLE RIGHT NOW!! SINGLE DAD & THE NEW PEDIATRICIAN IN TOWN…

“…From the moment my son came into the world—my life changed in the best way. I’d found my purpose. My reason. My heart beats for this kid every damn day. My company is thriving, and life is good.

But then Emerson Chadwick happened. It must be the universe’s way of messing with me when I least expect it. Our town’s new pediatrician is gorgeous and brilliant and—complicated…”

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SHE CAN SEE GHOSTS…


Wild Scottish Fortune (The Enchanted Highlands #6)

LIVE!! SHE CAN SEE GHOSTS…

“…Orla Clarke is a master builder with a secret—she can see ghosts. Tasked with building Common Gin’s newest distillery in Loren Brae, Orla faces more than just architectural challenges. Haunted by her past as an orphan and the spirits that have followed her since childhood, Orla’s talent for building walls extends to her heart. She’s brilliant at solving problems on the construction site, but when it comes to matters of love, she’s always kept her distance.

Enter Finlay Thompson, the charming and driven director of the distillery project...”

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Bad Ball Hitter (Bad Boys Redemption Book 4) by Kimberly Readnour <—- LIVE!! BASEBALL STAR & FORBIDDEN LOVE TRIANGLE!! HIS GIRLFRIEND… AND HER ROOMMATE – THE LOVE OF HIS OLD LIFE… “…when Boston picked up the last year of my contract with the goal of winning them a championship, I decided to play hard and find the perfect partner. I thought I found it in Miranda. She’s all about securing a future with a sports star and all the perks that come along with that, and I figured, why not? I have to move on eventually. But then life threw me the biggest curveball. I wake up to find Miranda’s roommate is none other than Lila, AKA, the only girl I ever loved…”

Wife Number One (Saint View Slayers vs. Sinners Book 1) by Elle Thorpe <— LIVE!! REVERSE HAREM!! BIKERS SAVE THE SINGLE MOM FROM A CULT! “…Forced to marry a notorious cult leader, I became wife number one. The other women watch me with envy, but they know nothing of the beatings and punishments I endure. He hides them with a veil. One I must wear until I give him a son. But when I fail, he threatens the only good things in my life. My sister, Alice, and the daughter he ripped from my arms for another family to raise. I thought running back to Saint View would save us. I thought wrong…”

HISTORICAL ROMANCE!!


Lust: The Bad Earl (Seven Deadly Sins Book 2)

LIVE!! HISTORICAL ROMANCE!! SHE’S SPELLBOUND…

“...Lady Raina Goodheart, the Ton’s Diamond, comes from a line of ancestors known for their wickedness. As for Raina, she yearns for true love with a respectable gentleman…but what if she really is no different than her notorious family? That fear is further fed when Raina meets him—Severin Cadogan. He is darkly dangerous, soulless, coarsely forthright, and she is instantly spellbound.

The more time Raina spends with Severin, the deeper into debauchery she falls with the dark lord…”

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T.L. SWAN’S LATEST + LISA LOVED IT!!!!


The Bonus

T.L. SWAN’S LATEST IS #3 ON ALL OF AMAZON KINDLE & LISA LOVED IT!!

Lisa: Omg I just finished The Bonus!!! It was fantastic. Highly recommend!! I have read every one of T.L Swans books, some of them several times. Book hangover now!!

“…Grace Porter has the perfect job, great pay, a beautiful office, everything she ever dreamed of, if not for one small detail. She’s utterly and hopelessly in love with her boss.

…How any female could work in these conditions and not be completely besotted with him is beyond her. Then he opens his mouth and she remembers why. He’s bossy and sarcastic, with a wit so sharp it could cut glass.

Every weekend is the same . . . while he’s off living his dream life, she’s counting down the days until Monday when she sees him again…”

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LIVE!! HIS DAUGHTER’S NEW TEACHER & HIS NEW NEIGHBOR…


Unbreakable Love: A Small Town, Single Dad Romance (The Kelley Family Series Book 3)

LIVE!! HIS DAUGHTER’S NEW TEACHER & HIS NEW NEIGHBOR…

“…A small town, single dad, forbidden romance from bestselling author, Stacey Lynn.

I all but gave up on trusting a woman again and finding love as I had more important responsibilities: being a proud girl dad to Josie, helping my family out on their ranch, and starting my own construction business.

Then Penelope Pesco shows up and kills my resolve to remain alone. She’s not only the most alluring woman I’ve ever met, but a forbidden one too: She’s my daughter’s new teacher.

She’s also my new neighbor…”

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READER RECOMMENDATION!!!


Mine To Take: Small town second chance sports romance. (Southern Weddings Book 5)

READER RECOMMENDATION!!! NANCY LOVED IT!

I’ve finally been handed my first client. But nothing could prepare me for who greeted me when I walked in. He was my first kiss, my first everything, including my first and only heartbreak.

Now I have to plan his wedding...”

Nancy: My 5* Review …Small town second chance romance by Natasha Madison a good second chance story, with wonderful characters…

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Igniting Cinder: A Spicy Cinderella Retelling (The Lost Girls Book 3) by Holly Roberds <— LIVE!!! “…The plan was as clear as glass: infiltrate a high fae court’s ball, uncover the truth behind my father’s death, and avoid my sadistic stepmother and stepsisters. But now, I find myself engaged to Prince freakin’ Charming, the last fae I’d ever choose for a dance partner, much less a fiancé. And I’m hardly the ideal bride for a fae prince—a human bartender who loves piercings, tattoos, and devours pumpkin-flavored anything…”

ROMANTIC BETRAYAL!!!


Memoirs of a Victory

LIVE!! ROMANTIC BETRAYAL… MED STUDENT IN PARIS IS AT THE END OF HER ROPE…

…Just as she feels she is reaching her breaking point, an unexpected event turns her world upside down.

This mysterious encounter propels her into a journey of self-discovery and transformation, challenging her understanding of life, love, and destiny…

Dive into Helene’s story and uncover the secrets that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Memoirs of a Victory will take you through the heart of Paris, the city of the Olympics, immersing you in a world of high stakes and romantic betrayal.

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MAFIA ROMANCE!!


Shackled: A Dark Bratva Enemies to Lovers Romance (Wicked Vows)

LIVE!! MAFIA ROMANCE!! SHE’S THE DAUGHTER OF THE RIVAL CARTEL…

“...Forbidden fruit, the daughter of rival cartel, she holds secrets that could unravel everything I’ve fought for. Letting her live could be my demise.

But now she’s mine.

When she tries to run, I catch her. I vow I’ll punish her for what she’s done and teach her there’s no escape. But Isabella is no ordinary captive. Half crazed, fearless, and seductive, the line between captor and captive quickly blurs...”

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LIVE!! IS THIS BOOK #3 IN A SERIES?


Worst Case Scenario: A Novel

LIVE!! IS THIS BOOK #3 IN A SERIES? OH I LOVE A GOOD AIRPLANE THRILLER!!!

I‘ve one-clicked the other two books with a similar cover and theme, so I’m thinking this might be #3? I need to research…

“When a pilot suffers a heart attack at 35,000 feet, a commercial airliner filled with passengers crashes into a nuclear power plant in the small town of Waketa, Minnesota, which becomes ground zero for a catastrophic national crisis with global implications…”

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HOLY MOLY THE ENTIRE SERIES BUNDLE!!


The Wilder Brothers Collection

HOLY MOLY THE ENTIRE SERIES BUNDLE!! LOOK. AT. THAT. PRICE. 😮 I one-clicked it!

Introducing the Wilder Brothers. Ten sexy, built, slightly overprotective brothers.Ten women who won’t back down in order to protect those they love.

When the Wilder brothers return home after leaving the military and the lives they fought to build, they’ll have to start from scratch and create roots when they had none before. They’re moving to a new state, a new town, and with a new set of problems they never expected. Falling in love along the way isn’t in the cards, but the Wilder brothers should know by now—you don’t choose your fate, fate chooses you...”

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SHE CAN SEE GHOSTS


Wild Scottish Fortune: The Enchanted Highlands, #6

“Can an artisan builder with a haunted past learn to break down her own walls?

Orla Clarke is a master builder with a secret—she can see ghosts. Tasked with building Common Gin’s newest distillery in Loren Brae, Orla faces more than just architectural challenges.

Haunted by her past as an orphan and the spirits that have followed her since childhood, Orla’s talent for building walls extends to her heart. She’s brilliant at solving problems on the construction site, but when it comes to matters of love, she’s always kept her distance...”

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SINGLE DAD & HIS NEW NEIGHBOR…


Beating Heart: Magnolia Falls Series, Book 4

THE SINGLE DAD & THE NEW PEDIATRICIAN IN TOWN…

“...Our town’s new pediatrician is gorgeous and brilliant and—complicated. I’m not looking for complications. To make matters worse, my little boy is crazy about her, and now she’s moved in next door. She’s everywhere I turn. I can’t stay away no matter how hard I try.

But Emerson isn’t here to stay. This is just a temporary stop for her. And now my heart beats for her in a way I never expected. Falling for the girl next door is a bad idea…”

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➔➔ PREORDERS (coming soon!)

  1. 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
  2. Betrayal Road (Torpedo Ink Book 9) by Christine Feehan – August 20th 2024
  3. Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe – August 20th 2024
  4. This Is Why We Lied: A Will Trent Thriller by Karin Slaughter – August 20th 2024
  5. The Hunted Heir (The Veiled Kingdom Series Book 2) by Holly Renee – August 20th 2024
  6. ‘Til Heist Do Us Part by Sara Desai – August 20th 2024
  7. Luca: MM Paranormal Romance (Veiled City Book 3) by Eryn Hawk – August 22 2024
  8. The Consequence: Star-Crossed Lovers Duet (Book 2) by A Jade and Ashley Jade | August 22 2024
  9. 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
  10. Hot Duke Summer: Regency Historical Romance Anthology – August 24 2024
  11. God Of Vengeance (Kings Of Mafia) by Michelle Heard – August 26th 2024
  12. Forever for Us (The Wilder Brothers Book 8) by Carrie Ann Ryan – August 26th 2024
  13. Heart of Frost and Scars (Frozen Fate Book 3) by Pam Godwin – August 26th 2024
  14. My Eternal Light (Bewitched And Bewildered Book 15) by Alanea Alder – August 27th 2024
  15. The Potion Witch (The Coven: Vampire Magic Book 2) by Chandelle LaVaun – August 27th 2024
  16. Fighting for Magnolia (Redemption Harbor Security Book 4) by Katie Reus – August 27th 2024
  17. Barry (Hollister Book 5) by Kris Michaels – August 27th 2024
  18. Orange Blossom Way (Crown Island Book 3) by Jan Moran – August 27th 2024
  19. Into The Fire: A Dark College Romance (A Mayfair University Novel Book 4) by K.G. Reuss – August 27th 2024
  20. Gray (Shadow Ops Team Book 7) by Makenna Jameison – August 27th 2024
  21. Bitter Truth by Meredith Wild & Jillian Liota – August 27th 2024
  22. Daydream: A Novel (The Maple Hills Series Book 3) by Hannah Grace – August 27th 2024
  23. The Big Bad Wolf (Beautiful Creatures) by Michele Hauf – August 27th 2024
  24. Torrid (Judgement Series Book 2) by Abbi Glines – August 27th 2024

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