Happy Weekend y'all! For me, this week passed by quickly. It's like I blinked and it was over! I hope this week was lovely for you and that you have an awesome weekend! And for those of you (like me) looking for something to read over the next few days, take a look through the books that were released this week.

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Winning With Him (Men of Summer #2) by Lauren Blakely

Resisting the shortstop has never been my strong suit.

I failed at it during my first spring training. It sure as hell looks like I'm about to fail at it again.The sport I love playing with my very soul hangs in the balance. But everything my heart craves lies with the guy I've got to resist.

A guy who's asking me to make the toughest choice ever.

But how do I become the man I want to be...with him or without him?

Trouble is, I can't seem to get Declan out of my head, even if I stand to lose everything I've worked for my entire life...

Winning with Him is book two in the utterly addictive Men of Summer series, and should be read following Scoring With Him. This romance between two professional athletes spans five epic years.

Buy it here: https://amzn.to/37nH878

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Playing With Words (Boggy Creek Valley #2) by Kelly Elliott

Hudson Higgins had fond memories of Boggy Creek from his childhood. So what better place to escape New York City for a few weeks to finish up a book that was nearing deadline than the small town in New Hampshire his parents visited nearly every summer.

What he couldn’t have known was how his life would be turned upside down when he walked into Greer Larson’s bookstore his first day in town.

Greer Larson lived a quiet life in her hometown of Boggy Creek. She had worked nearly her whole adult life to make her dreams of owning her bookstore come true—and now, Turning Pages was her everything. She lived, eat, and breathed the success of owning her own business.

That is, until a stranger came to town and showed Greer that there was more to life than simply working. A friendship between Greer and Hudson quickly formed over their love of books and the outdoors.

When Greer’s bookstore is threatened, Hudson soon realizes he hasn’t simply fallen for the charm of Boggy Creek and Greer, he’d fallen in love…with both the town, and the woman who stole his heart from the moment she first smiled at him.

Buy it here: https://amzn.to/3ypkkzO

FREE to read with Kindle Unlimited

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Fable of Happiness (Fable #2) by Pepper Winters

A valley full of secrets.
A history full of nightmares.
A man who cannot be saved.
And a woman who holds his very life in her hands.

Strange how the villain of a story can so easily become the victim.

Utter lunacy to think the captive might now become the caregiver.

Gemma has a decision to make.

Her life or his.

Follow her heart, even when it’s screaming at her to run?

Or turn her back on the man who could become her everything?

Buy it here: https://amzn.to/3lsYPup

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Sweet, Sexy Heart (The Bradens & Montgomerys: Pleasant Hill - Oak Falls #8) by Melissa Foster

For this sweet bookstore owner, avoiding the charms of a famed-football-player-turned-author was supposed to be easy... Funny, sinfully sexy, opposite-attracts romance.

Amber Montgomery is perfectly happy with her quiet life, running her bookstore, taking long walks with Reno, her Labrador retriever seizure-response dog, and spending time with her close-knit family. She’s never needed thrills the way some of her sisters have. In an effort to control her epilepsy, she tries to avoid anything that creates too much excitement or stress—including relationships. When Amber hosts a book signing for famed-athlete-turned-author Dash Pennington, he’s everything she’s spent her life avoiding: loud, aggressive, and far too handsome, as proven by the hordes of women who surround him everywhere he goes. Amber can’t ignore the sparks flying between her and Dash, but this is a no-brainer for her: Ignore their chemistry and hold her breath until he leaves town.

Dash Pennington has spent his life running. Running the ball in for a touchdown, running from town to town to appease his public relations reps, and running into the arms of too many women to count. He’s also an expert at protecting—his reputation, his sisters, and lately, his sanity. But he’s ready to make a change. When he comes to the sleepy little town of Oak Falls, Virginia, and witnesses the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen living the life he craves, she refuses to have anything to do with him. But now that Dash has found the one thing he doesn’t want to run from, he’ll stop at nothing to win her over.

Buy it here: https://amzn.to/3rS6iUW

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Singe by Chelle Bliss

HOW DOES A FAKE RELATIONSHIP TURNS INTO SOMETHING REAL?

While everyone around Carmello Caldo found love, he was busy losing himself in pleasure and pain. But when his cousin Lily wants to help him find true love, he doesn’t hesitate to accept her offer.

Arlo King is not Carmello’s usual type. She’s a bookworm who doesn’t give herself away easy. But she’s the perfect woman to help reform the serial womanizer, even though she has commitment issues of her own.

Quickly, their fake relationship goes from slow-burn to scorching hot from the very first touch. But can they work through their trouble pasts and embrace a fairy tale future?

Singe is the eighth full-length standalone novel in the Men of Inked Heatwave series by USA Today bestselling author Chelle Bliss.

Buy it here: https://amzn.to/3CeZDsK

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Studfinder by L.B. Dunbar

Who does that sexy silver fox think he is, sitting in her spot in the Busy Bean Cafe?

Over forty, with zero filter, Rita Kaplan loves her coffee, her hiking boots, and her law practice. Life hasn’t always been carefree, though, and Rita’s past holds the scars of poor decisions after deep loss. She survived, though, and no smirky silver fox is going to get in the way of her happiness. Even if he knows how to use his drill, screwdriver, and every other tool in his box to tempt her...

Former arson investigator Jake Drummond could add ex-con to his resume if he had one. Instead, he’s serving the final year of his sentence on probation. This involves mandatory AA meetings, hosted by a feisty local attorney, and working on a renovation project, supervised by the same annoyingly attractive whirlwind, who also believes she owns the exclusive rights to a comfy couch in his new favorite coffee shop. Soon she’s everywhere, including the few places she shouldn’t be--like in his bed and in his heart.

Can opposites lower their walls and construct something everlasting . . . or will their connected past lead to demolition for two hearts in need of a rebuild?

Buy it here: https://amzn.to/2TU39az

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Dear Mr. Brody by A.M. Johnson

Parker,

I never meant for any of this to happen, to fall for you. It doesn't matter that we're both adults, or how much we want this to work. The college policy is clear. I can't see a way around this without one of us getting hurt. If I would’ve known who you were when we met online, I would have never pursued a relationship. I'm new to all of this, and besides my daughter, getting to know you has been the best thing to ever happen to me. But I can't make you hide again. I won't. It's not fair to either of us.

Deepest regrets,

Donovan

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Dear Mr. Brody,

You're right, we are adults. I'm twenty-four years old, and I think I can decide for myself what's best for me. If this is about you losing your job, I'll walk away. But if this is you trying to protect me, then you're an idiot. I want you. I care about you. My past isn't an issue. What we're doing… it isn't the same thing. If we have to hide, so be it. I'm not ready to let you go.

Your Lost Boy,

Parker

Buy it here: https://amzn.to/3fxPr4M

FREE with Kindle Unlimited

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Knocking on Helen's Door by Eve Langlais

Dying didn’t get rid of his heart.

Grim Dating is a hit with the underworld and running like a smooth machine, which is why the commander and his mate decide to go on a vacation, leaving Julio in charge.

It’s his chance to show the Dark Lord he’s got the sinning it takes to move up in the ranks. You won’t see him getting distracted from the job by a nice pair of legs or a fetching smile. Settling down is not in the tarot cards for Julio.

Yet when an angel walks into the office asking how babies are made, he’s quick to volunteer. But seducing angels is not allowed.

Will Heaven and Hell make an exception for love?

Buy it here: https://amzn.to/3fytJOa

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Sidequest for Love by L.H. Cosway

Being an avid online gamer, Afric O’ Connor loves a challenge.
Helping Neil Durant reveal himself to the girl he’s been catfishing makes for the perfect sidequest.
Besides, it’s not like she isn’t getting something in return.
Neil has a head for numbers and Afric’s finances are a mess.
It’s the perfect exchange.
She assists him with his love life, and he sorts out her accounts.

As they spend more time together, the arrangement becomes less simple.
Afric soon realises that the girl Neil’s been trying so hard to win over might not deserve him.
And the buttoned up, bespectacled personal assistant she once considered a sidequest has somehow become her main objective.

Buy it here: https://amzn.to/2VzKYHB

FREE with Kindle Unlimited

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Someone You Love by Kristen Granata

Charly Johnson created a bucket list when cancer left her mother with less than a year to live. They didn’t make it all the way through the list before she died, but she made Charly promise to finish it and live her life to the fullest.

Spending the summer in a coastal mountain city in Maine is next on her list. The scenic town is perfect for finding adventure, and the quirky inn owner makes her feel right at home in the guest house.

Except for the fact that her new living quarters belong to the owner’s grump of a grandson.

Bryce Holden was an NFL player before sustaining a career-ending spinal injury. The people he thought would stand by his side left him when he was no longer a football star. Now, he prefers to live his life as a recluse, keeping outsiders at arm’s length where his heart is safe.

The last thing Bryce needs is to fall for a beautiful woman who will leave him like everyone else. But when he sees Charly’s incomplete bucket list, and the bruised heart she wears on her sleeve, he resolves to help her on her journey.

Even if it means losing her at the end of it.

*Someone You Love is a touching forced-proximity summer contemporary romance about a former NFL star who is disabled, and a sweet heroine who's trying to heal after the loss of her mother. This is a standalone novel with several open-door steamy scenes, and a HEA.

Buy it here: https://amzn.to/2Vu6q10

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Deadly Love by Erin Trejo

She dropped into my world unannounced and broke through my security like a thief in the night.
There was only one thing to do with her.
Kill her.
Yet I didn’t.
Instead, I made her a deal.
Her life for her friends.
She’s mine now, and together our world is untouchable.
Sparks fly between the two of us but is it business as usual?
Or do I let her earn a part of my heart?

Buy it here: https://amzn.to/3fzU2DD

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Lucius by Celia Aaron

Lucius Vinemont ruined my life.

It was a long time ago. It feels like yesterday.

I haven’t let it go, and I won’t. Not until he’s dead. Lucius is the bogeyman, the shadow under my bed, the nightmare that wakes me in my sleep.

I loved him once, in the foolish way of a teenage girl. Those feelings are buried deep, soaked in blood and covered in a fine ash. Because Lucius was never just a bad boy, he was so, so much worse.

When you shoot a man through the heart, he’s supposed to die. But Lucius isn’t a man. He’s a monster. One who promises pleasures wrapped in pain.

But the closer I get to him, the more I realize he’s not the only evil lurking in my past. . .

Buy it here: https://amzn.to/2VhUY8X

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Claiming Menace by L. Wilder

The second I laid eyes on Aubrey Cash, I knew she was hiding something.
The blond haired, blue eyed beauty clearly wasn’t who she said she was.
I couldn’t force myself to turn her away...
So I hired her.

As the club’s hacker, it was my job to uncover secrets—secrets like hers.
It was the only way I could make sure my brothers were safe.
But with each day that passed, I became more and more distracted by my need to have her.

It soon became her that I wanted to protect....her that I wanted to keep safe.

I wanted to claim her as mine.
She claimed me instead.

Claiming Menace will have you rooting for forgiveness, mended hearts, and second chances.
This fifth installment of the Ruthless Sinners MC is a standalone MC romance with a group of bikers who will take you on a hell of a ride. These sexy bikers are foul-mouthed, possessive alphas who will do whatever it takes to protect the women they love. No cliffhanger and no cheating. Enjoy the ride!

Buy it here: https://amzn.to/3CinN5G

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Because You're Mine by Layla Hagen

Ian Gallagher loves taking risks. It’s how he turned the business he’s built with his brother into a success. But even he can’t cross some rules. His best friend’s sister is strictly off-limits, but when Ellie moves to New York, he jumps at the chance to help her settle in.

One look at her, and he realizes that not flirting with her will be a lot harder than he thought, and not just because she’s stunning. He enjoys her laughter and merciless teasing. How can he stay away when all he wants is to get closer?

Ellie Cavanaugh is living her dream. She’s finally working in a Michelin starred restaurant in New York. Her plan is to get as much experience as possible before opening her own place. Kissing her brother’s best friend is definitely not part of the plan. Neither is opening up to him in ways she never did with anyone.

Ellie knows that Ian isn’t looking for forever though. After all, her brother warned her that Ian was a sworn bachelor. And if she’s honest with herself, Ellie isn’t ready for love either. She’s never let anyone in before. But she can’t help giving in to the growing bond between her and Ian, even if it means putting her heart on the line.

Buy it here: https://amzn.to/3js39ar

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Taken Hard (The Hard Boys #2) by Sam Crescent

With women throwing themselves at him, Caleb Hard never intended to settle down. But he secretly wants to find a woman and have a marriage exactly like what his parents have. The moment Lilly enters his world, he can’t get the woman out of his mind.

Her mother’s reputation follows her everywhere, and Lilly is used to being whispered about. When Caleb offers her friendship, she’s more than happy to take it. What she doesn’t expect is for him to admit he wants a virgin like her. A perfect gentleman, Caleb doesn’t rush.

He’s fallen in love, and this isn’t about sex. He wants forever, but he doesn’t want to scare her off. Is there any chance of them ever truly working?

Buy it here: https://amzn.to/3lxMkxN

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Forbidden by Kitty Thomas & Zoe Winters

To see him again is forbidden…

Angeline knows Father Hadrian will never forgive her for their ugly history. Taking him from his calling and turning him into a monster… no one should forgive that. When the king of the vampires seeks vengeance for Hadrian’s recent betrayal, she’ll risk everything to protect the vampire she still loves.

But when Angeline agrees to give Hadrian her blood, all Heaven will break loose.

Note: This title was originally published by Zoe Winters (The same person as Kitty Thomas) as Forbidden, Preternaturals Book 5.) All content from the original book remains the same. This book can be read as a standalone. No cliffhangers, each book has a full and complete HEA.

Buy it here: https://amzn.to/3jsozUW