Welcome to Book Beat! Think of Book Beat as Hide Your Wallet, Part Two!
In Hide Your Wallet, we talk about books coming out in a particular month that we really want to read. But there’s more to good books than just new releases!
Book Beat aims to highlight other books that we may hear about through friends, social media, or other sources. We could see a gorgeous ad! Or find a new-to-us author on a list of underrated romances! Think of Book Beat as Teen Beat or Tiger Beat, but for books. And no staples to open to get the fold-out poster.
We hope you find something new to read through Book Beat, and please let us know what books you’ve discovered recently!
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Blowing the Bloody Doors Off
Author: Michael Caine
Released: October 23, 2018 by Hachette Books
Genre: Memoir, NonfictionWith over 100 movies and two Academy Awards to his credit over six decades, Hollywood legend Michael Caine shares the wisdom, stories, insight, and skills that life has taught him in his remarkable career–and now his 85th year.
One of our best-loved actors Michael Caine has starred in a huge range of films from the classic movies Alfie, Zulu, and The Italian Job (the inspiration for the book title) to the Hollywood blockbusting Dark Knight trilogy, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Hannah and Her Sisters, and Cider House Rules. Caine has excelled in every kind of role–with a skill that’s made it look easy.He knows what success takes–he’s made it to the pinnacle of his profession from humble origins. But as he says, “Small parts can lead to big things. And if you keep doing things right, the stars will align when you least expect it.” Now in his 85th year–and more beloved than ever–he wants to share everything he’s learned.
With brilliant new insight into his life and work and showcasing his wonderful gift for storytelling, Blowing the Bloody Doors Off is Caine at his wise and entertaining best.
Source: Publishers Lunch
I personally find Caine to be really charming and I hope that transcends well on the page.
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Calling Her Bluff
Author: Kaia Danielle
Released: November 16, 2015 by Entangled: Lovestruck
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Novella, Romance
Series: What Happens in Vegas #10He wasn’t the score she was looking for…
Romance author Kamaria Wilson came to Las Vegas with nothing to lose. A one-night stand with a delicious man is just the distraction she needs…until one night with him doesn’t feel like enough. Panicked, she skips out on the morning-after encore and hides out at the poker tables.
After his hot one-night stand goes MIA, security specialist Jack Aldirisi is sure he’ll never see her again. But when he’s called in to the casino for an unexpected special assignment, Lady Luck smiles down on Jack. For the rest of the weekend, he’ll be by his missing woman’s side.
She insists their powerful connection is nothing more than sex. He begs to differ. And this time, he’s calling her bluff.
Source: Twitter
The author described this as a romantic comedy between a romance author, who has a penchant for gambling, and a hero who works in casino security.
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The Masked Minotaur
Author: Chace Verity
Released: April 1, 2018
Genre: LGBTQIA, Novella, Romance, Science Fiction/FantasyOdelia Aster runs her confectionery store with pride, even though profits are now practically non-existent. The hundred-year-old store has been in Odelia’s family from the invention of steamboats to the exile of magical creatures. She would do anything to protect her store and its famous candy geode recipe from the bandits now raiding the kingdom.
Five years ago, Odelia married a nice noblewoman to keep the shop from going under. She cares for her wife, but it’s hard to feel there is something real between them when Charlotte keeps her distance, taking naps all day and getting plastered at fancy parties. Charlotte is nothing like the alleged Masked Minotaur vanquishing the bandits across the nation. The idea of a Masked Minotaur keeping humans safe at the risk of certain punishment from the king excites Odelia in ways her wife does not.
When Odelia finds herself held up by a most unexpected bandit, she has to figure out how far she’ll go to protect her family’s legacy, even though all she wants is to be rescued by the Masked Minotaur.
Source: Twitter
A fantasy lesbian romance with a masked vigilante. I’m getting major Scarlet Pimpernel vibes!
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Shades of Wicked
Author: Jeaniene Frost
Released: October 30, 2018 by Avon
Genre: Paranormal, Romance, Urban Fantasy
Series: The Night Rebel #1In this thrilling new Night Rebel series set in New York Times bestselling author Jeaniene Frost’s Night Huntress world, sexy and ruthless vampire Ian finally meets his match!
The Rule Breaker
Master vampire Ian is unrepentant, shameless…and every shade of wicked. He’s made one too many enemies in his two centuries of existence, including Dagon, a demon who now lays claim to his soul. Ian’s only chance to escape Dagon is to join forces with a Law Guardian, but he’s never been able to abide by the rules for long.
The Law Maker
Veritas’ normal role is police, judge and jury to reprobates like Ian. But she has her own ax to grind with Dagon, so if she can use Ian as bait…well, all’s fair in law and war. As they scour supernatural hotspots to perfect their trap, Veritas soon realizes Ian’s devil-may-care, roguish image hides something much more powerful. And Ian discovers that Veritas has shocking secrets of her own. As they’re drawn to each other with a passion as intense as their peril, either love or justice will prevail. But each will have devastating consequences…
Source: Publishers Lunch
I believe this is spin-off from The Night Prince series, but do correct me if I’m wrong. I’m very curious about this, but I feel bad for never getting into The Night Huntress series.
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Iron and Magic by Ilona Andrews is releasing on June 26th. This is the first of the trilogy featuring Hugh D’Ambray. I’ve been waiting for this since her April Fool’s post last year. It’s nearly here. Yay!!!
And now i wanna read michael caine’s book.
I’m listening to the audio version of “I’m Judging You” by Luvvie Ajayi — it’s so good I want to drive around more so that I can keep listening! She narrates it herself, and I love listening to her. It’s a series of chapters reminding us of the obvious anti-social and anti-friendly things people do, and how not to do them — things like being the person who doesn’t pay enough when a group goes out to eat, etc. But she puts great twists on her observations.
I’ll be honest, the writer in me says it could have been tightened by 10%, but I like listening to her talk so much that it’s fine. She’s chatty.
Night Rebel is more of a spin off of Night Huntress. Night Huntress, Night Huntress World, and Night Prince are all in the same world. To be honest, some of it irritates me because you’ll have very young people condescending to millennia old vampires. I’m going to be very sad if Veritas is de-fanged because she’s supposed to be this hard-ass, bad-ass ancient vampire with superpowers.
A few days ago, a post about Julie d’Aubigny, 17th century swordswoman and bisexual badass, blew up on my Twitter feed, so of course I had to find books about her!
I found a novel, GODDESS by Kelly Gardiner (2014) and immediately put it on hold at the library. I should have it in my hands by Monday!
There’s an Australia zone Kindle Daily deal on a slow burn, medical, lesbian marriage of convenience romance: “Who’d Have Thought?” By G Benson.
Live for 7+ more hours depending on timezone.
Really worked for me where it intersected with my experience (can’t elaborate, would cause spoilers).
I’ve been watching a lot of romance anime these days and just finished watching After the Rain (Koi wa Ameagari no You ni). It was beautiful! I wish someone would adapt it into a romance novel and give it an HEA.
I recently found the first novel in Jodi Taylor’s Chronicles of St. Mary’s, Just One Damn Thing After Another, at the library and now I’ve read the first 6 and the next ones will be here from Amazon soon. They follow a group of historians who do research via time traveling pods. They are funny and heartbreaking and exciting and there is romance for the lead researcher who narrates the books.
I’m pretty excited about the new Night Huntress book! I didn’t realize she was going to be writing any more in that world, and I always thought it was a bummer that Ian didn’t end up with anyone. If done right, those two characters should be quite entertaining to read about. For anyone wanting to get into that series, I believe the author has a suggested reading order posted on her web site. Some of the books are better than others but I did a deep dive into that series a couple of years ago and it made for some very happy reading.