It’s December! And for us, it’s a pretty small month for new releases for us. I don’t know if our budgets could take another 20+ book month! Besides what we’re excited for, here are some big releases coming out that may be on your buy list:
- More from J.R. Ward! The second book in her Black Dagger Legacy is out – Blood Vow ( A | BN | K | G | AB ).
- Ilona Andrews’ Innkeeper Chronicles continues with the third book, One Fell Sweep ( A | BN | K | AB ).
- Rules of Contact ( A | BN | K | G | AB ) is book 12 in the Play-by-Play series.
- Grace Burrowes starts a new series with The Trouble with Dukes ( A | BN | K | G | AB ).
- Want more Nora Roberts? Island of Glass ( A | BN | K | G | AB ) is the third book in the Guardian’s Trilogy.
- Tessa Bailey has a M/M romance out called Wound Tight ( A | BN | K | G | AB ).
- The final book in Kit Rocha’s Beyond series is out this month – Beyond Surrender ( A | BN | K | AB ).
- The continuation of Anna and Charles romance is out with Emily Foster’s How Not to Let Go ( A | BN | K | G | AB ).
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Alterations
Author: Stephanie Scott
Released: December 6, 2016 by Bloomsbury Spark
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Young AdultIf anyone saw the prom boards Amelia Blanco makes on her favorite fashion app, they’d think Ethan Laurenti was her boyfriend. They wouldn’t know that all the plans she’s made for them are just dreams, and that she’s the girl who watches him from the kitchen while her parents cook for his famous family.
When Amelia’s abuelita enrolls her in a month-long fashion internship in NYC, Amelia can’t imagine leaving Miami–and Ethan–for that long. As soon as she gets to New York, however, she finds a bigger world and new possibilities. She meets people her own age who can actually carry on a conversation about stitching and design. Her pin boards become less about prom with Ethan and more about creating her own style. By the time she returns to Miami, Amelia feels like she can accomplish anything, and surprises herself by agreeing to help Ethan’s awkward, Steve-Jobs-wannabe brother, Liam, create his own fashion app.
As Liam and Amelia get closer, Ethan realizes that this newly confident, stylish girl may be the one for him after all . . . even though he has a reality TV star girlfriend he conveniently keeps forgetting about. The “new and improved” Amelia soon finds herself in between two brothers, a whole lot of drama, and choice she never dreamed she’d have to make.
Sarah says: A retelling of Sabrina? SOLD!
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Nico
Author: Sarah Castille
Released: December 6, 2016 by St. Martin's Paperbacks
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Romance
Series: Ruin & Revenge #1A dangerous proposal
Las Vegas Mafia boss, Nico Toscani, is used to getting what he wants, whether it is having the City of Sin under his rule or a beautiful woman in his bed. But when he meets his match in the gorgeous, headstrong Mia Cordano, the daughter of a rival crime lord, all bets are off. . .
Sexy computer hacker, Mia, struggles to break free of her ruthless father’s Mafia ties…but she can’t resist the powerful and seductive Nico, who will stop at nothing to possess her. With their families locked in a brutal war for control of the city, Mia and Nico enter into a forbidden game. Will they surrender to the passion that burns between them—and risk tearing apart their families? Or will Nico be forced to betray the only woman who sets his blood on fire?
Amanda says: Mention this on a previous Whatcha Reading. I know I’m in the minority, but I love mafia heroes and a hacker heroine sounds right up my alley.
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The Soul of a SEAL
Author: Anne Elizabeth
Released: December 6, 2016 by Sourcebooks Casablanca
Genre: Romantic Suspense, Romance
Series: West Coast Navy SEALs #4Love may be the toughest battle of all
Captain Bennett Oscar Sheraton
Navy SEAL, the best of the bestDr. Kimberly Warren
Brilliant engineer, founder of secret space programWhen scientists on Dr. Warren’s super-secret space mission start dying, Navy SEAL Captain Sheraton is sent in as an astronaut candidate with a hidden agenda-find the person sabotaging the program.
Kimberly and Bennett’s instant attraction may prove to be a major distraction-or it might be the key to both of their dreams coming true…
Elyse says: Holy shit that cover – also scientist heroine!
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Diablo Lake: Protected
Author: Lauren Dane
Released: October 10, 2016 by Carina Press
Genre: Paranormal, Romance
Series: Diablo Lake #2New York Times bestselling author Lauren Dane welcomes you back to Diablo Lake, Tennessee: a town founded by witches, governed by werewolves and full of secrets
Tensions are building in Diablo Lake as the two main rival Packs vie for control, and the town is divided along lines of Pack loyalty. Aimee Benton and Mac Pembry are on opposite sides and he seems to find excuses to spar with her daily. He’s infuriating—not to mention charming, gorgeous and oh-so-lickable.
Mac can’t resist pushing Aimee’s buttons. She’s always been incredibly sexy, and the wolf in him craves a female with fire in her belly. When a heated argument ends with a sizzling kiss and Mac gets a taste of her, he craves more—and she can’t seem to get enough of him, either. The forbidden nature of their attraction stokes their desires until they’re secretly hooking up whenever they can.
But then Mac’s clan goes too far, and Aimee shuts him out. She’s hurt and angry—but that’s nothing compared to the rage Mac is feeling toward his own Pack. A fight is brewing that will plunge the whole town into chaos, and someone will have to cross Pack lines to keep the town’s fragile peace from breaking apart for good.
Sarah says: I read the first one, and liked the world a lot – and am in the mood for family feuding shifter creatures and ass kicking, please.
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Iceling
Author: Sasha Stephenson
Released: December 13, 2016 by Razorbill
Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult
Series: Icelings #1Lorna’s adopted sister, Callie, is part of a mysterious group of non-lingual teens, Icelings, born on a remote Arctic island, who may not be entirely human. Now Callie wants to go home.
Seventeen-year-old Lorna loves her adoptive sister, Callie. But Callie can’t say “I love you” back. In fact, Callie can’t say anything at all.
Because Callie is an Iceling—one of hundreds of teens who were discovered sixteen years ago on a remote Arctic island, all of them lacking the ability to speak or understand any known human language.
Mysterious and panicked events lead to the two sisters embarking on a journey to the north, and now Lorna starts to see that there’s a lot more to Callie’s origin story than she’d been led to believe. Little does she know what’s in store, and that she’s about to uncover the terrifying secret about who—and what—Callie really is.
Elyse says: This sci-fi mystery sounds intriguing and I usually really love books that focus on sisterly bonds.
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Moonshadow
Author: Thea Harrison
Released: December 13, 2016 by Thea Harrison
Genre: Paranormal, Romance
Series: Moonshadow #1Her past is a blank, her future uncertain….
Recovering from a shooting, LAPD witch consultant Sophie Ross leaves her job and travels to the U.K. to search for answers about her childhood. When she encounters a Daoine Sidhe knight of the Dark Court, she becomes entangled in an ancient hatred between two arcane forces.
He has given his body and soul to fight for his people….
Barred from his homeland along with his surviving brother knights, Nikolas Sevigny is embroiled in a conflict that threatens everything he holds dear. Only by uniting his people’s resources can they hope to prevail against Isabeau, the deadly Queen of the Light Court. He will do anything and use anyone to return home to Lyonesse.
When Nikolas encounters Sophie, he sees a tool to be used. The insouciant witch might be the key to unlocking every passageway that has been barred to the knights of the Dark Court, even as a fascination for her takes root in what’s left of his soul.
Sophie has no intention of becoming anyone’s pawn, yet the fierce Nikolas is so compelling, she can’t deny the temptation that endangers her guarded heart.
As magic threatens Lyonesse, Queen Isabeau unleashes her merciless Hounds, and Nikolas and Sophie become embroiled in a race for survival. Meanwhile, the passion that ignites between them burns too hot to be denied and quickly turns into obsession.
Thank goodness they both know better than to fall in love…
Amanda say: This looks like the first book in a new spin-off series and I’m excited to read it, rather than try and play catch up with her Elder Races right now.
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Ever the Hunted
Author: Erin Summerill
Released: December 27, 2016 by HMH Books for Young Readers
Genre: Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult
Series: Clash of Kingdoms #1Fans of Sara J. Maas’ THRONE OF GLASS, Kristin Cashore’s GRACELING, and Susan Dennard’s TRUTHWITCH won’t want to miss this enchanting and mesmerizing novel, the first in a series.
Seventeen year-old Britta Flannery is at ease only in the woods with her dagger and bow. She spends her days tracking criminals alongside her father, a legendary bounty hunter—that is, until her father is murdered. The alleged killer is none other than Cohen Mackay, her father’s former apprentice. The only friend she’s ever known. The boy she once loved who broke her heart.
She must go on a dangerous quest in a world of warring kingdoms, mad kings, and dark magic to find the real killer. But Britta wields more power than she knows. And soon she will learn what has always made her different will make her a force to be reckoned w
Sarah says: YA fantasy with an archer heroine – and the negative reviews that were variations of, “ew, romance” only made me want to read it more.
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The Fixer
Author: HelenKay Dimon
Released: December 27, 2016 by Avon
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Romance
Series: Games People Play #1He’s known only as Wren. A wealthy, dangerously secretive man, he specializes in making problems disappear. A professional fixer, Wren hides a dark past, but his privacy is shattered when Emery Finn seeks him out—and what she wants from him is very personal.
Some people disappear against their will. Emery’s job is to find them and bring closure. Wren is the only person who can help solve Emery’s own personal mystery: the long-ago disappearance of her cousin. Just tracking down the sexy, brooding Wren is difficult enough. Resisting her body’s response to him will prove completely impossible.
Anonymity is essential to Wren’s success, yet drawn by Emery’s loyalty and sensuality, he’s pulled out of the shadows. But her digging is getting noticed by the wrong people. And as the clues start to point to someone terrifyingly close, Wren will have to put his haunted past aside to protect the woman he loves.
Amanda say: This sounds both sexy and mysterious! Sexsterious!
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Four Weddings and a Sixpence
Author: Julia Quinn
Released: December 27, 2016 by Avon
Genre: Historical: European, RomanceBeloved authors Julia Quinn, Elizabeth Boyle, Laura Lee Guhrke, and Stefanie Sloane deliver the stories of four friends from Mrs. Rochambeaux’s Gentle School for Girls who find an old sixpence in their bedchamber and decide that it will be the lucky coin for each of their weddings . . .
“Something Old”
Julia Quinn’s prologue introduces her heroine, Beatrice Heywood, and the premise for Four Weddings and a Sixpence.
“Something New”
In Stefanie Sloane’s unforgettable story, an ever-vigilant guardian decrees that Anne Brabourne must marry by her twenty-first birthday. But love finds her in the most unexpected of ways.
“Something Borrowed”
Elizabeth Boyle tells the tale of Cordelia Padley, who has invented a betrothed to keep her family from pestering her to wed. Now she’ll need to borrow one to convince them she’s found her true love.
“Something Blue”
In Laura Lee Guhrke’s story, unlucky Lady Elinor Daventry has her sixpence stolen from her and must convince the rake who pilfered the coin to return it in time for her own wedding.
“ . . . and a Sixpence in Her Shoe”
Redheadedgirl says: Two authors I love: Quinn and Boyle, and two new authors to me!
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Kill Without Shame
Author: Alexandra Ivy
Released: December 27, 2016 by Zebra
Genre: Romantic Suspense, Romance
Series: ARES Security #2Five brave military heroes have survived the hell of a Taliban prison to return home—and take on civilian missions no one else can. They’re the men of ARES Security. Highly skilled, intimidating, invincible, and one by one, tested again and again…
Lucas St. Clair’s prestigious family had a political future neatly planned out for him—one that didn’t include his high school sweetheart, Mia Ramon. Under their pressure, Lucas gave her up. But since surviving captivity, he’s a changed man—and a crucial member of ARES Security. When he discovers a dead man clutching a picture of Mia that bears a threatening message, his fiercest protective instincts kick in, and he knows he must go to her.Mia has never forgiven Lucas for breaking her heart, and she’s convinced her feelings for him are in the past. But it’s soon clear that isn’t true for either of them. Now, determined to solve the crime and keep Mia safe, with his ARES buddies backing him up, Lucas will have to reconstruct the murder victim’s last days—and follow a lethal trail that leads right back to the fate of the woman he still loves…
Elyse says: I’m intrigued by the hero coming back from war to pursue the woman he loves, not the one his politically involved family wants
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Lord of the Privateers
Author: Stephanie Laurens
Released: December 27, 2016 by MIRA
Genre: Historical: European, Romance
Series: The Adventurers Quartet #4The eldest of the Frobisher brothers and widely known as the lord of the privateers, Royd Frobisher expects to execute the final leg of the rescue mission his brothers have been pursuing. What he does not expect is to be pressured into taking his emotional nemesis, childhood sweetheart, ex-handfasted bride, and current business partner, Isobel Carmichael, with him. But is it Isobel doing the pressuring, or his own restless unfulfilled psyche?
Resolute, determined, and an all but unstoppable force of nature, Isobel has a mission of her own—find her cousin Katherine and bring her safely home. And if, along the way, she can rid herself of the lingering dreams of a life with Royd that still haunt her, well and good.
Neither expects the shock that awaits them as they set sail aboard Royd’s ship, much less the new horizons that open before them as they call into London, then, armed with the necessary orders and all arrangements in place, embark on a full-scale rescue-assault on the mining compound buried in the jungle.
Yet even with the support of his brothers and their ladies and, once rescued, all the ex-captives, Royd and Isobel discover that freeing the captives is only half the battle. In order to identify and convict the backers behind the illicit enterprise—and protect the government from catastrophic destabilization—they must return to the ballrooms of the haut ton, and with the help of a small army of supporters, hunt the villains on their home ground.
But having found each other again, having glimpsed the heaven that could be theirs again, how much are they willing to risk in the name of duty?
Redheadedgirl: SHIPS AND PRIVATEERS AND LOOK AT THAT COVER!
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“The Fate of the Tearling” just came out. A trilogy binge is in my near future. 🙂
Was also sad to see on Jennifer McQuiston’s FB page that she is stopping writing because she can’t juggle two full-time careers. It may be many years before she resumes. It makes me sad.
Maya Rodale’s Lady Claire is All That is coming out on the 27th. The series has been fluffy and cute so far so I’m pretty excited 🙂
Supposedly there’s a Courtney Milan historical this month too, but it keeps getting pushed back so I’m not sure.
Elizabeth Hunter’s new Elemental World book, “A Stone Kissed Sea”, comes out Dec 6th! I’ll be making some bad book club decisions that night, I just know it.
I read the Alexandra Ivy Kill Without Shame. Good mystery, kept my attention with all that was going on in November. It was good to escape into a well written book.
Lauren Layne latest in her Oxford series, “Someone Like You” is out December 6th. Contemporary series taking place in a New York magazine with enough charm, sexy times, and not overly angsty.
Thanks, Heather! I need to run off and buy the new Tearling book. I loved-loved the first one, but I wasn’t totally convinced by the second. I’m hoping the third makes me love it all over again.
I love Rodale’s Cavendish series, too. Fluffy + cute is exactly what I need right now.
I’m surprised no one in the bitchery has yet mentioned “How Not to Let Go” by Emily Foster. It’s the follow up to “How Not to Fall” and it’s getting released on 12/27/16. I initially picked up the first book based on the positive reviews from here (I think was also mentioned on the podcast??). Squeezing may have been involved, I don’t remember. Hot, angsty, NA, student – teacher relationship (in a non-icky way) and sexual exploration in a refreshingly healthy, communicative way. It’s on preorder for my Kindle and I can’t wait.
Oooops, my bad. You guys did mention it and I missed it. I will never doubt the Bitchery again. ; )
I’m definitely looking forward to that new Thea Harrison book. Iceling looks intriguing, too — and, happy day, my library already has it on order.
I was listening to this week’s podcast when someone let me know ALTERATIONS was on your new releases list. Yay! I love this blog. So glad someone here had the thought to include my book. I’m also excited for Ally Carter’s next book in her Embassy Row series – also YA with a dash of romance 🙂
The only book I’m rarin’ to read this month is Kris Ripper’s One Life to Lose (Book 4 in the Queers of La Vista series.) It’s an M/M/M. As per what I’ve heard, it’s the best one in the series (and I’ve loved all 3 book so…)
The fact that the Stephanie Laurens hero is named “Royd” just begs for snark . . .
I’m looking so forward to Four Weddings and a Sixpence. I need light and fluffy this time of year, and this looks to fit the bill.
On the other hand, and I admit this grudgingly, but the Nora Roberts’ Guardian series, at least the first book, is really not that good and boring to boot. I’m usually a sucker for her books, but this one was not worth reading the sequels, in my oh-so humble opinion. 😉
I amend my comment about “Someone like you” by Lauren Layne. Still the charm, but very angsty!